The Statesman Kolkata - December 11, 2024

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December 11, 2024

No discrepancy in VVPAT, EVM counts in Maha polls

The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday said there was no discrepancy found between VVPAT slip count and EVM control unit count in the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly polls.

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Oppn submits notice for Dhankhar no-trust

The notice, signed by around 60 MPs, seeks to remove Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for allegedly conducting the Rajya Sabha in a partisan manner

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Lalu backs Mamata to lead INDIA bloc

Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Tuesday backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to lead the Opposition's INDIA bloc, asserting that the Congress's objection to her leadership bid will not make any difference.

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'Have taken note': SC on controversial speech of Allahabad High Court judge

The Supreme Court has taken note of the media reports and sought \"details and particulars\" of the controversial speech made by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of Allahabad High Court at a function on 8 December organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) wherein he had advocated majoritarian rule and used objectionable language to describe a minority community.

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Karnataka's former CM S M Krishna passes away

Former Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna passed away in the wee hours of Tuesday.

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India doing multiple conversations to resolve Ukraine conflict: EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday denied that India is attempting a \"peace plan\" or doing any mediation to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, adding that New Delhi is only trying to facilitate bringing the two parties to the negotiating table.

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Mahakumbh 2025: Setting a global benchmark in event headcount with advanced technology

As Mahakumbh 2025 prepares to host an unparalleled influx of devotees, the Uttar Pradesh government is adopting state-of-the-art technology to document what is anticipated to be the world's largest congregation.

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Water therapy for prostate problems

Rezum Water Vapor Therapy has emerged as a promising solution, according to Dr. C. Mallikarjuna, Managing Director and Chief Consultant Urologist at the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU).

1 min

BJP's membership drive faces challenges in north Bengal

The party aims to enrol one crore new members across West Bengal

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Bengal school job case: CBI plea to court for formation of medical board for accused

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Tuesday, moved a plea at a special court in Kolkata requesting the court direction for the formation of a medical board to evaluate the health conditions of a prime accused in the multi-crore cash for school-job case in West Bengal Sujay Krishna Bhadra.

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Three trucks with potatoes seized, seven arrested

Purulia district police intercepted three trucks loaded with potatoes heading to Jharkhand and arrested seven persons, including the drivers and helpers under Bero police station.

1 min

NFR restores century-old 'Baby Sivok' steam engine

In a significant step to preserve its railway heritage, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has restored the century-old vintage steam engine, affectionately known as 'Baby Sivok'.

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Fog blankets north Bengal disrupting travel & daily life

Dense fog enveloped the entire north Bengal region early this morning, significantly affecting normal life.

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Bal Sanskar Shivir: Bridging tradition and modernity among growing children

Braj Gopika Mission is serving the society through its various awareness and development programmes.

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EB Fan Club members bring out peace rally

The East Bengal Fan Club members today brought out a peace rally in Durgapur town to give a message to the caretaker government in Bangladesh to ensure protection of the minorities in the troubled neighbouring country where the weaker community members are allegedly attacked, killed indiscriminately in the violence which erupted after the arrest of a Hindu monk.

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Two nabbed with 25 kg ganja

Two persons from Murshidabad district were arrested along with 25 kilograms of ganja from an area besides the Pandaveswar railway station on Sunday night.

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Beleghata fire: Elderly woman, pet die

A fire broke out at a building in Beleghata, causing the death of an elderly woman and her pet.

1 min

Italian author talks about Ray's influence on him

The idea of the film has been adapted from Serjio Scapagnini's book, The Story of LALA, an epic tale.

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Mamata urges people to maintain peace, be calm

Chief minister said she was overwhelmed by the love and affection she received in Digha

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HC extends stay order on Mandarmani demolitions till 24 Jan

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday extended its stay-order period in connection with demolitions of illegal hotels and lodges in Mandarmani tourist spot in East Midnapore district till 24 January.

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SER's growth in freight loading

The South Eastern Railway registered a growth of 1.89 per cent in originating freight in the current fiscal and loaded 138.84 million tonnes of originating freight in the first eight months between April and November.

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Suvendu appeals to B'desh interim govt to stop acts of vandalism

Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari attended a protest meeting organised by the Bengal Hindu Protection Committee at Nakuyadaha Hazratala More, Basirhat, near Ghojadanga land port.

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Prabir Ghosal back in TMC

Former TMC MLA Prabir Ghosal, who later developed differences with the TMC, opted to join the BJP.

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NRAI cautions restaurants on aggregator payment gateways

The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has issued an advisory to its members regarding the potential long-term adverse effects of large-scale indining discount programmes and aggregator payment platforms.

1 min

Coal Smuggling Case: Framing of Charges Completed in Court

Vikas Mishra is currently in judicial custody in a POCSO Act case registered against him by the police

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State to get two new private universities

The state Assembly today passed two Private University Bills, Rabindranath Tagore University Bill 2024 and Ramakrishna Paramhansa University Bill 2024.

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Partha Chatterjee is 'kingmaker' in Bengal school job case: CBI

The counsel of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on Tuesday, described former West Bengal education minister and Trinamul Congress secretary general Partha Chatterjee as the \"kingmaker\" in the multi-crore cash-for-school job case.

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Rising sea levels, erosion threaten Digha-Mandarmani coastline

A combination of rising sea levels, intensified coastal erosion and human interventions is wreaking havoc along the Digha-Mandarmani-Dadanpatrabar coastline, a stretch renowned for its scenic beauty and vibrant tourism.

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Both Houses of Parliament adjourned over Soros, Adani

In Rajya Sabha, JP Nadda and in the Lok Sabha, Kiren Rijiju, questioned Congress-Soros links

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Lalu Prasad kicks up controversy with crude remark against Nitish

Lalu Prasad on Tuesday stirred a controversy with his vulgar remarks against Nitish Kumar.

1 min

Special camps to ensure MP govt's key schemes reach all

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav instructed the collectors of all districts of the state to ensure the success of the 'Mukhya Mantri Jan Kalyan Abhiyan' and 'Jan Kalyan Parv' starting from December 11.

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Cong to launch anti-EVM movement

A large-scale movement similar to the Bharat Jodo Yatra will soon be launched from Maharashtra's EVM-skeptic Markadwadi village, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Nana Patole said after an interaction with the villagers of Markadwadi on Tuesday.

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'Adani did not meet me, I have never met him': MK Stalin

Putting at rest speculation about his reported meeting with Adani Group founder Gautam Adani, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday denied having ever met the business tycoon and reiterated the INDIA Bloc's demand for a Joint-Parliamentary Probe into the alleged irregularities of the conglomerate.

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Survivor of 2017 actress assault case seeks action from President Murmu over illegally accessed memory card

The survivor of the 2017 actress assault case has approached President Droupadi Murmu, seeking action against those responsible for opening the mobile memory card containing the visuals of the sexual assault on her in a moving car.

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Telangana Thalli's statue installed in Secretariat unacceptable: Kavitha

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K. Kavitha said on Tuesday that the Telangana Thalli (Mother Telangana) statue installed by the Congress government in the State Secretariat was unacceptable.

1 min

Protests continue against tungsten mining in Madurai

The protests follow a resolution passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly opposing tungsten mining

1 min

Total of ₹ 1,547 crore utilised for Kavach related works so far: Railways Ministry

In the quest for safer and more efficient train journeys, Indian Railways has unveiled Kavach, a state-of-the-art Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system that represents a breakthrough in indigenous technology.

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PM to release compendium of complete works of Subramania Bharati on 11 December

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the compendium of complete works of great Tamil poet and freedom fighter Subramania Bharati on December 11 at his official residence here.

1 min

Bangladesh's ₹ 161 crore-unpaid electricity bill to Tripura

Bangladesh owes Rs 161 crore to Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) in unpaid electricity bills and the matter has been raised with the Centre, state Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath said on Tuesday.

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Government’s duty to provide water, electricity to Rohingya settlers in J&K: Faroog Abdullah

A day after the BJP termed the settlement of illegal immiRohingyas and grant Bangladeshis in Jammu a political conspiracy, National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said it is the responsibility of the Jammu and Kashmir government to provide basic amenities like water and electricity to these refugees residing in the region.

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Protesting farmers to resume foot march to Delhi on 14 December

The agitating farmers camping at the Punjab-Haryana border have decided to resume their foot march to Delhi on December 14.

1 min

Himachal govt signs MoU for green energy, e-vehicles

The state government has decided to make Himachal a Green Energy State by 2026: Himachal CM

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Taxing gatekeepers ~ I

Unlike knives and guns that cannot decide by themselves who to kill, AI is the first technology in human history that can decide for us, shape and solidify our biases, and vitiate our existence with the help of a toxic social media by spreading incendiary misinformation at the speed of light, while giving governments unprecedented power to exercise surveillance over their people

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Streamlining apparatus, officials must set example

The reform initiative, even by its title 'Reforming and streamlining the administrative structure for greater effectiveness and efficiency' clearly reflects the essence of the current process.

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Housing Apartheid

The incident in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, where a Muslim couple was forced to give up their newly purchased home following protests from neighbours, serves as a sobering reminder of the fragility of communal harmony in India.

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Energy Redefined

The promise of \"energy dominance\" has once again taken centre stage in the energy discourse.

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Optimistic

SIR, Apropos your editorial \"UN must act\" published today, it is overly optimistic to assume that the UN will act decisively on any issue, let alone matters in Bangladesh.

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OCCASIONAL NOTE

MR. Ramsay MacDonald was surely a little ungrateful to the Press in the speech which he delivered at a dinner given in his honour by the Labour Party.

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Let's view the elderly as a resource, not a burden

In many parts of the world, populations are aging at unprecedented rates due to increased life expectancy and declining birth rates.

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Can Trump pardon himself?

A piece titled \"Most world leaders have pardon power. Few use it the way Trump has,\" appeared in The Washington Post on 20 January 2021, the day of Joe Biden's inauguration.

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South Korean prosecutors seek to arrest ex-defense minister over imposition of martial law

South Korean prosecutors are seeking to formally arrest the former defense minister alleged to have colluded with President Yoon Suk Yeol in imposing martial law last week, as authorities investigate whether their acts amount to rebellion.

1 min

Israeli warplanes pound Syria as troops advance deeper into the country

Israel had earlier seized a roughly 400-square-kilometre buffer zone inside Syria

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Pakistan: Former ISI chief Faiz Hameed indicted for political meddling

In a major development, Pakistan's former chief of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Lieutenant General (Retd.) Faiz Hameed has formally been charged for engaging in political activities, paving the way for his Field General Court Martial (FGCM).

1 min

Germany and other European countries suspend decisions on Syrians' asylum bids after Assad's fall

Germany and several other European countries said Monday they are suspending decisions on asylum claims by Syrian nationals because of the unclear situation in their homeland following the fall of Bashar Assad.

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Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine, both sides are digging in, and everyone is bracing for Trump

The grinding war between Ukraine and its Russian invaders has escalated ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, with President Joe Biden rushing out billions of dollars more in military aid before U.S. support for Kyiv's defenses is thrown into question under the new administration.

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New York prosecutors charge suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing with murder

A man suspected in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO was arrested and charged with murder Monday after a quick-thinking McDonald's customer in Pennsylvania recognized him from a surveillance photo and police officers found a gun, mask and writings linking him to the ambush.

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Republican-led states are rolling out plans that couldaid Trump’s mass deportation effort

As President-elect Donald Trump assembles his administration, Republican governors and lawmakers in some states are already rolling out proposals that could help him carry out his pledge to deport millions of people living in the U.S. illegally.

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Russian authorities arrest dual Russian German citizen on sabotage accusations

Russia's top domestic security agency said Tuesday that it has arrested a dual Russian German citizen accused of planning to blow up railway tracks on orders from Ukrainian intelligence.

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Gang leader in Haiti is accused of massacring older people to avenge hisson’s death

A gang leader who controls a key port in Haiti's capital is accused of massacring older people and Vodou religious leaders in his community to avenge his son's death, according to the government and human rights organisations that estimate more than 100 were killed.

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Evacuation of Philippine villages underway after a brief but major volcanic eruption

About 87,000 people were being evacuated in a central Philippine region Tuesday, a day after a volcano briefly erupted with a towering ash plume and superhot streams of gas and debris hurtling down its western slopes.

1 min

Taiwan's Defense Ministry Detects Significant Chinese Military Activity Near Island

China's secretive military appears to be up to something around Taiwan, but it's unclear whether it's a formal military drill.

2 mins

Netanyahu vows to challenge 'absurd' corruption charges

Israeli PM takes the stand in his trial, calls himself a dedicated leader & a defender of Israel's interests

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Centre's industrial corridor projects giving big push to manufacturing: Minister

India's industrial development is getting a big push with work in full swing on projects under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) aimed at the development of greenfield industrial areas in the country which can compete with the best manufacturing and investment destinations in the world,

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Equity mutual funds drop 14 pc, witness inflow of ₹35,943 cr in November

Equity mutual funds witnessed an inflow of Rs 35,943 crore in November, marking a drop of 14% on a month-on-month basis, as per the data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) released on Tuesday.

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Shaktikanta Das thanks PM, Finance Minister for his tenure as RBI chief

On his final day at the office, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on Tuesday extended his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and also remembered Former Finance Minister, Late Arun Jaitley in his farewell message.

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73,151 startups in India now have at least one woman Director: Centre

Nearly 73,151 startups in India now have at least one woman Director -- nearly half of the 1,52,139 startups supported by the government, thus showcasing the crucial role women play in driving innovation and economic growth, a government statement said on Tuesday.

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Only 3 pc India's population invests in mutual funds, indicates underpenetration: Motilal

India's capital market has surged significantly over the past four years as the number of demat accounts in the country has surged more than fourfold, reaching 17.9 crore (179 million) by October 2024, says a report by Motilal Oswal.

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Indian economy set for 'resilient growth' in 2025, says S&P Global

Indian economy is set for \"resilient growth\" in 2025 and projected inflation pressure to recede which will lead to \"modest\" easing of the monetary policy by the RBI, S&P Global Ratings said on Tuesday.

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40 pc of corporates aiming to increase staffing levels between Jan-Mar: Report

Over the next three months, 40% of corporates aiming to increase their staffing levels reporting the strongest employment outlook for the January-March period next year, a recent survey said.

1 min

Benchmark Indices end on flat note

Mid and smallcap segments of the market outperformed the benchmarks

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Thousands rally in Imphal demanding repeal of AFSPA on Human Rights Day

In a demonstration of unity and defiance, thousands of people gathered at THAU Ground in Imphal on International Human Rights Day to demand the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), a law criticised for its sweeping powers and alleged human rights violations.

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TB deaths reduced by 21.4 per cent

The incidence of TB in India has shown a 17.7 per cent decline from 237 per 100,000 population in 2015 to 195 per 100,000 population in 2023 while the TB deaths have reduced by 21.4 per cent from 28 per lakh population in 2015 to 22 per lakh population in 2023.

1 min

Four Awami League leaders arrested in Kolkata by Meghalaya Police on charges of illegal entry and robbery

Meghalaya police have taken into custody four Awami League leaders on charges of illegal entry and robbery from New Town, Kolkata.

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PM Modi pays tribute to martyrs of Assam agitation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to martyrs of the Assam agitation.

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India committed to strengthening defence ties with Russia: Rajnath

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held the 21st meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission with his Russian counterpart, Andrey Belousov, during which he discussed ways to deepen cooperation and reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening close contacts with Russia.

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Govt committed to civic, political rights for all: Murmu

India has long upheld values of empathy, compassion & the interconnectedness of individuals, she said

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Adapt to the changing times or fall behind: UP CM Yogi tells youth in Gorakhpur

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Tuesday highlighted the importance of adapting to the changing times, stating that the cycle of time moves continuously without waiting for anyone.

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Assam CM raises alarm on Hindu persecution in Bangladesh

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed grave concern over the persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh, urging heightened awareness about the perils of religious fundamentalism.

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FAIR Council meeting in Kolkata: A historic step towards creating milestone

The 42nd meeting of the Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research (FAIR) Council was hosted in Kolkata, India on 3-4 December 2024.

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Influence of pesticides on ants and bees

The toxic action of pesticides on ants in the treatment of a forest depends on the kind of insecticide, the form of it, and the dose of its application.

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Private sector, startups crucial for expanding India's space market: ISRO chairman

Private enterprises and startups hold the key to propelling India's space sector to claim a larger slice of the global market, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman S Somanath recently stated at a session titled \"ISRO's vision and the rise of India's space Tech companies\" held in Trivandrum, Kerala.

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ISL: Chennaiyin FC, Hyderabad FC aim to bounce back

Both Chennaiyin FC and Hyderabad FC will be desperate to get a positive result under their belt when they face off in an Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday.

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Premier League: West Ham beat Wolves to end poor run

West Ham United beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 at the London Stadium to end their winless run and ease the pressure on head coach Julen Lopetegui.

1 min

Champions League: Goal fest on the cards as Dortmund take on Barcelona

Former European champions face German giants as battle for direct qualification spots heats up

2 mins

BGT: Shastri, Gavaskar Ask Rohit Sharma To Return As Opener For Brisbane Test

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri suggested Rohit Sharma to return to his usual opening slot as India gear up to bounce back from the humiliating 10-wicket defeat in the pink-ball Test against Australia at Adelaide, that allowed the home side to level the five-match series at 1-1.

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A look at Virat Kohli's legacy as Test captain, a decade after Adelaide 2014

On this day back in 2014, star India batter Virat Kohli took to the field as the Test captain for the first time ever during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, marking a start of perhaps the country's golden period in Test cricket, which witnessed plenty of records broken, on-field confrontations and aggression and the long-format cricket at its very best, which marked a massive paradigm shift in the way India played its cricket in white clothing.

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Tim Paine in awe of Travis Head's sizzling form against India during Adelaide Test

Former cricketer Tim Paine heaped praise on Australia batter Travis Head following his blitzkrieg knock against India in the Adelaide Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, as reported by Fox Cricket.

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Team India gear up for Brisbane Test with intense net session

With the Border Gavaskar Trophy locked at 1-1, India aim to recover from Adelaide Test defeat

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