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Ellyse Perry inks deal with Hampshire, available for T20 Blast, One Day Cup
Hampshire, April 11: Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry signed with Hampshire for a stint in the T20 Blast and One Day Cup tournaments.
Telangana HC upholds death penalty for five in 2013 Hyderabad bomb blasts case
Hyderabad, April 8: The Telangana High Court on Tuesday upheld the death sentence to five convicts, including the banned Indian Mujahideen's (IM) co-founder Yaseen Bhatkal and a Pakistani national, in the 2013 Hyderabad bomb blasts.
Punjab: Blast outside residence of BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia in Jalandhar; Police launches investigation
Jalandhar, April 8: A blast was reported outside the residence of BJP Leader Manoranjan Kalia in Punjab's Jalandhar. Police said that they are monitoring the CCTV and investigating whether it was a grenade attack or something else.
Kalinga Super Cup: Kerala Blasters to take on East Bengal FC in opener on April 20
New Delhi, April 7: Kerala Blasters will play against East Bengal FC in the opening match of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 on April 20 as the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced the schedule of the tournament on Monday.
Pressure mounts on Bengal Police to check over 5,000 firecracker factories declared illegal
Kolkata, April 4: After the blast at an illegal firecracker factory at Patharpratima in the West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district earlier this week, pressure is mounting on state police to check the status of over 5,000 such factories declared illegal two years ago.
Gujarat govt forms committee after deadly firecracker factory blast in Deesa
Gandhinagar, April 2: The Gujarat government has constituted a high-level probe committee following a devastating explosion at a firecracker factory in the GIDC estate of Deesa, North Gujarat, which claimed 21 lives.
Reliance to partner with BLAST for Esports business in India
Mumbai, April 2: RISE Worldwide Limited ("RISE"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited ("Reliance"), and BLAST Esports Limited ("BLAST"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of BLAST ApS, today announced an agreement to form a joint venture to conduct esports business in India, according to a release from RISE.
MP sends minister-led team to Gujarat explosion site, ex-gratia announced
Bhopal, April 1: In the wake of the devastating explosion at a firecracker factory in Deesa of Banaskantha district, Gujarat, which claimed several human lives, the Madhya Pradesh government has declared financial support for the affected families.
Gujarat: PM Modi expresses grief over Banaskantha firecracker godown accident, announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia
New Delhi, April 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over a firecracker explosion in the Banaskantha region of Gujarat that claimed 18 lives and announced the ex-gratia of 2 lakh rupees to the next of kin of each deceased.
Blast at firecracker factory in Gujarat kills 18, Rahul Gandhi calls for thorough probe
Deesa: , April 1 (IANS) At least 18 workers were killed following an explosion at a firecracker factory located on Dhunwa Road in Deesa town of Gujarat’s Banaskantha district. The death toll may further rise as rescue operations are underway.
MP CM Mohan Yadav expresses grief over labourers' death in Gujarat firecracker godown blast
Bhopal, April 1: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has expressed deep sorrow over the death of labourers from the state in a blast incident at a firecracker godown in Gujarat's Banaskantha district on Tuesday.
Mine blast on LoC in J&K's Poonch
Jammu, April 1: A mine blast occurred near the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K's Poonch district on Tuesday, leading to retaliatory firing from the Indian Army personnel in the area, officials said.
MP CM expresses grief over untimely death of workers in Gujarat firecracker factory
Bhopal, April 1: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has expressed profound grief over the untimely death of workers hailing from Madhya Pradesh due to the explosion in a firecracker factory in Banaskantha, Gujarat.
7 killed in firecracker factory explosion in Gujarat's Deesa, rescue operations underway
Deesa, April 1: At least seven workers were killed and several injured in an explosion at a firecracker factory and godown on Dhunwa Road in the Deesa town of Gujarat's Banaskantha district on Tuesday.
Bengal illegal factory blast: Death toll rises to 8, owners absconding
Kolkata, April 1: The death toll in the blast at an illegal firecracker factory in West Bengal's Patharpratima has risen to eight.
6 killed after explosion reported in West Bengal's Patharpratima
South 24 Parganas, April 1: As many as six people died and several others were injured after an alleged explosion was reported in Patharpratima in the South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari said on Tuesday.
Six killed in illegal firecracker factory blast in Bengal
Kolkata, April 1: At least six persons, including three children, have been reportedly killed following a major blast at an illegal firecracker factory at Patharpratima in South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal on Monday night.
ATS joins investigation in Beed Mosque blast case
Mumbai, March 31: In the aftermath of the mosque blast that took place in the village of Ardha, Beed, on Sunday, March 30, local police have arrested two suspects. Following the incident, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) also arrived at the site and began its investigation.
Blast in Beed mosque: Maharashtra CM says police have information on those responsible
Beed, March 30: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said Police officials have received information about the explosion at a mosque in Beed's Ardhamsla village on Sunday, a day ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, as well as those responsible.
Chhattisgarh: Maoist operative involved in IED blast killed; 49 extremists eliminated in 10 days
Bhopal, March 29: In a decisive success for security forces, Jagdish a.k.a. Budhra -- a hardcore Maoist operative linked to the Jhiram IED blast -- was eliminated early on Saturday morning in a massive operation along the Sukma-Dantewada border in Chhattisgarh.
Hampshire signs South Africa batsman Dewal Brevis
New Delhi March 28: Hampshire has taken South Africa batsman Dewald Brevis to participate in their Vitality T20 Blast campaign. Brevis, 21, will also be available for Hampshire's two County Championship matches during the hiatus in the Blast, as per a release by Hampshire Cricket.
Hampshire sign Dewald Brevis for T20 Blast campaign
Southampton, March 28: Hampshire have signed South Africa batter Dewald Brevis for their T20 Blast campaign with the option to play in the County Championship.
Uttar Pradesh: Three factory workers dead due to boiler blast in Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad, March 28: Three workers, working in a factory in Ghaziabad, died on Friday due to a boiler blast in a roller factory, according to Uttar Pradesh Police.
Kerala Blasters sign Spanish tactician David Catala as head coach on 1-year deal
Kochi, March 25: Kerala Blasters FC have confirmed the appointment of David Catala as the club’s new head coach on a one-year contract, securing his position at the club until 2026.
ISL 2024-25: Top performers who missed out on playoffs
New Delhi, March 22: The Indian Super League (ISL) league stage reached its conclusion with Mohun Bagan Super Giant retaining the League Shield in emphatic fashion. Joining them in the playoffs were FC Goa, Bengaluru FC, NorthEast United FC, Jamshedpur FC and Mumbai City FC, according to the official website of ISL.
Grenade blast in Amritsar: One suspect killed in police encounter
Chandigarh, March 17: Two days after the grenade blast at a temple in Amritsar, one suspect was shot dead in an encounter with the police, while the other managed to escape on Monday, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said.
It was one of the hard-fought games: HFC interim head coach Shameel Chembakath said after 1-1 draw against KBFC
Hyderabad, March 13: Hyderabad FC interim head coach Shameel Chembakath described the match against Kerala Blasters FC as a hard-fought contest. Both teams shared the points at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad, marking the end of the league phase of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season, the league's official website reported.
Silly things happen, and we have to work as a team to overcome all these: KBFC interim head coach TG Purushothaman after 1-1 against HFC
Hyderabad, March 13: Kerala Blasters FC interim head coach TG Purushothaman expressed his disappointment as the Blasters played out a 1-1 draw with Hyderabad FC in their final fixture of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
ISL: Hyderabad FC share spoilts with Kerala Blasters FC as league stage concludes
Hyderabad, March 12: Hyderabad FC held Kerala Blasters FC to a 1-1 draw at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Wednesday.
ISL: Hyderabad FC host Kerala Blasters in final league phase match
Hyderabad, March 12: Hyderabad FC will host Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Wednesday at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium. This is the last league encounter of the current ISL campaign before the playoffs begin.
ISL 2024-25: Hyderabad FC, Kerala Blasters FC look for respective highs in final league game
Hyderabad, March 11: Hyderabad FC will host Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Wednesday at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium.
Punjab to open two brainstorming centres says CM Mann
Amritsar, March 8: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced the government would open two brainstorming centres, each in Amritsar and Mohali, for students to share business ideas on the pattern of Speakers Platform in Germany's Munich.
ISL: Kerala Blasters edge past Mumbai City FC 1-0
Kochi, March 7: Kerala Blasters FC edged past Mumbai City FC with a 1-0 win at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Friday night.
ISL 2024-25 Mumbai City miss opportunity to seal playoffs, suffer 0-1 defeat against Kerala
Kochi, March 7: Kerala Blasters FC edged past Mumbai City FC with a 1-0 win at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season on Friday.
ISL 2024-25: Mumbai City need a point to qualify for top 6 against Kerala Blasters FC
Kochi, March 6: Mumbai City FC will play Kerala Blasters FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Friday.
Reel hobby causes blast in Gwalior building, MP Police probe reveals
Bhopal, March 6: A shocking revelation came from the police investigation into the blast that rocked the Legacy Plaza building in the Gola Ka Mandir area in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior.
Bomb explosion in Patna University ahead of students' union elections; security tightened
Patna, March 5: Patna University witnessed a chaotic scene on Wednesday when a bomb exploded inside the campus, an official said.
CRPF assistant commandant, two jawans injured in Maoist IED Blast in Chaibasa, airlifted to Ranchi
Chaibasa, March 5: Three security personnel, including an Assistant Commandant of the CRPF's CoBRA battalion, were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast triggered by Maoists in Jharkhand's Chaibasa district, officials said on Thursday.
Blast in building rocks locality in Gwalior, two injured
Bhopal, March 5: A massive and suspicious blast rocked a seven-story building known as 'Legacy Plaza' in the Gola Ka Mandir police station area of Morar in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior on Wednesday.
New Zealand's Zak Foulkes joins Durham for T20 Blast campaign
Durham, March 3: New Zealand pacer Zak Foulkes has signed with Durham for the upcoming T20 Blast season. The 22-year-old seamer, known for his hard-hitting deliveries, has played eight international white-ball matches since making his debut in April 2024.