Warm-up fixture against SLC XI offered ideal preparation ahead of Test series, says Bahutule
Colombo, Aug 9 (IANS) India’s spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule expressed satisfaction with the team’s preparation following the conclusion of their three-day warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, which they won by six wickets, adding that the…
Naveen Patnaik says BJD will continue efforts for ST status to 169 tribal communities
Bhubaneswar, Aug 9 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, on Sunday reiterated the party’s demand for the inclusion of 169 tribal communities in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) list, saying…
Tibet to remain under China’s control until CCP equates sovereignty with territorial integrity: Report
Beijing, Aug 9 (IANS) China’s grip over Tibet is not just about land but about control, legitimacy, and survival, and the province will continue to remain under its control until the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) equates sovereignty with absolute…
Jitan Ram Manjhi again calls for a Gujarat-style liquor ban in Bihar
Patna, Aug 9 (IANS) Union Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) patron Jitan Ram Manjhi has once again urged Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary to reconsider the implementation of the state’s prohibition policy, advocating a liquor-ban model…
Sarfaraz Khan replaces injured Sai Sudharsan in India’s squad for Tests against Sri Lanka
Colombo, Aug 9 (IANS) Right-handed batter Sarfaraz Khan has been named as a replacement for injured left-handed batter B Sai Sudharsan in India’s squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. Sudharsan has been ruled out of the entire…
Probe ordered into plane damaged in runway excursion at Baramati in Maharashtra
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Civil Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into a runway excursion incident involving a Cessna training aircraft at the Baramati airfield in Maharashtra on Sunday in which…
Bihar: Man defrauds villagers by posing as IAS officer, caught with fake vehicle tags
Patna, Aug 9 (IANS) Bihar Police on Sunday apprehended an imposter from Khagaria district, who posed as an IAS officer and was using a fake identity to swindle villagers and local residents. The arrested accused has been identified as Manish Kumar.…
Diksha, Aditi stay inside top-20 at London Championship
London, Aug 9 (IANS) Diksha Dagar and Aditi Ashok remained inside the Top-20 after the third round of the $2 million PIF London Championship at Centurion Club on Saturday, while Pranavi Urs slipped down the leaderboard following a difficult outing.…
PFRDA targets 35-40 crore non-government NPS subscribers in five years
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is targeting a massive expansion of the National Pension System (NPS), with the regulator aiming to increase the number of non-government subscribers to 35-40 crore…
TRAU FC edge Indian Navy 2-1 to end Durand Cup campaign on high
Imphal, Aug 9 (IANS) Afridi Buyamayum scored twice, including a stunning second-half winner, as TRAU FC overcame sustained pressure from Indian Navy FT to secure a 2-1 victory in their final Group D fixture of the Durand Cup at the Khuman Lampak Main…