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Delhi Capitals batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk has been demonstrating outstanding power-hitting prowess in IPL 2024. His remarkable ability to strike the ball with force and precision has been a standout feature of his performances.
Rejecting the possibility of reaching an agreement, ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan declared his willingness to face another nine years in prison rather than enter into negotiations with what he labeled as the entities that have enslaved the nation. Khan emphasized the imposition of what he deemed the worst dictatorship on the country in his statement, cautioning against its adverse impacts on the economy, governance, democracy and the judiciary.
Banerjee said Modi had stated that people had seen the trailer of his 10-year rule and wondered what more lies in store. Addressing an election rally here in Birbhum district, the Trinamool Congress national general secretary alleged that the Narendra Modi government is yet to release money for the 100 days wages of the poor job card holders of the state.
The trend of batsmen dominating bowlers continued as the Delhi Capitals set a new record for their highest-ever powerplay score in IPL history. This milestone was achieved during their match against the Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday.
Upasana Singh, a versatile actress, known for comedy, has shifted focus to production and Punjabi films. She discussed her roles in popular TV shows, thoughts on men cross-dressing, and potential return to Kapil Sharma's new show if offered a substantial role.
After Mumbai Indians chose to field first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the Delhi Capitals opener Jake Fraser-McGurk set the stage ablaze with a scintillating half-century off a mere 15 balls, showcasing his explosive batting prowess. It was his third fifty of this IPL season. DC are currently No. 6 on the points table.
Farmers protest in Naggal village against Banto Kataria, questioning barricades at Shambhu border. Gurmeet Singh Majri leads protesters demanding legal guarantee on minimum support price. Aseem Goyal, Ambala City MLA, tries to pacify them.
Ranchi Court denies Hemant Soren's interim bail plea for uncle's funeral, prompting a Supreme Court appeal. Soren alleges illegal detention, seeks urgent hearing amidst ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Congress on Saturday accused the BJP of hypocrisy, saying that the BJP had termed the 2G spectrum allocation during the UPA government as scam and now wants to follow the same route of administrative allocation in some cases. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the BJP was contradicting its own stance.
Delhi CM Kejriwal responds to ED's allegations, denying involvement in kickbacks and conspiracy related to Delhi Excise policy case, emphasizing lack of evidence against AAP.
The Supreme Court requested responses from the Centre, Punjab, and Haryana governments on a plea to establish the minimum support price (MSP), which includes periodic increases for alternative crops cultivated by farmers and their procurement by the government. A bench comprising of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan has sent a notice to the Centre.
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Immediately after YSRCP forms the government in 2024, Visakhapatnam will be made the executive capital as the seat of the government. It will be developed as the growth engine for the state, said Reddy, addressing a press conference. He further promised that Amaravati would be developed as the legislative capital and Kurnool as the judicial capital.
The high court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has instructed the UT administration to provide a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to advocate Ali Mohammad Lone, the former spokesman of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami group, also known as Zahid, for his unlawful detention under the Public Safety Act. Justice Rahul Bharti observed that the detention order passed by the Pulwama district magistrate.
Former India pacer Irfan Pathan has urged Indian cricket to reconsider Hardik Pandya's role as an all-rounder, highlighting the need for significant performances in ICC tournaments. Pathan's comments come amid Pandya's struggles in the IPL season. He argued that Indian cricket should not prioritize Pandya as much as they have so far.
Kharge criticizes PM Modi for unfulfilled promises, BJP's lack of patriotism. Stresses 2024 election importance. Condemns GST impact, Aghadi's alliance decisions. Criticizes Modi's 'tight slap' reaction to VVPAT verification, highlighting attorney involvement.
On Saturday, senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Gopal Rai inaugurated the party's war room for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Delhi. The party has nominated candidates for four out of the seven Lok Sabha seats in the national capital, while its partner, the Congress party under the INDIA bloc, is contesting in three. These constituencies are scheduled for polls on May 25, marking the sixth round of the seven-phase elections.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee suffered an injury on Saturday after boarding a helicopter in Durgapur. The CM was helped by her security personnel and she continued with her onward travel to Asansol, said reports. The incident comes just a month after the CM suffered a serious injury on her forehead after slipping at her residence.
Former India pacer Zaheer Khan has revealed his squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with Rishabh Pant as the sole wicketkeeper. Khan also includes Yash Dayal, a 26-year-old left-arm seamer, to add a new dimension to India's bowling attack. Khan considered Mohammed Shami's injury layoff and highlighted Dayal's versatility in different bowling roles.
Centre on Saturday allowed export of 99,150 MT onion to six countries - Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius and Sri Lanka. The Indian govt allows export of 2000 MT of white onion cultivated specially for export markets in Middle-East and some European countries. National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL) is the agency for export of onion to these countries.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday launched a scathing attack at the opposition leaders, accusing them of attempting to shift blame for their electoral defeats onto the Electronic Voting machine (EVMs).
Indian Army and Air Forces conducted a joint operation airdropping a Mechanised Platform from a C-17 aircraft. The exercise demonstrated the 32-foot Type V Platform deployment at Mahajan field firing ranges, showcasing operational prowess and platform reliability.
Virat Kohli and Babar Azam are two exceptional modern-day batsmen, each with a unique style. While Kohli boasts higher averages and centuries, Azam showcases potential and elegant stroke play, contributing significantly to their respective teams. While Kohli has proven himself across all formats over a longer period, Azam has shown immense potential and continues to impress with his batting skills.
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently investigating products from spice manufacturers MDH and Everest following Hong Kong's decision to halt sales of certain items due to the alleged presence of high levels of a carcinogenic pesticide. Earlier this month, Hong Kong suspended the sale of three MDH spice blends and an Everest spice mix for fish curries.
KL Rahul's admiration for MS Dhoni fuels his leadership at Lucknow Super Giants, anchoring the team's batting line-up. His impactful performances reflect his cricket expertise and strategic approach to the game. Lucknow Super Giants have beaten Chennai Super Kings in both their matches this season. The host broadcaster shared a video of Rahul talking about IPL and Dhoni.
TMC raised concerns over the CBI raid during Phase II polling, suspecting BJP-CBI collusion in arms recovery at Sandeshkhali. TMC wrote a letter to EC to raise a complaint against CBI raids and also alleged weapon planting and targeting by Modi in West Bengal elections. TMC also claimed that they wanted to tarnish TMC's image.
Aakash Chopra, a cricketer and commentator, attributed Kolkata Knight Riders' high score to their aggressive mindset, dismissing the Impact Player rule as the sole reason. Former India cricketer Chopra argued that bowlers were hit more due to the change in mindset, with openers scoring half-centuries and Ramandeep Singh hitting a six.
Delhi Capitals, led by Rishabh Pant, face Mumbai Indians. Pant learns from Rohit Sharma about innovation, proactive mindset, understanding players, trust, and strategic leadership. Recent performance shows promise for Capitals against inconsistent Mumbai Indians. The two teams are delicately placed in the table. Capitals have a chance to push the top four and MI are clearly staring down a cliff.
Kolkata Knight Riders were stunned by Punjab Kings' impressive run chase at Eden Gardens, which overshadowed a disagreement between KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir and the umpire. The Kings, inspired by Jonny Bairstow's century, chased down a formidable target of 262 runs. However, Gambhir's frustration escalated during a contentious moment in KKR's innings.
Yemen's Houthis attacked the Andromeda Star oil tanker in the Red sea en route from Russia to India. The vessel, involved in Russian trade, reported damages. The incident raises concerns about the Middle East stability.
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan praised Bollywood actress and co-owner Preity Zinta's emotional investment and dedication to the Punjab Kings cricket team during a mid-innings discussion on Star Sports. Pathan, who represented Punjab Kings in the IPL for three years, praised Zinta's emotional control and passionate support for the team.
TDP leader focuses on rebuilding Andhra Pradesh by contesting elections, targeting Jagan Mohan Reddy, and forming alliances with BJP. Emphasis on job creation, financial aid, and fulfilling promises to tackle public debt and governance issues.
The match recorded the highest number of sixes (42) in any T20 game as after KKR hit 18 of those, PBKS bettered that by getting six more to record the highest run-chase in any T20 match scoring 262 for two in 18.4 overs. Shashank Singh kept his good form going to finish off things staying undefeated on 68 along with Bairstow, who got 108 off 48 balls with the help of eight fours and nine sixes.
In its bid to ensure more availability of onion when supply dips, govt has decided to irradiate 5,000 tonne of the key kitchen item this year, which will improve shelf-life and reduce storage losses. Last year as a pilot 1,200 tonne of onion was irradiated using gamma rays in line with the protocol developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).
LSG will eye revenge after having lost their inaugural encounter against Royals in Jaipur by 20 runs. In the last few matches, LSG have had to face injuries in their fast-bowling unit, with young sensation Mayank Yadav and left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan going missing. RR will benefit from the presence of Avesh Khan, as he has been a part of LSG in the past. He knows the pitch and conditions well.
Amidst intense training in the sweltering heat, IPL players like Axar Patel and Rishabh Pant aim to secure T20 World Cup spots. This is a time when each IPL performance counts, with the selection for the upcoming T20 World Cup due soon. At a time when Indian cricket seems to be grappling with workload-management issues, one could see Hardik Pandya going full throttle with the ball in high heat and Axar Patel turning up for a lengthy nets session barely 40 hours after playing a tough match agains
Punjab Kings' Shashank Singh's explosive 68 runs off 28 balls led to a historic T20 victory against Kolkata Knight Riders. The match witnessed the highest successful chase globally, with notable performances from Jonny Bairstow and Prabhsimran Singh. The match also saw the most number of sixes hit in the format.