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Besides being named the Men’s International Cricketer of the Year, Shuban Gill was also named the CEAT Men’s International Batter of the Year and the also the ODI Batter of the Year as the young Indian opener dominated the show thanks to his scintillating batting in the last 12 months.On being bestowed with the award, he said, “I’m honoured to be selected as the recipient of the coveted CEAT Men’s International Cricketer of the Year. As a cricketer, it’s always about pushing boundaries, facing challenges head-on, and constantly improving to reach new heights. This recognition reinforces the parallel between our…

In a statement issued on Monday, the senior leader said that if a dam is constructed across the Cauvery river in Mekedatu, it would render the 90-year-old Mettur dam useless. Ramadoss issued the statement on the 90th anniversary of the Mettur dam, which was opened on August 21, 1934.He said the Mettur dam provides drinking water and is instrumental to the agricultural prosperity of several Tamil Nadu districts.The PMK leader said that the party will be in the forefront to oppose the construction of Mekedatu dam by Karnataka.He also said that the erstwhile Kingdom of Mysore had opposed the construction…

It is understood that Maya Tata who has been brought on board as a board member of the Tata Medical Centre Trust, along with her siblings, Leah and Neville, is being shown the ropes by Ratan Tata. It is not known how this will play out in the future for the exact contours are a matter of conjecture currently. The August 29 AGM of Tata Sons may well provide a pointer in this regard.However, Maya Tata has excellent pedigree as she is the daughter of Noel Tata, the half-brother of Ratan Tata, and Aloo Mistry, daughter of the late billionaire…

In the list of 115 candidates announced by the BRS on Monday, there are 39 candidates from the Reddy community. With the BRS denying tickets to only eight sitting MLAs, there is not a big change from the number of tickets allotted to various social groups in the 2018 elections.The BRS has given tickets to 23 candidates from Backward Classes (BCs). There are 12 candidates from Velamas, a community to which party President and Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao belongs. Six Kammas have also been allotted party tickets.There are 19 candidates from Scheduled Castes (STs), 11 from Scheduled Tribes (STs),…

The Delhi government clarified that when Atishi was given charge of WCD, the accused was removed from OSD post.“The portfolio of Department of Women & Child Development (WCD) has been allocated to the newly appointed Minister Atishi. In view of the above position, Premoday Khakha, Deputy Director (WCD) who had been deployed as OSD to then Minister (WCD), Kailash Gahlot is hereby relieved from his duties with effect from March 10, 2023,” read the order copy of the Delhi Government.The order further read that Khakha was directed to report for duties to his parent Department which is Women & Child…

Prannoy, the highest-ranked Indian male player at World No. 9, defeated Kalle Koljonen, the world No.57 from Finland, 24-22, 21-10 in a Round of 64 match.Lakshya Sen, who won a bronze medal in the 2021 edition of the World Championship, had an even easier time on the court, beating world No. 111 Georges Julien Paul of Mauritius 21-12, 21-7 in his first-round encounter.However, India suffered a setback when Kidambi Srikanth, winner of the silver medal in the 2021 edition played at Huelva, Spain, crashed out in the first round, losing to Japan’s World No.15 Kenta Nishimoto in straight games.Former World…

Kolkata, Aug 21 (IANS) Mohun Bagan Super Giants will have to be fully focused on the task at hand when they take on Abahani Dhaka in AFC Cup 2023-24 Playoff Round match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Tuesday.On the eve of the Green and Maroons’ clash with Abahani, head coach Juan Ferrando said that Focus will be the key for his team.Mohun Bagan SG defeated Machhindra FC from Nepal 3-1 in the Preliminary Round 2 match last week, and a win in the Playoff will mean qualification for the group stage of the competition.“They (Abahani Dhaka) have a…

ED said that the assets were attached in connection with the paper leak case which has rocked Rajasthan recently.ED said that the action was taken following the initiation of a PMLA investigation prompted by FIRs lodged by the Rajasthan Police. These FIRs were registered under various sections of the IPC against Suresh Kumar alias Suresh Bishnoi, Suresh Dhaka, Bhupendra Saran, and other individuals believed to be connected to the case.ED said that the accused individuals were responsible for leaking the question paper for the General Knowledge section of the Senior Teacher Grade II Competitive Examination 2022. The examination was scheduled…

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal confirmed the participation while talking to reporters saying that they will participate in the meeting.Earlier, the INDIA organised two meetings first in Bihar and second in Karnataka, AAP participated in both the meetings.AAP was not happy with Congress leader Alka Lamba’s remarks about Congress contesting all seven Delhi Lok Sabha independently. Some of AAP leaders had indicated that AAP will not attend crucial INDIA meeting in Mumbai.However, after Congress clarified that Alka Lamba’s statement wasn’t an official statement, AAP leaders said that final decision will be taken by the party senior leaders.AAP had sought Congress’s…

Filed by Upender Kishore, a former professor and Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine at MAMC, the plea has been listed for hearing on January 15, 2024 by Justice Subramonium PrasadKishore contended in his plea that the removal of organs, tissues and bones from deceased’s bodies is not only unlawful and unethical, but also a violation of the dignity of the deceased individuals.He said the doctor performing the autopsy does not hold ownership over the body and cannot remove organs based on academic interests.Kishore, who is currently employed with Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, sought an independent…