The West Indies tasted success for the first time on their New Zealand tour on Thursday when they scraped home by two wickets in the first One-Day International in Auckland. After dismissing New Zealand for a modest 156 in 42.1 overs, the West Indies made hard work the target for the loss of eight wickets in 27.3 overs.
This is the impression gaining ground in Congress circles here ahead of the emergency meeting of the DMK's high-level Action Committee.
Obesity can lead to a lot of health issues. Weight loss expert Dr Vidyut Sodha spells out the dangers of being obese.
It also opposed the suggestion that the contributions be transferred to the National Disaster Response Fund.
A fine all-round bowling display saw Trinbago Knight Riders win the battle of the unbeaten teams and go to the top of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) table. Glenn Phillips was the only standout for the Jamaica Tallawahs as the power-hitters struggled for fluency, and Sunil Narine's second consecutive 50 did the bulk of the work even as the Knight Riders took their time about the chase.
The Delhi Transport Corporation and cluster buses resumed services with social-distancing norms and safety measures in place like use of sanitisers and masks to check the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
Administration is an evolving process, requiring the civil service to constantly re-invent itself to meet new challenges. The administration must become accountable to the law of the land and to the people.
Three officials have been suspended.
After days of haggling, ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and its key ally Congress today finalised on the 63 constituencies to be contested by the national party for the April 13 assembly elections, amid indications by the Congress about possible power-sharing in case the combine won.
Since the prime minister's visit in May, not a single day has passed when the 'dhyan gufa' was not occupied by someone, an official said.
"We will fight against injustice, and fight till justice is done," Priyanka Gandhi told reporters after the meeting that lasted about 45 minutes. Rahul Gandhi said no power can stifle the voice of the family.
Police inspector Subodh Kumar Singh and a 20-year-old man Sumit died of gunshot wounds when a mob went on rampage over alleged cow slaughter.
Even as the United Progressive Alliance government battles protests by Opposition BJP over the selection of Telecom Secretary PJ Thomas as Central Vigilance Commissioner, it has now been stung by one of its allies, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, which is reportedly upset over the lack of courtesy extended by the government on the appointment.
Taking note of a Hindu outfit's assertion that a large number of people will be converted on December 25, district authorities on Friday issued a warning to those trying to disturb communal amity while asking citizens not to get provoked.
The Election Commission on Thursday justified the decision to deny permission to Narendra Modi's rally in Varanasi city and came to the defence of the district magistrate whose removal is being demanded by the Bharatiya Janata Party.
"The condition of rape survivor is improving. She is following command and opened eyes and understanding things. The process of removing the ventilator has started but she has to be given medicines to maintain her blood pressure," said Trauma Centre in-charge Dr Sandeep Tiwari.
The Uttarakhand high court has quashed the order of State Revenue Board on alleged stamp duty evasion by yoga guru Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved Ltd based in Haridwar.
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He was 'punished' for trying to enter the home of an influential man 'without permission'.
Manipal University announces admissions guidelines for 2008.
As many as 27 children of a government school fell ill and were taken to hospital on Thursday at Hajipur in Bihar's Vaishali district after eating mid-day meal in which a dead lizard was found later.
Taking strong note of reports of some Pakistanis here availing facilities at par with Indian nationals and getting voter I-cards made in their names, the district administration has ordered a thorough probe.
Giving the "legal status" of living humans to the holy rivers, the court ordered that the Director, Namami Gange project for cleaning and rejuvenating the river
The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram invites applications for admission to its various academic programmes.
"I am a farmer's son and I was here to raise the voices of farmers and jawans," Tej Bahadur Yadav said.
At least 8,500 chicken will be culled on Thursday at Balurghat town in Dinajpur district of West Bengal.
'After days of waiting in uncertainty and anguish, I was finally going home.'
Sonali, who has lodged the case against the Shiv Sagar restaurant said that the restaurateurs' told her to vacate the premises immediately.
Paramilitary force personnel and state police force will be deployed and drone cameras will be used to ensure security on Friday.
The accident had sparked violent protest in Nadia district on Sunday during which several boats were torched and police fired tear gas shells and rubber bullets to quell the mob.
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Around 64 students fell sick due to food poisoning after consuming mid-day meal at a government primary school at Juggaur in Chinhat area in Lucknow on Wednesday, officials said.
Swaraj said the Centre was taking immediate action and that UP CM Yogi Adityanath had assured her of a fair and impartial investigation.
Irfan, who represented Bilari assembly seat, was on his way to attend the marriage of son of senior cabinet minister Shivpal Singh Yadav in Saifai in Etawah district when his vehicle overturned and fell into a ditch on Thursday.
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The bereaved son also expressed disappointment over the country's pompous 'VIP culture'.
'Ek ghante ke andar humare paas 78,000 calls aaye.' '78,000!'
Over 260 policemen were also injured, of whom 57 received gunshot wounds, IG (Law and Order) Praveen Kumar said on Saturday.
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