The Daily Guardian - October 05, 2024

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October 05, 2024

Key battlegrounds and high-profile candidates

With Haryana going for voting on Saturday, all eyes are on the key battleground constituencies that could shape the future of the state's political landscape.

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HARYANA VOTES TODAY IN HIGH-STAKE BATTLE

BJP confident of consecutive 3rd term while Congress eyes a comeback; hope floats for regional parties INLD, JJP and their allies BSP and ASP

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Toilet tax reports 'baseless': Himachal CM

\"Unbelievable, if true. Whilst Modiji, builds Swachhata as a people's movement, here is Congress taxing people for toilets

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PM to release today Rs 20k cr to 9.4 cr farmers via DBT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release the 18th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on Saturday, at an event in Washim, Maharashtra.

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Muizzu to visit India during October 7-10

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will be travelling to India on a state visit from October 7-10 and it will be his first bilateral visit to India, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal announced on Friday.

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28 Naxalites gunned down in Chhattisgarh

The gunfight broke out in the forest area when a joint team of security personnel was out on an anti- Naxal operation

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Uttar Pradesh: Family of four shot dead in Amethi

In a gruesome murder that occurred here in Oharwa Bhawani on Thursday evening, the family of a 35-year-old teacher was shot dead at their residence.

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Need own weapon systems to deal with security challenges: IAF chief

Ahead of Indian Air Force Day (IAF), Air Chief Marshal AP Singh stressed on Friday the country's need to have an indigenous weapon system to deal with the security challenges, saying relying on foreign weapons 'can create a choke point' for the country due to 'changing intrest'.

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AMIT SHAH ATTACKS CONGRESS OVER ITS LEADERS' LINK IN DRUG BUST CASE

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday slammed the Congress party over the alleged involvement of a Congress leader in a massive Rs 5,600 crore drug consignment recently seized in Delhi.

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SC refuses to stay demolition at Gir Somnath, seeks Gujarat govt’s reply

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Gujarat Government to file the reply on plea seeking contempt proceedings against the official concern in relation to alleged demolition of the Dargah and other places in Gir Somnath by Gujarat authorities.

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UP: 10 labourers killed in accident at Mirzapur

Ten labourers were killed while three others were injured in a collision between a truck and a tractor that occurred near the Kachhwa border in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur on Friday, an official said.

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Bijnor: Around 150 people fall sick after consuming poisonous buckwheat flour

On the first day of the Sharadiya Navratri festival, on Thursday, several people in Bjnor started to feel unwell after eating food made from allegedly poisonous buckwheat flour.

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CM Nitish Kumar inspects flood-affected areas and relief work carried out in state

Amid the heavy flood situations, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday inspected the flood-affected areas and check the relief work being carried out in the state, as per a statement from the Chief Minister's office.

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Important for Marathi, other languages to have elite language status: Pawar

Following the centre’s decision to include Marathi and four other languages as the “classical language” category on Thursday, NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar expressed his gratitude towards the Central Government and said that the decision would help the state for the promotion and development of Marathi.

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Arunachal: Headmaster arrested for sexually harassing girl students

Arunachal Pradesh Police have arrested a headmaster of a government school in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district for allegedly sexually harassing minor students of the school, an official said.

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Odisha court sentences man to 20 years RI for raping minor

A court in Odisha's Balasore district on Friday sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a 14-year-old girl and impregnating her last year.

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TIRUPATI LADDU ROW: ISSUE NOTICE TO AR DAIRY FOOD, HC DIRECTS FSSAI

The petition filed by G. Kannan on behalf of AR Dairy Food was heard on Thursday by Justice N. Sathish Kumar. The company had challenged the show- cause notice issued to them regarding the supply of ghee.

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Bengal junior doctors end ceasework, announce fast-unto-death after 24 hrs

\"The governing body concluded meeting this morning. We have decided to suspend the total cease work for now, but our demonstrations will continue.

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Bhubaneswar Airport capacity to increase to 80 lakh per year: Aviation Minister

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu conducted a review meeting on the development and expansion of Bhubaneswar Airport on Friday.

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'Lot of coal scams made in Dhanbad': Marandi

He further accused Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren of ruining' the economy of the state by 'plundering' important natural resources like Coal.

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Maharashtra: 21-yr-old girl raped by three in Pune's Bopdev Ghat

A 21-year-old girl was allegedly raped by three unknown men in the Bopdev Ghat area in Pune on Thursday night, as per reports by the Kondwa police.

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RAHUL PROMISES DRUG-FREE HARYANA

The Congress leader also promised two lakh govt jobs if his party is voted to power in the election

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Cabinet discusses crude oil supply, trade in light of West Asia crisis

A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which the discussions unfolded on the ongoing West Asia crisis and its possible impact globally, according to the sources.

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Ensure Cong victory: Tanwar to Dalits

A day after his appearance with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in an election rally in Haryana, former Congress MP Ashok Tanwar officially rejoined the Congress on Friday.

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SC constitutes team to probe laddu row

The Supreme Court on Friday constituted an independent Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe into the allegations of the use of animal fat to make laddus to serve as prasadam at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, where Lord Venkateswara is worshipped.

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Villagers to start indefinite protest at Jantar Mantar: Solanki

Palam 360 chief Chaudhary Surender Solanki, who is the voice of Delhi's entire rural belt on Friday announced that the villagers will begin an indefinite sit-in protest on October 6 at Jantar Mantar against sorry state of basic facilities across city's villages where people are forced to live in deplorable conditions.

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DELHI LIKELY TO SEE 'POOR' AIR QUALITY, 166 AQI

With monsoon season retreating here, the pollution levels in the city started rising again.

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Arvind Kejriwal to vacate official residence

Following his resignation as the Delhi Chief Minister, AAP Supremo Arvind Kejriwal begun vacating the official CM residence on Friday.

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Doctor shot dead: One accused apprehended

Police have apprehended one juvenile in connection with the murder of Unani practitioner Dr Javed Akhtar, police said.

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Joint Commissioner reviews security at CR park Durga Puja pandal

Joint Commissioner of Police (Southern Range), Sanjay Kumar Jain, conducted a detailed inspection of the Durga Puja pandal at CR Park on Thursday, a popular location that attracts large crowds during the festive season.

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Aarti performed at Delhi's Jhandewalan Mata Temple

On the auspicious second day of Shardiya Navratri, devotees gathered at the Jhandewalan Mata Temple on Friday morning as Aarti was performed.

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Heritage park to come up at Delhi's Chandni Chowk

A new heritage park is being constructed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi in Chandni Chowk area at an expenditure of Rs 2.03 crore, civic body officials said on Friday.

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Opposition Questioning His 'Aam Aadmi' Image

Oppositions have criticized Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal for utilizing facilities meant for a Member of Parliament (MP) under the name of MP Ashok Mittal, stating that it is inappropriate for an MLA to benefit from privileges provided to an MP Delhi BJP Media Head, Praveen Shankar Kapoor, wrote a letter to former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, urging him to pub■ licly burn the affidavit he signed on June 7, 2013, in which he pledged never to I accept a government bungalow, vehicle, or security.

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E-Cigarettes worth Rs 2 crore seized; 8 arrested

According to the police, 257 e-cigarettes worth around Rs 5 lakh were recovered from their possession along with Rs 4 lakh in cash.

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Gold hits fresh all-time high of Rs 78 450 per 10 gm on festive demand

Gold prices rose by Rs 150 to hit a fresh all-time high of Rs 78,450 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday on increased demand from jewellers and retailers driven by the ongoing festive season.

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ELVISH YADAV CALLED BY POLICE FOR PROBE INTO RS 500 CR FRAUD MISS SUMMONS

Four social media influencers, including Elvish Yadav, who had been summoned in connection with an app-based fraud of Rs 500 crore, did not appear before the Delhi Police on Friday, officials said.

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Kalkaji stampede temple authority issues directions for checking all electrical points

The Kalkaji Temple authority on Friday issued fresh directions to check all the electricity points, a day after a 17-year-old boy got electrocuted while standing in a queue to entre the premises that resulted in a stampede.

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DMA submits memorandum to Police to address violence against doctors

On September 9, a female postgraduate trainee doctor was raped and murdered inside the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

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Court grants bail to senior official of Avantha Group in money laundering

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Friday granted bail to Madhav Acharya, a senior official of the Avantha Group, in connection with a money laundering case.

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Instead of staging dharna, AAP govt could reinstate bus marshals: Delhi LoP

Vijender Gupta, Leader of Opposition (LOP) in the Delhi Assembly, has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of misguiding the people on the issue of the reinstatement of bus marshals.

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REFORMS IN THE PAST DECADE MADE INDIA PROFITABLE FOR INVESTORS, SAYS PM

PM Modi highlighted India's unprecedented infrastructure investment and ongoing process reforms, key drivers of the nation's decade-long growth.

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India Post, Amazon partner for nationwide e-commerce expansion

The Department of Posts (DOP) under the Ministry of Communications and Amazon Transportation Services Private Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their ongoing collaboration.

1 min

India's forex reserves soar past $700 bn milestone

India's foreign exchange reserves scaled a new high again, crossing the USD 700 billion milestone.

1 min

Asia-Pacific private credit markets set for rapid expansion: Moody's

Private credit markets in the Asia Pacific region have grown rapidly over the past decade and it will continue to expand, driven by niche demand amid growing economies, said Moody's Ratings.

1 min

Apple to open four more exclusive retail stores in India

Apple plans to open four more retail stores in India - each in Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai, the US multinational electronics manufacturer announced on Friday.

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Office leasing to hit record 70 mn sq ft in 2024

India's office leasing market is projected to achieve a record high of nearly 70 million sq. ft. in 2024, driven by the expansion of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), according to a report by CBRE.

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Delhi High Court Rejected Sukesh Chandrashekhar's Plea Against His 'Transfer' From Mandoli Jail To Any Other Prison

The Delhi High Court in the case Sukash Chandrashekhar @ Sukesh v.

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Supreme Court: Judges Of Bombay High Court Overburdened, Can't Fix Timeline For Disposal

The bench in the case considered the fact that the judges of the Bombay High Court are overburdened such a direction cannot be issued especially when there may be older execution applications which are pending.

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Madras High Court Issued Notice On Plea To Remove Dialogues Glorifying 'Encounter' In Upcoming Vettaiyan Movie

The Madras High Court in the case Palanivelu v The Chief Secretary To Government of Tamil Naduandothers observed and has ordered notice in a petition filed seeking to remove dialogues glorifying encounters in the upcoming Rajnikanth starrer film Vettaiyan.

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Makers Of 'Emergency' Film Tell Bombay High Court: Issues Have Been Worked Out For Release Of Movie

The Bombay High Court in the case observed and has informed that the makers of the controversial film Emergency, have 'worked out' the issue with regards to the cuts and edits to be made so that it can be released for public viewing.

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Karnataka High Court Stayed Order Directing OLA Cabs To Pay Compensation To Customer Who Alleged Sexual Harassment By Driver

The petitioner was allegedly subjected to sexual harassment in 2019 and the complaint of her to ANI Technologies, seeking action against the driver was not entertained.

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SUPREME COURT REFUSED TO PASS STATUS QUO ORDER AGAINST DEMOLITIONS IN SOMNATH, SEEKS GUJARAT'S RESPONSE

The Supreme Court The bench in the case was hearing the petition filed by Summast Patni Musslim Jamat, a Trust representing commuI in the case Summast the Patni Muslim co T Patni Musslim Jamat v.

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Police arrests Imran Khan's sisters from Islamabad

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said on Friday that police arrested former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sisters Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, from D Chowk in Islamabad \"for exercising her right of peaceful protest.

1 min

Russia evacuates families of diplomats from Lebanon

Russia has evacuated 60 family members of its diplomats from Lebanon as the Israeli offensive against Hezbollah intensifies, the state-run TASS news outlet reported Thursday.

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BEIRUT STRIKES KILLED HEZBOLLAH'S COMMUNICATIONS COMMANDER: IDF

A precision strike by Israel in the Lebanese capital Beirut resulted in the death of Mohammad Rashid Sakafi, the commander of Hezbollah's communications unit.

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Russia reaffirms support for China on Taiwan issue

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reaffirmed Moscow's support for China on the Taiwan issue, aligning with their longstanding position, Taiwan News reported.

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Internet shut down in major cities of Pakistan ahead of PTI protest

ISLAMABAD Internet services have been shut down across major Pakistani cities like Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Karachi, ahead of the planned protests by former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-eInsaf (PTI) at Islamabad's D-Chowk.

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UN donor's conference raises aid for Afghanistan to help country deal with crisis

The United Nations hosted a donor's conference for Afghanistan in Dubai.

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Khameini calls Iran's missile attack on Israel legal, legitimate

“We either procrastinate nor hurry in fulfilling our duty. What is reasonable and correct according to the opinion of political and military decision-makers will be done in duetimeandwill be done again in the future-if-necessary,”

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Nepal floods: India offers relief assistance

Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Nepal after the Himalayan nation was battered by heavy flooding and landslides in a massive disaster last week, and reaffirmed India's commitment to providing assistance in relief and reconstruction efforts.

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BIDEN: IN DISCUSSION' ON POSSIBLE STRIKES ON IRAN'S OIL FACILITIES

United States President Joe Biden on Thursday stated that he is \"in discussion\" about possible strikes on Iranian oil facilities.

1 min

Melania Trump supports abortion rights in contradiction to Trump's views on the issue

Ahead of the release of her memoir, former US First Lady, Melania Trump has voiced her support for abortion rights, putting forth contradictory views to her husband, who has taken credit for the Supreme Court's decision that ended the constitutional right to abortion, CBS News reported.

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Geneva: Activists at UN highlight human rights abuses in Pakistan

Human rights activists condemned Pakistan on Thursday for a range of severe human rights violations, including enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detentions, and torture aimed at silencing dissent.

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Will continue to provide Ukraine aid to defend herself: US defence secy

US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said on Friday that he discussed battlefield dynamics with the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov.

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India regards US as most reli

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Friday stated that US-India relations are expanding across various sectors, including trade, technology, and investment.

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Jaishankar, Sri Lankan prez Dissanayake discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo on Friday.

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Govinda discharged from hospital after gunshot injury

Actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda has been discharged from Mumbai's CritiCare hospital after sustaining a bullet injury.

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SALMAN KHAN TO SHINE IN 'KICK 2'

Loved watching Salman Khan in 'Kick'? If yes, then there's great news for you all.

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ALIA, SHARVARI'S SPY DRAMA 'ALPHA' TO BE RELEASED ON CHRISTMAS 2025

Makers of Alia Bhatt and SharvariM starrer 'Alpha' have locked Christmas 2025 release date for the film.

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RAKUL SLAMS POLITICIAN OVER CONTROVERSIAL REMARKS

Actor Rakul Preet Singh lashed out at Telangana Minister Konda Surekha for allegedly using her name in a speech, and asked the Congress leader not to use her name for gaining \"political mileage.

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KIM KARDASHIAN CALLS FOR RELEASE OF MENENDEZ BROTHERS

After recently visiting the controversial Menendez Brothers in prison, reality TV star Kim Kardashian penned an essay demanding Erik and Lyle, who were convicted of killing their parents in 1996, be freed.

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LADY GAGA REVEALS HOW MICHAEL PROPOSED HER FOR WEDDING

During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Lady Gaga shared heartwarming details about her engagement to Michael Polansky.

1 min

KEEPING THE HEART HEALTHY

Until the 1960s, heart disease was observed only in affluent people aged 60 years or more.

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Sana's all-round show leads Pakistan to win over Lanka

Pakistan produced a superb all-round display to beat Sri Lanka in the second match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Sharjah on Thursday, with skipper Fatima Sana leading from the front.

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Revenge for Medvedev, Tsitsipas at Shanghai Masters

Both Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas served sweet revenge at the Shanghai Masters on Friday, vanquishing old foes in straight sets as they progressed through to the third round.

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Golf: Angad Cheema cards 70 to inch closer to Vizag Open title

Chandigarh's Angad Cheema posted a one-under 70 in the penultimate round to maintain his dominance at the Rs 1 crore Vizag Open here on Friday.

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Mumbai spinners spark Rest of India collapse to lay one hand on Irani Cup

Seasoned spin duo of Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian became catalysts of Rest of India's sudden middle-order collapse that saw them lose six wickets for only 23 runs here Friday, putting Mumbai within sniffing distance of an Irani Cup triumph despite Abhimanyu Easwaran's heroic 191.

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Hockey India League set to return after seven years

The Hockey India League (HIL) is set to return this year, as announced officially on Friday after a long break of seven years.

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INDIA TEAM GEARS UP FOR 1ST T20 AGAINST BANGLADESH

The Indian cricket team is preparing for the first T20 match against Bangladesh in Gwalior on Sunday.

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Dominant South Africa crush West Indies by 10 wickets

South African women kicked off their ICC T20 Women's World Cup 2024 campaign in style, registering a commanding 10-wicket victory over West Indies on Friday in Dubai.

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