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New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The Minister of Women and Child Development Smriti Irani on Monday felicitated the Indian women’s blind cricket team that won a gold medal in the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games 2023 in Birmingham. The Indian women’s blind cricket team on Saturday defeated Australia by 9 wickets, winning everyone’s hearts with their spectacular show in the World Games.The cricket players along with the officials of the Cricket Association for Blind in India (CABI) were given a rousing reception as they arrived here on Monday.After the arrival, the Indian women’s blind cricket team met Smriti…

Khatri, who is an Assistant Director within the ED, was one of two officials mentioned in the bribery complaint filed by the probe agency. Sources claimed that the accused had planned to extort about Rs 30 crore from the the liquor businessman on the pretext of helping him in the matter. A senior CBI official stated that they received a written complaint from the ED’s Special Director (HIU-II) Sonia Narang against Assistant Director Khatri, UDC Nitesh Kohar (all ED), Deepak Sangwan, Dhall, Dhall’s father Birender Pal Singh, Vats, Claridges Hotels & Resorts CEO Vikramaditya and other unknown individuals. The FIR…

“Arjun Ram Meghwal is corrupt number one. I will write to PM Narendra Modi to drop him from the Cabinet,” Kailash Meghwal said.He also described Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot as a better CM, and Assembly Speaker C.P. Joshi as a better MP. Meanwhile, Arjun Meghwal has threatened to take legal against Kailash Meghwal.The reason behind Kailash Meghwal’s statement is said to be the possibility of denying him ticket from Shahpura this time. His statement has sparked a political row in BJP’s Bhilwara unit. Speaking as the chief guest at a programme of Mansoori Samaj in Kothia village on Monday,…

The tournament, consisting of 49 events, unfolded over nine scorching days in Budapest. The U.S. team secured an impressive 29 medals, including 12 gold. Their dominance extended beyond sprint races, as they also held a firm grip on throwing events.In the men’s 4x100m relay final on Saturday, the 26-year-old Lyles delivered a sensational fourth-leg run, clinching three gold medals and solidifying his position as the Championships’ most prolific athlete, reports Xinhua.On Friday, Lyles clinched his third consecutive world title in the 200m event, becoming the first man since Jamaican legend Usain Bolt in 2015 to achieve the 100m and 200m…

“The L-G’s approval in this matter is a clear violation of both the Constitution Bench judgment and the GNCTD (Amendment) Act, 2023. A comprehensive analysis of the judgment and the amendment indicates that all matters related to ‘services’ outside the purview of NCCSA (National Capital Commission for Civil Services Authority) should be handled by the elected Government of Delhi,” the AAP said.The party further said that the L-G’s sanctioning of the restructuring exceeded the powers vested in the office and amounted to an encroachment upon the authority of the elected government, thereby, constituting a significant violation of the Constitution.”As outlined…

The deceased has been identified as Furkaan.Sharing details, a senior police officer said that at 7.50 p.m., a PCR call was received informing about a stabbing incident following which a team was rushed to the spot.Upon reaching the spot, the police found a man lying in a pool of blood in a room at Jatwara Mohalla in Daryaganj area with stabbing injuries on his body.“The deceased has been identified as Furkaan, who was living there on rent,” the officer said.The official added that from the scene of crime, it appears that he was attacked hours back. It has been learnt…

AIUDF MLA Rafiqul Islam said that his party will morally assist the opposition alliance INDIA in its battle against the BJP. Party chief Badruddin Ajmal had earlier said that the party opposes the BJP and will back the ‘INDIA’ bloc. The MLA, citing Ajmal’s statement, said: “In the event that the ‘INDIA’ alliance needs a couple of additional seats in Assam in order to establish the country’s next government in 2024, our party will gladly support it.””The leadership of ‘INDIA’ should engage with a few other political parties who are still outside of the ‘INDIA’ coalition or NDA,” Islam added.…

Days after Delhi Services Minister Atishi accused the Chief Secretary of disregarding her directives to establish a coordination mechanism with the National Capital Civil Services Authority, the Principal Secretary of the L-G stated that these instructions were in conflict with constitutional and statutory provisions.The Principal Secretary further mentioned that the directions held no legal authority and were therefore considered invalid.In a communication addressed to the Department of Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs of the Delhi government, a request has been made to ensure “rigorous adherence” to the Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2023.The Principal Secretary also said the…

“Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) is completely prepared for the Panchayat polls. We are holding meetings in various places,” Hussain told reporters at the Assam House here.The senior Congress leader from Assam also claimed that there was a dislike for the BJP among the people in the state.Panchayat elections in Assam are likely to be held later this year.On being asked about the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Hussain, who also represents the Samaguri Assembly constituency, said: “We have already held the first round of meeting at the Congress headquarters (in Delhi).”Congress’ Assam unit president Bhupen Kumar Borah also held separate…

Shokeen had failed to appear before the court despite repeated summons.On August 23, the court had acquitted five gangsters, including Shokeen, in a case involving the operation of an organised crime syndicate in Delhi-NCR.Special Judge Geentanjali Goel had acquitted Neeraj Bawana, Pankaj Sherawat, Shokeen, and Bawana’s associates Naveen Dabas and Rahul Dabas.While handing Shokeen a jail term, Goel said no grounds were found to release him on probation.“Considering the fact that the convict was earlier declared a proclaimed offender and was then arrested and had then again escaped from custody and was declared an absconder and surrendered only after considerable…