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CSK RELEASES STOKES, JAMIESON, PRETORIUS AHEAD OF IPL 2024

England all-rounder Ben Stokes, New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson, and South African all-rounder Dwaine Pretorious are among the players released by champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) next year.

INDIA PUTS ON A STRONG PERFORMANCE, SECURING A 44-RUN WIN OVER AUSTRALIA

India now holds a 2-0 lead in the series. The bowling conditions in the second half were challenging due to a significant amount of dew.

SANJEET, VARINDER OFF TO A FLYING START AT NATIONAL BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Asian Championships 2021 gold medalist Sanjeet (92kg) and three-time national champion Varinder Singh (60kg) notched up commanding wins against their respective opponents on Day 1 of the Elite Men's National Boxing Championships here on Sunday.

RUSSIA CLAIMS DOWNING UKRAINIAN DRONES EN ROUTE TO MOSCOW AFTER KYIV STRIKE

Russian authorities on Sunday claimed that Ukraine tried to attack Moscow with dozens of drones overnight, just a day after Russia launched its most intense drone attack on Kyiv since the beginning of its full-scale war in 2022, according to Ukrainian officials.

'NRITYAKAAR 2023' HELD TO PAY TRIBUTE TO RENOWNED KATHAK DANCER PT. BIRJU MAHARAJ

With the objective to pay tribute to renowned Kathak dancer Pt. Birju Maharaj, Biltu Sarkar Performing Art Foundation organised \"Nrityakaar 2023\" (Festival of Indian Dance) at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi recently. This is also an annual festival of the organisation to showcase Kathak and other classical dance forms.

Salman Khan talks off-screen chemistry with SRK

Superstar Salman Khan is revelling in the immense success of his recently released action thriller film 'Tiger 3.' Directed by Maneesh Sharma, the movie not only showcased Khan's prowess but also featured a special cameo by superstar Shah Rukh Khan, eliciting an overwhelming response from fans.

ECUADOR'S NEW PRESIDENT REVERSES DRUG POSSESSION GUIDELINES

Less than 48 hours into his term, Ecuador President Daniel Noboa repealed controversial guidelines established by the country's left a decade ago that eliminated penalties for people found carrying illegal drugs under certain amounts.

UN CHIEF URGES COLLECTIVE EFFORT TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on everyone to work on eliminating violence against women, according to the news channel.

HOSTAGES RELEASED BY HAMAS HAVE RETURNED TO ISRAEL, ISRAELI MILITARY SAYS

Hamas released 13 Israelis and four foreigners late Saturday in the second round of swaps under a ceasefire deal, the Israeli military said, after the militant group initially delayed the exchange for several hours and claimed that Israel had violated the terms of a truce deal.

ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT UPHOLDS 'EX-PARTE' DIVORCE DECREE PASSED ON WIFE'S CONTINUED ABSENCE; THE NATURAL JUSTICE CANNOT BE USED TO DEFEAT ENDS OF JUSTICE

The Allahabad High Court in the case Smt. Jyoti Verma v. Prashant Kumar Verma observed and has held that even though the opportunity of hearing before passing an order by the court is non-negotiable and the same cannot be used to defeat the ends of justice.

SAND MINING PROBE: TN GOVT MOVES HC CHALLENGING ED SUMMONS

The Tamil Nadu government and five district collectors have approached the Madras High Court challenging the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with its probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act into alleged illegal sand mining in the state.

Same-sex marriage in India: Decoding the myths

The denial of right to marry for gender minorities demonstrates the gap between the orthodox concept of marriage between male and female and the marriage of transgenders.

KTR TAKES JIBE AT RAHUL GANDHI, SAYS 'APRIL FOOLS' DAY IS PAPPU DIVAS'

Rahul Gandhi has announced that in Telangana, the Congress party's initial focus is on challenging the BRS, led by KCR, followed by the BJP. This declaration has sparked a verbal showdown. KT Rama Rao, the son of Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, criticized Rahul Gandhi, stating that the Congress leader lacks basic understanding.

KERALA GOVERNMENT FORMS PANEL AFTER COCHIN UNIVERSITY STAMPEDE KILLS FOUR

The Kerala government on Sunday said it has decided to constitute an expert committee to look into the stampede during Cochin University's annual festival a day ago that claimed four lives and injured over 60 others. State Higher Education Minister R Bindu said the expert panel will also frame terms of reference to prevent recurrence of such incidents in the future. Besides that, reports have been called from the university Vice Chancellor and Principal Secretary of the Higher Education Department regarding the tragic incident, the minister told reporters here.

TACIT UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN BRS, CONGRESS: AMIT SHAH

BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused that there was a tacit understanding between ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Congress party to cooperate each other that benefits both of them.

RAJASTHAN ASSEMBLY POLLS WITNESS OVER 74% VOTER TURNOUT

Approximately 74.13% voter turnout was recorded in Rajasthan on Saturday in the primarily direct contest between the Congress and the BJP to form a new government in the state, according to the latest data from the Election Commission. It was slightly above the 74.06% voter turnout recorded in the 2018 assembly polls.

15 YEARS AFTER 26/11 MUMBAI ATTACKS: REFLECTION ON TRAGEDY AND HEROES

The 2008 Mumbai attacks, also known as the 26/11 attacks or 26 November attacks, were a series of devastating terrorist acts that unfolded in November 2008. Over four days, 10 members of Lashkar-e-Taiba, a militant Islamist organization from Pakistan, executed 12 coordinated shooting and bombing assaults across Mumbai. Commencing on Wednesday, November 26, and persisting until Saturday, November 29, the attacks resulted in widespread global condemnation.

DELHI AIR QUALITY LIKELY TO IMPROVE IN NEXT TWO DAYS, SAYS GOPAL RAI

Delhi's Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, expressed optimism on Sunday, anticipating an ongoing improvement in air quality over the next two days. This positive outlook is attributed to an anticipated rise in wind speed and the likelihood of rain.

Delhi CM extends wishes to AAP workers on foundation day

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday wished party workers on the party's foundation day and remembered party leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh, who he said are in jail in \"false cases.\" Addressing a press conference virtually, Kejriwal said that the AAP has been the fastest growing party and also the most targeted of last 11 years.

President Murmu unveils BR Ambedkar statue at Supreme Court

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Sunday unveiled a statue of Dr BR Ambedkar at the Supreme Court of India on the occasion of Constitution Day.

India's space economy to hit $40 bn by 2040: Minister

India's space economy is poised to reach USD 40 billion by 2040, and scientists will also enjoy a better working environment, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said here.

PM MODI URGES HOSTING WEDDINGS IN INDIA, NOT ABROAD

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he is troubled by the trend of some \"big families\" conducting weddings abroad, and urged people to hold such celebrations on Indian soil so that the country's money does not leave its shores.

PEOPLE HAVE MADE UP THEIR MIND FOR CHANGE, SAYS DIGVIJAYA SINGH

As the state of Telangana is going to polls on November 30, political rhetoric has risen to a new level and political leaders have started wooing voters from their own angles. Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, in an exclusive interview with India News, revealed his party's chances of winning the upcoming state polls.

Congress does not believe in polarization: Salman Khurshid

As the state of Telangana is going to polls on November 30, political rhetoric has risen to a new level and political leaders have started wooing voters from their own angles. Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid, in an exclusive interview with India News, revealed his party's chances of winning the upcoming state polls.

NATION PAYS TRIBUTE TO 26/11 TERROR VICTIMS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday led the nation to pay homage to the victims of the dastardly 26/11 terror attacks, which shook the country's commercial capital, Mumbai, in 2008.

Prez Murmu advocates diverse judiciary for enhanced justice delivery

President Droupadi Murmu proposed the establishment of an all-India Judicial Service aimed at identifying and nurturing talented young individuals from various backgrounds, fostering their growth from lower to higher echelons within the judiciary.

CJI CHANDRACHUD URGES PEOPLE TO APPROACH COURT FEARLESSLY

Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud emphasised the pivotal role of the Supreme Court as a \"people's court,\" urging citizens not to harbour fear in accessing courts or perceive them solely as a final recourse. Justice Chandrachud underscored the significance of the court system in resolving disputes through established principles and processes, akin to how the Constitution facilitates the resolution of political differences through democratic institutions.

ARMY'S ENGINEERING UNIT JOINS RESCUE OPERATION AT UTTARKASHI

A unit of Madras Sappers, an engineer group of the Corps of Engineers of the Indian Army, has been called in at Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel for manual drilling at the site where 41 workers have remained trapped for the past 15 days.

SEVEN MORE PUNJAB COPS SUSPENDED FOR PM'S SECURITY LAPSE

The Punjab Police has suspended 7 officials including one Superintendent of Police (SP) and two Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSPs) for the security lapse during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Punjab on January 5, 2022.

ONLY BJP CAN DELIVER SOCIAL JUSTICE: PM NARENDRA MODI

MZ KCR promised work for youth and poor but only worked for his family members.