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IPL 2025: Huge blow for PBKS as Lockie Ferguson likely to miss remainder of season

New Chandigarh, April 14: Punjab Kings (PBKS) fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is likely to miss rest of IPL 2025, said bowling coach James Hopes ahead of their clash against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

IPL 2025: Lockie Ferguson ruled out indefinitely, says PBKS fast bowling coach James Hopes

Mullanpur, April 14: Ahead of his side's match against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Mullanpur, Punjab Kings (PBKS) fast bowling coach James Hopes said that pacer Lockie Ferguson is "out indefinitely" after suffering an injury during the last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

Pakistan: Passengers left high and dry in middle of nowhere after Bolan Mail refused entry into Balochistan

Islamabad, April 14: A passenger train from Pakistan's economic hub Karachi to Balochistan's provincial capital Quetta was stopped at Jacobabad and refused entry into Balochistan province after threats of a targetted attack and hijacking prompted security concerns.

Makers of pan Indian blockbuster 'KGF 2' release special video as film completes three years

Chennai, April 14: The makers of one of India’s biggest blockbusters ‘KGF 2’, featuring Kannada star Yash in the lead, on Monday celebrated the occasion of the film completing three years by releasing a special video comprising scenes from the film.

Bihar: Jitan Ram Manjhi upset over NDA seat allocation in Gaya

Patna, April 13: Union Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) Chief Jitan Ram Manjhi on Sunday openly expressed dissatisfaction with the BJP-JD(U) leadership over the alleged unfair treatment in the formation of 20-point program committees in Bihar's Gaya district.

B'desh court issues arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina in plot allocation case

Dhaka, April 13: Bangladesh court on Sunday issued arrest warrants against 51 people, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and her sister Sheikh Rehana, in three separate cases filed over irregularities in plot allocation in the Purbachal New Town project.

Toronto rally calls for release of Mahrang Baloch

Toronto, April 13: The Baloch Human Rights Council of Canada held a protest march in Toronto on April 12, demanding the immediate release of Mahrang Baloch and other leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), who are currently in detention.

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings' Ferguson walks off the field mid-game due to injury

Hyderabad, April 12: Punjab Kings were dealt a major blow during their high-octane clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Saturday as New Zealand speedster Lockie Ferguson walked off the field just two balls into his spell, citing hip discomfort.

Nearly 60 per cent women candidates fighting panchayat polls in Assam

Guwahati, April 12: Nearly 60 per cent of candidates fighting for the upcoming Panchayat polls in Assam are women, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday.

Muslim community upset over LoP's silence on Waqf Bill, says Mayawati

Lucknow, April 12: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has launched a broadside on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his silence during the debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.

Defacing public spaces in urban local bodies is punishable in Himachal

Shimla, April 10: In an effort to preserve the aesthetic beauty of the hill state, the Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday said it has enforced provisions of the Himachal Pradesh Open Places (Prevention of Disfigurement) Act of 1985 in newly constituted urban local bodies as a punishable offence attracting both imprisonment and fine.

Government services will now be at fingertips: Kerala govt rolls out K-Smart in panchayats

Thiruvananthapuram, April 10: The Kerala Government on Thursday rolled out K-Smart (Kerala Solutions for Managing Administrative Reformation and Transformation) in panchayats after its successful implementation in corporations and municipalities.

Congress will continue to work hard in Gujarat, will fight strongly in coming elections: Sachin Pilot

Ahmedabad: Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot asserted that the party will continue to "work hard" in Gujarat and fight "strongly" in the next Gujarat elections and will "strengthen" the workers.

If you all cooperate...we will form government in next Gujarat elections: Kharge at AICC session

Ahmedabad, April 9: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge appealed to the Congress party workers to stay united and cooperate so that the party can form a government in the next Gujarat elections.

Over 2.16 lakh gram panchayats now on PAI portal, 35.8 pc recognised as performers

New Delhi, April 9: The government on Wednesday said that over 2.16 lakh Gram Panchayats from 29 states/UTs have entered their data into the dedicated Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) portal, with each entry rigorously validated before being included in the final index.

From vocal for local to water conservation: PM Modi calls for 'Nav Sankalp' to shape better future

New Delhi, April 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday at the Navkar Mahamantra Diwas inauguration addressed a global gathering and unveiled a set of nine resolutions, "Nav Sankalps", aimed at building a more sustainable, healthy, and prosperous future for the nation.

UN humanitarians plea for lifting of Gaza aid blockade

United Nations, April 9: With displacements and civilian casualties continuing in Gaza, UN humanitarians pleaded for lifting of the aid blockade and access to the few remaining stocks of food supplies.

No panchayat elections before June: Rajasthan govt submits affidavit in HC

Jaipur, April 8: Elections for over 6,000 Gram Panchayats in Rajasthan will not be held before June 2025, as clarified by the state government in an additional affidavit submitted to the Rajasthan High Court on Tuesday.

What Atlee has created is going to take the world by storm: Lyricist Vivek

Chennai, April 8: Lyricist Vivek, who has turned a writer with director Atlee's upcoming film featuring actor Allu Arjun in the lead, has now disclosed that what Atlee has created this time was “going to take the world by storm”.

Sun Pictures to produce Allu Arjun's world-class film with Atlee!

Chennai, April 8: It is official! Sun Pictures, one of Tamil film industry's top production houses, on Tuesday formally announced that it would producing Telugu Star Allu Arjun's upcoming project with director Atlee, which is now being tentatively referred to as AA22 X A6.

Lockie Ferguson praises Ricky Ponting, Shreyas Iyer's leadership, discusses Punjab Kings' bowling unit and New Zealand's consistency in ICC tournaments

By Diptayan Hazra, Chandigarh, April 7: The New Zealand and Punjab Kings fast bowler, Lockie Ferguson, has shared his thoughts on the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, giving particular credit to the leadership of Ricky Ponting and Shreyas Iyer. Ferguson emphasized how the positive and close-knit environment created by the leaders has significantly impacted the team's success and confidence on the field.

Odisha BJP leader red flags coal smuggling in Sundargarh, writes to CM Majhi

Bhubaneswar, April 7: Senior BJP leader and former Sundargarh MLA Kusum Tete, on Monday, demanded a high-level probe into the rampant coal smuggling from opencast coal mines in the Hemgir block of the Sundargarh district in Odisha.

Rahul Gandhi in Patna to join Kanhaiya Kumar's Yatra, boost Congress cadre ahead of Bihar polls

Patna, April 7: Senior Congress leader and leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi arrived in Patna on Monday, marking his third visit to Bihar in the past two months -- a sign of the party's renewed focus on the state.

Pakistani Army violates ceasefire on LoC in J&K's Poonch

Jammu, April 7: The Pakistani Army violated the ceasefire on Monday on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, and the Indian Army retaliated befittingly, officials said.

Assam: Rongali Festival 2025 concludes with vibrant celebration of culture, craft, and local produce

Guwahati, April 6: The 9th edition of the Rongali Good Vibes Festival 2025 concluded on Sunday in Guwahati after three vibrant days celebrating Assam's culture, creativity, and local enterprise.

Mahrang Baloch turns down conditional release, calls for freedom of activists

Balochistan, April 6: Negotiations between Pakistani authorities and detained Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch have failed after she refused a conditional offer for her release, as reported by the Balochistan Post.

AIMIM, BJP locked in direct fight for Hyderabad MLC seat

Hyderabad, April 6: Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are locked in a direct fight for the Hyderabad Local Authorities Constituency (LAC) seat of Telangana Legislative Council, scheduled to be held on April 23.

Punjab: Sarpanches, nambardars, councilors set to verify certificates

Chandigarh, April 5: To streamline services delivery in a transparent way, Punjab Good Governance and Information Technology Minister Aman Arora on Saturday directed officials concerned to onboard all sarpanches, nambardars and municipal councillors by the end of this month.

PoGB: Phander residents protest, demand restoration of road cut off by severe weather

Gilgit, April 5: Residents of Phander Tehsil in the Ghizer district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan held a protest outside the Gilgit Press Club on Friday, demanding urgent action to restore vital road access that has been cut off due to severe weather conditions, Pamir Times reported.

AIMIM's Effendi files nomination for Hyderabad local authorities MLC seat poll

Hyderabad, April 4: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has fielded Mirza Riyaz Ul Hasan Effendi as its candidate for the biennial election to the Hyderabad Local Authorities Constituency (LAC) seat of the Telangana Legislative Council.

'Rajasthan govt to hold simultaneous municipal elections in November'

Jaipur, April 4: The Rajasthan government is preparing to conduct elections across all municipal bodies in the state in November 2025, under the 'One State, One Election' initiative, said UDH Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra.

Shiv Sena (UBT)'s stand on some issues are closer to ours: IUML leader

Thiruvananthapuram, April 4: Reacting to Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's statement on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill which was passed from both Houses of Parliament, veteran Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader Dr M.K. Muneer said that the party's stance on certain issues is coming closer to that of the IUML.

NITI Aayog works with Gram Panchayats to boost climate resilience at grassroots level

New Delhi, April 4: NITI Aayog on Friday convened a national workshop with Gram Panchayats to enable the integration of climate adaptation tools into local development planning.

I think it's going to be very successful: Tom Cruise's next 'Mission: Impossible' co-star Holt McCallany

Washington, April 3: Tom Cruise's next 'Mission: Impossible' co-star Holt McCallany shared his thoughts on how things will go this summer for the franchise's final film at the New York City premiere of his upcoming movie 'The Amateur'.

K'taka HC denies interim relief against Sahyog portal blocking mechanism for X Corp

Bengaluru, April 3: The Karnataka High Court on Thursday denied the interim relief sought by the Elon Musk-owned X Corp against the Central government's Sahyog portal blocking mechanism.

Had the Waqf law not been amended in 2013, there would have been no need to bring this bill: Amit Shah

New Delhi, April 3: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the Congress of appeasement, stating that the party in 2013 ahead of the 2014 general elections, drastically altered the Waqf law.

India surpasses US, Europe by producing 1,681 locomotives for FY2024-25

New Delhi, April 2: India has emerged as a global leader in railway locomotive manufacturing, achieving a record production of 1,681 locomotives in the financial year 2024-25. This milestone surpasses the total locomotive production of regions such as the United States, Europe, South America, Africa, and Australia, reaffirming India's growing dominance in the global railway sector, the Ministry of Railways said in an official statement.

Assam Panchayat elections to be held in two phases on May 2 and 7

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