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New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Indian captain Rohit Sharma slammed a record-seventh century in an ODI World Cup as India defeated Afghanistan by eight wickets and 90 balls to spare in match no. 9 of the ICC World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, here on Wednesday. Rohit scored 131 after Jasprit Bumrah’s spell of 4/39 limited Afghans to 271/8 despite a fighting 80 by skipper Hasmatullah Shahidi.The firework-filled innings saw records galore by Rohit Sharma, who became the joint-fastest to 1000 runs in a World Cup (tied with David Warner at 19 innings each), surpassing Chris Gayle’s record…

The advocates condemned the Karnataka government for being reluctant to release water even after the Supreme Court order dated September 21 directing Karnataka to continue the release of 5,000 cubic feet per second (cusecs) of water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days.The lawyers of the Madras High Court raised slogans and placards demanding the Karnataka government to respect the Supreme Court order.The advocates said the Supreme Court order is in line with the decisions of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) as well as the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA).–IANSaal/arm

The deceased, identified as Shivaram Sahoo, a native of Ganjam district, was residing at a slum near Patia railway station.”Three persons entered inside an open well near Patia railway station to rescue a cat but unfortunately got trapped inside it Wednesday afternoon. Our team reached the spot immediately and rescued Shivaram, his elder brother Bhajaman, and another local youth. Shivram was later rushed to a nearby Urban Community Health Center where the doctors declared him dead,” Deputy Fire Officer, Abani Kumar Swain said. Locals claimed that Sahoo entered into the well when he saw the owner of the pet was…

The CEC will meet on October 13 (Friday) to discuss the names of candidates for the 90-member Chhattisgarh Assembly which will go to the polls in two phases on November 7 and 17. The results will be declared on December 3.However, it is yet to be seen if the CEC headed by party President Mallikarjun Kharge will finalise all the candidates on the same day.In Chhattisgarh, 20 seats in the Bastar and adjoining areas will vote on November 7, followed by the rest on November 17. Meanwhile, the ruling Congress said on Wednesday that it is hopeful of getting majority…

Gangte was produced before Special Judge Sanjay Garg 9f Patiala House Courts on expiry on his eight-day NIA custody. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had registered a suo moto case on July 19 here under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Earlier, the agency arrested 51-year-old Gangte from the hill district of Churachandpur and took him to Delhi on transit remand. In a statement earlier, the NIA spokesperson had said that its probe revealed that Myanmar and Bangladesh-based militant groups have entered into a conspiracy with a section of militant leaders in India. “Their purpose is to indulge…

“In an intelligence based operation by Indian Army and JKP, a terrorist hideout was busted on Oct 11, 2023, in Bhaderwah area of Doda District,” army said. “The joint teams conducted an extensive search, leading to busting of a hideout under a tree.” The arms and ammunition recovered during the operation included three pistols, nine magazines, and 79 rounds. –IANSzi/vd

Long Covid is an often debilitating illness that reportedly occurs in at least 10 per cent of patients after a Covid-19 infection and includes fatigue, brain fog, headaches, chest pain, and heart palpitations. While Covid has had less impact among children, some had serious illness due to the infectious disease. According to experts, research on long Covid in children is limited, and reported prevalences range widely, from less than 1 per cent to 70 per cent, CIDRAP News reported. “I think it’s largely because we’re trying to apply adult framework to paediatric problems, and as a result, a lot of…

Several senior officials were found absent during the surprise inspection following which the minister issued notices to them seeking an explanation.The Food and Supply Minister also visited various sections of the circle offices and found that the office records were not maintained in proper order.He checked some files of the circle office and instructed department employees to ensure that those visiting the office premises are fully satisfied with the work of the Food and Supplies Department.Hussain said the purpose of the surprise inspection was to ensure that government services and public facilities reach the intended beneficiaries without any hassle.During the…

Addressing a press conference here, RGP’s women wing President Deodita Quadros said that human trafficking and prostitution is on rise in the state and hence, authorities should take action. “We appeal to this double engine government to ban these escort websites. They should be blocked. If massage parlours are found to be running the sex trade, then the local bodies (panchayat and municipalities) should take action,” she said. Quadros said that as Goa is a hub of tourism, many people visit the coastal state and the illegal activities of flesh trade are tainting its image. “I request Chief Minister Pramod…

Manama : In implementation of the Royal Order of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to preserve the historical and cultural identity of Bahrain’s buildings and cities, to renovate the Isa Al Kabeer Palace, and to develop Muharraq in a way that preserves its storied identity, the Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today visited the Isa Al Kabeer Palace, the Pearling Path, and historic and traditional houses in Muharraq. The visit marked the implementation of the Muharraq Development Plan, and the plan to preserve the historical and cultural identity of Bahrain’s buildings…