The Daily Guardian - November 15, 2024

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November 15, 2024

AFSPA reimposed in parts of Manipur

The Centre on Thursday reimposed the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Manipur's six police station areas, including the violence-hit Jiribam, with the Union home ministry asserting that the decision was taken given the \"continuous volatile situation\" there due to the ongoing ethnic violence.

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Kharge: Shah keeping Article 370 issue alive to create divisions

AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday

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Jakhar quits as Punjab BJP chief

Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Friday offered his resignation, taking responsibility for the BJP’s poor performance in the state.

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Reliance, Walt Disney forms JV worth Rs 70,000 cr

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has completed the merger of its media assets with the India business of global media house Walt Disney and formed a joint venture with a valuation of over Rs 70,000 crore.

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CONG WANTS SEPARATE CONSTITUTION FOR J&K: PM

As Maharashtra election campaign enters the last leg, the focus of Congress and BJP shifts to national issues

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Rebel candidate who slapped official held, violence ensues

Independent MLA candidate Naresh Meena was arrested on Thursday following drama and escalating violence.

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UP Govt tweaks PSC examination schedule after protests by aspirants

Review Officer and Assistant Review Officer exams put off. Provincial Civil Services Preliminary Exam-2024 on a single day

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RAHUL: PM HAS NOT READ CONSTITUTION

As Maharashtra election campaign enters the last leg, the focus of Congress and BJP shifts to national issues

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71% of population in Haryana lives below poverty line: Govt

Nearly 71 percent of Haryana's population remained below the poverty line (BPL) despite the state's per capita income standing at Rs 2,96,592, exceeding the national average of Rs 1,72,276.

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Cong promises LPG cylinders to 'infiltrators'; PM hits back

Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Thursday promised that LPG cylinders will be provided in Jharkhand at a subsidised rate of Rs 450 even for \"infiltrators\", sparking a political row in the midst of Assembly elections in the eastern state.

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'Congress and MVA are going to win': Kharge

Exuding confidence in the Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) victory in the Maharashtra Assembly polls, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said that the Congress and MVA are going to win elections in the state.

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Congress, JMM promising gas cylinders to illegal immigrants: Anurag Thakur

A day after the first phase of polling, BJP MP Anurag Thakur attacked the ruling INDIA bloc in Jharkhand and said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has promised gas cylinders to the \"illegal immigrants\".

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MAHARASHTRA CM ACCUSES MVA OF COPY-PASTING MAHAYUTI'S MANIFESTO

MVA has introduced Mahalaxmi yojana in manifesto in place of Ladki bahin yojana, which they initially opposed, says Shinde

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'MVA has clear-cut chance in Maharashtra': KC Venugopal

In the 2019 assembly elections, the BJP won 105 seats, the undivided Shiv Sena 56, and the Congress 44.

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Yogi Adityanath busy compensating for loss in LS polls

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is putting in significant efforts to secure victories in the upcoming by-elections for 9 seats in his state.

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MP to organise events on birth anniversary of Birsa Munda

The hero of the Indian tribal freedom struggle, Birsa Munda played a pivotal role in inspiring the tribal community of the Chotanagpur region to fight for their independence.

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'DHARTI AABA JANJATIYA GRAM UTKARSH ABHIYAN' TO BE LAUNCHED TODAY

PM Modi will also engage in an e-samwad with beneficiaries of 'Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyan'

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'Report will be presented in winter session': Waqf JPC chairperson

Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill, Jagdambika Pal on Thursday said that the JPC on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 will meet in Delhi on November 21 and then the report will be presented in the winter session.

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Crime Branch rescues telecom engineer from digital arrest in Bhopal

MP Police, Crime branch rescued a telecom engineer from a six-hour digital arrest in Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal on Wednesday, a police officer said.

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Three die after suspected food poisoning in government-run shelter home in Patna

Three individuals lost their lives after suspected food poisoning at a government-run shelter home in Patna, said a top official of Patna Police.

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BJP offered Rs 50 crore each to Congress MLAs to destabilise Karnataka govt: CM Siddaramaiah

The ruling Congress government in Karnataka has upped the ante on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's claims that the BJP offered Rs 50 crores each to 50 Congress MLAs to destabilise the Karnataka government during the alleged 'poaching' attempts, dubbed as 'Operation Kamala'.

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Water supply to be hit in Outer-North Delhi during Nov 20-21: DJB

The Delhi Jal Board on Thursday said water supply would be disrupted in parts of the city's outer-north from the evening of November 20 to the morning of November 21 due to pipeline maintenance.

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Classes up to 5th Std switches to online mode

Due to rising pollution levels, all primary schools in Delhi will be shifting to online classes, until further directions - Atishi

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Delhi police arrests 140 narco offenders in Operation Kavach 6.0

In an effort to clean Delhi's street of drugs, the Delhi Police on Thursday arrested 140 narco offenders in 139 NDPS cases under Operation Kavach 6.0.

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Closely monitoring situation, strict measures to be taken: Gopal Rai

A day after Delhi's air quality plunged to the 'severe' category, Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday said strict pollution control measures would be enforced if the conditions worsened.

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Delhi pollution plea in SC on Monday

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to urgently list on November 18, a plea seeking enforcement of measures to check pollution in the national capital after it was told that Delhi should not become the most polluted city in the world.

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CONSTRUCTIONS STOPPED AS GRAP 3 IS IN FORCE

Entry of inter-state buses from NCR states is prohibited

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Delhi police arrests Tillu Tajpuria gang sharpshooter after shootout

Delhi Police Special Cell arrested a sharp shooter of the notorious Tillu Tajpuriya-Devendra Bambhia gang after a brief exchange of fire in Delhi's Rohini area on Wednesday night.

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Woman's decomposed body found in Yamuna

The decomposed body of a woman was found stuffed in a sack in the Yamuna river in southeast Delhi's Kalindi Kunj area, police said on Thursday.

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Centre using money laundering cases as weapon against us: AAP

According to Singh, Khan faced a similar ordeal, without any corruption case against him.

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AAP'S MAHESH KHINCHI ELECTED AS DELHI'S NEW MAYOR

Out of total 265 Votes, Khinchi got 133 and BJP's Kishan Lal secured 130 while 2 Votes were declared invalid.

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Waqf case: Court orders 'immediate release' of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan

The court said there was no evidence to proceed against Siddiqui and discharged her.

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Cong yatra to resume today from Gokulpuri

All top Cong leaders would participate in various segments of the yatra, which will be held in four phases, with the second phasing starting on Friday from Gokulpuri in northeast Delhi, and cover over 16 assembly segments.

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International Trade Fair 2024 kicks off with over 3,500 exhibitors

The 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) officially begins today at Bharat Mandapam, marking a significant event for both Indian and international industries.

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North East Delhi violence: HC seeks police reply on Devangana Kalita's plea

The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought Police response over a plea moved by activist Devangana Kalita seeking direction to preserve and reconstruct the case diary related to its investigation into a case related to North East Delhi violence.

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Land acquisition begins for Metro's double-decker viaduct at Khanpur

In a move expected to speed up construction of the Delhi Metro's Tughlaqabad-Aerocity corridor, the city government's revenue department has issued a notification for acquisition of more than 1,500 square metres of land in south Delhi's Khanpur village for constructing a double-decker viaduct, officials said on Thursday.

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India set to drive Asia's growth, China's role to decline

This shift comes as demographic changes, policy priorities, and geopolitical factors reshape the region's economic landscape.

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Commerce ministry confident of over $800 billion exports

India's exports surged by over 19 percent in October.

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EU tines Meta €800M for 'abusive' Marketplace practices

Brussels haol accused Meta of olistorting competition hy tying its online classified acl business to its social network, automatically exposing Facehook users to Marketplace \"whether they want it or not,\" anol shutting outcompetitors.

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AI startup BiteSpeed to expand globally with new funding

BiteSpeed, an AI-powered Customer OS for e-commerce brands, today announced the successful closing of its $3.5M Pre-Series A funding round.

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Real estate construction costs up by 11%

Average cement prices fell by 15 per cent over the year, while steel saw a slight decrease of about 1 per cent.

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India's sports market set to soar towards $130 billion by 2030

India's sports is set for a metamorphic change and is poised to reach USD 130 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Google and Deloitte.

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Sensex, Nifty decline for six days in a row

Nifty bank, auto, media were in the green, while FMCG, pharma, PSU bank were in the red.

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Linguistic Imperialism and Politicization in India

The Constitution of India was framed with the provision that the official language of the Union would be Hindi in Deva Nagari script.

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The eternal journey of Hon'ble Dinanath Batra Ji, the flag-bearer of Indianness in education

Hon'ble Dinanath Batra Ji was born on 05 March 1930 in Dera Ghazi Khan which is now in present Pakistan.

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Delhi HC grants bail to accused in LeT terror funding case

The Delhi High Court on Thursday granted bail to an accused in a case related to allegedly raising funds for Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) through their operatives based in Pakistan and other countries for terror activities in India.

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The many first-time evers of India's tribal communities

For the first time in India's history, the nation's tribal communities are experiencing a wave of transformative initiatives that recognize and uplift them across all spheres.

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Supreme Court rejects PIL to ban WhatsApp

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking to direct the Centre to ban the operations of WhatsApp alleging that it does not function in conformity with the new Information Technology Rules (IT Rules).

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SC halts Jharkhand HC order for CBI probe into appointments

A bench of justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan stayed the Jharkhand High Court order and agreed to examine the petition filed by the state Vidhan Sabha.

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India seeks extradition of Khalistani separatist Arsh Dalla from Canada

Dalla is accused of multiple charges including murder, extortion, terror financing, targeted killings, and cross-border smuggling of drugs and weapons.

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Allocation of cases: Supreme Court notifies new subject-wise roster with effect from November 11

The Supreme Court of India has published a new roster of work, which is effective from November 11, 2024, after Justice Sanjiv Khanna became the Chief Justice of India, CJI.

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DELHI HIGH COURT REJECTS INDERPAL GABA'S CHALLENGE TO NIA ARREST AND REMAND OVER PROTEST AT INDIAN HIGH COMMISSION IN LONDON

The Delhi High Court in the case Inder Pal Singh Gaba vs. National Investigation Agency observed and has rejected the petition of Inder Pal Singh Gaba, allegedly involved in the protest at the High Commission of India, London, United Kingdom, challenging his arrest by the National Investigation Agency, NIA and seeks for the release of him from custody.

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Calcutta High Court imposes 1,500 limit on attendees at BJP's rally in Howrah, expresses concerns over 'narrow stretch' of road

The Calcutta High Court in the case Arun Uday Paul Chowdhury-Vs-The State of West Bengal & Ors observed and has allowed a rally by the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kolkata's Howrah area, after permission had been refused by the police authorities.

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Supreme Court: Compassionate appointment is not a vested right

The Supreme Court in the case Tinku v State of Haryana observed and has held that compassionate appointment is not a vested right which can be granted without any kind of scrutiny or undertaking a process of selection.

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Defamation suit: Delhi High Court issues summons to users who 'edited' ANI's Wikipedia page

The Delhi High Court in the case Wikimedia Foundation v. ANI & Ors observed and has issued summons to three individuals who allegedly edited the Wikipedia page of news agency Asian News International, ANI.

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Supreme Court: Right to shelter a facet of Article 21; state must satisfy why entire property needs to be demolished

The Supreme Court in the case In Re: Directions in the matter of Demolition of Structures and Ors laid down pan-India guidelines through its judgment in the 'bulldozer matter'.

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Terror strikes again in Pakistan as bomber blows himself up

According to the preliminary reports, the attacker blew up himself close to the police vehicle, but the van and officers on duty were unharmed,

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UAE to celebrate Diwali on November 16 in Dubai

The UAE is gearing up to celebrate Diwali on Saturday, with a spectacular event that will be held in Dubai.

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Saudi Crown Prince, Putin discuss Ukraine-Russia conflict

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict during a phone call, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

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India seeks $1.3 trillion for developing countries

Speaking on behalf of Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC) at the sixth High-Level Dialogue on Climate Finance at the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, India emphasized that this support for developing countries to cope with the warming world should come through grants, concessional financing, and non-debt incurring aid.

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Sri Lanka Votes in parliamentary snap polls

Voting for the 2024 Parliamentary Election commenced at 7 am on Thursday in Sri Lanka in snap elections called by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who won the polls this September, local media reported.

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ZOO HEZBOLLAH MILITANTS KILLED IN AWEEK

Israel Defence Forces said rocket launchers posed \"an immediate threat,\" to home front and soldiers operating in southern Lebanon.

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Bangladesh Attorney General calls for radical changes in Constitution

He advocated for reinstating the original phrasing which emphasised unwavering faith in Allah.

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Trump's return to US presidency leaves UN in limbo

The United Nations and other international organizations are bracing for four more years of Donald Trump, who famously tweeted before becoming president the first time that the 193-member UN was \"just a club for people to get together, talk and have a good time.\"

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Biden hosts Trump at White House, vows seamless transition of power

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday met President Joe in the Oval Office of the White House.

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German Chancellor to request vote of confidence

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that he will request a vote of confidence on December 16, which could lead to early parliamentary elections in February, as reported by Al Jazeera on Wednesday.

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Biden to meet Chinese counterpart at APEC Summit in Peru

United States President Joe Biden will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 2024 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Lima, Peru, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said in a White House briefing on Wednesday.

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'Over 115,000 users leave X after result of US presidential election'

After the 2024 United States Presidential election that confirmed Donald Trump's victory, social media platform X (formerly Twitter) witnessed its largest user exodus since Elon Musk acquired it in 2022, with users migrating to alternatives like Bluesky, CNN reported.

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'SRK'S SON ARYAN AND MY CHILD ROBIN SORT OF GREW UP TOGETHER': SHALINI PASSI

Bollywood couple Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan are both from Delhi. From childhood to college days, they spent a significant time of their growing up years in the national capital.

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'THE NIGHT AGENT' SEASON 2 GETS OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE

Fans of the thrilling spy series 'The Night Agent' can finally mark their calendars, as the much-anticipated second season will debut on Netflix on January 23, 2025.

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R MADHAVAN'S FILM 'HISAAB BARABAR' TO BE PREMIERED AT IFFI 2024

The 55th edition of In Ttemational Film Festival of India (IFFI) will witness the world premiere of R. Madhavan's fllm 'Hisaab Barabar'.

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Suriya's 'Kanguva' release sparks frenzied celebrations among fans in Chennai

Fans of Tamil cinema superstar Suriya gathered outside movie theatres across Chennai to celebrate the release of his highly anticipated action-drama 'Kanguva'.

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LADY GAGA JOINS CAST OF 'WEDNESDAY' SEASON 2

Superstar Lady Gaga is set to join the cast of Netflix's hit series 'Wednesday' for its highly anticipated second season.

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Glow all wedding season with aloe vera-infused bathing essentials

As the joyous wedding season approaches, preparing for celebrations goes beyond just the right attire; it includes a refreshing bath care routine to keep your skin radiant.

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The versatility of kurtas: From formal gatherings to casual outings

Kurtas have become a wardrobe staple for many in India, offering a balance of elegance and comfort that suits various occasions.

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The Modern Relevance of an Ancient Hero: A Review of 'Rama: A Man of Dharma'

Priya Arora's Rama: A Man of Dharma, published by Penguin India, is a fresh and engaging retelling of the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana.

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DR. URVASHI TANDON: A VOICE FOR INCLUSIVITY AND EMPATHY

Dr. Urvashi Tandon's commitment to societal issues is evident in her writings.

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Woman occupies the centre stage in Manju Kapur's writings

Indian English Novel is an established genre of writing. It is recalled that after the big trio of literary stalwarts - Mulk Raj Anand, Raja Rao and RK Narayan, Indian English Fiction has made rapid strides and over some time, saw an emergence of fiction writers who hit the news headlines in India and abroad.

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Ranji Trophy: Stumper Kushagra's brisk ton takes Jharkhand to 356/9 vs Delhi

Promising wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra struck a breezy unbeaten 133 to steer Jharkhand to 356 for 9 on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Group D match against Delhi here on Thursday.

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SHAMI TAKES FOUR-WICKET HAUL DURING COMPETITIVE CRICKET RETURN

Pacer will be eyeing a comeback to Team India ahead of ICC Champions Trophy and IPL in 2025

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F1 extends contract with Monaco GP till 2031

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc won this year, becoming the first local to win the grand prix.

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'Happy to score a century in Centurion'

Tilak Varma reflected on his recent century at Centurion, while captain Suryakumar Yadav praised the young cricketer for his performance and dedication.

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Hockey: Indian women thrash Thailand 13-0 in Asian Champions Trophy

India mauled minnows Thailand 13-0 to register their third consecutive win at the women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Thursday.

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Lomror puts IPL franchises on alert with blazing triple ton ahead of mega auction

Rajasthan's Mahipal Lomror put the IPL franchises on alert ahead of the mega auction with a sensational triple hundred comprising a staggering 13 sixes and 25 fours in their Ranji Trophy Group B match against Uttarakhand here on Thursday.

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