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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) After recovering from a hamstring injury and returning to action via the Senior Womens T20 Trophy, Jemimah Rodrigues has made a comeback to Indias squads for next months all-format tour of South Africa. Seam-bowling all-rounder Amanjot Kaur is included in the T20I side after recovering from a back injury. The all-format tour, which includes one Test, three ODIs and three T20Is, will take place from December 9 to 30. The high-grade hamstring tear sustained i

Digital Desk | Imphal, Nov 9 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has called for concerted efforts to promote and preserve the indigenous sports, traditional arts and rich cultural practices of the state's diverse communities. While attending a demonstration of Naga Indigenous Wrestling (Pyacha) at the Astro Turf Ground in Senapati district on Monday, the Chief Minister drew a comparison between Naga Indigenous Wrestling and the Meitei traditional wrestling form of Mukna. He obse

Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 9 (IANS) In a major move to prevent shortages during the summer of 2027, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Corporation has initiated advance arrangements to procure 3,500 megawatts (MW) of thermal power to meet the state's anticipated surge in electricity consumption. The corporation has invited tenders from eligible power generation companies for the supply of electricity between January 2027 and June 15, 2027, covering approximately five-and-a-half months when

Digital Desk | Islamabad, Nov 9 (IANS) As violence against civilians intensifies in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) called on Pakistani authorities to immediately cease firing, the unnecessary use of force, and all actions aimed at intimidating civilian communities. The remarks came after several people, including women and children, were killed and dozens of others were seriously injured after Pakistani security forces reportedly opened fire and carried

Digital Desk | Manchester, Nov 9 (IANS) Aston Villa manager Unai Emery was left frustrated after his side surrendered a two-goal advantage in the closing stages to settle for a 4-4 draw against Manchester United in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford, with Patrick Dorgus 96th-minute equaliser denying the visitors all three points. Emery blamed the late defensive lapses for costing Villa a valuable victory but clarified that his disappointment was directed at the outcome rather than his pl

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Tesla CEO Elon Musk and billionaire investor Bill Ackman on Monday backed NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang amid a controversy, urging people to support the technology leader and his family and endorsing a defence of Huangs importance to US artificial intelligence leadership. Taking to the social media platform X, Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, said Huang was human and that even exceptional individuals could make mistakes. Ackman said Huang had ta

Digital Desk | Manchester, Nov 9 (IANS) Manchester United produced a remarkable late fightback to snatch a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa at Old Trafford, scoring twice in stoppage time after recovering from two-goal deficits on two occasions in a chaotic Premier League encounter. Patrick Dorgu struck the decisive equaliser in the 96th minute after Joshua Zirkzee had given the hosts a late lifeline, although the result left Michael Carricks side languishing in the relegation zone after 10 matches.

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 8 (IANS) Actress Aditi Rao Hydari, who is awaiting the release of her upcoming film Parivarik ManuRanjan, has shared her experience of working with a writer who is also an actor. The film is written is actor and writer Brijendra Kala along with Varun V. Sharma and Ali Abbas Zafar, and opened up a new avenue for her. The actress spoke with IANS along with her co-actor Pankaj Tripathi at a 5-star property in the Goregaon east area of Mumbai during the promotions of the f

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 8 (IANS) Actress Manisha Koirala, who was last seen in the streaming series Heeramandi:The Diamond Bazaar, is an animal lover, and feels that compassion for other lives should not be confined to just the home but should also extend to the animals on the streets. On Sunday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures from her visit to Nepal, where she attended a special event for animal welfare. The pictures featured her with the First Lady of Nep

Digital Desk | Itanagar, Oct 29 (IANS) Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday highlighted the immense tourism potential of the Northeast, saying its rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, spiritual traditions and scenic landscapes offer unique opportunities for adventure, nature-based and experiential tourism. Addressing the inaugural function of the 14th edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM) in Arunachal Pradesh's at Tawang, Shekhawat particularly e

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 29 (IANS) India registered a convincing 45-24 victory over Sri Lanka to take the spotlight at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, producing a commanding raiding performance to secure a 21-point win. With this victory, India concluded the group stage undefeated after winning all six matches. Pankaj Mohite led Indias scoring with 15 raid points, while Aditya Shinde contributed 10. Nitesh added five tackle points, with Yogesh Dahiya chipping in with four. India

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) concluded its first National Executive meeting at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters extension on Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg in New Delhi on Thursday. The meet focused on the vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047' and the nationwide 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' campaign. The meeting was attended by BJP President Nitin Nabin, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, BJYM National President

Digital Desk | Manchester, Oct 29 (IANS) Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has backed Bruno Fernandes commitment to the club, insisting the Portuguese midfielder will continue to lead the team as captain ahead of their Premier League clash against Chelsea on Saturday. Carrick dismissed any uncertainty over Fernandes retaining the armband after the midfielder was left as an unused substitute in Manchester Uniteds 0-3 defeat to Bournemouth in their previous outing. Theres no decision to be

Digital Desk | Margao (Goa), Oct 29 (IANS) The sixth edition of Ironman 70.3 Goa took a step closer to race day on Thursday with the unveiling of the official jersey and medal at a press conference at Fortune Miramar, Goa. Inspired by the tiles that tell Goa's stories, the two pieces stand for the journey ahead and the journey conquered, and carry a piece of Goa home with every athlete. The unveiling was held in the presence of Jeremy Kann, Head of Global Partnerships, Ironman, and Deepak Raj, C

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 29 (IANS) Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge, accusing him of indulging in personal attacks and alleging that he was misusing his position and political connections because his father, Mallikarjun Kharge, is the president of the All India Congress Committee (AICC). Responding to the criticism by Priyank Kharge, Kumaraswamy called him a minister of slander and accused him of talking excessi

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Delhi BJP on Thursday announced its decision to file a complaint against an objectionable graphic poster on liquor vends released by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that targets Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Delhi BJP Spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor said that on the day of Karwa Chauth, the Aam Aadmi Party released a graphic poster on social media with the photo of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. This poster is a blatant insult to the women's power of Delhi, and w

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 29 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Thursday refused to intervene in a case challenging the delimitation of wards under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), which is scheduled to go for polls by the year-end. As per the draft delimitation proposal, the number wards under the KMC are slated to be increased to 209 from the current figure of 144. A petition was filed at the Calcutta High Court earlier this month challenging the basis of the delimitation proposals, w

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 29 (IANS) Sweet, mawa and farsan traders with an annual turnover exceeding Rs five lakh will be required to keep rapid testing kits to check food adulteration during the Diwali festive season, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) said on Thursday, as it stepped up measures to safeguard public health. The decision was announced by Standing Committee chairman Kamlesh Patel after the civic body's weekly meeting. The AMC's Health Department has been instructed to e

Digital Desk | Jammu, Oct 29 (IANS) Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Thursday visited forward formations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district and hinterland units in Rajouri to review operational preparedness, counter-terrorism measures, and inter-agency synergy. During the operational assessment, Lt Gen Sharma received comprehensive briefings on emerging security challenges, joint intelligence mechanisms, and tactical coordination amon

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 29 (IANS) The counting of votes for the 2026 biennial elections to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council concluded on Thursday, with results declared for five Graduate and six Teachers constituencies. Both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party secured significant wins across the seats. In the Graduate constituencies, the BJP retained Meerut and Agra, while the Samajwadi Party swept Allahabad-Jhansi, Lucknow and Varanasi. In Meerut Graduate, Dinesh Kumar G

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 29 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Water Resources N. Cheluvarayaswamy on Thursday accused the Union government of politicising drinking water issues and alleged that it was delaying key projects such as Mekedatu and Mahadayi despite the state's pressing water requirements. Speaking after inaugurating the release of M.K. Venkataramu's book, 'The Evergreen Cauvery Conflict', at Gandhi Bhavan in Bengaluru, the Minister said the Centre was not paying adequate attention t

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 29 (IANS) The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) has geared up for the first edition of the BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise that will start at Sri Vijaya Puram (formerly Port Blair) on October 30, 2026. Assets from partner navies - Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand - will participate in the exercise. Bhutan and Nepal will also send representatives as these landlocked nations are heavily dependent on the Bay of Bengal for EXIM trade. The exercise will be he

Digital Desk | Surat, Oct 29 (IANS) Surat City Police registered 257 narcotics cases and arrested 320 people in 2026 so far, with cannabis accounting for the largest share of cases, according to data presented at a meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (N-Cord) committee on Thursday. The meeting, chaired by the Surat Police Commissioner Wabang Jamir, reviewed action taken against drug-related activities and discussed measures to improve coordination between government agencies to curb drug tr

Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 29 (IANS) The Janata Dal (United) will observe November 24 as Good Governance Day (Sushasan Diwas) to mark the 20th anniversary of Nitish Kumar taking over as Bihar Chief Minister in 2005. The party will organise state-level Nitish Samvad programmes to highlight development initiatives, public welfare schemes and social reforms undertaken during his two-decade tenure. A preparatory meeting was held on Thursday at Karpoori Hall at the JD(U) state headquarters in Patna. C

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 29 (IANS) The Central Crime Branch (CCB) Cyber Crime Police has given a clean chit to former Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee (CWC) Member Siddaramaiah in the alleged sting operation case, stating that the video circulated on social media appears to contain fabricated allegations. The Bengaluru city police special wing, in the official statement on Thursday, said that allegations of sexual abuse portrayed in an alleged sting video circulating

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Minister of State for Science & Technology Jitendra Singh on Thursday emphasised the need to move beyond scientific discoveries towards their practical application, as the success of Indias research and innovation ecosystem must increasingly be assessed through its tangible contributions to national development. Addressing the valedictory session of the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC), 2026, the minister called for transformati

Digital Desk | Kabul, Oct 29 (IANS) Spotlighting that majority of narcotics - including traditional and synthetic drugs - are being smuggled into Afghanistan from Pakistan, the Taliban's Interior Ministry has urged Islamabad to fulfil its responsibility of stopping drug trafficking, local media reported on Thursday. Taliban's Interior Ministry spokesperson Abdul Mateen Qani said that the country has intensified efforts to stop drug smuggling and that drug cultivation has reached nearly zero in A

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 29 (IANS) The Marine Research Centre (MRC) presented its Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) platform during an online meeting with the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA). The meeting was chaired by Shyam Jagannathan, Director General of Maritime Administration, to review the progress of collaborative initiatives under the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the DGMA and the MRC, and discuss the way forward. According to the DGMA, the discu

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Suzlon Energy on Thursday reported a 69 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 394 crore for the second quarter of FY27, compared to Rs 1,279 crore in the corresponding quarter last financial year (Q2 FY26). Revenue from operations rose 26 per cent to Rs 4,875 crore during the July-September quarter from Rs 3,871 crore a year earlier, driven by higher project execution and commissioning activities. At the operating level, ear

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday alleged that Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is desperate to safeguard former Thane Mayor Meenakshi Shinde from the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar murder case. The Sena (UBT) leaders alleged that the police have merely arrested the contract killers and that until Meenakshi and Rajendra Shinde are arrested, the true conspiracy will never come out. We demand that the main accused and conspirator sho

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) The NDTV Profit Ignite: Diwali Edition brought together a constellation of leading voices from capital markets, investing, business and policymaking in Mumbai, offering investors perspectives on navigating uncertainty and identifying opportunities in the new Samvat. The event opened with a ceremonial bell ringing by Ashish Kumar Chauhan, MD and CEO, NSE, and actress Tamannaah, setting the stage for conversations on markets, investing and wealth creation. The

New Delhi [India], October 29: SoftTech Engineers Limited, a pioneer in AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Operations) technology and e-governance solutions, has introduced CivitTDRx a digital TDR exchange solution

Total Income in H1FY27 up 18.39% Y-o-Y to Rs. 402.43 crore; EBITDA in H1FY27 up 18.37% Y-o-Y to Rs. 84.92 crore Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 29: Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Limited (BSE:

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 29 (IANS) The Assam Legislative Assembly has constituted its Members Amenities and Facilities Committee, with Deputy Speaker Dr Habbey Teron appointed as its chairperson, officials said on Thursday. The committee has been formed under Section 8(1) of the Assam Legislative Assembly Members Salaries, Allowances, Amenities and Pensions Act, 2018, the notification stated. Apart from Teron, the committee comprises nine other legislators Manab Deka, Utpal Bora, Suren Phuk

H.E. Valentin Ciprian Muntean, Ambassador of Romania to Tunisia, Graces the Prestigious Celebration; His Holiness Shri Rajrajeshwar Guruji Leads Historic World Peace and Interfaith Unity Oath Tunis [Tunisia], October 26:

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 29 (IANS) A BJP delegation on Thursday met the Governor and briefed him on the alleged irregularities in the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC). Speaking to the media after the meeting, BJP state president and MLA Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the delegation had apprised the Governor of the seriousness of the PSC recruitment scam and urged him to take strong follow-up action to ensure justice for the youth through the legal system. Governor Om Prakash Mathu

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 29 (IANS) Unbeaten Northeast United FC will take on Bengaluru FC in an Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 clash in Guwahati on Friday, with both sides looking to maintain their positive starts to the season. The Highlanders were held to a goalless draw by Odisha FC in their previous outing, while Bengaluru registered a 2-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC, with Ryan Williams and Mihailo Perovi finding the net. NorthEast United head coach Juan Pedro Benali stressed that his

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming epic Ramayana, recently recollected his fondest childhood memories of Diwali celebrations at the iconic R.K. Studio. The actor recently appeared on the latest episode of the quiz-based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati, hosted by megastar Amitabh Bachchan. He recalled his childhood Diwali traditions during a festive special episode of the show. Talking about the same, Ranbir Kapo

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil reviewed the planning and implementation of measures to address flood, erosion and drainage problems in the Ganga basin during the 19th meeting of the Ganga Flood Control Board (GFCB), an official said on Thursday. Patil led discussions on preparation of risk-based basin Master Plans, assessment of the adequacy of waterways and ventways under bridges, improving the quality of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), timely impl

Digital Desk | Srinagar, Oct 29 (IANS) Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha said on Thursday that the story of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is no longer confined to the challenges of the past, but it is also the story of the efforts of the present and the possibilities of the future. Manoj Sinha has felicitated the winners of the Pedal Through Paradise cycling event and lauded the enthusiasm, determination and aspirations displayed by the participants. Addressing the gathering, the L-G said that the

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) India and Oman held the 8th edition of their Navy Staff Talks in New Delhi, with focus on deepening bilateral naval cooperation and enhancing coordination to address shared maritime security challenges, the Indian Navy stated on Thursday. The talks, held from October 27 to 28, were co-chaired by Commodore Kartik Srimal, Commodore (Foreign Cooperation), Indian Navy, and Commodore Ahmed Juma Salim Al Khatri, Director General of Operations and Plans, Royal Na

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], October 29: Vectras Enprocon Limited, a Gujarat-based Integrated solution provider in critical midstream and downstream infrastructure for the oil & Gas Industry has filed its Red Herring

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit launched a fresh attack on veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah over the latter's recent remarks against the government, alleging that the actors conduct has gone berserk and claiming that he needs medical help. Reacting to Naseeruddin Shahs recent video in which he wore a badge reading Dimagi Naxal and criticised the government, Ashoke questioned the actors language, conduct and political views. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Ashok

New Delhi [India], October 29: The official release by the PM of Swami Chinmayanandas interactive holobot, presented by the Chinmaya Mission, designed and created by Mani Shankar and Bhairav Shankar

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 29 (IANS) A thief broke into the residence of senior BJP MLA and former minister Pratap Singh Singhvi in Jaipurs Civil Lines, one of the citys high-security areas, late Wednesday night, officials said on Thursday. The incident drew a sharp reaction from the Opposition Congress, which said that the deteriorating law and order issue under the BJP-led government in the state has created panic among the people. The intruder reportedly remained inside the premises for nearl

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 29 (IANS) Rail services in Assams hill section were disrupted on Thursday after the engine of the Silchar-Guwahati Express derailed on the Badarpur Railway Bridge, affecting train movement along the crucial rail corridor connecting the Barak Valley with the rest of the state, officials said. No casualties have been reported in the incident so far, according to available information. The derailment involved the Silchar-Guwahati Express, bearing train number 15615. Fol

VerSe Innovation and Google Cloud brought leading film and creative voices to SPARK, showcasing AI-powered filmmaking and advertising workflows to creators. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 29: Weeks of production, compressed

Digital Desk | Saarbrucken, Oct 29 (IANS) PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen advanced to the second round of the BWF Hylo Open on Wednesday, as several other Indian shuttlers progressed in the BWF Super 500 tournament. However, HS Prannoy was among those eliminated, with the sixth-seeded Toma Junior Popov of France claiming a victory in straight sets. Sindhu, the second seed in womens singles, continued her impressive run following her runner-up finish at last weeks French Open. The Indian needed only 28

Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], October 29: Gujarat based Parul University brings together participants from more than 23+ countries and over 300+ for the 4th edition International Folklore Festival for 5 days,

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 29 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Thursday directed ministers to prioritise peoples basic needs, ensure transparency in government tenders and remain committed to an administration free of corruption and commissions. Chairing a Cabinet meeting at the Secretariat in Chennai, CM Vijay emphasised that ministers should understand public grievances and focus on addressing everyday concerns, particularly drinking water shortages and inadequate road infr