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Take action against the guilty: BJP's RP Singh on Mustafabad building collapse
New Delhi, April 19: Bharatiya Janata Party's national spokesperson RP Singh on Saturday expressed his grief over the collapse of a building in Mustafabad which led to the loss of four lives and said that he is looking for action by the officers of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) against the guilty.
MCD Commissioner Ashwini Kumar chairs comprehensive briefing on monsoon preparedness
New Delhi, April 18: Municipal Corporation of Delhi's (MCD) Commissioner Ashwani Kumar chaired a comprehensive briefing and interactive session on monsoon preparedness at the Kedar Nath Sahni Auditorium, Civic Centre, as per a statement.
PSL 2025: Karachi Kings faces setback as Litton Das injured
New Delhi April 12: Karachi Kings player Litton Das has been excluded from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after he experienced a hit to the thumb while training. Karachi Kings declared that the Bangladesh wicketkeeper, who was selected in the Silver Category this year, will be substituted by Australian wicketkeeper Ben McDermott, as per a report from ESPNcricinfo.
PSL 2025: Litton Das ruled out due to thumb injury, McDermott named as replacement
Karachi, April 12: Karachi Kings and Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has been ruled out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 season after sustaining a thumb injury during a training session on Saturday, the franchise has informed. The silver category signing was eagerly awaited by Karachi fans, but an unfortunate blow during practice prematurely ended his campaign before it even began.
I don't want to die alone: Tori Spelling talks about her life struggle post divorce
Washington, April 5: Actress Tori Spelling opened up about managing life and motherhood alone.
MCD to develop night food market adjacent to Salimgarh Fort
New Delhi, April 3: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is set to develop a night food market adjacent to the historic Salimgarh Fort, "offering a unique culinary experience to foodies", the civic body said in a release.
Delhi MCD Commissioner reiterates action for prevention and control of vector-borne diseases
New Delhi, March 31: Delhi MCD Commissioner Ashwani Kumar has stressed the need of prevention of mosquito breeding in offices, institutions and work places.
Iron ore Accounts for 70% of total mineral production, reaches 274 MMT in FY 2023-24
New Delhi, March 30: The Iron ore accounts for 70 per cent of the total MCDR mineral production by value, with production reaching 274 million metric tonnes (MMT) in FY 2023-24.
McDonald's to set up India office, GCC in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, March 19: American multinational fast food chain McDonald's will set up its India office and a Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad, it was announced here on Wednesday.
MCD to take strict action against non-compliant bulk waste generators
New Delhi, March 19: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is taking a tough stance against Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs) that have failed to register themselves on the MCD 311 App.
Steve Buscemi joins star-studded cast of Martin McDonagh's 'Wild Horse Nine'
Washington DC, March 12: The 'Parting Glances' actor Steve Buscemi has joined the star-studded cast of 'Wild Horse Nine', a Searchlight feature being directed by Martin McDonagh, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
LoP Raja Iqbal Singh writes to MCD Commissioner, accuses Mayor of illegal conduct
New Delhi, February 26: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Raja Iqbal Singh, has demanded that the Commissioner declare Tuesday's session of the MCD as invalid, highlighting that the session began prematurely and was conducted in the absence of key officials and opposition members, and led to the hurried approval of critical agenda items.
AAP planning to regularise 12,000 contract staff in MCD, claims Atishi
New Delhi, Feb 23: The ruling AAP is preparing to regularise 12,000 contract employees of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi by approving a proposal in the upcoming sitting of the civic House on February 25, party leader and former Chief Minister Atishi said on Sunday.
MCD commissioner presents Rs 17,266 crore budget estimate for 2025-26
New Delhi, February 13: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Commissioner Ashwini Kumar on Thursday presented an estimated budget of Rs 17,266 crore for the financial year 2025-26 during a special budget meeting, as per a press release.
Mumbai Titans keep up winning streak with 85-70 win over Chennai Heat
New Delhi, February 13: Mumbai Titans secured their second consecutive win with an 85-70 victory over Chennai Heat in the InBL Pro U25 at the Thyagraj Indoor Stadium on Thursday.
Finch questions timing of Stoinis' shock ODI retirement
New Delhi, Feb 12: Former Australia captain Aaron Finch has hit out at Marcus Stoinis for his sudden retirement from ODIs and questioned the timing of the decision and its impact on the team.
McDonald confident of Connolly's future despite quiet Test debut
Galle, Feb 10: Australia coach Andrew McDonald remains optimistic about Cooper Connolly's Test future despite a subdued debut, insisting the young batting all-rounder has plenty of time to cement his place in the team's top six.
CT: Australia to look at top three batters and bowling combination, says McDonald
Galle, Feb 10: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said the side would be looking at the structure of their top three batters in the absence of Mitchell Marsh and their bowling combination minus Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood in their upcoming two ODIs against Sri Lanka.
New York live poultry markets shut down for five days to rein in bird flu
New York, Feb 8: New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that live poultry markets in New York City, and Westchester, Suffolk, and Nassau counties would be shut down for five days to combat the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
Pace battery depletes further for Australia as Cummins, Hazlewood ruled out of Champions Trophy
Melbourne, February 6: Australian skipper Pat Cummins and pacer Josh Hazlewood are set to miss the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to injuries.
Marcus Stoinis announces surprise retirement from ODIs with immediate effect
New Delhi, Feb 6: Australia's seam-bowling all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has surprisingly announced his retirement from ODIs with immediate effect, bringing the end of his international 50-over career at 74 games.
Hardie trying to stay 'flexible' for CT rather than 'pigeonholing' into certain position
New Delhi, Feb 5: With the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 fast approaching, Australia's all-rounder Aaron Hardie is positioning himself as a key candidate to fill the void left by the injured Mitchell Marsh. As Australia deliberates over a replacement, Hardie has been focusing on keeping his game “as flexible as possible” to fit into any role the team needs.
Cummins highly unlikely for ICC Champions Trophy; Head, Smith likely captaincy candidates
Melbourne, February 5: Australian captain Pat Cummins is highly unlikely for the ICC Champions Trophy due to his ankle issue, with Steve Smith and Travis Head as big candidates for captaincy, revealed coach Andrew McDonald, according to a report by ESPNCricinfo.
McDonald backs Labuschagne to come good against spinners in second Test against SL
New Delhi, Feb 5: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has backed Marnus Labuschagne to come good in the upcoming second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, saying the right-handed batter has shown in the past about having the abilities to play well against spinners.
Cummins, Hazlewood unlikely to play for Australia in Champions Trophy, says McDonald
New Delhi, Feb 5: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has said that captain Pat Cummins and fast-bowler Josh Hazlewood are unlikely to take part in the upcoming Champions Trophy due to their respective injury issues.
Australia head coach McDonald, Steve Smith amazed by Kuhnemann's recovery for Sri Lanka Test tour
Gakke, February 2: After Matthew Kuhnemann sustained a compound dislocation to his right thumb during the Big Bash League, his presence in Australia's Test tour of Sri Lanka became a major doubt, however, proving everyone wrong, the left-arm spinner marked a remarkable recovery and ended up playing an instrumental role in his team's huge win in the sub-continent.
Welcome to the center of our world: Lily Collins, Charlie McDowell welcome baby Girl via surrogate
Washington, February 1: Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell have become parents! The Emily in Paris actress, 35, and the filmmaker, 41, announced the birth of their first child, a baby girl, on Saturday, January 1, as they welcomed their daughter, Tove Jane McDowell, via surrogate.
Adam Griffith named Cricket Australia's National Pace Bowling Coach
Melbourne, January 24: Developing the next generation of fast bowlers in Australia will be a central priority for Adam Griffith, who has been appointed as Cricket Australia's new National Pace Bowling Coach.
Adam Griffith appointed Cricket Australia's national pace bowling coach
Melbourne, Jan 24: Adam Griffith has been appointed as Cricket Australia's new national pace bowling coach. The former Tasmania first-class cricketer will work with the country's men's teams, focusing on the development and preparation of pace bowlers, said Cricket Australia (CA) on Friday.
There's not a lot of thought at the moment, says Khawaja on international retirement
New Delhi, Jan 16: Australia’s veteran left-handed opener Usman Khawaja said he isn’t considering retirement from international cricket, saying he will continue to play Tests as long the feeling of him still contributing to the team exists.
I don't think there was anything 'intimidating' about it: Gambhir on Konstas-Bumrah fallout
Sydney, Jan 5: Asked about Andrew McDonald's comments on India 'intimidating' Sam Konstas at the end of day one's play in the Sydney Test, India head coach Gautam Gambhir hit back by saying that cricket is a "tough sport played by tough men" and that one can't be that soft.
Both attacks blessed with some generational talent: Australia coach on delicately poised final Test against India
Sydney, January 4: Following the end of the second day's play during the fifth and final Test against Australia at Sydney, Australian coach Andrew McDonald said that despite some dominance of Australian bowlers in the match, chasing a low total below 200 runs will be a task coming with plenty of pressure given how effective bowling has been on a tricky Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) wicket.
His ability to be relentless...: Australian coach McDonald praises red-hot Boland
Sydney, January 4: Following the end of the day's play during the fifth and final Test against India, Australian head coach Andrew McDonald heaped praises on pacer Scott Boland, lauding his ability to be "relentless" in his bowling and for executing his plans, particularly against star India batter Virat Kohli well.
The way India celebrated around Konstas was quite intimidating: McDonald
Sydney, Jan 4: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald accused India of intimidating 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas with the way visitors surrounded him at the end of Day 1 of the fifth Test in an intimidating celebration.
Not surprised by Boland's performances, says coach McDonald after pacer claims 8 wickets
Sydney, Jan 4: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald is not surprised with his pacer Scott Boland's eight-wicket haul in the ongoing fifth Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.