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IPL 2025: I personally rushed a little bit, admits Riyan Parag after RR's defeat to KKR
Guwahati, March 26: After Rajasthan Royals fell to their second successive defeat in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with an eight-wicket loss to defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, skipper Riyan Parag admitted that he was personally rushed into his shot a little bit while being dismissed for 25 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday.
IPL 2025: Varun, Moeen and de Kock carry KKR to first win of the season (ld)
Guwahati, March 26: Moeen Ali, coming in place of an unwell Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy combined to pick four wickets each while Quinton de Kock was at his attacking best to hit an unbeaten 97 off 61 balls as defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders sealed their first win of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Rajasthan Dy CM Prem Chand Bairwa gets death threat from Jaipur jail
Jaipur, March 26: Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa received a death threat here on Wednesday, the police said.
8 years of Yogi govt: Exhibition in Prayagraj informs about schemes, women hail initiative
Prayagraj, March 26: As the Yogi government has completed eight years in Uttar Pradesh, a three-day exhibition has been organised to inform people about the welfare schemes at the District Panchayat Bhawan of Sangam city, Prayagraj.
IPL 2025: De Kock's 97 not out carries KKR to thumping eight-wicket win over RR
Guwahati, March 26: Quinton de Kock was at his attacking best to hit an unbeaten 97 off 61 balls as defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders sealed their first win of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
India becomes third largest tea exporter, earns revenue of Rs 7,111 crore in 2024
Jalpaiguri (West Bengal), March 26: The tea industry in the country is expanding continuously, as in the year 2024, tea exports increased to a record 254.67 million kg, with India surpassing Sri Lanka, becoming the third largest tea exporter in the world.
Indian Open squash: Anahat, Joshna, Abhay lead charge into semis
Mumbai, March 26: The country's top squash talent, Anahat Singh, Joshna Chinappa and Abhay Singh lit up the evening sky at the Bombay Gymkhana on their way to securing semifinal spots in the Indian Open, here on Wednesday.
KIPG 2025: Sonalben Patel wins TT gold; Pardeep Joon, Sahista shine in powerlifting
New Delhi, March 26: Paralympian Sonalben Patel from Gujarat secured gold in the women's Class 3 table tennis category on the penultimate day of the Khelo India Para Games 2025, the 2022 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist establishing her superiority with a comprehensive win. The left-handed Sonalben beat Bihar's Vidya Kumari with consummate ease.
Andhra Pradesh govt orders probe into pastor's death
Amaravati, March 26: The Andhra Pradesh government has ordered a probe into the death of pastor Praveen Pagadala under suspicious circumstances.
Always tried to embrace challenges: Jyotiraditya Scindia
New Delhi, March 26: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, citing his studies in Harvard, said that he had always tried to embrace challenges and advised students to move out of their comfort zones and explore new things, if they wanted to grow.
Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Odisha are top performing states financially: CareEdge Ratings
New Delhi, March 27: Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Odisha have emerged as the top-performing states in terms of financial strength.
Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai leaves for Delhi, to meet Amit Shah
Chennai,, March 27: Tamil Nadu BJP President, K Annamalai departed for Delhi and is expected to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah for discussions.
Money from Waqf for needy women, children: VHP International chief on AIMPLB protests
New Delhi, March 27: Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) International President Alok Kumar criticised AIMPLB for its nationwide agitation against the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, stating that while protesting is a democratic right, the issues raised have already been thoroughly discussed by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC).
Will help people...: Nirmala Sitharaman's humorous take on AAP's Raghav Chadha raising conditions of banks
New Delhi, March 27: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday, had a humorous response to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha for raising the issue of the conditions of banks in Parliament.
Leaked Signal chats reveal Trump officials sharing Yemen strike plans, admin downplays security breach
Washington, DC, March 27: A leaked Signal chat has revealed that senior Trump administration officials, including Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, shared details about an upcoming military strike on Yemen, The Atlantic reported.
Need definitive, proper plans: Congress' Yuri Alemao expresses discontent over new budget in Goa
North Goa, March 27: Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Goa assembly, Yuri Alemao, slammed the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant-led government over the newly presented budget, stating that it lacks clear and effective plans.
LoP is very important position in our Parliamentary tradition: Gaurav Gogoi
New Delhi, March 27: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, on Wednesday has alleged that Opposition voices, particularly that of the Leader of Opposition (LoP), are being curtailed in Parliament. He claimed that while government ministers and BJP MPs are given the floor without hindrance, the LoP is often prevented from speaking by citing procedural rules.
US Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene tells British reporter to 'Go Back' amid question on Yemen attack plans leak
Washington, DC, March 27: US Republican House Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene lashed out at a British journalist during a press conference on Wednesday, telling her to "go back" to the UK after being questioned about the so-called Signalgate controversy, Politico reported.
AAP appoints Mukesh Ahlawat as Deputy leader and Jarnail Singh as General Secretary
New Delhi, March 27: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday appointed Mukesh Ahlawat as the Deputy leader and Jarnail Singh as the General Secretary.
This kind of hooliganism not acceptable, not expected: Odisha Minister lashes out at opposition for clashes outside Vidhan Sabha
Bhubaneswar, March 27: Odisha Minister Prithviraj Harichandan lashed out at the Opposition for the clashes outside the Odisha Vidhan Sabha and stated that this kind of hooliganism was not acceptable and unexpected.
Indian Navy stands tall due to selfless service, sacrifice of its veterans: Navy Chief Dinesh K Tripathi
Ernakulam, March 27: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has said that the Indian Navy stands tall today because of the selfless service, sacrifice, and pioneering efforts of its Veterans, who laid the foundation of maritime excellence and operational preparedness.
India, Uganda hold 3rd Joint Trade Committee meeting to boost ties
New Delhi, March 27: The Third Session of the India-Uganda Joint Trade Committee (JTC) took place in New Delhi on March 25-26, 2025, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening economic ties between the two nations after a 23-year gap, an official press release by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated.
How will democracy be protected if LoP is not allowed to speak: Congress' Harish Rawat
Haridwar, March 27: Congress leader Harish Rawat said that if the Leader of Opposition is not given a chance to speak, it raises concerns about how democracy and public interest can be protected.
Rahul Gandhi misleading the country, has no interest in parliamentary system: BJP MP Jagdambika Pal
New Delhi, March 27: BJP MP Jagdambika Pal has slammed Rahul Gandhi's claim of being denied a chance to speak in the Lok Sabha, saying the Congress leader is misleading the nation and has no interest in the parliamentary system.
Yeah, why not: SRH bowling coach James Franklin on team scoring 300 runs in this season of IPL
Hyderabad, March 27: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at home on Thursday, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowling coach James Franklin said that the cricket fans can get a chance to witness a 300 run-mark in the upcoming games of the ongoing 18th edition of the cash-rich league.
Nepal: Foundation stone laid for school building in Saptari with Indian aid
Kathmandu, March 27: The foundation stone for the construction of a new school building at Shree Janata Secondary School in Surunga Municipality, Saptari District, was laid on Wednesday in a ceremony attended by key officials and community members, an official press release by the Indian Embassy stated.
We make sure to come back for Chennai with a fresher mindset: Riyan Parag after 8 wicket loss to Knight Riders in IPL 2025
Guwahati, March 27: Following the loss against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Wednesday, Rajasthan Royals (RR) stand-in captain Riyan Parag said that the team will work on their mistakes and will try not to repeat it again in their next fixture against the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
RVNL secures NHAI project worth Rs 554.64 crore for six-lane connectivity to Visakhapatnam Port Road
New Delhi, March 27: Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, has been awarded a major road infrastructure project by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) for the construction of six-lane connectivity to Visakhapatnam Port Road in Andhra Pradesh.
Happy with what he did with the ball: Ajinkya Rahane hails Moeen Ali's bowling performance against Rajasthan Royals
Guwahati, March 27: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane lauded off-spinner Mooen Ali's exceptional bowling performance against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the sixth match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 which was played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday.
Florence Pugh joins Avengers: Doomsday cast
Washington DC, March 27: Marvel is announcing the cast of 'Avengers: Doomsday' in a livestream on Youtube and it's social media channels. 'Little Women' actress Florence Pugh is the latest member to join the cast.
UAE: Ministry of Finance launches humanitarian, social initiatives during Ramadan
Abu Dhabi, March 27: As part of its commitment to social responsibility and volunteerism, the Ministry of Finance has launched four humanitarian and social initiatives during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
IPL 2025: Quinton de Kock's unbeaten fifty guides Kolkata Knight Riders to victory over Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets
Guwahati, March 27: Opener Quinton de Kock's marvellous batting performance stormed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to victory over Rajathan Royals (RR) by eight wickets in the sixth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday.
Decision on alliance will be made when elections come near: Palaniswami on reunion with BJP
Chennai, March 26: Amid the speculations over reunion AIADMK and BJP, former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AlADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said that a decision on alliance will be made when elections comes near.
Very active and intense discussion going on between India, US at this time: Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 26: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India and the US had a "very open discussion" on trade and the result of that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump agreed to conclude bilateral trade agreement by fall this year.
Delhi Government mandates purchase of medicines from PM Jan Aushadhi Kendra, restricts local procurement
New Delhi, March 26: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Wednesday announced the approval of the national capital's government's decision to mandate procurement of medicines from Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) instead of relying on local purchases, unless necessary.
Khelo India Para Games 2025: Sonalben Patel wins table tennis gold; Pardeep Joon, Sahista shine in powerlifting
New Delhi, March 26: The penultimate day of the Khelo India Para Games 2025 saw Paralympian Sonalben Patel from Gujarat secure gold in the women's Class 3 table tennis Category. The left-handed Sonalben beat Bihar's Vidya Kumari with consummate ease, as per a release from Khelo India Para Games.
Rajasthan CM inaugurates development projects under Agriculture Department in Bikaner
Bikaner, March 26: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Wednesday inaugurated several development projects under the Department of Agriculture in Bikaner.
Rajasthan govt transfers aid of Rs 137 crore to 30k farmers: CM Sharma
Jaipur, March 26: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, on Wednesday, emphasised the crucial role of farmers in the nation's development.
Odisha: BJP launches attack on Oppn for disrupting Assembly proceedings
Bhubaneswar, March 26: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday lashed out at the opposition Congress alleging that the party has been instructed by its high command in Delhi to stall the proceedings of the Assembly till March 27 in view of their proposed rally before the state Assembly.
Andhra Pradesh plans SME Park with Japanese collaboration
Amaravati, March 26: The Andhra Pradesh government plans to collaborate with renowned Japanese developers to establish a dedicated SME Park near Sri City.