The Daily Guardian - December 03, 2024

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December 03, 2024

Maha will get BJP CM, says Rupani

Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, one of the two central observers of the BJP for its legislature party meet in Maharashtra, on Monday asserted efforts will be made to unanimously elect a leader and said he feels the neighbouring state will get a \"BJP CM\".

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Akal Takht orders Badal to clean bathrooms of Gurdwara

Strips Parkash Singh Badal of 'Fakhr-e-Qaum' title

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Haryana govt in catch-22 as Punjab farmers call Delhi march

The renewed Delhi Chalo call by farmer leaders from Punjab has once again placed the BJP-led Haryana government in a tight spot, thus setting the stage for another round of confrontation between Haryana Police and the agitating farmers if Haryana government tries to stop them.

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Maha CM: Suspense continues, parleys on

The suspense over who will be Maharashtra's new chief minister will end on December 4, when the state BJP legislature party elects its new leader, a senior party functionary said on Monday.

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B'desh: Mamata for UN peacekeeping force

Amid reports that at least three Hindu priests from the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) have been arrested in civil unrest that has roiled Bangladesh since August, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday called for a United Nations peacekeeping force be deployed in Bangladesh and demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personal intervention to secure the safety of religious minorities in the violence-hit neighbouring nation.

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LOGJAM ENDS, HOUSE TO DEBATE CONSTITUTION

Breakthrough achieved after Speaker Om Birla called a meeting of floor leaders of political parties in his chamber \"The Sabarmati Report\" screened in Parliament NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi watched the movie \"The Sabarmati Report\" on Monday along with several members of his Cabinet besides MPs from the ruling alliance at the Balyogi Auditorium in the Parliament library building.

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Protestors barge into B'desh mission

In a shocking incident, the premises of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala were reportedly breached by unidentified miscreants.

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Shrikant denies being in race for Deputy CM

As the Mahayuti is yet to declare the Chief Minister face of Maharashtra, Shiv Sena MP from Kalyan, Shrikant Shinde on Monday refuted the \"rumours\" of him becoming the Deputy CM of Maharashtra and said that he is not in the race for any ministerial position in the state.

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BJP national president polls on backburner, focus shifts to Delhi polls

The BJP may delay the election of its national president despite the enthusiasm in the party following the victory in Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections.

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SC refuses to ease curbs imposed to fight pollution

The Supreme Court on Monday said 'no' to relaxing Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-IV measures to curb air pollution in Delhi and it will hear the parties on this aspect on the next date of hearing.

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Deliberate 'algorithm' in place: Dhankhar on Parliament deadlock

In an impassioned address on Monday, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed grave concerns over the repeated disruptions in the Upper House, which he argued were undermining the very functioning of the Parliament.

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PM Modi, his cabinet colleagues watch 'The Sabarmati Report'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi watched the movie 'The Sabarmati Report' on Monday along with several members of his Cabinet besides MPs from the ruling alliance at the Balyogi Auditorium in the Parliament library building.

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TMC, Congress at loggerheads over Adani controversy

A meeting of the I.N.D.I.A Bloc, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, was held recently.

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HOUSE ADJOURNED FOR 5TH DAY IN A ROW AMID DISRUPTION

Adani, Manipur, Sambhal remained key issues over which opposition demanded discussions

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Bickerings and brickbats

It's extremely unfortunate. The government should accept the adjournment motions of the opposition.

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Maha: BJP appoints Rupani, Sitharaman as central observers

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as the party's Central Observers for Maharashtra.

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Indian Navy to kick off bike rally in TN

The Indian Navy's \"Sea Riders Odyssey 2024\" bike rally is all set to begin on December 4, 2024, as part of the Navy Day 2024 celebrations.

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Delay likely in BJP's national president election as focus shifts to Delhi polls

However, with Delhi elections expected in January and a new government anticipated by February, the party may delay the national president election until after the Delhi polls.

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Met Department issues heavy rain alert for several parts of South India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert for several parts of south India, including North interior Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, for Tuesday (December 3) as the remnant low-pressure area of Cyclone Fengal persisted over North Interior Tamil Nadu.

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CYCLONE FENGAL: THE WRATH CONTINUES...

Slow moving cyclone Fengal which remained stationed over North Tamil Nadu for over 24 hours wreaked havoc in the Villupuram-Tiruvannamalai-Dharmapuri-Krishnagiri belt, bringing unprecedented flooding in these districts.

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Four buried alive in landslide in Tiruvannamalai

Rescue ops - aided by a team of experts from the Indian Institute of Technology in Chennai - are ongoing, but have been hampered by heavy rain and the threat of another boulder balanced precariously further uphill.

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Scuffle breaks out between police, Congress leaders outside party office

A scuffle broke out between Uttar Pradesh Police and Congress leaders on Monday outside the UP Congress Office in Lucknow after the Congress delegation led by State President Ajay Rai was prevented from going to visit violence-hit Sambhal.

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'We grant bail and next day you become Minister'

The Supreme Court on Monday was surprised after knowing that Senthil Balaji was appointed as Minister in Tamil Nadu soon after he was granted bail in the money laundering case related to the cash-for-jobs scam.

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Threshold high in political defamation: CM Atishi to court

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, accused in a defamation case, on Monday informed a court that the threshold in political defamation cases was high as electoral parties were subjects of public discourse.

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Awadh Ojha joins AAP

Well-known UPSC coach, Awadh Ojha joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and leader Manish Sisodia on Monday.

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SANJAY SINGH GIVES NOTICE IN RS FOR DEBATE ON CRIMES IN DELHI

Accuses Amit Shah of turning Delhi into a hub of crime

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Mandaviya slams AAP for ignoring Ayushman Bharat scheme

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, stating that they are \"busy selling liquor\" instead of prioritizing the health of the people in Delhi.

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'Delhi Chalo' march: Chaos at Delhi-Noida border, commuters bear the brunt

Farmers from different parts of Uttar Pradesh demanding adequate compensation for their lands acquired by the government marched towards Delhi on Monday but were stopped at the Noida-Delhi border where they sat on a dharna.

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'AAP suffered consequences of working for people'

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) or Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Monday said that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi has suffered the consequences of working for the people. She said that Congress and AAP failed to reach a consensus to form an alliance.

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Kejriwal, AAP MLAs flee to 'safe' seats amid backlash: Cong

The Delhi Congress has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its MLAs of conceding defeat even before the Delhi Assembly election dates are announced.

1 min

BJP manifesto after extensive public discussion, says Meenakshi Lekhi

\"The BJP has issued a WhatsApp number, a hashtag, and a website to gather feedback from the public,\"

1 min

BENGAL BJP JOINS PROTEST AT INDO-BANGLA BORDER

The demonstration was organised under the banner of the Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, with participants arriving at the protest site

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India is Bhutan's pillar of support, inspiration: Bhutan's commerce minister

Lauding India's role as a \"closest partner,\" Bhutan's Minister of Industry, Commerce, and Employment, Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji, praised New Delhi as a pillar of support and inspiration for Thimphu.

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Karnataka IPS officer, UPSC topper, killed in road accident

IPS officer Harsh Bardhan, who died in a road accident in Karnataka while on his way to take up his first posting, had cleared the civil services examination in his maiden attempt, sources close to his family said on Monday.

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Cyber fraudsters swindled Rs 125.63 cr from people of Odisha

Cyber fraudsters have swindled Rs 125.63 crore from people of Odisha during the last three years (2021 to 2023), Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi told the state Assembly on Monday.

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Govt, oppn break impasse in Parliament; Constitution debate set for LS, RS

The government and opposition parties on Monday reached an agreement to break the impasse in Parliament with dates announced for discussions on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

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'No doubt Muslims feeling unsafe', says Farooq Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) President Farooq Abdullah claimed that Muslims are feeling unsafe and stated that there is no discrimination based on religion, as guaranteed by the Constitution.

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Hindu monks with valid visas barred from entering India: ISKCON

The spokesperson of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Kolkata today claimed that more than 63 monks with valid visas were stopped at Benapole land port in Bangladesh over the weekend and not allowed to enter India.

1 min

PRAGATI recognised by Oxford University

The University of Oxford report added, \"The platform symbolises India's commitment to overcoming bureaucratic inertia and fostering a Team India mindset and culture of accountability and efficiency\"

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GenAI Summit 2025 announced

As 2024 concludes, the AI-driven era has industries integrating machine learning, generative AI (GenAI), and automation.

1 min

RBI UNLIKELY TO CUT RATES IN UPCOMING MPC MEETING: SBI

The SBI report also predicts the first rate cut may happen in February 2025.

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SFIO conducts search operations at three companies

The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) on Monday conducted search operations at three companies engaged in the manufacturing of electric vehicles, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) said in a release.

1 min

Government ends windfall tax on oil

The windfall tax used to be revised every 15 days based on international crude oil prices after it was imposed in July 2022.

1 min

Ola Electric to expand its distribution network to 4,000 stores by Dec 20

Ola Electric, India's electric vehicle (EV) company, has announced a massive expansion of its distribution network, aiming to increase the count to 4,000 stores by December 20, 2024.

1 min

Delhi Airport introduces special enclosures for smooth passenger movement

The enclosures, strategically located across Terminals 1, 2, and 3, will serve as dedicated zones for the smooth processing of these passengers, enabling faster re-entry into the Security Hold Area.

1 min

SCRUB TYPHUS AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEPRIVATION: UNTOLD STORY OF NOKLAK

\"Scrub typhus is a ruthless reminder of the state's failure to address preventable diseases, turning neglect and indifference into a death sentence for the underserved.\"

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR: STRUGGLE FOR SOVEREIGNTY AND SECURITY

Even after three years, significant developments in the Russia-Ukraine war continue to shape geopolitical history.

3 mins

There Is No BRICS Currency On The Horizon

US President-Elect Donald Trump's sudden outburst on BRICS has created much buzz.

3 mins

HOW DOLLAR BECAME THE GLOBAL CURRENCY

The U.S. dollar's rise as the world's powerhouse currency reshaped global finance and power dynamics.

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Calcutta High Court allows protest meeting against alleged atrocities faced by 'Sanatani Hindus' in West Bengal

The Calcutta High Court in the case Sunil Harsh v State of West Bengal observed and has allowed a protest march which is to be scheduled tomorrow, against the alleged atrocities faced by 'sanatani Hindus' in West Bengal.

1 min

The Delhi High Court has designated names of 70 lawyers as Senior Advocates

Delhi High Court Designated 70 Lawyers As Senior Advocates

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SUPREME COURT GRANTS BAIL TO SUSPENDED TRINAMOOL CONGRESS LEADER KUNTAL GHOSH IN CBI CASE OVER CASH-FOR-JOBS SCAM

The Supreme Court in the case Kuntal Ghosh Versus Central Bureau Investigation, CBI observed and has granted bail to suspended Trinamool Congress youth leader Kuntal Ghosh in the cash-for-jobs recruitment scam case registered by Central Bureau Investigation, CBI.

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Gujarat High Court: CID Crime which probes serious offences has been lodging FIRs in cases of civil nature 'for reasons best known' to its DGP

The Gujarat High Court in the case Gayatri Developers Thro Vasubhai Chunibhai Patel & Ors. v/s State of Gujarat observed and has stated that it had come across many matters where for reasons best known to its Direct General of Police, the CID Crime-a specialized unit focussed on preventing or investigating serious offences-has been in recent times registering FIRs which relates to civil disputes, particularly those involving financial transactions or property matters.

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'For peace and harmony': Plea in Supreme Court to stop surveying of religious structures, enforce Places of Worship Act

The Supreme Court in the case observed wherein the writ petition has been filed seeking to stop the execution of survey orders issued by Courts against religious structures in contravention of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act 1991.

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Illegal mining near reserve forests in Coimbatore: Madras High Court summons Commissioner of Geology and Mining and SP, warns of CBI probe

The Madras High Court in the case S Muralidharan v. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Others observed and has directed the Commissioner of Geology and Mining and the Superintendent of Police, Coimbatore to appear before it and to explain as to how illegal mining had been taking place in close proximity to reserve forests in Coimbatore.

1 min

B'desh minority council slams false case against lawyers, journalists

The council also demanded that the Bangladeshi government and law enforcement authorities immediately withdraw the false case and take urgent steps to release the lawyers and journalists.

1 min

SYRIAN REBELS PUSH TOWARD HAMA AFTER TAKING ALEPPO

Development has triggered intensified counterattacks and airstrikes by Syrian and Russian forces, escalating violence in opposition-held Idlib.

1 min

China urges US to cease arming Taiwan now

China also condemned this decision and urged the US to \"immediately cease arming Taiwan.\"

1 min

Millions allocated for more private bomb shelters in north

Israel's Ministry of Defense and the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) Home Front Command signed an agreement with the Ministry of Finance to establish about 10,000 new reinforced rooms (bomb shelters) in civilian towns within 1-5 km (up to 3 miles) from the Lebanese border, on what the Ministry described as a \"self-realization\" route.

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JUI-F chief calls for fresh elections in Pak

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that political stability is key to economic progress and termed new, fair elections as the solution, The Express Tribune reported.

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Pak anti-terror court sends Imran in 14-day judicial remand

Imran Khan is in Adiala Jail after being held in New Town PS case after he was bailed in Toshakhana case.

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Nepal PM heads to China to discuss revised BRI pact

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Monday embarked on a five-day official visit to China as Beijing kept mum on a revised proposal of the BRI pact floated by the Himalayan Nation.

1 min

Israel strikes Hezbollah terrorists in church

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that over the past day, its units operated in several locations in southern Lebanon to remove Hezbollah terror threats to the State of Israel that were in violation of the ceasefire conditions.

1 min

Guinea: 56 people killed in stampede at soccer stadium

Fifty-six people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea, following clashes between fans, Guinea's government said on Monday.

1 min

ICC LASHES OUT AT US, RUSSIA OVER THREATS ACCUSATIONS

This marks the first time the global court of justice calls out a sitting leader of a major Western ally.

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Trump appoints daughter's father-in-law as Middle East Affairs senior adviser

US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he would appoint Massad Boulos, a Lebanese billionaire and father-in-law of his daughter Tiffany Trump, as his senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.

1 min

Biden heads to Africa to highlight his counter to China

President Joe Biden is finally making his long-promised visit to Africa to showcase a US-backed railway project in three countries that he has pushed as a new approach in countering some of China's global influence.

1 min

Putin Dates For India Visit To Be Set In Early 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to visit India from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the dates for his visit will be set in early 2025, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said.

1 min

German Chancellor Scholz arrives in Kiev on unannounced Visit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday arrived in Kiev on an unannounced visit as per German local media.

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Romania's pro-Western parties win parliamentary election. Far right sees surge of support

Pro-Western parties won the most votes in Romania's parliamentary election, data on Monday shows, and will look to form a coalition government as the European Union country sees a surge of support for far-right nationalists who made huge gains in the country's legislature.

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BOMAN IRANI DROPS HIS CHILDHOOD PICTURE ON 65TH BIRTHDAY

Actor Boman Irani celebrates his 65th birthday on Monday. On this special occasion, the actor shared his childhood picture on social media, humorously admitting that he still has \"the mind of a 9-year-old.\"

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VIKRANT ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM ACTING: 'IT'S TIME TO RECALIBRATE AND GO BACK HOME'

In a shocking revelation that has left his fans and the film industry in disbelief, actor Vikrant Massey has announced that he will retire from acting after 2025.

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L2 EMPURAAN: MOHANLAL WRAPS SHOOTING OF 'LUCIFER' SEQUEL

The shoot for superstar Mohanlal's much-awaited sequel to blockbuster 'Lucifer', titled, 'L2: Empuraan,' has finally concluded and it is now slated to release in theatres on March 27, 2025.

1 min

Filmfare OTT Awards: Diljit, Kareena take home top honours in film category

The 5th edition of the Filmfare OTT Awards took place on Sunday, December 1, in Mumbai, bringing together a galaxy of stars from the world of digital entertainment.

1 min

TIM BURTON EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE IN FUTURE COLLABORATION WITH JOHNNY DEPP

Filmmaker Tim Burton has expressed his certainty about working with actor Johnny Depp again, despite his reservations about sequels to some of his iconic films.

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TRAILER OF SECOND SEASON OF 'BANDISH BANDITS' OUT NOW

The wait is finally over! Trailer of the second season of 'Bandish Bandits' has been unveiled now.

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Filmfare OTT Awards 2024: Full list of winners in web series category

The 5th edition of the Filmfare OTT Awards, in Mumbai, celebrated the very best of web series and films across 39 categories.

1 min

Relapsed paediatric leukaemia and role of bone marrow transplant

Leukaemia happens to be the most common type of cancer in children, accounting for about 30% of all paediatric cancers.

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The power of nutraceuticals: Enhancing neuroprotection in Parkinson's

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the brain, resulting in symptoms, such as tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia.

1 min

A personal journey to holistic healing

Imagine stepping into a serene oasis in the heart of New Delhi, where your well-being is the sole focus.

1 min

HOW CAN A SPOON TASTE THE SOUP?

MYSTIC MUSING

2 mins

Morning rituals: A path to business success

In today's fast-paced business world, success is often equated with long hours, relentless hustle, and constant stress.

2 mins

Why Do We Chant Shanti Mantra 3 Times?

Peace is something everyone longs for, whether it is in our personal lives or the world around us.

3 mins

The way to lasting happiness

We all seek a life of happiness and joy. Yet, the challenges and difficulties of life cause us to question if such a life is even possible.

2 mins

BGT: TEAM INDIA DEPARTS FROM CANBERRA FOR ADELAIDE TEST

Jasprit Bumrah starred for India with figures of 5/30 in 18 overs, while debutant Harshit Rana impressed with 3/48.

2 mins

Premier League: Liverpool secures commanding victory over Manchester City

Despite City growing into the game and managing just one shot on goal compared to Liverpool's ten in the first half, the visitors struggled to create significant opportunities.

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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Saurashtra, Karnataka dominate; Punjab, Andhra stay in contention

Saurashtra posted a mammoth total of 266 for 6, the second-highest score in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history, to secure a commanding 78-run victory over Group B leaders Baroda.

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India thrashes Korea 8-1 in Men's Junior Asia Cup

The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team played their last Pool A match of the Men's Junior Asia Cup against Korea on Sunday in Muscat and registered an 8-1 win.

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We have found the right mix: Hardik on MI's picks for IPL

Skipper Hardik Pandya on Monday reflected on Mumbai Indians' (MI) picks from the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega-auction and said that they have found the \"right mix\" of players.

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'Batters want to hold their own,' says Travis Head

Australian batter Travis Head on Monday said that the sides' batsmen are looking to hold their own against India's attack going into the second Test at Adelaide, reported Fox Cricket.

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Jayden shines with record spell as West Indies dominate B'desh

Seales scripted his name on the record book as he delivered the best economical spell in men's Test cricket since 1978.

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IPL: Bethell excited to link up with 'King Kohli' at RCB

England's young star Jacob Bethell is looking forward to playing alongside Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and India stalwart Virat Kohli in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

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