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A fine century stand between Mayank Agarwal (68) and D. Nischal (54) for Bengaluru went in vain as the Hubli batters came out all guns blazing, with Md. Taha led the way scoring a 35-ball 66.On winning the toss, the Bengaluru Blasters elected to bat first. Bhuvan Raju (6) fell in the first over to V. Kaverappa, but Nischal (54) and Mayank Agarwal (68) looked to be in fine form as they powered the Bengaluru Blasters to 52/1 at the end of the powerplay.While Nischal led the onslaught in the first six overs, Mayank Agarwal broke the shackles in the…

AAP Chief Spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar said that it was a matter of great concern for the citizens that the value of the Indian currency falls yet again.”Today, one dollar has reached 83.13 rupees. When PM Narendra Modi used to be chief minister of Gujarat and a dollar was evaluated to Rs 59, Modi vehemently criticised the then-ruling central government. Late Sushma Swaraj also said that when the value of the rupee drops, the country’s prestige also diminishes. However, today, the BJP is acting as if it has nothing to do with it,” she said.She said that the demand for the…

The Education Department has claimed that the state government supports all the universities with funds amounting to Rs 4,000 crore, and therefore the department has the right to seek accountability from the universities to know how and where the money of the taxpayers are spent.A letter in this regard was issued from the office of Education Department Secretary Baidnath Prasad, dated August 21 (Letter No. 1785). Governor Arlekar had turned down the Memo No. 1741 of the Education Department pertaining to Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University (BBABU) on August 18, a day after the department had issued the stop payment…

In this regard, the Chief Minister while holding a meeting with Deputy Commissioners through video conferencing from the Assam House here, directed them to ensure that more and more people get involve in the massive plantation drive.The Chief Minister also instructed the DCs to hold programmes in schools and institutions on Wednesday, the moment Chandrayaan 3 lands on the moon, a government official said.Sarma asked them to make arrangements through installation of giant screens and TV sets for displaying the historic moment. He also directed to conduct essay competition following the successful moon mission, the official added.The Chief Minister also…

The state of Tamil Nadu also contributed an amount of Rs 10 crore to the relief work in the state of Himachal Pradesh.Stalin in his letter said, “I am deeply saddened by the loss and devastation caused by heavy rains and landslides in Himachal Pradesh. My thoughts are with all those who have been affected by the natural calamity. I extend the support of the people of Tamil Nadu to state of Himachal Pradesh and its people in these difficult times.”He said, “I am confident that under your leadership the state will recover and rebuild soon.”Tamil Nadu Chief Minister said…

Annu (21′) and Sakshi Rana (47’) scored a goal each for India. For Spain, Lima Teresa (23’) was on target.The first quarter started with the action unfolding on both ends of the pitch. India got off the blocks with the intent to attack in the first quarter but solid defending by Spain kept the scores level. With scores levelled, the second quarter started with a high tempo. India upped the ante in an attempt to take the lead and it paid off. Annu (21’) broke the deadlock in the 21st minute as she found the back of the net scoring…

The protection was given to Purkayastha in a case involving alleged unlawful foreign funding, and was directed him to participate in the ongoing investigation.Justice Saurabh Banerjee is presiding over the case.The Delhi Police’s application is part of the ongoing proceedings revolving around Purkayastha’s request for anticipatory bail in connection with the matter.According to the Delhi Police, NewsClick allegedly received foreign funds that were used for broadcasting news within India, violating existing regulations.A probe conducted by the police reportedly uncovered instances of offences related to this funding.The police counsel said that given the gravity of the situation, the granting of pre-arrest…

A bench comprising of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan was apprised on Tuesday that the oral undertaking was made in November 2022 in the specific context of the matter being listed for final hearing in the following week.Earlier, the Centre had submitted an oral undertaking before the apex court, though not formally recorded in court’s order, saying that it would not take any precipitative steps on the decision made by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) allowing the environmental release of the GM mustard.Activist Aruna Rodrigues has opposed the environmental release of genetically modified mustard saying that that no…

Governor was speaking during Civic Reception hosted by the state government in honour of President Droupadi Murmu at Raj Bhavan.The President is on a three day visit to Goa.“Evil of untouchability does not prevail in the state as all everyone promotes equality and brotherhood. There are various religious customs in the state wherein people perform traditional rituals together without any caste discrimination,” the Governor said. The Governor said that the untouchability is a crime and nobody should practice it.Citing an example, the Governor said that in one of the temple in Canacona-South Goa, Brahmins perform Puja for nine months and…

“The party workers helped in the formation of the Congress government in the state five years ago with their hard work… and we will again form the Congress government in the upcoming elections,” Pilot said while addressing the Congress workers’ conference organised in Tonk on Tuesday.Pilot was given a warm welcome by the workers at many places on his way to Tonk.Addressing the workers, Pilot said: “With your strength, the party won from Tonk with record votes in the last elections. We have tried to do more work than was possible in the last five years. During this time, many…