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Tamim had informed the selectors earlier about his persistent injury.The rest of the squad looks as predictable as the Asia Cup squad. Skipper Shakib Al Hasan will continue to lead the side, while Najmul Hossain Shanto was elevated to vice-captaincy.Tamim announced his decision to step down as the Bangladesh ODI team captain after a back injury had ruled him out of the Asia Cup 2023. However, he regained fitness ahead of the World Cup but is no longer a part of the squad for the tournament.He is their leading run-scorer in ODIs and led the current side to an automatic…

According to information, the routes are currently being finalised, and the procurement process for small electric buses is also nearing completion.The Delhi government had announced in the budget the purchase of 2080 neighborhood buses (small buses with a length of 9 meters) to operate in different residential areas of Delhi. Out of these, a deal is expected to be made this week with bus manufacturers to purchase 1040 buses. If this agreement is reached, the delivery of these buses will commence within the next three months.Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot has stated that often there are complaints about the last-mile…

In a letter shot to the Prime Minister, Gogoi said, “I write this to you to draw your kind attention to the issue of allocation of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) subsidy, implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, to the family member of Assam Chief Minister.”“It has come to notice that the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) and the Scheme for Creation of Infrastructure for Agro Clusters, has allocated an amount of Rs 10 crore to M/S Pride East Entertainments Private Limited, the promoter of which…

Jodhpur, Sep 26 (IANS) Researcher at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur has identified promising single-atom catalysts for nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) required for the synthesis of green ammonia. Ammonia is one of the key elements in the fertiliser industry as well as in paper, textile, rubber industries. Ammonia could also be a potential carrier for hydrogen for easy transportation and storage of the fuel, which may speed up the hydrogen economy in our country by utilising the existing ammonia pipelines. Currently, the conventional process of synthesising green ammonia has an enormous carbon footprint, as it emits about 3…

United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday declared India a “Vishwa Mitra”, a friend of the world, that will be a bridge-builder, but will also challenge the power structure and give voice to South as it claims its due.”When we aspired to be a leading power, this is not for self-aggrandisement, but to take on greater responsibility and make more contributions,” he said at the high-level meeting of the General Assembly.”All nations pursue the national interests (but) we, in India, have never seen that as being in contradiction with global good,” he said.Outlining India’s…

Dilip Shanghvi and Associates, referred to as the ‘Investor Group’, who had entered into an amended and restated shareholders’ agreement dated February 28, 2020 with the promoters/promoter group of the company and the company, have informed the company and the other shareholders, who are party to the agreement, that the Investor Group has decided to terminate the agreement in accordance with the terms of the agreement, Suzlon said.There would not be any impact on the operations of the company on account of the termination of the agreement, the company said.This is to further inform that simultaneously with the termination of…

With these guidelines, the Kejriwal government aims to prevent electrocution incidents and provide substantial compensation to affected families in time.”This pivotal decision follows the orders issued by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in 2021, and it underscores the commitment of the Power Department to safeguard the lives of Delhi’s residents. The decision has been taken in light of recent electrocution incidents recorded in Delhi,” the AAP government said in a statement. Delhi Power Minister Atishi said: “These guidelines will guide state authorities and power distribution companies (DISCOMs) in taking proactive measures to avert electrocution incidents. Among the preventive measures…

The report titled “Blended Finance for Climate Investments in India”, which was released on Tuesday, noted that India is the only G20 nation which is in line with 2 degrees warming compared to its fair share contribution to climate action.NDCs are at the heart of the Paris Agreement and the achievement of its long-term goals. They embody efforts by each country to reduce their national emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.The report said that the RBI included the small renewable energy sector under its priority sector lending scheme in 2015 itself. “Since the first issuance of green…

The Chief Ministers of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, Lt. Governors of Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh, Administrator of Chandigarh, senior ministers from member states, Union Home Secretary, Secretary of Inter State Council Secretariat, Chief Secretaries from the member states in the northern zone and other senior officials from the states and UTs participated in the meeting.Shah said in the last past five years, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the role of zonal councils has changed from advisory nature to action platforms.He said the Northern Zonal Council has an important place from the point of view…

Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma had granted Dardas and Jayaswal interim bail on July 28 till September 26, and had issued notice on the pleas moved by Dardas and Jayaswal against the trial court order convicting and sentencing them in the case. The court had also sought Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)’s response. On Tuesday, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma allowed the pleas and suspended the sentence till the pendency of their appeals challenging their conviction and jail term in the case. The court also directed them not to leave the country without prior permission of the court. They were also directed…