3 Indian women killed in car crash in South Carolina
Three women from Gujarat were killed after their SUV veered off the road and catapulted over a bridge before crashing into trees on the other side of the bridge in Greenville County, South Carolina.
If PM Modi can stop wars as claimed by BJP leaders, why can't he eradicate poverty, asks Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at poll rally in Gujarat. If PM Modi can stop wars as claimed by BJP leaders, why can't he eradicate poverty, asks Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at poll rally in Gujarat.
BJP Plans To Deprive People Of Their Rights Priyanka Gandhi In Gujarat
Priyanka Gandhi today accused the central government of planning to change the constitution to weaken the people and deprive them of their rights. Speaking at a public rally in support of Congress candidate Anant Patel at Dharampur in Valsad, Priyanka levelled these allegations against BJP led central government. Priyanka Gandhi has arrived in Gujarat after a gap of five years. Last time she was in Gujarat in March 2019. A host of senior Congress leaders including Priyanka and Rahul Gandhi are supposed to tour Gujarat and address rallies in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024.
Will IPL 2024's Fastest Bowler Mayank Yadav Make Comeback In LSG vs RR Game?
Mayank's fairytale start was cruelly cut short during LSG's match against Gujarat Titans on April 7, as he was forced to leave the field after just one over due to an abdominal injury.
Cong govt will bring employment guarantee scheme like MGNREGA for 100 days of guaranteed work in urban areas: Priyanka Gandhi in Gujarat. Cong govt will bring employment guarantee scheme like MGNREGA for 100 days of guaranteed work in urban areas: Priyanka Gandhi in Gujarat.
3 Indian Women Killed In US As Speeding SUV Goes Airborne, Lands In Trees
Three women from Gujarat were killed in a horrific car accident in the US. Rekhaben Patel, Sangitaben Patel, and Manishaben Patel, all residents of Gujarat's Anand district, died as their SUV careened off the road, hurtling over a bridge.
During Congress rule, there were only 7 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in country; now there are 22: Amit Shah in Gujarat. During Congress rule, there were only 7 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in country; now there are 22: Amit Shah in Gujarat.
During the third term of Narendra Modi-led govt, our economy will be brought to third spot in the world: Amit Shah at poll rally in Gujarat. During the third term of Narendra Modi-led govt, our economy will be brought to third spot in the world: Amit Shah at poll rally in Gujarat.
CSK Face Bruised SRH in Battle of Former Champions
CSK Face Bruised SRH in Battle of Former Champions Smarting from back-to-back losses, defending champion Chennai Super Kings will be desperate to return to winning ways when they face a formidable but bruised Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match here on Sunday. CSK had a good start to the season under new skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad but they have been toppled by the Lucknow Super Giants twice in the last two games. It was an unfamiliar sight for the Yellow Brigade fans to see the Chepauk fortress being breached as LSG knocked down a target of 210 with ease, thanks to Marcus Stoinis' stunning hundred. With four wins and as many losses in eight games, CSK are currently at fifth spot, tied with eight points with Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans and will be keen to find their mojo back as things can quickly go south as the race to playoffs get heated up. Come Sunday, CSK will be up against third-ranked Sunrisers Hyderabad, who have twice broken the record of highest IPL total this season but are coming into the game following a failure of their ultra-batting approach. CSK's batting has hovered around skipper Gaikwad, who pulled off only his second IPL century the other day, and the in-form Shivam Dube, who once again impressed with yet another fifty. While Ravindra Jadeja too chipped in with the bat, the inconsistent form of top-order is a problem. Both Rachin Ravindra and Dary Mitchell's lack of runs is a concern and it has forced CSK to shuffle their batting order. Considering their bowling, the hosts had to toil hard against LSG, given the unexpectedly huge amount of dew at Chepauk that took their spinners out of the game and the visitors made full advantage of it during their 213-run chase. While the CSK pacers managed to capture the four LSG wickets to fell, the spinners struggled to grip the ball, whereas the constant misfields did not help them either. A high-flying SRH, on the other hand, were brought to the ground by RCB when they suffered only their third defeat of the season at home by 35 runs on Thursday. However, it is unlikely to deter the SRH batters who would fancy their chances against an inconsistent CSK. Against RCB, SRH's top and middle-order failed collectively while chasing, forcing head coach Daniel Vettori to admit that the idea of going all out with the bat in the second innings might not be the right thing to do. There is unlikely to be any shuffling in the visiting batting order, but Aiden Markram might need to step up, having been dismissed in singles figures in the last two contests. In bowling, senior seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the only one who could be at the receiving end, having managed to claim just a wicket in the last three fixtures. With the likes of Umran Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Akash Singh waiting in the wings, SRH may think of given a chance, especially to the Jammu pacer, who has the ability to bowl above 150 kmph. Given that SRH won four of their last five games this season while defending, they would love to bat first but both teams will also keep an eye on the unpredictable dew factor. Squads: Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Mitchell Santner, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman and Avinash Rao Aravelly. Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aiden Markram, Abdul Samad, Nitish Reddy, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, T Natarajan, Mayank Markande, Umran Malik, Anmolpreet Singh, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tripathi, Washington Sundar, Upendra Yadav, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, Sanvir Singh, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Marco Jansen, Akash Maharaj Singh and Mayank Agarwal. Match stats: 7.30 PM (IST).
Japan's Sharp plans to set up $3-5 billion display fab semiconductor unit in India
Sharp is currently exploring potential locations for the manufacturing setup and has been in talks with state governments in Telangana, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. The company has also expressed its intention to establish the factory in India as a global manufacturing hub, serving key markets worldwide.
Firing outside Salman Khans home: Lookout circular issued against Anmol Bishnoi
MUMBAI, Apr 27: A lookout circular (LOC) has been issued against Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, in connection with the firing outside actor Salman Khans house in Mumbais Bandra earlier this month, a police official has said. The police are also likely to take custody of Lawrence Bishnoi, who is currently lodged in a jail in Gujarats Sabarmati, and was also contemplating invoking the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in the case, [] The post Firing outside Salman Khans home: Lookout circular issued against Anmol Bishnoi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Firing outside Salman Khan's home | Lookout circular issued against Anmol Bishnoi
The police are also likely to take custody of Lawrence Bishnoi, who is currently lodged in a jail in Gujarat's Sabarmati, and was also contemplating invoking the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in the case
Indian Gas Exchange expects 35% jump in gas trading in FY25
Currently, Gujarat is the biggest consumer of natural gas in India, followed by Maharashtra.
Lookout notice against gangster Bishnoi's brother
The police are also likely to take custody of Lawrence Bishnoi, who is currently lodged in a jail in Gujarat's Sabarmati, and was also contemplating invoking the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act in the case, he said.
Kalahandi affected by mass migration
Bhawanipatna: The malady of migration has hit Kalahandi district hard. Every year, thousands from the district are migrating to other states in search of jobs for their livelihoods. Most people migrate to the states of Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Goa. Two of the favourite cities for migration are Mumbai and Pune, sources []
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**Revised Headline:** **Upcoming Sporting Events** Sports Schedule for Saturday, Apr 27 CRICKET: *IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in Delhi at 3:30pm. *IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals in Lucknow at 7:30pm. *Preview of IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai. *Preview of IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. *Other stories related to IPL, India and international cricket. FOOTBALL: *Stories related to Indian and International football. SHOOTING: *ISSF Final Olympic Qualification Championship (Shotgun) in Doha. *National Trials to pick squad for Paris Olympics in Delhi. ATHLETICS: *Asian U-20 Athletics Championships in Dubai. GOLF: *Indians on various tour events across the globe. BADMINTON: *Thomas and Uber Cup in Chengdu, China. ARCHERY: *World Cup in Shanghai.
NRIs to roll out car rally from Ahmedabad to Surat for PM Modis re-election
NRIs, including Gujaratis, rally from Ahmedabad to Surat supporting PM Modi's third term. 100 cars flagged off by Digant Sompura on April 28. Global rallies held. CR Paatil to receive participants.
Two from Gujarat won uncontested in India's first Lok Sabha polls | Ahmedabad News The Times of India
Sunita Kejriwal to hold roadshow in East Delhi today
NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwals wife, Sunita Kejriwal, will kick off her election campaigning for the AAP with a mega roadshow in the East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency on Saturday, as per the party. It would be followed by another roadshow in West Delhi on Sunday when she will seek votes and blessings of the people for her husband. According to minister Atishi, Kejriwals campaign will extend beyond Delhi to Punjab, Gujarat, and Haryana. The BJPs attempt to arrest Kejriwal has backfired, as people nationwide are rallying in his support and are poised to respond with votes, she added. She underscored that the people of Delhi, Punjab, and the entire country stand with Arvind Kejriwal, and their support will translate into votes for AAP. Immediately after the imposition of the model code of conduct, the BJP-ruled central government and its political weapon, ED, arrested the Chief Minister of Delhi, Atishi said. I want to tell BJP that their gamble has backfired completely. Whether it is Delhi-Punjab or the rest of the country, the common people are protesting against the arrest of Kejriwal, protesting against the dictatorship of PM Narendra Modi, protesting against this attack on democracy. The people are unanimously saying that they will answer the arrest of Kejriwal with their votes, the senior AAP leader said. Atishi said in protest against the chief ministers arrest, his wife Sunita Kejriwal, will campaign to seek blessings for Kejriwal and vote for party candidates. She said, Sunita Kejriwal will start campaigning from East Delhi tomorrow by holding a roadshow. The next day, she will hold a roadshow in West Delhi to seek blessings for her husband from the people. Meanwhile, on Friday, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal campaigned for the partys Lok Sabha candidate from East Delhi Kuldeep Kumar. She participated in a padyatra and door-to-door campaign in Vivek Vihar area of the Shahdara assembly constituency along with Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel, the party said in a statement. She interacted with several women. She discussed their issues and appealed to them to vote in large numbers. Now I am back and shall be campaigning for AAP. I shall be interacting with women and girls in general and shall appeal to them to come out and exercise their right to vote, she said.
My memory of elections is deeply associated with Prannoy Roy, Indias foremost and finest psephologist. The first televised coverage of an election result in India was produced during the 1989 general election. Roy who began his career as a TV journalist by covering it for Doordarshan and then as anews presenterin the international news show The World This Week became a household name. Thirty-five years since that coverage, we enter yet another election season, and the question we need to ask is: Is India an electoral autocracy? That we hold an election on time, and that in every state and general election, the losing side and the party have unquestioningly accepted the result is a clear indication of our continuing faith in the electoral process. The same cannot be said even of the US elections. In India, no party has ever received more than 50 per cent of the vote share, so we have always had an opposition, though it has weakened considerably. The electoral process in India does have its challenges issues such as voter fraud, corruption, and the influence of money in politics pose significant hurdles to free and fair elections. Moreover, Indias vast geographical expanse and diverse population present logistical challenges in ensuring equitable access to the electoral process, particularly in remote and marginalised regions. However, we do go to great lengths to ensure franchise. In Navin Chawlas book, Every Vote Counts , he shares the story of a polling station that was set up in the village of Banej in Junagadh district in Gujarat for the 2009 election. Located in the heart of Indias only lion sanctuary, it was set up for a single voter Pujari Bharatdas Dashandas. A presiding officer and two other officials travelled through almost 40km of dense jungle, accompanied by a couple of policemen presumably to keep the lions at bay! Where it all began The roots of elections hark back to ancient Greece but it was in the Roman Republic that the concept of representative government and periodic elections emerged. The Roman model of electing officials to represent the interests of the people laid the foundation for modern democratic practices. When the greatest Roman orator Marcus Cicero ran for the highest office in the Roman Republic in 64BCE, his younger brother Quintus Tullius decided to give him some practical advice in the form of a campaign guide. This was published by Princeton University Press as How to Win an Election: An Ancient Guide for Modern Politicians. Promise everything to everyone. Give people hope, at least until the election then inevitably you will let them down. Would you believe such nuggets date back over 2,000 years? Medieval Europe saw the emergence of feudalism but the Magna Carta in 1215 marked a pivotal moment in the struggle for democratic principles. Over time, this led to the establishment of parliamentary systems and the gradual expansion of suffrage. The Enlightenment further fuelled the ideals of democracy and individual rights, inspiring the American and French Revolutions. The 19th century witnessed the expansion of suffrage and the democratisation of electoral systems in many countries. Movements for womens suffrage, workers rights, and civil rights challenged entrenched power structures and fought for equal participation in governance. Fast forward to the 20th century, one can see significant advancements in electoral practices and technology, transforming the nature of elections. The advent of mass media, political parties, and campaign strategies reshaped electoral campaigns, enabling candidates to reach wider audiences and mobilise support. However, the century also saw challenges to democratic norms, including the rise of authoritarian regimes and the manipulation of elections for political gain. Polls today Today, elections face new challenges, including disinformation, voter suppression, and the influence of money. Tech advancements have transformed the way elections are conducted, raising concerns about cybersecurity and the integrity of electoral systems. Indias first general elections were held between 25 October 1951 and 27 March 1952 (of a population of 34.8 crore, 17.3 crore voted). Schoolteacher Shyam Saran Negi was the first to cast a vote for independent India. The Election Commission of India, an autonomous body, was established on 25 January 1950, so the adult franchise was effective from the very day India became a republic. Unlike in the West, democratic institutions in India are not well studied (eg. the last book about the PMs office The Indian Prime Minister: Office and Powers was written in 1976 by LN Sharma although the PMO was created in 1960). Of the few good books on elections, one of my favourites is Rajdeep Sardesais 2014: The Election that Changed India . This election has been regarded as the most important in Indian history since 1977. It saw the decimation of the ruling Congress party, a spectacular victory for the BJP and a new style of campaigning that broke every rule in the political game. A page-turner, this is political storytelling at its best. The Verdict: Decoding Indias Elections by Prannoy Roy and Dorab R Sopariwala, offers a detailed analysis, drawing on data, anecdotes, and interviews to unravel the complexities of electoral politics in the worlds largest democracy. Both these books are worth revisiting, especially before an election season! An Undocumented Wonder: The Making of the Great Indian Election by SY Quraishi delves into the behind-the-scenes workings of the Election Commission of India, offering insights into the planning, execution, and challenges of conducting our elections. As India readies itself for a mammoth exercise in democracy about 969 million are eligible to cast their vote in the upcoming election more than the populations of North America and the European Union combined Prime Minister Narendra Modi is standing for a rare third consecutive term in power, something that has happened for the first time since Nehru. Being the biggest democracy is not good enough; we should aspire to be the greatest too, the best example of democracy in the world. Meanwhile, let us remember that it is the voter, not the politician, who is at the core of democracy. And the voter has been known to surprise us even when the outcome seems a foregone conclusion. As former President Pranab Mukherjee said, You can only understand an election after it is over. (The writers views are personal)
Submit concrete rehab proposal, Gujarat high court tells Oreva - The Times of India
Submit concrete rehab proposal, Gujarat high court tells Oreva The Times of India
T20 World Cup selection takes centrestage as DC face MI
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 against Gujarat Titans.
Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also set to hold a roadshow in Gujarat's Vadodara on Saturday
DEO Office introduces digital solutions for exam preparation - Ahmedabad Mirror
DEO Office introduces digital solutions for exam preparation Ahmedabad Mirror
Sonpari ushering sweet change in kesar mango hub
Sonpari, a hybrid mango variety from Navsari Agriculture University, is gaining popularity in Junagadh for its size, sweetness, and weather resistance. It is expected to replace a significant portion of kesar mango cultivation over the next five years.
Royalty inspector demands bribe from sand contractor, booked
Ganguly bats for Axar & Pants inclusion in T20 World Cup squad
NEW DELHI, Apr 26: Former captain Sourav Ganguly feels Axar Patel will book his place in the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup as he can be moved around in the batting order depending on match situation. Axar has bowled splendidly all season at an economy rate of 7.06 and when promoted, he showed his batting prowess against Gujarat Titans. Axar, is a certainty. Both Rishabh and Axar are certainties for me at the T20 World Cup. The [] The post Ganguly bats for Axar & Pants inclusion in T20 World Cup squad appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Five dead, 30 injured as truck collides with tempo
Panchmahal Cong leaders may join BJP
Gandhinagar CID crime PSI caught taking 40,000 bribe
Gandhinagar CID crime PSI caught taking 40,000 bribe - The Times of India
Gandhinagar CID crime PSI caught taking 40,000 bribe The Times of India
Shah roadshow in Vadodara today
Kathiriya, Malaviya to join BJP
MSU asst prof gets US varsity fellowship
NGOs move HC for stunning of animals before slaughter - The Times of India
NGOs move HC for stunning of animals before slaughter The Times of India
Bizman wanting franchise cheated of 22L - The Times of India
Bizman wanting franchise cheated of 22L The Times of India
Rain in Dahod, Panchmahal - The Times of India
Rain in Dahod, Panchmahal The Times of India
34 in Vyara mass cheating case barred from next exam - The Times of India
34 in Vyara mass cheating case barred from next exam The Times of India
Gritty housemaid realizes Std X dream
Rajputs continue their protests in Gujarat over statements made by Union Minister Parshottam Rupala The Hindu
Rajputs continue their protests in Gujarat over statements made by Union Minister Parshottam Rupala
BJPs Patan Lok Sabha candidate and sitting MP Bharatsinhji Dabhi had to cancel his election meeting on Friday
Will BJP Achieve A Clean Sweep Again In Gujarat or Will Congress Make A Comeback? - NDTV
Will BJP Achieve A Clean Sweep Again In Gujarat or Will Congress Make A Comeback? NDTV
In Sabarkantha, it's Congress versus former Congress leader's wife - The Economic Times
In Sabarkantha, it's Congress versus former Congress leader's wife The Economic Times
Sunita Kejriwal to hit campaign trail with roadshow today
The Chief Ministers wife will seek blessings for him from the people of Punjab, Gujarat and Haryana as well, says Atishi
Kolkata Knight Riders: Jonny Bairstow slammed an unbeaten 108 while Shashank Singh shone with 68 not out as Punjab Kings completed a record chase of 262 to secure an eight-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in an absolute run-fest in Match 42 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 witnessed by 55,767 fans at the Eden Gardens on Friday. After openers Phil Salt and Sunil Narine slammed rollicking half-centuries while sharing an opening partnership of 138 runs in 10.2 overs to propel KKR to a mammoth 261/6, Prabhsimran Singh laid the foundation with a quick fifty, before Bairstow and Shashank dished out sensational knocks as PBKS now own the record for highest successful chase in T20 history. For Bairstow, this was a much-needed second IPL century, with his 108 coming off 48 balls and aided by eight fours and nine sixes after being dropped due to poor form. Fridays knock boosts his chances of entering Englands squad for the T20 World Cup. Shashanks whirlwind 68 not out came off 28 balls, laced with two fours and eight sixes. Amidst the carnage, Sunil Narine was still at his economical best, with figures of 1-24. The win now takes PBKS to eighth place in the points table. With the ball coming nicely on the bat, PBKS hit a whopping 24 sixes in their chase, the most maximums coming in an IPL innings. Overall, 42 sixes were hit in the match, which is the most maximums hit in a mens T20 match. Chasing 262, Bairstow got off the mark by mistiming a drive off Dushmantha Chameera in the opening over. Impact player Prabhsimran Singh flicked and upper-cut Harshit Rana for a brace of sixes in the second over, before taking two fours and as many sixes off Chameera in the next over. The introduction of Anukul Roy and Sunil Narine didnt do much to stop the boundary flow as Prabhsimran got his fifty in just 18 balls with a swept six. Bairstow hit three fours and two sixes against Anukul Roy in the last over of Power-play, before Prabhsimran was run out on the final ball as PBKS ended the phase at 93/1. But Bairstow continued to unleash carnage on KKRs bowlers, getting his fifty off 23 balls by slogging Varun Chakravarthy over long-off for six on the fifth ball of the ninth over. From overs 10-13, Bairstow blasted seven boundaries, despite losing Rilee Rossouw to Narine. Shashank came in to hit two sixes and a four, followed by Bairstow reaching his century in just 45 balls off Harshit Rana. Shashank then carted Chameera for three sixes, before hitting two more maximums and a four off Harshit to get his fifty. He and Bairstow hit three more boundaries collectively to complete a mammoth chase with eight balls to spare. Earlier, Salt made 75, while Narine slammed 71 as the duo were also helped by PBKS dropping their three catches collectively in the first seven overs to smash the bowlers to all parts of the park. After the duo fell, Andre Russell, Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer brought out the big hits to take KKR past 260, with the help of 22 fours and 18 sixes. Salt and Narines 138-run stand is the second-highest opening partnership by any KKR pair in IPL history behind the unbeaten 184-run partnership between Chris Lynn and Gautam Gambhir against Gujarat Lions on April 7, 2017. Pushed into batting first, Narine began by driving a juicy half-volley from Sam Curran for four. He then hit Arshdeep Singh for a six and four before being dropped by Harpreet Brar off Harshal Patel in the third over. Salt joined the boundary-hitting party with a four sandwiched between two sixes. The carnage continued as Salt drove Kagiso Rabada through the line for four before Narine slammed two fours and six on the last three balls of the fourth over. The duo hit three more boundaries before Salt had a reprieve in the last over of power-play as KKR signed off from the phase with 76/0. After that, Salt was given another life when Rabada dropped a chance off Rahul Chahar, making it the third time PBKS shelled a chance. Narine reverse-swept, drove and sliced for his boundaries to reach his fifty in only 23 balls before Salt swivelled and lapped off Rabada for four and six respectively. Salt would get a 25-ball fifty, his third half-century of the season, by dispatching Chahar through extra cover for four, as KKR reached 137/0 at the halfway mark. PBKS finally held on to a catch as Narine holed out to long-on off Curran, falling for 71 off just 32 balls. Two overs later, Salt was castled by Curran for a 37-ball 75. Russell clubbed two fours and as many sixes in his 12-ball 24, before hooking to square leg off Arshdeep. Shreyas pulled, drove, flicked and sliced to hit Curran for four and three sixes in his 10-ball 28, before giving a catch to deep third man off Arshdeep in the 19th over. Venkatesh, Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh hit some boundaries at the end to take KKR past 260, which was insufficient to stop PBKS from hunting it down with ridiculous ease. Brief scores: Kolkata Knight Riders 261/6 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 75, Sunil Narine 71; Arshdeep Singh 2-45, Rahul Chahar 1-33) lost to Punjab Kings 262/2 in 18.4 overs (Jonny Bairstow 108 not out, Shashank Singh 68 not out; Sunil Narine 1-24) by eight wickets
Patralekha Chatterjee | Amid row over masala, is the food we eat safe?
Amid all the talk about Viksit Bharat by 2047, it is worth remembering that a key difference between a developed and a developing country is in the quality of everyday life of ordinary people. Most people take relatively clean air, clean water and safe food for granted in developed countries. Not so in the rest of the world. Which brings me to a slew of recent media reports that suggest that we are not only wallowing in toxic air and toxic speeches but also in food that puts us at risk. In polarised India, the vegetarian/non-vegetarian fault line continues to be the all-weather headline-grabber. Both groups are at risk, however, when it comes to unsafe food. The recent stories about fake (synthetic) paneer, spices with carcinogenic ingredients, chicken possibly fattened with antibiotics, potentially leading to antibiotic resistance, and baby food with added sugar spotlight an old story. The companies on the dock are both international and national, big names and small players. I could not contact all the errant companies for their side of the story so I am not naming them in this particular column. There is a sense of dj vu. More worryingly, things are getting worse. Last year, the State Food Safety Index (SFSI), released by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Indias food regulator, found that 19 out of 20 large states, including Maharashtra, Bihar, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh, had slipped from 2019 in their 2023 scores on food safety. If this is what is stated officially, just imagine the reality! As someone who loves food, I was distressed to read that fake paneer has been flooding the market for quite some years now. In the most recent case, the authorities seized more than 1,000 kg of synthetic paneer along the Mumbai-Delhi Expressway. In May 2022, the Mumbai police had seized almost 2,000 kg of synthetic paneer from two factories. National newspapers are now running articles on how to detect spurious paneer, often made by mixing milk powder and water, further curdled with lime juice and acetic acid, and sometimes laced with detergent. How many will carry out rapid tests on paneer before eating it? India is also embroiled in a masala controversy. Indias food safety regulator has reportedly asked food commissioners across India to collect samples from all spice manufacturing units in the country after regulators from Hong Kong and Singapore red-flagged two popular Indian spice brands over the alleged presence of ethylene oxide, well beyond the permissible limit. Vendors in both these places have been asked to remove the spices from the shelves. The World Health Organisation considers ethylene oxide as a probable human carcinogen and says its levels in the environment should be kept as low as feasible. Then there is an investigation by Public Eye, a Switzerland-based NGO, and International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN), which raises uncomfortable questions about a leading multinational food and beverage conglomerates manufacturing practices in India. According to the report, the company allegedly adds sugar to cereals for babies in developing countries, a practice it does not follow in rich countries. The company says it has reduced sugar content by up to 30 per cent in recent years, but there is still no response to the critical question about double standards. Then there is the killer issue -- use of antibiotics in livestock and poultry feed to promote growth. A recent report by the US-based Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) and a national newspaper alleged that one of Indias major poultry producers was selling products aimed at speeding up poultry growth and which contained drugs vital for human health. Once again, this did not surprise anyone who has been tracking the misuse of antibiotics in livestock and poultry feed, leading to a proliferation of multi-drug resistant bacteria. In 2018, TBIJ had found Colistin, a last-resort antibiotic used to treat severe human infections, in Indias poultry industry. At that point, no law was broken as there was no law. The furore that followed the revelation and a landmark study on Colistin by an inter-disciplinary team of doctors and scientists led the Indian government to ban the use of Colistin in farms. This was a laudable step, but there has been no follow-up on the impact of the ban. Clearly, unmonitored use of medically important antibiotics in the poultry sector for non-therapeutic purposes is disastrous anywhere, including India, which has the highest burden of bacterial infection and sustained antimicrobial resistance. India is among the countries that endorsed the Muscat Ministerial Manifesto on AMR (2022), which outlines three global targets. One of the three goals relates to reducing the total amount of antimicrobials used in the agri-food system by at least 30-50 per cent from the current level by 2030. I think India has provisions in place to deal with AMR (antimicrobial resistance) in both medical and agricultural settings, but the question is where it falls as a priority in terms of enforcement. I think the example of how decisively India dealt with Colistin once the issue was well known is commendable, says Anirban Mohapatra, a US-based microbiologist and author of a new book When the Drugs Dont Work: The Hidden Pandemic that Could End Modern Medicine. Just as with environmental pollution, the specific link between antibiotic use in animals and drug-resistant infections in humans is difficult to prove. Despite these challenges, there is substantial evidence suggesting that antibiotic use in agriculture contributes to the rise in antibiotic-resistant superbugs, writes Mohapatra in his book. A 2024 report by the UNs Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) notes: The results of several studies conducted on AMR pathogens in animals from different parts of India is indicative of an alarming situation. Both the food-producing and companion animals were found to harbour AMR pathogens. India has a National Action Plan on Antimicrobial resistance. But when it comes to implementation, there are key challenges including sub-optimal financial allocations, inadequate One Health and programmatic approach and weak harnessing of existing national capacity in all aspects of AMR, says the FAO report. State governments are not fully onboard. We can go hoarse blaming multinationals and domestic companies for putting profits before human health but it boils down to food standards and the regulatory environment. The nature and composition of the FSSAI is central to ensuring that all decisions are in the public interest and are evidence-based. The public cannot become forensic scientists overnight, testing everything before they eat. If Indian regulators will not protect Indian citizens and Indian lives, who will?
CAT Slaps Rs 50,000 Costs on Prof for Abusing Judicial Process
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) imposed Rs 50,000 costs on the IPS officer-turned-professor for abuse of the judicial process. A CAT division bench, comprising Dr Lata Baswara Patne and Shalini Misra, imposed the fine on Rajnish Kumar Rai, a retired IPS officer now serving as assistant professor at the Indian School of Management, Ahmedabad. The fine is to be paid within one month to the Sishuvihar, women, children, disabled, and senior citizens departments in the Hyderabad district. Rai had challenged his transfer order dated 12.06.2017, which moved him from Meghalaya to Chittoor. Despite initial dismissals of his appeals by the principal seat of the tribunal and subsequent rejection by the Delhi High Court, Rai continued his legal battle by filing a special leave petition (SLP) before the Supreme Court. Rai's pursuit of legal remedies across multiple forums, including the Gujarat High Court and the Supreme Court, with regard to the charge memo dated 16.02.2023, which is currently the subject matter of the SLP before the Supreme Court, was deemed an abuse of the judicial process.
Monk Sheelratan calls Kharge's remarks aseless and wrong regarding PM Modi's faith in Buddhism
Monk Sheelratan calls Kharge's remarks aseless and wrong regarding PM Modi's faith in Buddhism Monk Sheelratan of the International Buddhist Research Institute in the Uttar Pradesh government's Culture Department, called the remarks made by Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge as aseless and wrong regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's faith in Buddhism. The statement given by the Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is baseless and wrong. Since PM Modi's government came to power, the work that has been done for Buddhism in the country has not been done by any government to date. For the first time after the independence of the country, due to the work of PM Modi, all our Buddhist centres in UP were given international airports. People who used to come from foreign countries now land directly in our Kushinagar. PM Modi's and CM Yogi's govts are continuously working for the welfare of Buddhism, Monk Sheelratan said. Earlier in the day, Bharatiya Baudh Sangh president Bhante Sanghpriya Rahul condemned the remarks made by Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Prime Minister Narendra Modi allegedly questioning his faith in Buddhism. Mallikarjun Kharge's remark is condemnable. For the first time in 2014, PM Modi celebrated the birthday of Lord Buddha at Talkatora Stadium, which was the first time after independence that a Prime Minister celebrated Lord Buddha's birthday. When he was Gujarat CM, he had a statue of Buddha inside the Assembly and also at CM's residence, Bhante Sanghpriya Rahul said. I want to ask Mallikarjun Kharge when Manmohan Singh's government was in power, why did you not pay attention to Buddha, why did you not celebrate Buddha? he added. The Congress chief stirred a fresh row with remarks on Buddhism and PM Modi during an interview with News 24 earlier in the day. In the interview, Kharge, who is a follower of Buddhism, delved into the inauguration ceremony of Buddha Vihar in Karnataka's Gulbarga in 2009, which was established by the Siddharth Vihar Trust of which he is the founder-chairman. What did you do, whom did you invite for the Pran Pratishtha? Did you give invitations to the leaders of every opposition party? You are doing everything as per your wish, and yet that temple is not even one-third complete. Now there has been some improvement as far as the construction is concerned. Who should have inaugurated it? As per the Hindu customs, who should have carried out the Pran Pratishtha? Kharge questioned PM Modi for doing Pran Prathistha of Ram Temple. For example, I established Buddha Vihar in Gulbarga, then who was called for it? Buddha is considered the 9th incarnation of Lord Vishnu but they (BJP) don't come near Buddha. You know in Uttarakhand it has been imposed that if someone wants to adopt Buddhism they should approach the District Magistrate. That is a religion of this country, that was established in this country and has been accepted all over the world, but you (PM Modi) do not believe in it. Now they are attacking us. But what did I do at that time, I witnessed it from a distance while the 'pratishtha' was done by Dalai Lama and then president of India Prathibha Patil was also present there, he added. (ANI)
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One killed, 25 injured in Vadodara road accident
One killed, 25 injured in Vadodara road accident Vadodara: One person was killed while 25 others were injured in Gujarats Vadodara after the truck in which they were travelling collided with another vehicle, an official said on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Kesar Raj, 48, According to police, those travelling in the [] The post One killed, 25 injured in Vadodara road accident appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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Firing outside Salman Khan's home: Lookout circular issued against Anmol Bishnoi
Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has been issued a lookout circular (LOC) in connection with the firing outside actor Salman Khan's house in Mumbai. Anmol had claimed responsibility for the incident, and a probe confirmed his involvement. Lawrence Bishnoi, currently in a Gujarat jail, may be taken into custody, and authorities are considering invoking the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in the case. The alleged shooters and accomplices have been arrested, with some linked to Lawrence Bishnoi's previous criminal activities.
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Are you craving a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life? Perhaps it's time to embark on a spiritual journey to some of the most breathtaking temples. As summer approaches, the weather becomes ideal for exploration and introspection. Here are some must-visit pilgrimage destinations where you can immerse yourself in tranquility and spirituality. 1. Varanasi: The Spiritual Heart of India Varanasi, also known as Kashi, holds a special place in Hinduism. Situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges River, this ancient city is revered for its ghats, where pilgrims gather to perform rituals and seek blessings. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a highlight of any visit to Varanasi. 2. Rishikesh: Yoga Capital of the World Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Rishikesh is renowned for its ashrams and yoga centers. The city attracts spiritual seekers from around the globe who come to meditate, practice yoga, and seek enlightenment. The Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, amidst lush greenery, offers a tranquil setting for introspection. 3. Amarnath: A Journey to the Ice Lingam For devotees of Lord Shiva, the Amarnath Cave Temple in Jammu and Kashmir is a sacred pilgrimage site. Accessible only during the summer months, the temple is nestled in the Himalayas and houses an ice lingam, which forms naturally inside the cave. The trek to Amarnath is not just a physical journey but also a test of one's faith and endurance. 4. Puri: Land of Jagannath Rath Yatra Puri, located on the eastern coast of India, is famous for the Jagannath Temple and its annual Rath Yatra, or chariot festival. The temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and attracts millions of devotees every year. The pristine beaches of Puri offer a serene backdrop for spiritual contemplation. 5. Tirupati: Seek Blessings at the Venkateswara Temple Tirupati, nestled in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, is home to the renowned Venkateswara Temple. Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, this temple is one of the wealthiest and most visited religious sites in the world. The divine atmosphere and stunning architecture make it a must-visit destination for devotees. 6. Badrinath: Gateway to Salvation Located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, Badrinath is one of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites. The Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is nestled amidst the snow-capped Himalayas and is believed to be the abode of Lord Badrinath during the summer months. The tranquil surroundings and spiritual aura make it a haven for seekers of divine blessings. 7. Kedarnath: Serenity Amidst the Mountains Another gem of the Char Dham circuit, Kedarnath is situated at an altitude of 3,583 meters in the Himalayas. The Kedarnath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is surrounded by breathtaking peaks and is accessible via a challenging trek or helicopter ride. The journey to Kedarnath is not just a physical endeavor but also a soul-stirring experience. 8. Dwarka: City of Lord Krishna Dwarka, located on the western coast of India in Gujarat, is believed to be the ancient kingdom of Lord Krishna. The Dwarkadhish Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, stands as a testament to the city's rich heritage and spiritual significance. The serene beaches and vibrant culture of Dwarka attract devotees and tourists alike. Make Your Plans Today: Embrace the Spiritual Journey As the summer sun beckons, why not embark on a pilgrimage to these sacred temples? Whether you seek solace, enlightenment, or simply a break from routine, these destinations offer a perfect blend of spirituality and tranquility. So pack your bags, prepare your prayers, and set out on a journey of self-discovery and divine connection. People of this zodiac sign will be worried today due to children or education, know your horoscope Your day is going to start like this today, know your horoscope Today is going to be like this for Gemini, know your horoscope....
IPL 2024: Phil Salt, Sunil Narine Heroics Help KKR Post Mammoth 261/6 Against PBKS
Kolkata Knight Riders: Openers Phil Salt and Sunil Narine slammed rollicking half-centuries while sharing an opening partnership of 138 runs in 10.2 overs as they propelled Kolkata Knight Riders to a mammoth 261/6 against Punjab Kings in Match 42 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Eden Gardens here on Friday. While Salt made 75, Narine slammed 71 as the duo was also helped by PBKS dropping three catches collectively in the first seven overs to smash the bowlers to all parts of the park. After the duo fell, Andre Russell, Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer brought out the big hits to take KKR to the highest-ever IPL total at Eden Gardens, with the help of 22 fours and 18 sixes. Salt and Narines 138-run partnership against PBKS is the second-highest opening partnership by any KKR pair in IPL history behind the unbeaten 184 runs stand shared by Chris Lynn and Gautam Gambhir against Gujarat Lions on April 7, 2017. It is also the fifth time in this IPL season that teams batting first have crossed 250, with KKRs 261/6 being the sixth-highest total in the history of the competition. Pushed into batting first, Narine began by driving a juicy half-volley from Sam Curran for four. He then hit Arshdeep Singh for a six and four before being dropped by Harpreet Brar off Harshal Patel in the third over. Salt joined the boundary-hitting party with a four sandwiched between two sixes. The carnage continued as Salt drove Kagiso Rabada through the line for four before Narine slammed two fours and six on the last three balls of the fourth over. The duo hit three more boundaries before Salt had a reprieve in the last over of Power-play as KKR signed off from the phase with 76/0. After that, Salt was given another life when Rabada dropped a chance off Rahul Chahar, making it the third time PBKS shelled a chance. Narine reverse-swept, drove and sliced for his boundaries to reach his fifty in only 23 balls before Salt swivelled and lapped off Rabada for four and six respectively. Salt got a 25-ball fifty, his third half-century of the season, by dispatching Chahar through extra cover for four, as KKR reached 137/0 at the halfway mark. PBKS finally held on to a catch as Narine holed out to long-on off Curran, falling for 71 off just 32 balls. Two overs later, Salt was castled by Curran for a 37-ball 75. Russell clubbed two fours and as many sixes in his 12-ball 24, before hooking to square leg off Arshdeep. Shreyas pulled, drove, flicked and sliced to hit Curran for a boundary and three sixes in his 10-ball 28, before giving a catch to deep third man off Arshdeep in the 19th over. Venkatesh, Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh hit some boundaries at the end to take KKR past 260. Brief scores: Kolkata Knight Riders 261/6 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 75, Sunil Narine 71; Arshdeep Singh 2-45, Rahul Chahar 1-33) against Punjab Kings
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Nomination fiasco: Kumbhani breaks silence on rejection of nomination from Surat LS seat
SURAT: Nilesh Kumbhani, whose nomination form for Surat Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat was rejected on April 21 due to issues with the signatures of proposers, on Friday claimed his Congress colleagues did not help during campaigning. The party hit back saying the cancellation of nomination was part of Kumbhani's plan. Kumbhani was suspended for six years by the Congress earlier in the day, which said the party's disciplinary committee had concluded that his nomination form was rejected due to gross negligence on his part or in connivance with the BJP. Congress suspends Surat LS candidate Nilesh Kumbhani whose nomination form was rejected In a video he shared with the media, Kumbhani said he had received offers from the BJP in the past but remained with the Congress all these years and even kept his office open in Varachha area despite losing elections. When I was coming to Ahmedabad to file a petition in the High Court regarding my nomination form, some Congress workers had staged a protest outside my house in Surat, which forced me to return. Congress leaders used to remain absent during my poll rallies as well as my door-to-door campaign, he claimed in the video. The Congress leadership did not even give a list of workers who were supposed to be given booth duties during the election. Those who are speaking against me today are actually working in connivance with the BJP and left me to fend for myself. Though I was denied a ticket in the 2017 assembly polls, I did not desert the Congress, he further claimed. Hitting back at Kumbhani, Gujarat Congress leader Prafull Togadia said the former had betrayed his party and the people of Surat. He is making false allegations. He first made his relatives his proposers and then claimed they were kidnapped. When we asked him to lodge a police complaint, he told the media nothing happened. It was his plan to get his nomination cancelled. People of Surat will never forgive him, claimed Togadia. BJP wins Surat seat after poll officer rejects Congress candidate's nomination papers Kumbhani, who was a former corporator in the Surat Municipal Corporation, had unsuccessfully fought the 2022 assembly polls on a Congress ticket from Kamrej. On April 21, his nomination form was rejected after his three proposers submitted affidavits to the district returning officer claiming the signatures on it were not theirs. The nomination form of Suresh Padsala, the Congress' substitute candidate, was also invalidated on the same grounds. On April 22, the BJP's Mukesh Dalal was declared elected unopposed from Surat after all other candidates, including from the BSP, withdrew their nominations. Following the declaration of result on April 22, Kumbhani had gone incommunicado and his whereabouts are still not known. Surat Congress candidate's wife says Nilesh Kumbhani missing
Arms suppliers arrested in Salman Khan house firing incident sent to Crime Branch custody till April 30 The Mumbai Esplanade Court on Friday sent the accused duo, who allegedly supplied guns to the shooters in the Salman Khan house firing case, to the sutody of Mumbai Crime Brnach till April 30. Two accused, identified as Sonu Subhash Chander and Anuj Thapan were arrested by the police for their alleged involvement in the Salman Khan case. The duo was accused of supplying guns to shooters Vicky and Sagar, who fired multiple rounds of bullets outside the actor's house on April 14. The two men, who came on a motorbike, fired four rounds outside the Galaxy Apartments, around 5 am on April 14 and fled. CCTV footage spotted both the accused sporting caps and carrying backpacks. They were arrested on the basis of inputs indicating that they provided weapons to the other two accused. We told the court that we had not provided any weapons, did not come to Panvel, and had nothing to do with them. We have nothing to do with Bishnoi. Only one person's surname is Bishnoi and he is being dragged into this, Dubey said. Earlier, the Mumbai Police registered a case against four people in the firing case, naming the Bishnoi brothers as key accused. The sections under IPC 506(2) (threatening), 115 (abetment), and 201 (tampering with evidence) have been added to the case. Mumbai Crime Branch officials disclosed that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his brother Anmol Bishnoi have been declared wanted accused in connection with the case. Anmol Bishnoi claimed responsibility for the firing outside Salman's residence in a Facebook post following the attack. The accused, Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal, were grilled by officials of the elite National Investigation Agency (NIA) over several hours, officials informed on Friday. Earlier, on Thursday, the Esplanade Court extended the police custody of both the accused arrested in connection with the firing incident till April 29. They were produced before the metropolitan magistrate's court here after their previous remand ended on Thursday and were remanded in custody of the Mumbai Police Crime Branch. Earlier, the Crime Branch claimed to have recovered strong evidence against gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his brother Anmol Bishnoi, identifying them as the key conspirators and 'most wanted' in the case. According to the Mumbai Crime Branch, before the firing went down, the shooters had reached Salman's residence four times. They had also staked out Salman's farmhouse, the Crime Branch informed, adding that since the actor hadn't visited his farmhouse over several days, they planned to execute the firing outside his plush Galaxy Apartments residence in Bandra. According to officials, the Mumbai Crime Branch recovered a broken mobile handset from the accused at the time of their arrest, adding that they were in possession of more than one phone. The Crime Branch informed further that they were looking into the other phones as well. They also informed of the recovery of the second pistol, along with four magazines and 17 rounds from the Tapi River of Surat. The sleuths stated earlier that they fished out the pistol from the river on April 22 and also found the footprint of one of the arrested shooters, Vicky Gupta, while he making a getaway from Mumbai to Gujarat's Bhuj. The Crime Branch said the shooters chucked the firearm into the Tapi River near Surat while making their escape. The police said they were searching for more mobile handsets that they may have dumped in the river, adding that they moved money to the bank several times. (ANI)
Star Sports Press Room Show: Tom Moody, the former Australia cricketer, thinks Rishabh Pant is ahead of other candidates in the race for the wicketkeeper-batter slots in Indias squad for the Mens T20 World Cup. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee is expected to select Indias 15-member squad by the end of this month for the mega event, to be held in the USA and West Indies from June 1. Pant made his return to competitive cricket last month through IPL 2024 after almost 15 months due to a life-threatening car crash. Pant has so far scored 342 runs in nine innings of IPL 2024 for Delhi Capitals at an average of 48.86 and strike rate of 161.32. He has mainly batted in the middle order and slammed three half-centuries, the latest of which was an unbeaten 88 against Gujarat Titans on Wednesday. Pant has kept wickets in all of DCs matches, taking ten catches and effecting three stumpings. The way I look at it and what we have seen so far, more so from a fitness perspective, for me, Rishabh Pant has put himself right in front of the queue. Its great that hes back playing; is fit and feeling good, which is the most important thing. Its great that he ticked that box from what I have seen so far; hes moving very, very well halfway through the tournament. The second part is form behind the stumps, hes slick and his hands are smooth. Hes been moving gracefully. With the bat in hand, hes shown us that hes back, said Moody while replying to an IANS query on Star Sports Press Room Shows Ticket to World Cup episode. Moody further felt that Pants big-match temperament will come in handy in the World Cup while adding that K.L Rahul lends more flexibility as a reserve keeper-batter ahead of Sanju Samson. While Rahul has mainly batted as an opener in IPL 2024 and amassed 302 runs in eight games, Samson has amassed 314 runs in as many games as a top-order batter. What I like about Pant is that historically, he gets going in big games. Hes a big game player and I like that going into the World Cup because if my side is four down for 60, I have got someone whos historical record and a temperament who can navigate in that situation and get me a competitive score to get out of jail on a game which was sort of on the edge. For me, hes there at number one, and regarding second 'keeper, its a discussion between Sanju Samson and KL Rahul. I like both of them because they also back up as a reserve top-order batter. K.L. is a little bit flexible and can move both up and down the order, so he can bat anywhere from one to five. Hes shown that more so in 50-over cricket, than in T20s, but hes shown the capabilities to play in a different way coming in at a different entry point. Krishnamachari Srikkanth, the former India cricketer and ex-chief selector, agreed that Pant is the front-runner as Indias wicketkeeper-batter for the T20 World Cup, and opined that Rahul should be picked as the reserve keeper ahead of Samson. Everybody knows the contest is between Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson and KL Rahul. Unfortunately for Sanju, whos done very well, he hasnt got a continuous run in T20Is and his record there is not deadly on that front, which is number one. Number two is Sanju can bat only at number three and max, number four. Whereas number three and four slots are already fixed. Its a no-brainer (Shivam) Dube has to be at number four because he can terrorise the bowlers and opposition. He started to work on countering short balls and is now playing them very well. So when Suryakumar (Yadav) is at three and Dube is at four, and surely Rishabh Pant is at number five, Sanju, unfortunately, misses out. To answer if K.L Rahul should be the reserve wicketkeeper who can bat either as an opener or middle-order batter, yes and its for a very simple reason that hes got a very good track record. You see his T20I record, hes got hundreds across the globe and has a big-match temperament. So, he will be my reserve wicketkeeper-cum-reserve opener/batter. While addressing a pre-match press conference ahead of DCs IPL match against Mumbai Indians on Saturday afternoon, Sourav Ganguly, the former India skipper serving as the director of cricket in the Delhi-based franchise, backed Pant and Samson to be in Indias squad for the T20 World Cup. I love Sanju Samson; I love Rishabh Pant. Rishabh will go (to the T20 World Cup). Sanju might also go. I'm not saying Sanju should not go. He's as good a player as anybody. He bats and keeps; he's captained Rajasthan superbly. Both can go for T20 WC if selectors feel; but Rishabh will go as hes back fully.
Gujarat HC Registry sought reply from SC on promotion of judicial officers as AD&SJs
Gujarat HC Registry sought reply from SC on promotion of judicial officers as AD&SJs The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Gujarat High Court Registry to provide details of the procedure adopted by it to shortlist the names of senior civil judges for appointment as additional district and session judges in the state under promotional category. According to the 2005 service rules, 65 per cent of vacancies in the cadre of additional district and sessions judges (AD&SJs) in the state were to be filled from the feeder cadre comprising civil judges (senior division) in the state by applying the merit-cum-seniority selection criteria. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra asked senior advocate V Giri, appearing for the Gujarat High Court, to file an affidavit by April 28, giving details of the selection criteria adopted. The bench asked how the names of the judicial officers were decided that they would be considered for promotion as AD&SJ. The plea will now be heard on April 29. Earlier, the top court stayed the promotion of 68 Gujarat lower judicial officers, including Surat Chief Judicial Magistrate Harish Hasmukhbhai Varma who had convicted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case. It had said the promotion of the judicial officers was in violation of the Gujarat State Judicial Service Rules 2005, amended in 2011, which states that promotions must be made on principle of merit-cum-seniority and on passing a suitability test. ''We are more than satisfied that the impugned list issued by the high court and the subsequent order issued by the state government granting promotion to district judges are illegal and contrary to the decision of this court. The same are, therefore, not sustainable,'' the bench had said. ''We stay the implementation of the promotion list. Respective promotees are sent to their original post which they were holding prior to their promotion,'' it had said. A bench headed by Justice M R Shah, since retired, had passed an interim order staying the promotions and referred the case to the CJI for setting up an appropriate bench. The top court was hearing a plea of senior civil judge cadre officers, Ravikumar Maheta and Sachin Prataprai Mehta, challenging the selection of the 68 judicial officers to the higher cadre of district judges. The bench, which had issued notices to the state government and the Registrar General of the Gujarat High Court on April 13, last year on the plea of the two judicial officers, was very critical of the decision and the order passed on April 18, 2023 to promote the 68 officers despite knowing the pendency of the case before it. ''It is very unfortunate that despite the fact that the respondents, more particularly, the state government, was aware of the present proceedings and the fact that in the present proceedings, this court made the notice returnable on April 28, 2023, the state government has issued the promotion order dated April 18, 2023, i.e. after the receipt of the notice issued by this court in the present proceedings,'' the top court said in its order on April 28. In the promotion order, even the state government stated that it would be subject to the outcome of the proceedings pending in the top court, the SC had said. ''We do not appreciate the haste and hurry in which the state has approved and passed the promotion order... when this court was seized with the matter and a detailed order was passed while issuing the notice,'' it had said. It is to be noted that the selection was in 2022 and hence, there was no extraordinary urgency in passing the promotion order, and that too when this court was seized of the matter, the order had said. ''We are prima facie of the opinion that it is nothing but overreaching the court's process and the present proceedings. Let the secretary of the state government explain the extraordinary urgency shown in the matter in giving promotion and issuing the notification dated 18.04.2023 granting the promotion, subject to the ultimate outcome of the proceedings, it had said. The top court had also asked the High Court Registrar General to file a reply specifically on whether the promotions to the post in question are to be given on the basis of the seniority-cum-merit or the merit-cum-seniority and place on record the entire merit list. Prior to this, the top court on April 13 had issued the notices on the plea of the two judicial officers. The petition said as per the recruitment rules, the post of district judge is to be filled in by keeping 65 per cent reservation based on the principle of merit-cum-seniority and passing a suitability test. They said the merit-cum-seniority principle has been given a go-by and the appointments are being made on the basis of the seniority-cum-merit. The two judicial officers had secured 135.5 marks and 148.5 marks respectively out of 200. Despite this, the candidates who had lower marks were appointed as district judges, they submitted. The CJM Surat on March 23 had sentenced Gandhi to two years in jail in a 2019 criminal defamation case over his ''Modi surname'' remark.
Gujarat: Former AAP leader Alpesh Kathiriya to join BJP
Gandhinagar: In a blow to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Alpesh Kathiriya, the key architect behind the AAPs 27-seat win in the 2021 Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) elections in Gujarat, is set to join the BJP on Saturday (April 27), along with his close aide Dharmik Malaviya. Kathiriya, a former ABVP member, termed his decision Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Firing outside Salman Khan's home: Lookout circular issued against gangster Anmol Bishnoi
MUMBAI: A lookout circular (LOC) was issued on Friday against Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, in connection with the firing outside actor Salman Khan's house in Mumbai's Bandra on April 14, a police official said. The official also said police is likely to take custody of Lawrence Bishnoi, who is currently lodged in a jail in Sabarmati in Gujarat, and was also contemplating invoking the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in the case. Anmol Bishnoi had claimed responsibility for the firing and a probe too showed his involvement, following which the LOC was issued by Mumbai police, the official added. Anmol and Lawrence Bishnoi have been named as wanted accused in the case. Anmol Bishnoi stays in Canada and travels to the USA. However, the IP address of the Facebook post, through which he claimed responsibility of the firing, was traced to Portugal, the official said. Man books cab under Lawrence Bishnoi's name, sends it to Salman Khan's residence, arrested The alleged shooters Vicky Gupta (24) and Sagar Pal (21), both residents of Bihar, have been arrested along with Sonu Kumar Subhash Chander Bishnoi (37) and Anuj Thapan (32), who had provided them two country-made pistols and cartridges on March 15, as per police. As per police, Sonu Bishnoi and Thapan hail from Fazilka, close to Lawrence Bishnoi's native place in Punjab. Both were also accused along with Lawrence and Anmol Bishoi in a firing case registered in Gangapur in Punjab, he said. Firing outside Salman Khan's residence: Mumbai police arrest two persons who provided weapons to shooters
IPL 2024: Mayank Yadav Likely To Play Against Rajasthan Royals
The Lucknow Super Giants: The Lucknow Super Giants assistant coach Sridharan Sriram was hopeful of speed sensation Mayank Yadavs participation in the match against Rajasthan Royals at Ekana Cricket Stadium after the star bowler suffered a soreness in the lower abdominal area during the match against Gujarat Titans. He is bowling today and looks fit, but we will have a final test ahead of the game tomorrow then only we will take a call on his participation against RR, said Sridharan Sriram in the pre-match press conference on Friday. He is a terrific talent and from the place he comes, he knows very well what to do and what not to. The quality he has with his length is not inferior to others in this season's IPL and with that pace, it is very hard to play shots against him, and that is what makes him special, said Sriram. Yadav has so far played three IPL matches and has claimed six wickets, three each against PBKS and RCB. In a match against Gujarat Titans at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Yadav had to walk off the field after bowling just one over, where he was down on pace and was hit for three boundaries, conceding 13 runs overall. Lucknow Super Giants will face Rajasthan Royals at the Ekana Stadium on Saturday.
Gujarat Congress suspends Surat candidate whose nomination was rejected by EC, heres why The Indian Express
Calculated call in RCB's win over SRH
RCB next takes on Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Sunday before returning home against the same side on May 4.
RCB's Du Plessis credits renewed focus for breaking six-game losing streak
RCB's Du Plessis credits renewed focus for breaking six-game losing streak Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis expressed his delight at his side ending its six-fixture losing streak in the IPL, reminding one and all that there is still a lot left in team's tank. Bottom-placed RCB emerged victorious against third-ranked SunRisers Hyderabad, winning by 35 runs. With this win, RCB has two successes in nine clashes, having lost the remaining seven. We have worked really hard for the last two games to get to this point,'' de Plessis was quoted as saying in an RCB release to the players in the dressing room after the conquest on Thursday. ''We have scratched, we have fought, and everyone can say that they feel like they have given everything, so we deserve this feeling. ''We are all sitting here feeling we are proud of our work, but there is a lot left in the tank. Although RCB is not out of the playoffs race yet, they have a lot of catching up to do still needing to win all their remaining matches in order to stay in contention for a play-off berth. As for the SRH meet, du Plessis took a calculated call in opting to bat first. Ideally, during evening matches, teams prefer to chase due to the dew factor. But, given SRH's brutal outing with the bat this season, especially batting first, the decision was commendable and was backed by assistant coach Malolan Rangarajan. Faf, well done on taking the call of batting first. It might have been a little bit too obvious, but saying that you want to bat first and make the opponent do something different; brilliant! And, to follow that up with the start both of you (Du Plessis and Virat Kohli) gave was brilliant, he said. Additionally, Rangarajan was also all-praise for Rajat Patidar (50 runs off 20 balls) and Karn Sharma (2-29) for their match-winning role. Rajat, high-quality innings. It felt like the pitch was spinning a bit, keeping a bit low, but you made it look like we were playing on a concrete pitch, he continued. You got us to a stage where even if we lost a couple of wickets, we were ahead of the game. To me, that was one of the most important phases of the game, and you stood up like the champion you are. Karn, I remember speaking to you maybe a week back, had a very honest chat about how you felt about not playing and the work you have put in behind the scenes. ''You worked very well specifically for every batter before the game, and very happy to see how you ended up bowling today; well done, concluded Rangarajan. RCB next takes on Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Sunday before returning home against the same side on May 4.
Uncover buzzworthy events happening in Ahmedabad this weekend! - Knocksense
Uncover buzzworthy events happening in Ahmedabad this weekend! Knocksense
Export of white onions from Gujarat sparks discontent in Maharashtra - FreshPlaza.com
Export of white onions from Gujarat sparks discontent in Maharashtra FreshPlaza.com
1 killed, 25 injured in Vadodara road accident | Ahmedabad News - The Indian Express
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Congress suspends Surat LS candidate whose nomination form was rejected
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Congress on Friday suspended from the party for six years its Surat Lok Sabha candidate Nilesh Kumbhani, whose nomination form was rejected over discrepancies leading to the BJPs Mukesh Dalal getting elected unopposed. A statement from the Congress said the partys disciplinary committee decided to suspend Kumbhani after thorough discussion, adding it Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Film Heritage Foundations Restoration Of Shyam Benegals Manthan Premiere At Cannes
Film Heritage Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded by filmmaker and archivist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur has joined hands with Gujarat Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. to restore veteran Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegals national award-winning film Manthan that starred the late iconic film actress, Smita Patil. As Amul marks its golden jubilee this year, the 4K restoration of the 1976 film has been selected for the official red-carpet world premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May 2024. Noteworthily, Mathan is the only Indian film to be selected under the Cannes Classic section of the festival this year. Presenting at Cannes Film Festival for the third time in a row, Film Heritage Foundation has previously premiered Thamp (2022) and Ishanou (2023) at the prestigious film festival. Manthan, a fictionalized version of the beginnings of the extraordinary dairy cooperative movement that transformed India from a milk-deficient nation to the worlds largest milk producer inspired by Dr. Verghese Kurien, the father of the White Revolution, is also Indias first crowd sourced film produced by 5,00,000 dairy farmers who contributed INR 2/- each towards the production of the film. The film premiere will be attended by Naseeruddin Shah, the family of the late Smita Patil, the producers of the film and Film Heritage Foundations Shivendra Singh Dungarpur. Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, Director, Film Heritage Foundation states, I am so delighted that Film Heritage Foundation will have a red-carpet world premiere of another one of our restorations of an Indian cult classic at the Cannes Film Festival. The restoration of a Shyam Benegal film has been on Film Heritage Foundations wish list for years as he is one of Indias most venerated filmmakers whose early films were iconic in Indias Parallel Cinema movement. The restoration process has been an incredible experience, especially working so closely with Shyam Benegal and Govind Nihalani to painstakingly bring the film back to life. Almost half a century later, the power of the narrative and the compelling performances of the actors, especially Smita Patil, remains undiminished. I wish she was here to see the beauty of the restoration. Shyam Benegal states, I was absolutely delighted when Shivendra told me that Film Heritage Foundation was going to restore Manthan in collaboration with the Gujarat Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. Manthan is a film that is very close to my heart as it was funded by 500,000 farmers and was instrumental in the growth of an extraordinary cooperative movement that was aimed at breaking the shackles of economic inequality and caste discrimination whilst empowering the farmers. It will remind the world of the power of cinema as a vehicle of change and also the legacy of the great Verghese Kurien, the Father of the White Revolution. Govind Nihalani and I have been following the progress of the restoration closely and I am amazed by the meticulous approach to the restoration. It is wonderful to see the film come back to life almost like we made it yesterday. Film Heritage Foundation has been doing remarkable work in film restoration. Not only are they beautifully restoring films from every region of India, but bringing them back to the public at festivals and screenings around the world in a way that showcases our unique film heritage to contemporary global audiences. Naseeruddin Shah states, I started my career as an actor with Nishant followed by Manthan, both directed by Shyam Benegal. Manthan was a runaway success when it was released almost 50 years ago and it is a film that is remembered even today. I remember that during the shooting of 'Manthan,' I lived in the hut, learnt to make cow dung cakes and milk a buffalo. I would carry the buckets and serve the milk to the unit to get the physicality of the character. I am so glad that the Film Heritage Foundation has restored this remarkable film and that this small film made with the support of the farmers has been restored with so much love and care. It is thanks to the persistence, hard work and efforts of Film Heritage Foundation that the film will be premiered in its second life, as it deserves to be, at the Cannes Film Festival and I am so glad that I will be there to present it myself. Govind Nihalani states, It is remarkable that Film Heritage Foundation is restoring Manthan nearly fifty years since it was made. Being involved in the restoration has been an emotional experience. It has taken me back to 1976 when the entire unit lived like a family in the village of Sanganva in Gujarat for 45 days during which the film was shot. The shooting was challenging because we had to use a patchwork of different film stock Eastman and Gevacolor besides Kodak, 35 mm for the film and 16 mm for the film within the film. I began my career as a cinematographer with Shyam Benegal first shooting ad films and then his early feature films. Weve had an immensely creatively satisfying relationship over the years as Shyam involves you as a partner in the creative process of the film and not just as a cameraman. I am so happy to hear that the restoration of the film will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this year. THE RESTORATION PROCESS Film Heritage Foundation used the best surviving elements for the restoration the original 35 mm original camera negative and the 35 mm release print preserved at the NFDC NFAI. Unfortunately, the sound negative was not available. The sound was digitized from the 35 mm release print preserved at Film Heritage Foundation. The film elements were repaired by the Film Heritage Foundation conservators and the scanning was done in Prasad Lab in Chennai. They found that due to the deterioration of the print there were vertical green lines on many parts of the film. While the scanning and digital clean-up was done at Prasad under the supervision of LImmagine Ritrovata in Bologna, the grading, sound restoration and mastering was done at the lab in Bologna. Both Shyam Benegal and Govind Nihalani, the cinematographer of the film, have been involved in the restoration of the film. RESTORATION CREDITS Restored by Film Heritage Foundation at Prasad Corporation Pvt. Ltd.s Post Studios, Chennai and LImmagine Ritrovata Laboratory, in association with Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd., the cinematographer Govind Nihalani and the director Shyam Benegal. Funding supported by Gujarat Co-Operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. CAST AND CREW DETAILS Manthan (The Churning), India, 1976, Shyam Benegal 134 mins, Colour, Hindi, English Subtitles, Aspect Ratio 1.37:1 Direction: Shyam Benegal, Story idea by: V. Kurien and Shyam Benegal, Screenplay: Vijay Tendulkar, Dialogue: Kaifi Azmi, Cinematographer: Govind Nihalani, Editor: Bhanudas Diwkar, Sound: Hitendra Ghosh, Music: Vanraj Bhatia, Production Control: G. B. Ghanekar, Producer: Shyam Benegal/Sahyadri Films for Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. Cast: Girish Karnad, Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, Anant Nag, Amrish Puri, Kulbushan Kharbanda, Mohan Agashe, Sadhu Meher, Rajendra Jaspal, Abha Dhulia, Anjali Paigankar and the people of Sanganva
Watch the Official Trailer from Gujarati movie Samandar starring Mayur Chauhan aka Michael, Jagjeetsinh Vadher, Dharmendra Gohil and Chetan Dhanani. Samandar movie is directed by Vishal Vada Vala and produced by Kalpesh Palan and Udayraj Shekhawa. To know more about Samandar Trailer watch the video. Check out the latest Gujarati Trailers, new movie Trailers, trending Gujarati movie Trailers, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.
Crackdown continues: NIA grills shooters as Mumbai Police arrest 2 weapon suppliers from Punjab
Mumbai Police's swift action led to the arrest of two men from Punjab, identified as Sonu Subhash Chander and Anuj Thapan, for their alleged involvement in the Salman Khan case. The duo was accused of supplying guns to shooters Vicky & Sagar, who fired multiple rounds of bullets outside the actor's house on April 14. Following their arrest, Mumbai Police brought them to Mumbai for further legal proceedings. Meanwhile, the shooters, Vicky & Sagar, were apprehended from Gujarat by the combined efforts of Mumbai and Kutch police. A Mumbai court extended the duo's police custody by four days, till April 29. Reports indicated that they were hired by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother, Anmol Bishnoi. Additionally, the shooters were questioned by the NIA recently, while Anmol, residing in the US, claimed responsibility for the incident through a social media post. The crime branch successfully retrieved both pistols carried by the shooters from the Tapi River, yet the police are still searching for the mobile phone used during the crime. Meanwhile, on April 25, Salman Khan was sighted attending the screening of Aayush Sharma's film 'Ruslaan' in Mumbai, marking a moment of respite amidst the ongoing investigation.
ATS arrests six with country-made weapons in Gujarat - The Week
ATS arrests six with country-made weapons in Gujarat The Week
PM Modi Working Round The Clock To Make India A Developed Country By 2047: Ashwini Vaishnaw
RAJKOT, Apr 26: Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working 24X7 to make India a developed nation by 2047 and the people of the country are lucky to have such a hardworking and visionary leadership. Addressing a gathering in Rajkot city of Gujarat, Vaishnaw accused Congress of wasting five decades, between 1950 and 1990 and during the ten years of UPA rule from 2004 to 2014. Click Here To Follow Our [] The post PM Modi Working Round The Clock To Make India A Developed Country By 2047: Ashwini Vaishnaw appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ramat Ramade Romance | Song - Kai Na Ghate
Watch the song 'Kai Na Ghate' from Gujarati movie 'Ramat Ramade Romance' starring Sunin Visrani and Marzina Diwan. 'Kai Na Ghate' is sung by Manali Chaturvedi, Kapil Thapa and music of the song is composed by Kashi Kasyap. Lyrics of 'Ramat Ramade Romance' song 'Kai Na Ghate' are written by Irsad Dalal. To know more about 'Kai Na Ghate' song from Sunin Visrani and Marzina Diwan starrer 'Ramat Ramade Romance' watch the video.
Download GSRTC Driver OMR Sheet 2024: Check Your Answers Now
Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) has issued a notification for the recruitment of Driver vacancies. Candidates interested in this opportunity and who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online. Here are the key details regarding the application process, important dates, age limit, educational qualifications, and vacancy details.
Gujarat Congress Suspends Surat Lok Sabha Candidate Nilesh Kumbhani For 6 Years - Free Press Journal
Gujarat Congress Suspends Surat Lok Sabha Candidate Nilesh Kumbhani For 6 Years Free Press Journal
Enjoy The New Gujarati Music Video For Gujarat Che Amrutdhara By Geeta Ben Rabari
Watch the latest Gujarati song Gujarat Che Amrutdhara sung by Geeta Ben Rabari. The music for this captivating track has been originally composed by Hansraj Behl and recomposed by Shivam Gundecha, with heartfelt original lyrics penned by Rajendra Krishan and recreated by Sairam Dave. Don't miss the opportunity to watch the latest Gujarati video song Gujarat Che Amrutdhara, by Geeta Ben Rabari and immerse yourself in its mesmerizing melodies. For more Gujarati songs, be sure to visit the music videos section of Gujarati ETimes. Experience the musical prowess of Geeta Ben Rabari, New Video Songs of 2024, Shivam Gundecha songs, Gujarati Gana Video Song, and Sairam Dave songs.
Ahead Of Selection Day, Looking At India's Likely Squad For The T20 World Cup
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah: Ahead of the May 1 deadline for teams to submit their Mens T20 World Cup squads, the discussion around who makes it to Indias squad for the mega event happening in the West Indies and USA from June 1 is at an all-time high. With every match in IPL 2024, the list of contenders for the Mens T20 World Cup selection gets a new addition. On the other hand, some surge ahead to be the front-runners through their scintillating performances. All of this makes it a problem of plenty for the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee to finalise the 15-member India squad, in terms of picking players on past performances or go by current form in IPL 2024. IANS looks at the likely 15-member India squad for the T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma (captain) BCCI Secretary Jay Shah had announced in February this year that Rohit would captain Indian team in the mega event, just a month after he made his return to the format internationally through the Afghanistan series. In eight matches of IPL 2024, Rohit has amassed 303 runs with a strike rate of 162.9, including an unbeaten 105 against Chennai Super Kings. Virat Kohli Though Rohit opened with Jaiswal and Gill in the Afghanistan series, with Kohli batting at number three slot in two matches, this could change for the World Cup. Kohli, the leading run-getter in IPL 2024, could get promoted to open the batting alongside Rohit so that he can give a turbo-start in the powerplay, considering his tendency to slow down in middle overs, which was seen during his fifty against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday. Suryakumar Yadav The top-ranked mens T20I batter has been in scintillating touch in the last few years with his unorthodox strokeplay and consistently getting runs from it. After returning from an ankle injury and sports hernia surgery, Suryakumar has still been at his rollicking best despite two ducks, amassing 140 runs in five innings. In six T20Is in West Indies, his strike-rate is also at a high 161.19. Rishabh Pant The left-handed wicketkeeper-batter has been getting back to his best self since returning to competitive cricket after recovering from various injuries suffered in a life-threatening car accident in December 2022. In nine matches of IPL 2024, Pant has scored 342 runs in nine innings, averaging 48.86 at a strike-rate of 161.32. With the gloves, Pant has been massively impactful, taking 10 catches and effecting three stumpings. In the start, many were anxious about how Pant would fare after a long layoff. But as of now, hes shown that he takes up keeping loads very well, apart from finishing games with the bat. The only point of concern is his T20I record, where he averages 22.43 and has a strike rate of 126.37 in 66 games. Sanju Samson The choice for the second keeper will come to a toss-up between Samson and KL Rahul, with Dinesh Karthik also having an outside chance. But in current form, Samson has shown the consistency and ability to make big scores, as seen from his 314 runs coming at an average of over 50 and a strike rate above 150. Though he didnt make most of the few chances he got in the T20I set-up, Samson has shown that he can be a reliable option if given an opportunity. Shivam Dube Since the time Chennai Super Kings roped him ahead of IPL 2022, Dube has literally turned a corner in terms of batting in T20s. Dube was given the role of being the spin-hitter in middle-overs, which he has excelled in, thanks to his long reach and powerful shots. Based on his stellar IPL 2023, he made his return to the India T20I team and even bagged Player of the Series award in the Afghanistan series. IPL 2024 has also seen Dube garner runs against fast bowlers, especially against short balls, which has been his nemesis for a long time. With conditions in the West Indies expected to aid spinners more, Dubes presence will be all-important for India and utilise his spin-hitting prowess. Hardik Pandya The fast-bowling all-rounder hasnt been at his best with both bat and ball, as well as a leader of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024. But with his closest competitor Dube not getting to bowl in IPL 2024 due to impact player rule, it means that Hardik will get into the 15-member squad due to the skillsets he possesses. In IPL 2024, Hardik hasnt been the prolific hitter hes known to be, making only 151 runs in eight innings and hitting just seven sixes. With the ball, hes bowled only 17 overs and picked just four wickets, at an economy rate of 10.94. Rinku Singh The left-handed batter shot to limelight with five sixes on last five balls of the innings against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023, a season where he continuously showed his finishing skills. He would make his India T20I debut later in the year and amass 356 runs in 15 games, staying not out in seven of them at a high strike rate of 176.23. Though he hasnt got many chances to be the finisher for KKR in IPL 2024, as their top order has done bulk of scoring so far, Rinku can be trusted to excel as a finisher in the World Cup. Ravindra Jadeja Though Jadeja has taken four wickets in IPL 2024 for the Chennai Super Kings and made 157 runs with the bat, including struggling to break free while batting at times, his experience of playing previously in the West Indies and being a clutch player in the format, especially with conditions aiding his bowling, makes him a worthy addition for the World Cup. Kuldeep Yadav The left-arm wrist-spinner has had a stellar time in the format since being picked by Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2022. Strong performances in IPL since then (including 12 wickets in six matches), along with an international return and taking a five-wicket haul against South Africa last year on his birthday, Kuldeep is sure to be the lead spinner for India in the World Cup at West Indies. Jasprit Bumrah India had badly missed Bumrah's X-factor when he missed the 2022 T20 World Cup due to a back injury which needed surgery. But since then, Bumrah excelled on return to international cricket and is now all set to lead the charge for India in the 2024 T20 World Cup. In IPL 2024, Bumrah is the leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets in eight matches firing his yorkers and other deliveries with panache and precision. Arshdeep Singh With Mohammed Shami recovering from Achilles surgery and Mohammed Siraj not being in the best of form in IPL 2024, it means that Arshdeeps role will be much more important in a format which paved his entry into the Indian team and took 10 scalps in 2022 T20 World Cup. Though his form has been up and down in the international games as well as in IPL 2024, Arshdeeps skillsets of bowling in power-play and death overs can be handy for India in the World Cup. Avesh Khan Avesh has shown a lot of improvement in his death overs bowling in IPL 2024 and has eight wickets from as many matches with an economy rate of 9.41, with his wide yorkers and slower balls being his go-to deliveries. Apart from bowling well in death overs, Avesh can be the enforcer in middle overs if needed, in case the Indian team doesnt select Siraj. Yashasvi Jaiswal The left-handed opener had a string of low scores in IPL 2024, but roared back into form with a 59-ball century against Mumbai Indians. With Shubman Gill also in the mix, Jaiswal could be given the nod by selectors mainly due to the variety and aggression he brings at the top, though clamours have been largely towards a Kohli-Rohit opening combination. Axar Patel Though there are specialist leg-spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravi Bishnoi in contention for the World Cup squad, Axar stands out mainly due to his all-round skillsets. Though he hasnt taken many wickets with the ball, Axar has been able to do the holding job while operating in tandem with Kuldeep. With the bat, his promotion to three proved to be master stroke as he made an IPL best score of 66, and took boundaries aplenty against spinners. Moreover, hes also a very handy fielder, which makes his case of getting to the World Cup stronger as compared to Chahal and Bishnoi.
Lok Sabha polls: Sunita Kejriwal to campaign for AAP, to hold roadshow in East Delhi on April 27
Atishi said Sunitha Kejriwal will campaign in Delhi, Punjab, Gujarat and Haryana besides holding a roadshow in East Delhi on April 27.
Lok Sabha polls: Sunita Kejriwal to campaign for AAP, to hold roadshow in East Delhi on Saturday
Sunita Kejriwal to campaign for AAP in multiple states, including Delhi, Punjab, and Gujarat. Atishi announces her roadshow in East Delhi. Sunita plays a crucial role in AAP's communication during Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody.
Watch the Official Teaser from Gujarati movie 'Jhamkudi' starring Manasi Parekh, Viraj Ghelani, Ojas Rawal, Sanjay Goradia and Chetan Daiya. 'Jhamkudi' movie is directed by Umang Vyas. To know more about 'Jhamkudi' Teaser watch the video. Check out the latest Gujarati Teasers, new movie Teasers, trending Gujarati movie Teasers and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.
