17-day-old infant killed in alleged human sacrifice in Jodhpur; four women detained

JAIPUR: A horrifying case of the alleged human sacrifice of a 17-day-old infant has emerged from Jodhpur, where four women, reportedly the childs aunts, have been accused of killing the newborn. A disturbing video circulating on social media shows a woman holding the baby in her lap while chanting, as several others sit nearby, seemingly participating in what appears to be a tantric ritual. According to reports, Suman, a resident of Sansiyon Ki Dhani Gujrawas, had returned to her parents home for the delivery about a month and a half ago. Her husband, Poonamram, said she gave birth to their son, identified as Pratyuksh, 17 days ago. On Friday night, while Suman was in the bathroom, her four sisters allegedly killed the infant. The childs father alleged that his sisters-in-law, frustrated at not being able to marry, killed the baby due to superstitious beliefs. He claimed the women first broke the infants limbs, then trampled and strangled him, even pulling out his hair. Recalling the moment he learned of his sons death, the father said: My wife informed me at 3:30 a.m. She said, My sisters have killed your child. At first, I thought the child may have fallen during a fight. Later, I learned they had broken his hands and legs and suffocated him. The accused aunts were jealous of their sister, who already had two children and was settled in her family. All four are unmarried. The father has demanded strict action against the accused. Police have detained all four women for questioning and are investigating the case from the perspective of witchcraft and alleged human sacrifice. The incident has once again raised concerns about rising cases of infant killings in Rajasthan. Recently, the state was shocked by another case in Churu, where a woman allegedly strangled her newborn just two hours after birth. To prevent anyone from hearing the babys cries, the child was first suffocated and then strangled. The crime came to light following the newborns postmortem report, after which the womans elder sister filed a murder case at Kotwali police station.

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IPL 2026: Gill, Rohit, Kohli, Dhoni Among 173 Players Retained By Franchises At Close Of Trade Window (ld)

The IPL Player Auction: Top Indian players, including Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, K.L. Rahul, M.S. Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and ARshdeep Singh, were among those retained by their respective franchises while big names like Andre Russell, Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis, Adam Zampa, and Davis Miller were released as the retention window closed ahead of next month's mini-auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The biggest trade was for Rajasthan Royals' wicketkeeper-batman/captain Sanju Samson, which saw him go to five-time champion Chennai Super Kings in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. India's 2023 ODI World Cup hero Mohammed Shami was picked by Lucknow Super Giants among other major moves. The player retention window for the IPL 2026 season closed on Saturday with all 10 franchises confirming their retained players ahead of the auction. Across teams, a total of 173 players have been retained, including 49 overseas players. A combined purse of 237.55 crore will be available at the auction for a total of 77 player slots. With each team allowed to have a maximum squad of 25 players, Punjab Kings have opted to retain 21 players, the most among the 10 franchises, while Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans have retained 20 players each. Three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders retained the least number of players, 12, while Sunrisers Hyderabad were second with 15 players. Five-time winners Chennai Super Kings retained only 17 players, including four overseas, while Delhi Capitals opted for 17 (3 overseas). The IPL Player Auction will take place on December 16 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Heading into the auction, Kolkata Knight Riders will have a purse of 64.3 crore, the largest among the group, to fill a maximum of 13 slots with six overseas spots available. Chennai Super Kings will have the second-biggest kitty of 43.4 crore to fill a maximum of nine available slots. List of players retained by the franchises: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) 16 players retained | 4 overseas | Total spent: 81.60 | Cap remaining: 43.40 Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, *Jamie Overton, MS Dhoni, Mukesh Choudhary, *Nathan Ellis, *Noor Ahmad, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Sanju Samson (T), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Shreyas Gopal, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Ayush Mhatre, *Dewald Brevis, Urvil Patel. Delhi Capitals (DC) 17 players retained | 3 overseas | Total spent: 103.20 | Cap remaining: 21.80 Abhishek Porel, Ajay Mandal, Ashutosh Sharma, Axar Patel, *Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Madhav Tiwari, *Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar, Nitish Rana (T), Sameer Rizvi, T. Natarajan, Tripurana Vijay, *Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam. Gujarat Titans (GT) 20 players retained | 4 overseas | Total spent: 112.10 | Cap remaining: 12.90 Anuj Rawat, *Glenn Phillips, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, *Jos Buttler, *Kagiso Rabada, Kumar Kushagra, Manav Suthar, Mohammad Siraj, Mohd. Arshad Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Prasidh Krishna, R. Sai Kishore, Rahul Tewatia, *Rashid Khan, Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) 12 players retained | 2 overseas | Total spent: 60.70 | Cap remaining: 64.30 Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Manish Pandey, Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, *Rovman Powell, *Sunil Narine, Umran Malik, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) 19 players retained | 4 overseas | Total spent: 102.05 | Cap remaining: 22.95 Abdul Samad, *Aiden Markram, Akash Singh, Arjun Tendulkar (T), Arshin Kulkarni, Avesh Khan, Ayush Badoni, Digvesh Rathi, Himmat Singh, Manimaran Siddharth, *Matthew Breetzke, Mayank Yadav, Md Shami (T), *Mitchell Marsh, Mohsin Khan, *Nicholas Pooran, Prince Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Shahbaz Ahmed Mumbai Indians (MI) 20 players retained | 7 overseas | Total spent: 122.25 | Cap remaining: 2.75 *Allah Ghazanfar, Ashwani Kumar, *Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Mayank Markande (T), *Mitchell Santner, Naman Dhir, Raghu Sharma, Raj Angad Bawa, Robin Minz, Rohit Sharma, *Ryan Rickelton, Shardul Thakur (T), *Sherfane Rutherford (T), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, *Trent Boult, *Will Jacks Punjab Kings (PBKS) 21 players retained | 6 overseas | Total spent: 113.50 | Cap remaining: 11.50 Arshdeep Singh, *Azmatullah Omarzai, Harnoor Pannu, Harpreet Brar, *Lockie Ferguson, *Marco Jansen, *Marcus Stoinis, *Mitch Owen, Musheer Khan, Nehal Wadhera, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Suryansh Shedge, Vishnu Vinod, Vyshak Vijaykumar, *Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal Rajasthan Royals (RR) 16 players retained | 7 overseas | Total spent: 108.95 | Cap remaining: 16.05 Dhruv Jurel, *Donovan Ferreira (T), *Jofra Archer, *Kwena Maphaka, *Lhuan-Dre Pretorious, *Nandre Burger, Ravindra Jadeja (T), Riyan Parag, *Sam Curran (T), Sandeep Sharma, *Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Tushar Deshpande, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Yudhvir Charak Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) 17 players retained | 6 overseas | Total spent: 108.60 | Cap remaining: 16.40 Abhinandan Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Devdutt Padikkal, *Jacob Bethell, Jitesh Sharma, *Josh Hazlewood, Krunal Pandya, *Nuwan Thushara, *Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, Rasikh Dar, *Romario Shepherd, Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, *Tim David, Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) 15 players retained | 6 overseas | Total spent: 99.50 | Cap remaining: 25.50 Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Notes: Amounts are in crores, while * denotes overseas players. Article Source: IANS

IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians Released Puthur Due To Injury, Franchise To Support His Rehab

Kerala Cricket League: Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) had produced a big shocker by releasing promising left-arm wrist-spinner Vignesh Puthur on IPL 2026 retentions day. The development had come as a shocker more so due to MI unearthing the Mallapuram-based Puthur from their vast scouting network and had impressed many in the franchises trials. Their faith in Puthur was vindicated when he dismissed Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube and Deepak Hooda on debut in Chennai. But sources aware of the development told IANS that Puthur being released by MI is more due to his ongoing injury recovery. Vignesh is recovering from an injury sustained in Kerala Cricket League and MI will be continuing to support him in his rehab despite releasing him ahead of IPL 2026 auction, to be held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, further said sources. Puthur had been ruled out of IPL 2025 due to bone stress reactions in both shins and was replaced by Raghu Sharma for the remainder of the season, where MI finished at third place. Though Puthur recovered to play two games for Alleppey Ripples in KCL 2025, he was then ruled out of the competition with a shin injury. Meanwhile, trade discussions between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul reportedly fell through after one of DCs two co-owners intervened to halt the deal. It is understood that the same owner played a key role in securing Nitish Ranas move to DC from Rajasthan Royals (RR), a move that surprised many within the IPL ecosystem, considering the latter were in definitive talks with KKR to trade Rana, who represented them from 2018 to 2024. Meanwhile, trade discussions between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul reportedly fell through after one of DCs two co-owners intervened to halt the deal. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score He would need some time for rest and plan plus prepare for his wedding after playing for Australia in the Mens T20 World Cup, to be held in India and Sri Lanka in February-March. His focus right now is more on excelling for Australian cricket, further said sources. Article Source: IANS

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals Add Jadeja, Curran In Major Shake-up Ahead Of Player Auction

Indian Premier League: Rajasthan Royals (RR) have officially unveiled their list of retained and released players ahead of the mini-auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 scheduled for December 16, signalling the start of a bold rebuild after a disappointing 2025 campaign. RR endured a tough season last yearjust four wins in 14 matches and a second-from-bottom finishprompting sweeping structural changes. The most dramatic development came with former captain Sanju Samson moving to Chennai Super Kings, marking the end of an era. In return, the Royals have added two world-class all-rounders, Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, in blockbuster trades that instantly reshape the squads leadership and balance. The franchise has also brought in Donovan Ferreira from Delhi Capitals, further strengthening its middle order and finishing depth. Rajasthan have let go of Sri Lankan spin duo Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, signalling a move towards a pace-heavy attack complemented by versatile all-rounders. Despite the churn, the Royals have retained a strong young Indian coreYashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Kunal Rathore, Riyan Parag, and Yudhvir Singh Charakalongside big overseas names like Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, and rising South African pacer Kwena Maphaka. The franchise has also backed impressive performers such as Kumar Kartikeya Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Ashok Sharma. With Jadejas leadership qualities, Currans versatility, and a young core loaded with potential, RRs rebuild appears purposeful and future-focused as the franchise looks to reverse fortunes in 2026. Retained: Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kunal Rathore, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Jofra Archer, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma, Nandre Burger Released: Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana Traded In: Ravindra Jadeja (from CSK), Sam Curran (from CSK), Donovan Ferreira (from DC) Released: Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Sanju Samson (to CSK), Nitish Rana (to DC) Article Source: IANS

4 Women Were Desperate To Get Married. So They Killed Nephew In Ritual

In what appears to be a ritualistic murder, four women trampled their 16-day-old nephew to death with their feet in Rajasthan's Jodhpur because they believed that it would help them finally get married.

Rajasthan Royals Retention List: From Jadeja to Yashasvi Jaiswal to Sanju Samson, full list of players traded, retained or released by RR

Rajasthan Royals have made significant squad changes ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, releasing several players and retaining key talent. In major trade moves, they've acquired Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, while notably trading captain Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings.

IPL 2026: Pathirana, Conway, Rachin Among Major Names Released By CSK

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings have released 12 players, including two through trades, from their squad ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 auction. While Ravindra Jadejas trade to Rajasthan Royals grabbed attention on Saturday morning, the franchise also let go of the Kiwi duo Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway in a significant move. Another surprise was Matheesha Pathirana, as the Sri Lankan pace sensation was released by the five-time champions. Having signed Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, and Vijay Shankar at the previous auction, the trio failed to make an impact and were consequently released. Among the players retained are former franchise captain MS Dhoni and current captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. A major addition to the team is Sanju Samson, who was traded in from Rajasthan Royals. Moreover, Shivam Dube, who has been rising through the ranks after his all-round performances for Team India in the white-ball format, will continue to represent the Men in Yellow. Noor Ahmad, who was among the leading wicket-takers for the franchise last year, and Khallel Ahmed, who left an impact with his bowling in the powerplay the previous season, have been retained. Ayush Mhatre, the young opening batter who put up some terrific performances for CSK in the 2025 season despite the team finishing last, has found a place in the team for the 2026 season. Anshul Kamboj, the bowling all-rounder who recently put up some impressive performances in red-ball format for India A against South Africa A, has also been retained as the team looks to build a futuristic squad. Retained: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, MS Dhoni, Urvil Patel, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjanpreet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary Released: Rahul Tripathi, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddharth, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Shaik Rasheed, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Matheesha Pathirana Retained: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, MS Dhoni, Urvil Patel, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjanpreet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Traded out: Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja Article Source: IANS

CSK IPL 2026 full list of retentions, released players ahead of auction

Chennai Super Kings have secured Sanju Samson in a massive IPL 2026 trade, sending Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals. This significant deal sees CSK prioritize a top-order Indian batsman, acknowledging the difficulty of letting go of Jadeja, a franchise legend. CSK now enters the auction with substantial funds and limited slots.

Rajasthan Police Constable Result 2025 Out; Physical Tests From November 30

Rajasthan Police Constable Result 2025: Candidates shortlisted in the written exam will now appear for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST).

IPL Retention 2026: Teams redraw battle lines after landmark trade window; full list of retained players

IPL teams have revealed their retained players and completed major trades. This marks a significant shift in team strategies for the upcoming IPL 2026 season. Several franchises have made extensive changes, releasing key players and acquiring new talent through trades. The Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have been particularly active.

RR IPL 2026 full list of retentions, released players ahead of auction

Rajasthan Royals have made significant player movements ahead of the IPL 2026 mega auction. Star batter Sanju Samson has been traded to Chennai Super Kings for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. Additionally, Nitish Rana moves to Delhi Capitals for Donovan Ferreira. The Royals now have INR 16.05 crore and nine slots to fill.

'When its time...': Sanju Samson shares first reaction after shock move from RR to CSK before IPL 2026

Sanju Samson has finally reacted after his stunning switch from Rajasthan Royals to Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2026. The former RR captain shared his first words after the blockbuster move, leaving fans emotional and excited about his new journey in the iconic yellow jersey.

'We're only here for a short period of time': Samson after joining CSK

Sanju Samson has expressed his gratitude to Rajasthan Royals after being traded to Chennai Super Kings for the 2026 IPL season. In a significant move, RR received Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran in exchange. Samson, who spent over a decade with RR and captained them to the 2022 final, will maintain his Rs 18 crore price tag at CSK.

IPL Retentions: How big a pay cut did Jadeja take to join RR from CSK?

Ravindra Jadeja has officially moved to Rajasthan Royals from Chennai Super Kings in a major IPL trade. After 12 seasons with CSK, the all-rounder accepts a reduced salary at RR, marking a homecoming to the team where he began his IPL career. This significant deal also sees Sanju Samson move to CSK and Sam Curran join the Royals.

IPL 2026: Irfan Pathan Suggests Punjab Add Backup Options For Chahal And Arshdeep

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan advised the Punjab Kings to add backups for their frontline spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and pace spearhead Arshdeep Singh. Chahal and Arshdeep are crucial members of Punjabs bowling line-up, and they will be looking to build a strong bowling core around them for the upcoming season. Chahal, acquired by Punjab Kings for Rs 18 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction following his release from Rajasthan Royals, proved crucial in their journey to the final. Despite missing two matches due to a wrist injury, he took 16 wickets in 14 games, playing a key role in Punjabs campaign before they fell short against Royal Challengers Bangalore. On the other hand, Arshdeep was one of the marquee picks at the IPL 2025 auction, becoming the highest-paid fast bowler at Rs 18 crore after Punjab Kings exercised their Right to Match (RTM) card. In IPL 2025, he also became the franchises all-time leading wicket-taker. He finished as the franchises top wicket-taker last season with 21 scalps in 17 matches games. There are two important factors Punjab needs to consider ahead of the auction. Firstly, with Yuzvendra Chahal being such a key spinner, having a reliable backup spinner is crucial to support the teams preparation. Secondly, Arshdeep Singh is an exceptional player who bowls year-round, and while hes irreplaceable, it would be wise to have a backup Indian fast bowler for the squad, Pathan said on JioStars IPL 2026 Retention Preview. Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden reflected on Lucknow Super Giants difficult season, emphasising off-field issues and bowling woes. There were significant off-field issues within the LSG camp last season, and it's clear they weren't a happy group. Considering the struggles, releasing Nortje to Kolkata Knight Riders might actually benefit LSG. Much of their bowling attack faced injuries or unavailability during the first half of the season, which was a real challenge, he said. Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden reflected on Lucknow Super Giants difficult season, emphasising off-field issues and bowling woes. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score LSG has invested 27 crores in Rishabh Pant as their captain, and I believe that investment is justified. Pant didnt quite show his full potential last season, but he is still one of those players poised to make a significant impact in the IPL. He hasnt peaked yet, once he finds his form, hes definitely a player to watch. However, the real challenge for LSG lies with their bowling unit, he said. Article Source: IANS

Raashii Khanna on creating her look in Naina Ra Lobhi from 120 Bahadur

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'Toughest call weve ever taken': CSK explains why they traded Jadeja for Samson

Chennai Super Kings has traded Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals for Sanju Samson ahead of IPL 2026. Managing Director Kasi Viswanathan cited the need for a top-order Indian batsman and the team's transition as reasons for this challenging decision. Samson's experience and age were key factors in the move.

Gave My Everything, Now Im Moving On: Sanju Samson On Being Traded To CSK From RR

Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson, who has been traded to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) from Rajasthan Royals (RR) ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, shared a heartfelt note for his former franchise after ending a 10-year stint with the Jaipur-based side. With 177 IPL matches to his name, Samson is one of the league's most experienced players. Since his IPL debut in 2013, the senior player has primarily played for RR, apart from two seasons, 2016 and 2017, when he played for the Delhi Capitals. This will be his third franchise of his career. We are only here for a short period of time. Gave my everything to this franchise, enjoyed some great cricket, made some lifetime relations, treated everyone in the franchise as my family.. And when it's time..I am moving on.. Shall always be grateful for everything @rajasthanroyals, Samson wrote in an Instagram post. CSK, meanwhile, traded their senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja to the Royals along with Englands Sam Curran, as the duo will now be seen donning the pink jersey. Jadeja has predominantly represented CSK in his IPL career, but he is now set to play for the franchise where he began his league career- the Royals. Samson, who has now finished his stint with the Royals, shared that his dream was to be close to Dhoni, converse with him, and learn about his approach to the game. CSK, meanwhile, traded their senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja to the Royals along with Englands Sam Curran, as the duo will now be seen donning the pink jersey. Jadeja has predominantly represented CSK in his IPL career, but he is now set to play for the franchise where he began his league career- the Royals. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score When I came to play the IPL, after the match, I thought of meeting him. But several people were already there to meet him. I went and met him in the 8th year of my IPL. I waited to help my side win a match against the CSK. I made some runs and won the POTM. After that, I went and met him. After that, my relationship has been going upwards. It has been a very blessed feeling. I have done shoots with him. It feels like a dream, he added. Article Source: IANS

'RR gave me my first platform' Jadeja reveals why his reunion with Royals is special

Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran have been traded to Rajasthan Royals from Chennai Super Kings, with Jadeja returning to his former franchise. Sanju Samson moves to CSK in a significant player trade, ending his 11-year stint with RR. Nitish Rana is traded to Delhi Capitals, while Donovan Ferreira returns to RR.

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals trades Sanju Samson to Chennai Super Kings in place of Jadeja and Curran

It was reported earlier that the Jadeja-Samson trade virtually sealed. The formal announcement came hours before the deadline for submitting retentions

One Of The Toughest Decisions, Says CSK MD Kasi Viswanathan On Jadeja's Trade To RR

Chennai Super Kings Managing Director: Chennai Super Kings Managing Director Kasi Viswanathan discussed the franchise trading their key all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja to Rajasthan Royals, describing it as one of the most difficult decisions the team management had to make. Ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, the league confirmed on Saturday that Jadeja and Sam Curran had been traded to RR, with CSK receiving Sanju Samson in exchange. Although the news had been circulating for nearly a week, official confirmation from both franchises left many fans heartbroken. Both Jadeja and Samson had been integral parts of their respective teams, becoming the faces of their sides. However, the CSK MD stated that the decision was mutual, and the players believed a change was necessary. Chennai Super Kings, as you know, have traded Jadeja and Sam Curran for Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals. As a franchise, you might know that over the years, we have not used the path of trading, except for one year when we got Robin Uthappa. The team management felt the need for a top-order Indian batsman. And since not many Indian batsmen are going to be available at the auction, we thought the best way to get an Indian top-order batter is to go through the trade window. And hence we have to take this call. And, this decision has been taken by the team management and it is a very tough decision leaving out Jaddu, who has been responsible for the success of CSK over the years. It was probably one of the toughest decisions that CSK had to take, that the team management had to take. Considering the transition of CSK at this point of time, the team management took the toughest decision. It is a must that we should consult with the players concerned. And it was after mutual agreement that we under took this. When I spoke to Jadeja, he was also very clear that if there is an opportunity for him because he is also, he also felt that he was at the fag end of his career in white ball. So he also felt that he can have a break, Kasi said in a video shared by the CSK. Sam Curran was with us in 2020, 2021 and 2025. He has been a Consistent performer for us. As I said earlier, leaving out Sam as well as Jaddu was one of the toughest calls. We have certain players who are at the fag end of their career. And it is very important for CSK to build a team in the next couple of years. And since this is a mini auction, we don't have the opportunity to get the best of the Indian batsmen. Sanju has been one of the most experienced IPL batsmen, having scored more than 4,500 runs. And he has also been leading Rajasthan Royals. He has the experience and he is only around 30 years. So, we thought that he will be a good addition for CSK to take care of the future. Emotionally, the fans will be very very upset because I have already got a lot of messages from the fans. But taking into account the current status of the team composition, nothing tank of the CSK cricket management felt the need for a change. And I am sure that in the years to come, CSK will maintain the same kind of consistency and also perform well, he added. Sam Curran was with us in 2020, 2021 and 2025. He has been a Consistent performer for us. As I said earlier, leaving out Sam as well as Jaddu was one of the toughest calls. We have certain players who are at the fag end of their career. And it is very important for CSK to build a team in the next couple of years. And since this is a mini auction, we don't have the opportunity to get the best of the Indian batsmen. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Meanwhile, Samson will represent CSK at his current league fee of Rs 18 crore. With 177 IPL matches to his name, he is also one of the league's most experienced players. This will be only his third franchise. Since his IPL debut in 2013, the senior player has mostly played for RR, apart from two seasons2016 and 2017when he played for Delhi Capitals. Article Source: IANS

IPL Retention 2026: Ravindra Jadeja makes stunning comeback to Rajasthan Royals after 12 seasons at CSK

In a significant IPL trade, Ravindra Jadeja returns to Rajasthan Royals, his inaugural team, while Sanju Samson dons the Chennai Super Kings yellow. Jadeja, a seasoned all-rounder, moves from CSK for 14 crore after a storied 12-season tenure. This high-profile swap, ahead of the 2026 season, marks a major shift for both star players and their franchises.

IPL Retention 2026: Jadeja to RR, Samson to CSK in blockbuster double-swap; Shami, Arjun Tendulkar, Curran headline major trades

The JadejaSamson exchange, rare both for its scale and the seniority of the players involved, stood out as the defining deal of the window. Both cricketers have been central to their respective teams for years, and their switch will reshape the leadership cores at Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals heading into the new season.

Jadeja, Curran Traded To RR, Shami To LSG In Major Shuffle Ahead Of IPL 2026 Retention Deadline

The Indian Premier League: The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises confirmed eight player trades ahead of the 2026 season retention deadline, with Ravindra Jadeja and Sanju Samson grabbing the spotlight. While the all-rounder has been traded to the Rajasthan Royals, the wicketkeeper-batter will now represent the Chennai Super Kings. Jadeja, who represented CSK for 12 seasons and played over 250 matches, is among the most experienced players in the league. Under the trade agreement, his league fee has been reduced from Rs 18 crore to Rs 14 crore, the IPL confirmed in a release on Saturday. Meanwhile, Samson will represent CSK at his current league fee of Rs 18 crore. With 177 IPL matches to his name, he is also one of the league's most seasoned players. This will be only his third franchise. Since his IPL debut in 2013, the senior player has mostly played for RR, except for two seasons - 2016 and 2017 - when he played for Delhi Capitals. England all-rounder Sam Curran will transfer from CSK to RR at his current IPL fee of Rs 2.4 crore after a successful trade. The 27-year-old has participated in 64 IPL matches. RR will be his third franchise, having previously played for Punjab Kings in 2019, 2023, and 2024, as well as for CSK overall seasons. Veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami will represent Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) following a successful trade from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Shami, the second-highest costly buy for SRH before the IPL 2025 season at Rs 10 crore, will transfer to LSG at the same fee. The senior pacer has extensive experience, participating in 119 IPL matches with five different teams since his debut in 2013. Prior to joining SRH, Shami was a key member of the Gujarat Titans (GT) and won the Purple Cap in 2023 with 28 wickets in 17 matches. Although he sat out the 2024 season due to injury, he had a significant 2023 campaign, taking 20 wickets and playing a vital role in GTs championship win. Leg-spinner Mayank Markande will rejoin the Mumbai Indians (MI) after a successful trade from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). KKR bought Markande for Rs 30 lakh, and he will rejoin MI at the same fee. Markande started his IPL journey with MI, playing for the franchise in 2018, 2019, and 2022. He later played for Rajasthan Royals in 2021 and Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2023 and 2024. Overall, he has participated in 37 IPL matches and taken 37 wickets. Bowling all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar will join LSG after being transferred from MI. He will continue to play for LSG at his current fee of Rs 30 lakh. Initially selected by MI at the 2021 IPL auction, he made his debut for the franchise in 2023. Before the league confirmed the developments, IANS had reported on Thursday about the likelihood of Samson-Jadeja-Curran trades between CSK and RR, as well as about Shami, Tendulkar, and Markande's trades to their new franchises. Bowling all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar will join LSG after being transferred from MI. He will continue to play for LSG at his current fee of Rs 30 lakh. Initially selected by MI at the 2021 IPL auction, he made his debut for the franchise in 2023. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score All-rounder Donovan Ferreira is set to rejoin his first franchise, RR, after a successful trade from DC. According to the transfer deal, his fee has increased from Rs 75 lakh to INR 1 crore. Article Source: IANS

IPL Retention 2026: Sanju Samson joins Chennai Super Kings in blockbuster IPL trade

In a blockbuster IPL trade, Sanju Samson has moved from Rajasthan Royals to Chennai Super Kings for 18 crore, while Ravindra Jadeja heads to Jaipur. This significant player swap marks a strategic shift for both franchises as they gear up for the upcoming IPL season. Fans eagerly await the impact of these changes on team dynamics and future performances.

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson joins Chennai Super Kings, Ravindra Jadeja moves to Rajasthan Royals after...

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson joins Chennai Super Kings, Ravindra Jadeja moves to Rajasthan Royals after 14 years

IPL 2026 Retentions: Official! Shami joins LSG; DC sign Nitish Rana

IPL sees significant player movements as Jadeja moves to Rajasthan Royals, while Sanju Samson heads to Chennai Super Kings. Sam Curran also joins RR. Mohammad Shami transfers to Lucknow Super Giants, and Mayank Markande returns to Mumbai Indians. Arjun Tendulkar and Donovan Ferreira are also part of these exciting franchise swaps.

Rajasthan Police constable result 2025 declared: Direct link to download here

The Rajasthan Police Recruitment Board has released the district-wise Constable recruitment results on police.rajasthan.gov.in, allowing candidates to check their qualifying status and prepare for the next stage. Those shortlisted will appear for the PET and PST from November 30 to December 7, followed by document verification before the final merit list is prepared for constable appointments.

Bypoll double blow to NC in J&K, Congress wins Anta in BJP-ruled Raj

NEW DELHI: Ruling parties on Friday suffered defeats in four of the eight seats where Assembly bypolls were held on November 11, with the Congress bagging one seat in BJP-ruled Rajasthan and PDP handing the National Conference its first defeat in Budgam. The BJP won the Nagrota seat in J&K and Mizorams main Opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) retained Dampa seat with its candidate R Lalthangliana defeating Vanlalsailova of the Zoram Peoples Movement by 562 votes. In Nagrota, BJPs Devyani Rana defeated J&K National Panthers Party candidate Harsh Dev Singh by 24,647 votes. Opposition PDPs Aga Syed Muntazir won the Budgam bypoll, defeating NC candidate Aga Syed Mehmood by 4,478 votes. The bypoll was necessitated after CM Omar Abdullah vacated the seat and chose family bastion Ganderbal after winning from both in assembly elections last year. In Anta, Pramod Jain Bhaya of Congress defeated BJPs Morpal Suman by 15,612 votes. The bypoll was necessitated after BJP MLA Kanwar Lal Meena was disqualified following his conviction in a criminal case. AAP retained the Tarn Taran seat in Punjab, with its candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu defeating SAD nominee Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa by 12,091 votes. JMM candidate Somesh Chandra Soren beat his nearest rival Babulal Soren of BJP in Ghatshila by-election in Jharkhand by over 38,500 votes. Somesh is the son of JMM MLA Ramdas Soren, whose death necessitated the bypoll. In Odishas Nuapada, BJPs Jay Dholakia beat Ghasi Ram Majhi of the Congress by 83,748 votes. V Naveen Yadav of Congress won Jubilee Hills seat defeating BRS nominee Maganti Sunitha by 24,729 votes.

Shastri reveals truth behind Jadejas CSK exit: 'He always knew ...'

Ravindra Jadeja is set for a major IPL transfer. He is expected to join Rajasthan Royals from Chennai Super Kings. This move marks the end of a long association with CSK. Jadeja has navigated captaincy changes and crowd reactions. Former coach Ravi Shastri believes external noise will not affect his focus. Jadeja remains a top-class cricketer with proven performances.

By-polls across seven states: Ruling parties hold ground in four states; Opposition gains in three

In a recent by-poll showdown, the political landscape across seven states witnessed intriguing outcomes. Both the BJP and PDP celebrated victories, each securing a seat in the contentious region of Jammu and Kashmir, leaving the ruling National Conference with a red face. In Odisha, the BJP triumphed in Nuapada, while Congress reclaimed its foothold in Anta, Rajasthan.

Inter-state liquor smuggling: Police arrest 3 masterminds

Panaji: The crime branch police probing the inter-state spurious liquor smuggling racket has arrested the alleged masterminds, Kursingh Rajput (42), Bharat Singh Rathore (25), both natives of Rajasthan, and Munaf Shaikh (42), a native of Sawantwadi, Maharashtra. Last week, the police had busted the racket, which led to the arrest of four labourers and seizure []

BJP Gets Mixed Luck in 8 Assembly Bypolls

In BJP-ruled Rajasthan, the Congress bagged the Anta seat as Pramod Jain `Bhaya defeated BJPs Morpal Suman. The bypoll was necessitated after BJP MLA Kanwar Lal Meena was disqualified following his conviction in a criminal case

32-ball Ton, 297 On Board: Suryavanshi Stars As India A Dominate UAE In Asia Cup Rising Stars

Asia Cup Rising Stars: Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi rewrote record books yet again, hammering a breathtaking 144 off just 42 deliveries to set up India As thumping 148-run win over UAE in their Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 opener in Doha on Friday. His extraordinary effort powered India 'A' to 297 for 4, the joint fifth-highest total in mens T20 cricket, before the bowlers sealed a commanding victory. Suryavanshis knock was an exhibition of clean, fearless hitting. The 14-year-old left-hander smashed 11 fours and 15 sixes, finishing with a strike rate of 342.85, the fourth-highest ever for a T20 score of 100 or more. His century, reached in 32 balls, is now the joint-second fastest by an Indian in mens T20s, alongside Rishabh Pants 2018 effort, and behind only the 28-ball tons by Urvil Patel and Abhishek Sharma in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024. Overall, it stands as the joint-fifth fastest century in T20 cricket history. At 14 years and 232 days, Suryavanshi also became the youngest man to score a century for a national representative side at senior level, surpassing Mushfiqur Rahims previous mark set in 2005, when the Bangladesh wicketkeeper was 16 years and 171 days. This was Suryavanshis second T20 century, following his 35-ball ton for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025 a knock that made him the youngest man to score a T20 hundred and the second-fastest centurion in IPL history, behind Chris Gayles 30-ball blitz in 2011. What made Suryavanshis innings even more remarkable was the context. He was dropped off the very first ball he faced, but the reprieve only ignited his assault. He surged to a 17-ball fifty and never looked back, dismantling UAEs bowling attack with an astonishing mix of power and precision. His dominance was the backbone of a 163-run second-wicket stand off 57 balls with Naman Dhir (34), a partnership that shifted India A from a steady start to a position of total control. After Suryavanshis dismissal in the 13th over, captain Jitesh Sharma kept the momentum going, smashing 83 not out off 32 balls, ensuring India A stayed on course for a towering total. At one point, they appeared poised to become just the fifth team in mens T20s to breach the 300-run mark. However, a modest final over left them tied with Indias 2024 total of 297 against Bangladesh, still one of the highest ever recorded. Only Barodas 349 in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has bettered it in Indian cricket. Chasing a monumental 298, the UAE were never in the contest. Their innings lacked momentum, with only Sohaib Khan offering resistance through a gritty 63 off 41 balls. India A maintained control throughout, with Gurjapneet Singh leading the attack with figures of 3 for 18. UAE eventually reached 149 for 7, well short of threatening India As mammoth total. However, a modest final over left them tied with Indias 2024 total of 297 against Bangladesh, still one of the highest ever recorded. Only Barodas 349 in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has bettered it in Indian cricket. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score India A 297/4 in 20 overs (Vaibhav Suryavanshi 144, Jitesh Sharma 83; Aayan Afzal Khan 1-42, Muhammad Arfan 1-57) beat UAE A 149/7 in 20 overs (Shoaib Khan 63, Muhammad Arfan 26; Gurpanjeet Singh 2-18, Harsh Dubey 2/-2) by 148 runs Article Source: IANS

IPL 2026 Retentions: Maxwell Likely To Be Released, Mayank Could Be Retained As Deadline Day Nears

Indian Premier League: With less than 24 hours left for the ten participating teams to finalise their retention plans for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 and showcase the players whom they are going to bid goodbye. With tons of frenzy happening on the discussion tables of all ten teams, it is understood that the larger focus will be on fine-tuning squads rather than pressing the reset button. Multiple sources have told IANS that Punjab Kings could let go of Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, and Kyle Jamieson, who had come in as a replacement for injured Lockie Ferguson in the mid-way of IPL 2025, where the side finished as runners-up. Mitch Owen, who had come into the PBKS set-up as an injury replacement for Maxwell, is likely to be retained. On the other side, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have decided to retain young Indian fast bowler Mayank Yadav, who has played only six games in the 2024 and 2025 seasons due to injury issues. Mayank had been retained by LSG for INR 11 crore, but played only two games this year due to a back injury, which resurfaced and needed surgical intervention in New Zealand. Mayank has been training and started to bowl at the BCCI CoE facility in Bengaluru, where he has been undergoing rehab for a long time. It is expected that he will be back to full-fledged bowling either in the last week of December or the first week of January, which means clouds of uncertainty over his IPL 2026 availability have been cleared, said a source familiar with the matter to IANS. At the same time, this news agency also understands that the likes of Ravi Bishnoi, David Miller, and Shamar Joseph could be released into the auction pool. Three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) could release Venkatesh Iyer, with a possibility that the franchise may try to buy him back in the mini action to be held in Abu Dhabi on either December 15 or 16. In terms of last-minute trades, IANS understands that the Rajasthan Royals are in definitive talks with KKR over a possible trade of Nitish Rana for a one-way, all clash deal. It remains to be seen which way the trade involving Rana, who was a part of KKR from 2018 to 2024, eventually goes. KKR could also let go of the South Africa duo of Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje, while a possibility of retaining Ajinkya Rahane looms. KKR was also in talks with the Delhi Capitals for a potential trade of KL Rahul, but at the time of publishing, no definitive word had emerged on it. In terms of last-minute trades, IANS understands that the Rajasthan Royals are in definitive talks with KKR over a possible trade of Nitish Rana for a one-way, all clash deal. It remains to be seen which way the trade involving Rana, who was a part of KKR from 2018 to 2024, eventually goes. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru could bid goodbye to the likes of Liam Livingstone, Blessing Muzarabani, Yash Dayal, and Rasikh Dar. Five-time winners Chennai Super Kings, who have been in the news of late for a mega trade of Sanju Samson in exchange for letting go of Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, may say goodbye to Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, and Jamie Overton. Article Source: IANS

NC loses stronghold in J&K; Congress, BJP win two seats each in bypolls to eight Assembly constituencies

IN J&K, the PDP wrests Budgam in central Kashmir from the NC. The BJP wins Nagrota in J&K and Nuapada in Odisha. The Congress bags Anta in Rajasthan and Jubilee Hills in Telangana. Opposition Mizo National Front retains Dampa in Mizoram. The AAP retains Tarn Taran in Punjab and the JMM retains Ghatshila in Jharkhand

Congress blames SIR, vote chori after worst performance in Bihar since 2010

Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot asks why the Election Commission let the Bihar government continue cash transfers while the model code of conduct was in force; Congress MP Manickam Tagore blames SIR for disenfranchising 65 lakh voters

Congress stuns BJP in Anta bypoll as Pramod Jain Bhaya secures fourth Assembly entry

JAIPUR: In a major setback for the ruling BJP in Rajasthan, the Anta Assembly by-election delivered a decisive victory to veteran Congress leader Pramod Jain Bhaya, who has now entered the Assembly for the fourth time. Bhaya secured 69,462 votes, defeating BJP candidate Morpal Suman, who received 53,868 votes. Independent candidate Naresh Meena finished a close third with 53,740 votes. The result is being widely viewed as a morale booster for the Congress as the party looks ahead to the 2028 Assembly elections. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot congratulated Bhaya and used the occasion to criticise the BJP government. In a social media post, he wrote, I express my heartfelt gratitude to all voters for giving Congress victory in the Anta by-election and extend my heartfelt congratulations to newly elected MLA Pramod Jain Bhaya. Congress leaders claimed that the mandate reaffirms public confidence in the leadership of party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The outcome has also been interpreted as a major setback for Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and former chief minister Vasundhara Raje, as Anta is considered one of Rajes key influence areas. Adding to the significance, her son and JhalawarBaran MP Dushyant Singh served as the election observer, and Anta falls within his Lok Sabha constituency. Both Bhajanlal and Raje had collectively campaigned for the partys candidate, Morpal Suman. The by-election was seen as a major test for the states BJP government. Treating it as a prestige battle, the BJP fielded its top leadership, including CM Sharma, former CM Raje and several senior leaders, but the campaign strategy failed to deliver. Morpal Suman, considered a close associate of Raje, could not secure a win. The BJPs delay in announcing its candidate had brought speculation that the contest might be smoother for the party. However, the final verdict proved otherwise, triggering internal questions within the BJP about strategy, timing and leadership messaging. The counting process spanned 20 rounds, at the end of which Bhaya emerged victorious with a margin of 15,594 votes. State Congress president Madan Rathod admitted the party faces larger organisational challenges, saying, As the state president, I have the biggest responsibility, so I take responsibility for this defeat. Meanwhile, Minister of State for Home Affairs Jawahar Singh Bedham accused the Congress of influencing voters through money power, appeasement, and inducements. Independent candidate Naresh Meena, who attracted significant attention during the campaign, once again failed to convert momentum into victory. His displeasure was evident soon after the results. Meena received support from RLP chief and Jat leader Hanuman Beniwal, independent MLA Rajendra Gudha and AAPs Sanjay Singh, prompting expectations that this contest could strengthen the Third Front in Rajasthan. Instead, the outcome has weakened such prospects. Anta went to a by-election for the first time after BJP MLA Kanwarlal Meena lost his seat following his conviction in a criminal case. Although the BJP formed the government in 2023, Kanwarlal Meena had not been inducted into the Cabinet. The constituency recorded an impressive 80.21% voter turnout. Of the 2,28,264 registered voters, 1,83,099 cast their ballots 96,141 men, 86,955 women and three voters from the others category. The outcome is being widely viewed as a morale booster for the Congress as it looks ahead to the 2028 Assembly elections.

Rajasthan: Congresss Pramod Jain Bhaya wins Anta bypoll

Jaipur: Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya won the Anta assembly bypoll in Rajasthan with 69,571 votes, defeating his nearest rival and BJP nominee Morpal Suman by a margin of 15,612 votes, according to the Election Commission. Suman got 53,959 votes, beating Independent candidate and Congress rebel Naresh Meena, who was initially in second place, by 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 .

Indian armed forces conduct Tri-Services exercise Trishul 2025

India conducted Tri-Services Exercise Trishul 2025, led by the Navy with the Army and Air Force, showcasing large-scale multi-domain operations across Rajasthan, Gujarat and the Arabian Sea. The drill focused on joint readiness, interoperability, ISR, EW, cyber warfare and indigenous systems

Bypolls: BJP Retains Nagrota Seat, MNF Wins Dampa

Congress candidates were leading in the Jubilee Hills assembly constituency in Telangana and Anta assembly constituency in Rajasthan's Baran district, the trends available for the November 11 bypolls showed.

Bypolls: BJP retains Jammu and Kashmir`s Nagrota seat, MNF wins Mizoram`s Dampa

Congress candidates were leading in the Jubilee Hills assembly constituency in Telangana and Anta assembly constituency in Rajasthan`s Baran district, the trends available for the November 11 bypolls showed

EC colluded with BJP in Bihar; cash payments continued despite model code, alleges Ashok Gehlot

JAIPUR: Accusing the Election Commission of colluding with the ruling party in Bihar, senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Friday claimed that cash and benefits -- including Rs 10,000 to women -- were distributed to voters despite the model code of conduct being in force in the then poll-bound state. The former chief minister of Rajasthan termed the trends of the Bihar assembly election results disappointing and said pension payments and cash transfers continued unabated during the campaign period. The assembly results are disappointing. It seems to me that the payments of Rs 10,000 to women were continuing even when the election campaign was on; such a thing never happens, Gehlot told reporters here. He said that during the assembly elections in Rajasthan in 2023, the distribution of mobile phones under a scheme and pension disbursements were immediately halted the moment the code came into effect. In Bihar, the Election Commission remained a mute spectator. Why did it not stop this? It did not intervene at all, he alleged. When you do not ensure fair elections, when booth capturing or dishonesty takes place, and the Election Commission takes no action, that is vote theft. There was clear collusion with the ruling party, Gehlot said. He claimed that the BJP had amassed money power, which posed a threat to democracy, adding that the country needs Congress and its ideology. Speaking about the Anta bypoll , Gehlot said that the Congress candidate was heading towards a victory.

Rajasthan: Congress candidate leads in Anta bypolls

Independent candidate Naresh Meena was trailing, while the BJP candidate, Morpal Saman, was in the third position; the counting will be held in 20 rounds, according to officials

Assembly bypolls: Congress widens lead in Jubilee Hills; BJP dominates Nuapada in early bypoll trends

Early trends from bypolls across seven states on Friday pointed to tight contests, heavy security deployment and brisk counting across multiple Assembly seats. Jubilee Hills bypoll Over in Telanganas Jubilee Hills, after completion of four rounds of counting, Congress candidate Naveen Kumar Yadav is leading by 9,147 votes over BRS Maganti Sunitha. With 48.49% turnout, counting is spread across 10 rounds, while BJPs Lankala Deepak Reddy trails far behind. Nuapada bypoll In Nuapada, counting began under a three-tier security arrangement. After completion of 4 out of 26 rounds, BJP candidate Jay Dholakia has secured 18,903 votes, extending his lead to a massive 12,815 votes. Congress candidate Ghasi Ram Majhi is currently in second position with 6,088 votes, closely followed by BJDs Snehangini Chhuria, who has polled 5,320 votes so far. The high-stakes bypoll recorded an impressive 83.45% turnout, the highest among all eight seats that went to polls on November 11. The bypoll was necessitated by the death of BJD MLA Rajendra Dholakia. Nagrota bypoll In Jammus Nagrota, the BJP appeared to gain early momentum with Devyani Rana moving ahead of NCs Shamim Begum and JKNPPs Harsh Dev Singh. The seat, which recorded over 75% turnout, went to polls following the death of former MLA Devender Singh Rana, Devyanis father. Counting is underway at Government Polytechnic College under tight security. Tarn Taran bypoll In Punjabs Tarn Taran, the Shiromani Akali Dal registered an early advantage, with its nominee Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa leading AAPs Harmeet Singh Sandhu by 374 votes after three rounds. The constituency saw 60.95% polling and went to bypolls following the death of AAP MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal. Counting is underway at the International College of Nursing, Piddi. Ghatshila bypoll The Ghatshila contest in Jharkhand unfolded with JMMs Somesh Chandra Soren seizing a lead of 2,164 votes over JLKMs Ramdas Murmu after the first round. The tribal belt seat recorded 74.63% turnout and fell vacant after the death of JMM MLA Ramdas Soren. Twenty rounds of counting are scheduled. Anta bypoll In Rajasthans Anta, the Congress gained the upper hand early on, as its candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya moved 614 votes ahead of Independent candidate Naresh Meena after two rounds. The seat polled 80.21% and has 15 contenders, with counting planned over 20 rounds. Dampa bypoll Meanwhile in Mizorams Dampa, counting opened at 8 am with postal ballots being tallied first. The constituency, which saw a strong 83.07% turnout, is witnessing a five-way contest involving ZPM, MNF, Congress, BJP and PC candidates. Five rounds of counting are scheduled. (With inputs from PTI, Express News Service)

Rajasthans Anta bypoll results: Congress candidate leads

Independent candidate Naresh Meena was trailing, while the BJP candidate, Morpal Saman, was in the third position

Assembly Bypoll Result 2025 Live: Check who is winning by-elections of Jubilee Hills, Budgam, Nagrota, Anta, Ghatshila, Tarn Taran, nuapada

Counting is underway for assembly bypolls across eight constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Telangana, Odisha, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and Mizoram. The results are expected to shape internal and external political dynamics as parties gear up for upcoming state and local elections, with local issues and candidate selection proving crucial.

Belagavi police bust international VoIP scam targeting US citizens

BELAGAVI: In a major breakthrough, Belagavi police on Thursday busted an international online fraud racket that had duped hundreds of US citizens over the past seven months. The well-organised call centre, operating secretly from Kumar Hall, off Bauxite Road in Belagavi city, was running a sophisticated Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) scam to siphon off money from unsuspecting Americans. Police Commissioner Bhushan Borse revealed the operators had collected sensitive information, including bank details and residential addresses of several US citizens. Using advanced software and fake identities, the accused lured victims into sharing financial data before extorting money through intimidation and deceit. Acting on intelligence inputs, a special police team raided the call centre at midnight Wednesday, seized 37 laptops and 37 mobile phones, and arrested 33 individuals on the spot. All the accused hailed from Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, with one suspect reportedly from Nepal. During preliminary interrogation, police found the gang used 11 pre-written scripts to cheat clients, tailoring each to manipulate or threaten them. They would inform a US resident that he had placed an order for an expensive gadget, such as an iPhone. The victim would deny it, and be directed to another number which was actually controlled by the fraudsters. Once connected, the scammers gained access to key personal and banking details, said Commissioner Borse. Some members impersonated officials of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), convincing victims that their phone numbers and email accounts had been hacked or misused elsewhere. The victims, believing the narrative, often revealed sensitive data or made panic payments. The racket employed multiple digital camouflage techniques and Urban VPN to hide their IP addresses, and VoIP technology to make and receive calls that appeared to originate from foreign locations, though operating from Belagavi. The group also used sophisticated software to manage real-time communication, Borse said. Most of the international calls were handled by operators from Gujarat and West Bengal. Two more suspects are expected to be arrested soon. The seized laptops and phones will undergo forensic imaging and analysis to trace the money trail and identify victims, police said. Preliminary findings show the call centre employees were paid Rs 18,000 to Rs 45,000 per month, besides incentives and performance bonuses. Borse said multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) have been invoked and investigations are on to determine the extent of the scam and whether international collaborators were involved.

Rajasthan Bars Govt Medical College Heads From Private Practice

Rajasthan bars principals and superintendents in government medical colleges from private practice, sets new eligibility rules per National Medical Commission.

Anta bypoll Result 2025 Live: BJP's Morpal Suman vs Congress's Pramod Jain Bhaya, check who is winning the by election?

Vote counting for the Anta assembly bypoll in Rajasthan is underway. The election commission is conducting the counting under tight security and CCTV surveillance. This bypoll was necessitated after the disqualification of a BJP MLA. Fifteen candidates contested the election. The ruling BJP had previously won five out of seven assembly bypolls held last year.

Captains Feel '160' Is Par Score As Stage Set For Asia Cup Rising Stars In Doha

Asia Cup Rising Stars: India 'A' skipper Jitseh Sharma and rival captain Irfan Khan of Pakistan feel a total of '160' would be par score at the Asia Cup Rising Stars that starts on Friday. Though they accepted that the T20 game is unpredictable, the two captains admitted that the game is in favour of batsmen, and the batters will have a field day in this event too. On Friday, India 'A' will take on the UAE in the second match of the day at West End Stadium in Asia Town, while Pakistan will open their campaign in the eight-team T20 tournament for emerging players in Asia with a match against Oman on the same day. Defending champions Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, and Bangladesh complete the roster at the eight-team tournament being staged in Doha for the first time by Qatar Cricket Association (QCA). We have got some data from the games already played here, and most of the scores have been around 150160, Sharma, who has played 12 T20Is for India, said on Thursday. So, based on that, we are preparing and assuming that these wickets will play like typical Asian wickets, the 32-year-old added. But you know T20 is an uncertain game you never know what you are going to face, you just have to react. We want to go with the flow and see how the wickets behave, but at the back of our minds we know that the pitches might be quite challenging if scores are around 150160, he added. When asked if teams with stronger batting or stronger bowling line-ups would dominate in Doha, Sharma told Telecom Asia Sport (www.telecomasia.net) on Thursday: I think batsmen win you games, but bowlers win you tournaments thats what I believe. Whichever team bowls well will have the best chance to win the tournament. We are blessed to have a very good support staff, media team, and video analysts. Pakistan skipper Khan, just 22, said his team have also studied the playing conditions in Doha, where the opening match will be played during the day on Friday. We have adequate information on the conditions here. We plan according to our opposite number. You will see our performances when we reach the ground. We feel 160-170 runs is a good target to defend. If you bowl well, you can defend well, Khan, who has played 9ODIs and 14 T20Is for Pakistan, said on Thursday. Khan said his team is raring to go with roles defined for each of the players. I feel I don't have to boss around like a captain because the players around me know their roles well. They take responsibility rather well. I don't have to guide them all the time, as all of them are keen to do well, and the atmosphere around the dressing room is really good. You will see good results, Khan said. We have good combinations in batting, bowling, and even fielding is good, he added. When asked about the India-Pakistan clash on Sunday, Khan said on Thursday: Right now we are only looking at the match on Friday (against Oman). We don't have pressure. We have faith in our abilities. We let our instincts take over when the match starts. The India 'A' skipper Jitesh Sharma said: We are not looking at any particular match. All three league matches are important, and then hopefully the semi-final and the final. We should respect all the opponents and play fair cricket. Sri Lanka captain Dunith Wellalage said on Thursday: We came here after finishing as runners-up last time, so we know what it takes to go deep in a tournament. The conditions in Qatar are quite similar to what we have at home, and that gives us confidence. We have a group of experienced players and a strong support staff. Our focus is simple: cut down on mistakes, trust our plans, and try to deliver our best in every game. Wellalage, who has played 1 Test and 31 ODIs for Sri Lanka, added on Thursday: I have been playing with most of these boys since the Under-19 level for more than three years, so the understanding in the team is very good. Ramesh Mendis, Nishan Madushka, Nuwanindu Fernando, and Sahan Arachchige all of them are experienced, and I am sure we will get good support from them. Every team here is a challenge, and we respect all our opponents, but we believe in our squad. The environment is really good, we have been given an excellent ground to train on, and we want to make full use of these conditions. I am grateful to the Asian Cricket Council and to Qatar for hosting this event, the 22-year-old Sri Lankan captain said. Sensational Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old Indian left-handed batsman from Bihar, is also part of the India 'A' squad. The prodigious talent, who plays domestic cricket for Bihar and represents the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, achieved a historic debut in the T20 franchise league this year by becoming its youngest player. Vaibhav further etched his name in the record books by smashing a 35-ball century against the Gujarat Titans, making him the youngest and fastest Indian centurion in the competition's history. Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 groups The prodigious talent, who plays domestic cricket for Bihar and represents the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, achieved a historic debut in the T20 franchise league this year by becoming its youngest player. Vaibhav further etched his name in the record books by smashing a 35-ball century against the Gujarat Titans, making him the youngest and fastest Indian centurion in the competition's history. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Group B: India A, Pakistan Shaheens, UAE, Oman Article Source: IANS

IPL 2026 Retention: Thakur, Rutherford Trades Could Spark Flurry Of Deals Ahead Of Deadline Day

CEO Jake Lush McCrum: With five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, Mumbai Indians trading in Shardul Thakur and Sherfane Rutherford, the 2026 season retention and trading window has become more intriguing, especially with the retention deadline fast approaching on November 15. Thakur and Rutherford being traded to MI from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) ahead of IPL 2026 has raised further anticipation and curiosity around squad reshuffles and strategic trades, as well as releases set to be made by the ten franchises. IANS spoke to multiple sources familiar with the trade chatter in the IPL ecosystem, and this news agency has understood that more high-profile moves are expected from now till the retention deadline comes on November 15. One of the biggest trades in this retention Window the Sanju Samson trade for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings is progressing very well. IANS understands that Manoj Badale, the RR lead owner, was in Kolkata on Wednesday and may have spoken to Jadeja, whos in the city for the first India-South Africa Test starting at Eden Gardens on Friday. Badale, who is based in England, is in India till Friday and is overseeing all the talks on trade and retentions since CEO Jake Lush McCrum is no longer associated with RR. IANS also understands that the Jadeja-Samson swap is expected to run smoothly, as thats an Indian player to Indian player exchange. There was a likelihood of Samson being traded to the Delhi Capitals after initial talks between RR-CSK didnt lead to anything certain, but with that deal not going ahead, the previous deal suddenly came back and has now led to something fruitful between the two parties. But for Sam Curran to be accommodated (who was acquired by CSK for INR 2.4 crore in last years mega auction), RR have to release a few of their overseas players to get the deal done and show an expression of interest (EoI) in terms of players they are releasing and the purse they will free up. Theres a likelihood of the swap being announced either on Friday or at the time when the retentions are final. Barring the 2016 and 2017 seasons, when CSK and RR were suspended, Samson and Jadeja have been long-term players for their franchises. Jadeja has been part of three IPL title wins with CSK, while being in the RR set-up in 2008 (when they won the title) and the 2009 season. Samson, meanwhile, captained RR to a runners-up finish in IPL 2022, but murmurs of him seeking a switch from RR came shortly after the side finished at ninth place in IPL 2025. IANS also understands that veteran Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami could be traded to LSG from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), who are actively exploring all possibilities with regard to him. Sources aware of this development have told IANS that the Shami one-way trade is in the making and that an official word could come, provided a last-minute change may result in Shami being released in the auction pool by SRH. MI, who have been the big movers in the trading window, could make an initiation towards trading left-arm fast-bowler Arjun Tendulkar to LSG. Tendulkar has been with MI since IPL 2023 and was reacquired by the franchise for his base price of INR 30 lakh last year at the mega auction. Theres also a hope that Tendulkar will get game time in LSG, something which hasnt been done much in his time at MI. IANS also understands that India leg-spinner Mayank Markande, who was with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2025, could be on his way to MI as well. It is understood that discussions are still ongoing between KKR and MI regarding Markande, though it's yet to be known which way it could go. MI, who have been the big movers in the trading window, could make an initiation towards trading left-arm fast-bowler Arjun Tendulkar to LSG. Tendulkar has been with MI since IPL 2023 and was reacquired by the franchise for his base price of INR 30 lakh last year at the mega auction. Theres also a hope that Tendulkar will get game time in LSG, something which hasnt been done much in his time at MI. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score As the IPL 2026 trade and retention window inches closer to its deadline, ardent fans can expect a flurry of announcements in the next two days. With many talks and discussions happening behind the scenes, the action is still far from over. Article Source: IANS

Anandpal encounter: Revision court rules police acted in self-defence

JAIPUR: The Jodhpur District and Sessions (Revision) Court on Thursday overturned the ACJM (CBI Cases) court's order that had initiated murder charges against seven police officers, including Churu SP Rahul Barhat in the infamous Anandpal Singh encounter case. The court observed that the officers were performing their duty and that the encounter took place in self-defence. It further noted that deceased gangster Anandpal Singh fired first using an automatic weapon, seriously injuring a member of the police team. In its order, the court relied on the findings of the CBIs scientific and forensic investigation, which confirmed that Anandpal himself opened fire and that Commando Sohan Singh was injured by his bullet. The court held that the magistrate had ignored this crucial fact while taking cognizance of murder charges. Senior advocates Vineet Jain, Rahul Chaudhary, and Umeshkant Vyas represented the police in the review petition, arguing that the officers acted strictly within the line of duty. The court agreed, noting that the allegations made years later by Anandpals family lacked evidence and were contradicted by the CBI report. The incident dates back to June 24, 2017, when police surrounded Anandpal Singh at a farmhouse in Malasar village, Churu district. Anandpal, Rajasthans most wanted criminal at the time, was facing multiple cases of murder, robbery, and extortion. Acting on leads from his arrested brother Rupinder Pal Singh and associate Devendra Singh, the Special Operations Group (SOG) and Rajasthan Armed Constabulary (RAC) teams tracked him down to the farmhouse. Police officials stated that Anandpal was asked to surrender but instead opened indiscriminate fire with an AK-47. In the ensuing exchange, Anandpal was killed, while Commando Sohan Singh and then-Inspector Suryaveer Singh Rathore sustained serious injuries. Anandpals family had long claimed that the encounter was fake, alleging he was killed after surrendering. In July 2024, the ACJM court had taken cognizance of murder and ordered the registration of a case against seven police officers, including then Churu SP Rahul Barhat, DSP Vidya Prakash, and other SOG and RAC personnel. However, the revision court noted that firing took place from both sides and that holding only the police accountable was beyond the facts. Citing Supreme Court precedents, the court remarked that policemen who risk their lives in the line of duty should not face prosecution without conclusive evidence. Anandpals family is reportedly considering an appeal before the High Court.

Playing With Gill Is Always Enjoyable, Hes One Of The Great Players Of Our Generation: Jaiswal

What Rohit Bhaiya: Ahead of the first Test against South Africa, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has praised skipper Shubman Gill, saying that batting alongside him is an enjoyable experience and that hes one of the great players of the current generation. Gill, who led India to a 2-0 home Test series win against the West Indies last month, is going into the first Test against the Proteas, starting at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday, after playing a hectic white-ball tour of Australia. I share great camaraderie with Shubman. Hes a gentleman and a great friend, too. Playing with him is always enjoyable, and hes one of the great players of our generation, said Jaiswal on JioStar. He also reflected on the influence of senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who retired from Tests earlier this year. What Rohit Bhaiya and Virat Bhai have done in their careers is incredible. Theyve inspired an entire generation, including me. I see it as an opportunity to learn from them and do my best. I know I cant fill their shoes, but Ill back my strengths and play with confidence, added Jaiswal. Jaiswal comes on the back of making 67 and 156 for Mumbai in their Ranji Trophy clash against Rajasthan at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur last week. He also picked 1-9 with his part-time leg-spin bowling. Im happy with the way Ive been playing and performing. I just focus on what I can do in the middle and how I can contribute to the team. I dont think about my average or stats. Jaiswal comes on the back of making 67 and 156 for Mumbai in their Ranji Trophy clash against Rajasthan at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur last week. He also picked 1-9 with his part-time leg-spin bowling. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Jaiswal will be hoping to do well at the top in the Test series against South Africa, starting with the first match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Article Source: IANS

Camel Gets Trapped After Head-On Collision With Car In Rajasthan, Rescued

Eyewitnesses said the accident occurred when a stray camel suddenly appeared on the road, leaving the driver with no time to react

IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders names Shane Watson as assistant coach

Shane Watson has stellar IPL career spanning 12 years (2008-2020), with 145 matches and four centuries to his name. He has been a part of victorious IPL sides, including Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings

Camel Breaks Through Car's Roof, Gets Stuck After Head-On Crash In Rajasthan

A car collided head-on with a camel in Rajasthan's Jodhpur, trapping the animal within it for several hours. The accident occurred near Kolu Pabuji on the Phalodi-Dechu road early Wednesday morning.

Very Unlike CSK...: Ashwin on Jadeja's Possible Exit From Franchise in Move to RR

Rajasthan Royals are reportedly set to trade their captain and long-time wicketkeeper-batter, Sanju Samson, to Chennai Super Kings in exchange for all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran

RSSB Rajasthan VDO answer key 2025 released at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in: Check direct link and steps to raise objections here

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has released the VDO answer key 2025 for the Village Development Officer recruitment exam held on November 2, 2025. Candidates can download the key from the official website and raise objections from November 18 to November 20, 2025, with a fee of 100 per question.

Fake Cops Use Bomb Scare For Cyber Fraud, Rajasthan Police Issues Alert

The Rajasthan Police has issued an urgent warning about a new cyber fraud tactic where criminals impersonate police officers and threaten citizens using the pretext of a serious criminal incident.

Uniraj result 2025 out: Check B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.C.A. and B.B.A. semester results here

Uniraj result 2025: The University of Rajasthan (Uniraj) has announced the Uniraj Result 2025 for various undergraduate courses, including B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.C.A. and B.B.A. Results have been released for Semester-II exams conducted in May 2025 and repeat or review exams held in December 2024. Students can check their marks and download scorecards from the official website, uniraj.ac.in, by entering their roll number and date of birth under the Student Corner section.

Delhi blast aftermath: Minority community target of thorough screening

Rajasthan: With the Delhi blast leaving the nation on high alert, the Rajasthan authorities, on November 12, in Barmer, while screening railway stations and trains, were seen targeting their security checks towards visibly Muslim passengers. The Delhi blast took around 13 lives and left more than 30 injured, as many families mourn their loss. The 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 .

Rajasthan link emerges in Gujarat ATS terror arrests ahead of Delhi blast

JAIPUR: A Rajasthan connection has emerged in the case of three terrorists arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) shortly before the Delhi bombings, raising concern among state security agencies. Following the revelation, a team from the Rajasthan ATS has departed for Gujarat to interrogate the arrested suspects. According to the Gujarat ATS, the trio had procured their weapons from Hanumangarh district in Rajasthan. The Rajasthan ATS is now expected to gather crucial information about the weapons supply network operating from the region. The team will conduct a detailed investigation into the suspects alleged links with Rajasthan, said Rajasthan ATS Inspector General Vikas Kumar. Preliminary findings from the Gujarat ATS interrogation suggest that the three accused obtained weapons from Hanumangarh district, and some consignments were reportedly smuggled into India from Pakistan using drones. Gujarat ATS arrests three people, including doctor, allegedly conspiring to carry out terror attack Officials said the visiting Rajasthan ATS team will seek to establish the route used to transport the dropped consignments and identify any local facilitators or intermediary networks. Rajasthan DGP Rajiv Kumar Sharma confirmed that while the Gujarat ATS led the initial operations, information pointing towards Rajasthan prompted the state ATS to send investigators to Gujarat. We are coordinating closely with Gujarat authorities to obtain complete information and take necessary follow-up action, he said. Though Hanumangarh does not share an international border, neighbouring Sri Ganganagar district has previously reported instances of cross-border smuggling, officials noted. Security agencies are now investigating whether those earlier routes were exploited to transport weapons and other contraband inland. The developments have sparked concern over potential gaps in border intelligence and surveillance. According to informed sources, drone drops from across the Pakistan border, previously linked to narcotics consignments in Sri Ganganagar and Barmer, are suspected to have been used to deliver weapons in this case. Authorities have described the confirmation that weapons, not just drugs, were delivered by drone as a serious security threat. The Gujarat ATS has identified the three arrested suspects as Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Syed (Hyderabad), Azad Suleman Sheikh (Shamli, Uttar Pradesh), and Mohammad Suhail alias Mohammad Salim Khan (Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh). Reports allege links between the trio and the extremist group ISIS; authorities are currently investigating these claims. Officials further allege that one of the accused and his associates were attempting to prepare a toxic chemical, and that plans to use it in potential attacks are under scrutiny. These allegations remain under verification as investigations continue.

SIR Phase II: Over 37 crore enumeration forms distributed across nine states, three UTs

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday issued detailed data on the number of enumeration forms distributed among electors, as so far since the launch of the exercise on November 4, 37 crore of them have been handed over to people, which is over 70 percent of total 51 crore electors to be covered in second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). According to the ECI data, among the states the maximum of over 10.80 crore forms have been handed over in Uttar Pradesh and over 6.80 crore in West Bengal. In the second phase after Bihar, the ECI has launched the SIR in nine states and three Union Territories including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal and the UT of Puducherry, which are going to assembly polls next year. According to the ECIs latest daily bulletin, a total of 50.69 crore Enumeration Forms were printed, marking 99.41 percent completion, out of which 72.66 percent (37.05 crore) have already been distributed. The ongoing Enumeration Phase will continue till December 4, 2025. States such as Goa, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and West Bengal have achieved near-total coverage, reflecting efficient ground-level coordination, the ECI data revealed. Lakshadweep reported 100 percent completion in printing and distribution, while Goa distributed (99.99 percent), Puducherry (93.4 percent), Andaman and Nicobar (89.22 percent), Gujarat distributed over 4.47 crore forms (88.08 percent), while Tamil Nadu distributed over 5 crore forms (78.09 percent). Uttar Pradesh, Indias most populous state, distributed 10.8 crore forms, covering nearly 70 percent of its electorate. Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan followed with over 53 percent and 70 percent coverage, respectively. Similarly, poll-bound West Bengal reported distribution of over 6.80 crore forms, covering a total of 88.8 percent. More than 5.33 lakh Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and 7.64 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs) have been deployed to ensure every eligible elector is reached, the ECI said, adding that all recognised political parties have been asked to appoint additional BLAs to strengthen field-level verification and enhance the accuracy of electoral rolls. table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 20px 0; } th, td { border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px 10px; text-align: left; } th { background-color: #f2f2f2; font-weight: bold; } tr:nth-child(even) { background-color: #fafafa; } caption { caption-side: top; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 8px; } Electoral roll summary by States/UTs States/UTs Total electors EF printed EF distributed Andaman & Nicobar 3,10,404 3,10,404 (100%) 2,76,930 (89.22%) Chhattisgarh 2,12,30,737 2,12,30,737 (100%) 1,35,33,764 (63.75%) Goa 11,85,034 11,85,034 (100%) 11,84,915 (99.99%) Gujarat 5,08,43,436 5,08,43,436 (100%) 4,47,82,772 (88.08%) Kerala 2,78,50,855 2,78,50,855 (100%) 1,37,98,733 (49.55%) Lakshadweep 57,813 57,813 (100%) 57,813 (100%) Madhya Pradesh 5,74,06,143 5,48,47,091 (95.54%) 3,09,04,271 (53.83%) Puducherry 10,21,578 10,21,578 (100%) 9,50,449 (93.04%) Rajasthan 5,48,84,479 5,46,56,215 (99.58%) 3,89,37,212 (70.94%) Tamil Nadu 6,41,14,587 6,41,14,587 (100%) 5,00,67,045 (78.09%) Uttar Pradesh 15,44,30,092 15,44,12,428 (99.99%) 10,80,52,601 (69.95%) West Bengal 7,66,37,529 7,64,43,503 (99.75%) 6,80,52,601 (88.80%) Total 50,99,72,687 50,69,73,675 (99.41%) 37,05,68,109 (72.66%) Second Phase of SIR: Over 70 percent of enumeration forms distributed in past seven days The data shows Lakshadweep reported 100 percent completion in printing and distribution Total number Enumeration Forms printed is 50.69 crore, which is 99.41 percent of total 51 crore

'Already done': Ashwin reveals MI have secured Shardul from LSG in trade

Ashwin made the statement on his YouTube channel 'Ash Ki Baat', adding another development to the pre-auction conversations, especially with reports that CSK are considering a trade involving Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran in exchange for Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals (RR). The video clip is being widely shared on social media.

CBI arrests two agents for trafficking Indians to Myanmars cybercrime hub

NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two agents involved in the human trafficking of Indian nationals to cybercrime scam compounds in Myanmar. The accused, identified as Soyal Akhtar and Mohit Giri, trafficked victims from Rajasthan and Gujarat to Myanmar, where they were forced into cyber slavery. Recently, the Central government facilitated the rescue of several victims of cyber slavery from the KK Park centre in Myanmar. During the course of the enquiry, the CBI identified multiple agents operating on behalf of foreign scam compounds. The two arrested agents were found returning to India along with the rescued individuals and were immediately arrested upon arrival. Investigations have revealed that a large number of unsuspecting Indian citizens are being trafficked to scam compounds in Myanmar, often via Thailand. An organised international syndicate lures these individuals through false promises of high-paying jobs and attractive employment opportunities abroad, said the CBI, adding that once taken out of India, they are diverted to Myanmar, where they are wrongfully confined and coerced into participating in large-scale cyber fraud operations, including digital arrest scams, investment scams, and romance frauds targeting people globally, including Indian citizens. Those trafficked are subjected to intimidation, confinement, and physical abuse, and are forced to engage in illegal cybercrime activities against their will. These victims are commonly referred to as cyber slaves. The KK Park centre is a major cybercrime hub operating on the outskirts of the border city of Myawaddy. In mid-October this year, Myanmar's army raided the compound and rescued more than 1,500 people from 28 countries. The rescued individuals were taken to the Thailand border town of Mae Sot. Out of the total, 465 people were from India. Other nationalities included Chinese, Filipinos, Vietnamese, Ethiopians, and Kenyans. All of them were made cyber slaves. The Indian government brought back the rescued citizens, and through their questioning, the authorities have been able to identify and arrest several middlemen and agents involved in the trafficking network.

2nd National Modern Pythian Games 2025 Conclude in Bengaluru

The National Cultural Pythian Games 2025 came to an end this evening at Bengaluru City University, Base Camp by Push Sports. For three days, the campus had the easy, steady rhythm of a festival. Students lingered around the stages, artists rehearsed steps in the corners, and visitors drifted between performances. More than 2,000 participants from 10 states and union territories took part, bringing with them dance forms, music traditions and their own ways of celebrating culture.   Mr. Anil Kumar, Mr. Bijender Goel and Mrs. Sneha Venkataramani at the conclusion of the 2nd National Modern Pythian Games, Bengaluru The revival of the Pythian Games in India is led by Mr. Bijender Goel, Founder of International Pythian Games who has been working to place art and sport on a national and global platform. Speaking at the closing ceremony, he referred to the Bengaluru edition as a step in India’s larger cultural pathway. “ The Pythian movement is about creating bridges, not boundaries ,” he said. He also mentioned the Youth Pythian Games planned for 2026 in collaboration with Russia, and India’s hosting of the first International Pythian Games in 2027. One of the highlights this year was the introduction of a national-level Pittu (Seven Stones) competition, a childhood street game that many in the audience recognized instantly. The energy around the arena shifted; people cheered in a way that was spontaneous and familiar.   In the boys’ category, Madhya Pradesh secured Gold, Madhya Pradesh also earned Silver, and Odisha claimed Bronze.   In the girls’ category, Madhya Pradesh again took Gold, with Odisha receiving Silver and Rajasthan taking Bronze.   In the girls’ category of the National-level Pittu (Seven Stones) competition, Madhya Pradesh once again clinched the Gold medal At one point, even Mr. Bijender Goel, Mrs. Lalitha Goel, Shri B. H. Anil Kumar (Chairperson) and Mrs. Sneha Venkataramani (Organising Secretary) joined in briefly to try their hand at striking the stone pile. The moment drew laughter and applause from the sidelines — a reminder that cultural memory lives not only in stage art, but in simple games once played in school courtyards and narrow streets. The final day saw performances and recognitions across categories.   In the Junior Group Dance category, Laya Dhwani Academy from Karnataka secured the Gold medal. In the Sub-Junior Dance Solo section, Pavika Kumar (Delhi) won Gold, marking her third straight victory at the National Pythian Games. Maya Krishna (Karnataka) received Silver, while Nikitha S and Tashya B.K (both from Karnataka) shared Bronze. In the Junior Group Dance category, Laya Dhwani Academy (Karnataka) earned Gold, Sheffield Stars (Uttarakhand) took Silver, and the Harshit Naik Group (Karnataka) won Bronze. The stage saw a mix of Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Coorgi traditional dance and folk pieces from Uttarakhand. Each performance carried the particular pace and character of the region it represented, which kept the audience attentive through the day. In the Sambo wrestling competitions, in the boys (18-20yrs) 71 kg category, B Sri Kali Saran from Tamil Nadu bagged the Gold medal while A M Omkar from Karnataka bagged the silver medal. In the boys (under 24) 58kg, R Balaji Naik from Andhra Pradesh won the gold medal and Kishore Kumar from Tamil Nadu won the silver medal. In the girls (14-16yrs) 44 kg category, P Sri Dharanisha from TN won the gold medal and S. Sana from AP won the silver medal. In the girls (8-9yrs) 34kg category, S Nithila and A Riya Sri from TN bagged the gold and silver respectively. Mr. B.H. Anil Kumar, Retired IAS officer said, “ As we conclude the Second National Cultural Pythian Games, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to every participant, artist and organiser. Over these days, we have witnessed India’s cultural brilliance in its purest form. May this spirit of creativity, unity and excellence continue to inspire us long after the Games end ." Mr. Gunaranjan Shetty, President of the Karnataka Wrestling Association, attended the closing ceremony and congratulated the participants. He spoke briefly about Karnataka’s long tradition of supporting artistic and athletic talent in equal measure. The festival was coordinated by a team led by Shri B. H. Anil Kumar, Retired IAS (Chairperson), Mr. Shantanu Agrahari, IAS (President, PCI), Mrs. Sneha Venkataramani (Organising Secretary) and Mr. S. Siva Kumar (Secretary General). Their work ensured that schedules ran on time and that artists and visitors had the support they needed across the venue. As the event concludes, Bengaluru adds another chapter to its identity as a city where older cultural forms and contemporary expression continue to meet. The Pythian Games leave behind a quiet but clear message: traditions stay alive when they are shared, practiced and passed to younger hands.

RSMSSB conductor recruitment 2025: Online application correction window opens 13 to 19 November

RSMSSB Conductor Recruitment 2024: The Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Services Selection Board (RSMSSB) will open the online application correction window for Conductor Recruitment 2024 from November 13, 2025, to November 19, 2025. Candidates can correct errors in personal details, educational qualifications, photograph, and signature by paying a ?300 fee online. No offline corrections will be accepted. Applicants are advised to carefully review their forms, as errors in category or TSP area may affect eligibility.

Explained: Why Sanju Samson-Ravindra Jadeja mega trade deal has reached a deadlock ahead of IPL 2026 auction

The highly anticipated Sanju Samson-Ravindra Jadeja trade between CSK and Rajasthan Royals RR has hit a major roadblock. From purse limitations and overseas player quotas to franchise consent delays, here's a detailed breakdown of what's stalling IPL 2026's biggest potential swap deal.

What is Operation Akhand Prahar? RUDRA Brigade's 'Prachand' manoeuvres signal a new era for Indian defence

The Indian Army conducted Exercise Akhand Prahar in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, demonstrating its multi-domain warfare capabilities. The exercise validated the newly formed RUDRA Brigade and tested next-generation battlefield technologies, including drones and counter-drone systems, in coordination with the Indian Air Force.

Kidnapped, Beaten, Forced At Gunpoint: How This Rajasthan IAS Couple's Love Story Turned Bitter

IAS officers Bharti Dixit and Ashish Modi, once Rajasthan's admired couple, now face a probe after Bharti accused Ashish of assault, kidnapping, and coercion

India International Trade Fair to begin from Nov 14

NEW DELHI, Nov 12:Foreign exhibitors from 12 countries, including the UAE, China, Iran, South Korea, and Egypt, will participate in the 14-day India International Trade Fair (IITF), which will begin at Bharat Mandapam here from November 14, according to an official statement. The fair is a key platform for showcasing the strength of Indias industry and the quality of its products. The theme for the fair is Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat. Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are participating as [] The post India International Trade Fair to begin from Nov 14 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

'If Samson, Ruturaj open ... ': Ashwin names CSK's next big target

Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran have reportedly given their consent to CSK to proceed with the final phase of their trade move to Rajasthan Royals, creating key gaps in the Super Kings lineup that will need to be filled ahead of the new season.

Bypolls: Polling highest in Mizoram, lowest in Telangana

NEW DELHI: Barring few seats, brisk polling was recorded in the by-elections to eight Assembly seats held amid tight security arrangements across seven states on Tuesday, with Dampa in Mizoram having the highest voter turnout of 82.34%. The bypolls took place in Budgam and Nagrota constituencies in J&K, Ghatshila in Jharkhand, Tarn Taran in Punjab, Dampa in Mizoram, Anta in Rajasthan, Jubilee Hills in Telangana and Nuapada (Odisha). While Dampa seat in Mizoram registered an 82.34% votes, Anta in Rajasthan witnessed 79.32% voter turnout, Nagrota in J&K recorded 74.82% turnout and Ghatshila seat in Jharkhand registered 73.88%. However, voter participation was lower in Punjab with 60.95% (till 5 pm) in Tarn Taran, Budgam(J&K) recorded 50.01% and in Telanganas Jubilee Hills registered a turnout of 48.47%. Brisk polling was recorded in the by-election to Mizorams Dama Assembly seat with 82.34% voting registered till 5 pm. The constituency has 20,790 registered voters, mostly from Mizo, Chakma and Bru communities. Voting for the Anta Assembly by-election in Rajasthans Baran district concluded peacefully, with a voter turnout of 79.32%, according to Election Commission (EC) data. A total of 15 candidates were in the fray and 268 polling stations were set up for 2,27,563 voters. Braving winter chill, 50.01% voters turned out vote in Budgam in central Kashmir. The scene was no different in Nagrota Assembly constituency in Jammu, where voter participation was even higher at 74.82%. A total of 1,26,025 voters were eligible to cast their votes in 173 polling stations. Voting for Ghatshila in Jharkhand concluded with a 73.88% turnout. Meanwhile, over 60.95% voters exercised their franchise for the Tarn Taran Assembly. Polling for Telanganas Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election saw a turnover of 48.47%. And over 75.37% of the 2.53 lakh voters exercised their franchise in the Nuapada bypoll.

Indian Army concludes 'Exercise Maru Jwala' in Jaisalmer as part of 'Trishul' drill

The Indian Army's Southern Command recently held Exercise Maru Jwala in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. This drill was a key part of the larger tri-services Trishul exercise. Elite units demonstrated their readiness and coordination. The Sudarshan Chakra Corps, a strike corps, trained diligently for two months. Modern equipment integration was highlighted, showcasing future operational capabilities.

Rajasthan Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant shifted to Centre

Sudhansh Pants sudden transfer to the Centre, following an approval by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) and coming just 14 months before his retirement, has raised speculations in the political and administrative circles in Jaipur

Kerala tops fast movers list in ease of doing business with 99.3% score

KOCHI: Kerala has once again emerged as one of Indias top performers in the Ease of Doing Business rankings, securing the Top Achiever position in the Fast Movers category under the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) 2024. The announcement was made at the Udyog Samagam 2025 in Delhi on Tuesday. The award was presented to State Industries Minister P. Rajeeve by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal in recognition of Keralas outstanding progress in implementing business reforms and enhancing the investment climate. Kerala achieved a remarkable 99.3% score, placing it among the top achievers in the Fast Movers category. The assessment allocated 30% weightage to reform implementation and 70% to investor feedback, reflecting the real-world experiences of entrepreneurs and businesses operating in the state. This award shows that Keralas performance in ease of doing business last year was not a one-off phenomenon, said Minister Rajeeve after receiving the accolade. Last year, we implemented 91% of reforms. This year, we improved that to 99.3%. Out of 34 reform areas, we implemented 30. Kerala now leads in areas such as speedy electricity and water connections, and quick business registration. Rajeeve added that Keralas consistent achievement highlights the states ongoing commitment to governance reforms and reducing compliance burdens. In 2023, we topped in two business reform areas. This year, we secured first place in four. It reflects our sustained efforts to create a seamless environment for investors, he said. The minister credited the coordinated efforts of various state departments, agencies such as KSIDC, and the support from industry bodies including FICCI, CII, and Small Scale Industries Associations for helping Kerala achieve this milestone. Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan also featured alongside Kerala in the Fast Movers category, while Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Gujarat appeared in the Aspirers list. Rajeeve said the 2024 recognition will provide a renewed boost to Keralas industrial climate and further strengthen investor confidence in the state.

Ranji Trophy | Hyderabad and Rajasthan coaches back their sides option of playing for the draw

Telangana ranked 1st, leads nation in water conservation projects

New Delhi: With the construction of 5.2 lakh water conservation structures, Telangana has emerged as the best-performing state under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) 1.0 initiative, the Ministry of Jal Shakti said on Tuesday. Chhattisgarh secured second place with 4.05 lakh completed projects, followed by Rajasthan with 3.64 lakh structures, Jal Shakti Minister C 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 .

Rajasthan: Vande Bharat sleeper train hits 180 kilometres per hour mark during trials

The Vande Bharat sleeper train achieved 180 kilometres per hour during trials in Kota. This high-speed test was conducted in both loaded and empty conditions. The train's stability, safety, and ride comfort were evaluated. This marks a significant step for 'Mission Raftar' and 'Make in India'. Indian Railways is showcasing its technical self-reliance.

Ranji Trophy | Hyderabad and Rajasthan play out a drab draw

The host fails to capitalise on its first-innings lead, setting the visitor a 340-run target; Lomror & Co, after a promising and attacking start to the chase, take the defensive route as both teams shake hands with 15 overs of play left

Gujarat cybercrime unit dismantles pan-India online fraud racket linked to Nigerian syndicate

AHMEDABAD: In a major breakthrough, the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police have busted a six-member interstate cyber fraud gang that allegedly duped a city businessman of Rs 32.7 lakh through a fake export deal involving a homeopathic medicine and later funnelled the money to a Nigerian cyber syndicate. The accused, operating from multiple cities including Jamnagar, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, were caught after a meticulous digital and human intelligence operation led by senior officers of the Cyber Crime Unit. The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police have exposed a sophisticated international scam, arresting six members of a gang that channelled money from Indian victims to a Nigerian cyber network through fake pharmaceutical export deals. The operation revealed a well-coordinated racket spread across Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The case came to light when businessman Nihar Verma filed a complaint stating that he had been duped of Rs 32.72 lakh by fraudsters posing as representatives of an African pharmaceutical company. The gang had contacted him online, claiming they sought an Indian supplier for Eupatorium Mercola, a homeopathic liquid used in Africa for treating malaria and dengue. The fraudsters lured Verma into believing he could earn huge profits by sourcing the product from a supposed Indian vendor, Sharma Enterprises Manufacturing, and reselling it to the African buyer. Initially, to gain his trust, the complainant was asked to purchase a sample worth Rs 5.52 lakh, which was supposedly verified by an African lab scientist in Delhi named Moshin Murray. Convinced that the deal was legitimate, Verma proceeded with a larger order, transferring Rs 27 lakh as an advance to a bank account shared by the accused. However, when he personally visited the claimed address of Sharma Enterprises in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, he discovered that no such company existed, exposing the elaborate online con. Following the complaint, registered under IPC Sections 316(2), 318(4), 319(2), 61(2), and IT Act Sections 66(C) and 66(D), the Cyber Crime Police Station, Ahmedabad, swung into action. Using advanced technical surveillance and human intelligence, the team tracked digital footprints and bank transactions linked to the accused. Initially, five suspects, Asgar Aziz Pathan, Abhishek Maheshbhai Joshi, Pravinbhai Bhojabhai Nandania, Deep Popatpari Goswami, and Nitin Babubhai Bhatia, were arrested from Jamnagar. Acting on leads from interrogations, two separate teams led by Police Inspector P.V. Vaghela and Police Inspector C.T. Desai were dispatched to Bengaluru and Mumbai, resulting in the arrest of six accused in total, including key operatives connected to the Nigerian handlers. Speaking on the operation, a senior Cyber Crime Police official said, This was not a routine cyber fraud; it was a layered scam executed with international coordination. The accused created fake identities, websites, and business profiles to trap the victim. Our teams tracked multiple digital trails and bank accounts to uncover how the funds were routed to a Nigerian network. Six accused have been arrested, and further investigation is underway to trace their foreign links. Sources within the Cyber Crime Cell revealed that the arrested accused allegedly acted as money mules, transferring funds received from victims across accounts in India and abroad, making detection difficult. The seized digital evidence, including mobile phones, forged documents, and banking credentials, is now being analysed for deeper connections. Officials said more arrests are likely as the investigation widens to trace the Nigerian masterminds who allegedly orchestrated the operation through fake import-export fronts and online intermediaries. The Ahmedabad Cyber Police have urged citizens to remain cautious about online trade offers promising high returns, stressing that no legitimate company asks for large advances without physical verification.

Gunfight in Gujarats Bilimora as police bust alleged interstate weapons racket; one injured, four held

AHMEDABAD: A gunfight broke out in Bilimora city of Gujarats Navsari district when the State Monitoring Cell (SMC) swooped in on a gang that had reportedly gathered at a hotel to exchange weapons. As the police closed in, the accused opened fire, sparking a fierce exchange that ended with one gangster shot in the leg and four arrested. The Gujarat Polices SMC seized three country-made pistols and 27 live cartridges from the spot, as investigators now trace the gangs interstate links. A tense morning in Bilimora city turned into a crime thriller when Gujarats State Monitoring Cell (SMC) intercepted a gang trading illegal weapons inside a local hotel. Acting on specific intelligence, the SMC team raided the premises, but what followed was chaos. As officers surrounded the suspects, the gang opened fire in panic while attempting to flee. Two rounds were exchanged, one fired by the gang and another by the police in swift retaliation. One accused, identified as Yashsingh Sundarsingh from Haryana, was hit in the leg during the crossfire and was immediately taken to hospital under police escort. Despite the sudden attack, the SMC team maintained composure and overpowered the gang within minutes. Three others, Rishabh Ashok Sharma (Madhya Pradesh), Manish Kaluram Kumawat (Rajasthan), and Madan Gopiram Kumawat (Rajasthan), were arrested from the spot. The operation also yielded a major arms seizure: three country-made pistols and 27 live cartridges. Confirming the encounter, a senior police officer from the SMC stated: Today morning, a cross-firing incident occurred between the accused persons and the State Monitoring Cell (SMC) team at Bilimora, District Navsari. During the exchange, one accused sustained injuries, and four accused were successfully arrested. A seizure of three country-made pistols and twenty-seven live rounds has been made from their possession. The situation is presently under control, and further details will follow after the FIR registration. Following the shootout, Navsari district police and other units joined the SMC on-site. Preliminary investigations reveal that the arrested men are linked to a notorious interstate criminal network, possibly involved in illegal arms trafficking. Authorities have now launched a deeper probe into the gangs operations across states including Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The Bilimora shootout, brief but explosive, has once again exposed the expanding reach of alleged interstate weapon syndicates operating across Gujarat, even as police tighten their dragnet on gunrunning networks.

Telangana Ranks 1st in Water Conservation Projects, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan Follow

Launched in September 2024 in Surat, JSJB promotes community-led water stewardship through a whole-of-government and whole-of-society model

CSK sends special birthday wish to Sanju Samson amid ongoing negotiations with RR ahead of IPL 2026: 'More power...'

CSK's special birthday wish for Sanju Samson fueled buzz amid ongoing negotiations with Rajasthan Royals. See post here

Two held for mobile theft in Hyderabad iPhone 17 seized

Hyderabad: Two persons was arrested for mobile theft in Hyderabads Musheerabad area on November 9. iPhone 17 Air was seized from the accused. The accused were identified as Mohammed Ikramuddin, 24 a resident of Mohallaganja in Golconda and Sumeet Saini, a native of Rajasthan. According to the police on October 18, Ikramuddin came across the 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 .

Cold wave warning for Delhi, other states of north India, predicts IMD

NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast cold wave conditions to continue its grip over Northern, Eastern, and Central India during the next few days. According to the Met department, the minimum temperatures in Northwest India are expected to drop by 2-3Celsius in the coming days. Cold to severe cold wave conditions are likely to persist in isolated areas of Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, East and West Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Jharkhand, and Odisha over the next three-four days, it added. As per the weatherman, cold wave occurs when the minimum temperature at a particular weather station drops significantly below normalspecifically by 4.5-6.4C or moreand when the absolute temperature reaches or falls below certain thresholds (such as 10C in the plains or 0C in the hills). Currently, cold wave and severe cold wave conditions have al ready been reported in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, with cold wave conditions affecting isolated pockets of Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh since November 9. The IMD has observed that minimum temperatures range from 7-10C in various regions, including Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, northern Haryana, Uttarakhand, East Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Uttar Pradesh. In these areas, minimum temperatures have dropped below normal by 5.1C or more, creating potential health hazards. Additionally, temperatures in Telangana are expected to fall by 3-4C for two-three days, with no significant changes afterward. The IMD has warned that the sudden decline in minimum temperatures could increase the likelihood of various illnesses. Do not ignore shivering; it is the first sign that the body is losing heat. Get indoors, read a health advisory issued by the weather office. In its Agromet advisory, the IMD recommended light and frequent irrigation for standing crops in the evening to protect them from low temperature stresses or cold injuries. Shivering Minimum temperatures in northwest India set to drop by 2-3C Cold to severe cold wave conditions likely to persist in isolated areas of Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, UP, MP, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Odisha over the next 3-4 days Minimum temperatures range from 7-10C in states including J&K, Ladakh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, northern Haryana, Uttarakhand and others Agromet advisory: Light and frequent irrigation recommended for standing crops in the evening

Voting begins for by-elections to eight Assembly seats across six States, one Union Territory

By-elections are being held in Jammu and Kashmirs Budgam and Nagrota, Rajasthans Anta, Jharkhands Ghatshila, Telanganas Jubilee Hills, Punjabs Tarn Taran, Mizorams Dampa, and Odishas Nuapada constituencies

Which city in India just went completely traffic-light free? The answer might surprise you

Kota, Rajasthan, has become India's first traffic-light-free city, revolutionizing urban mobility. Through smart road redesigns, flyovers, and improved coordination, the city ensures continuous traffic flow, drastically cutting travel times and reducing pollution. This innovative approach offers a calmer, cleaner, and more efficient commuting experience, providing valuable lessons for other Indian cities.