Ahmedabad: Inclement weather played spoilsport at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, forcing the abandonment of Match 63 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 between Gujarat Titans (GT) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) without a single ball being bowled. Persistent rain throughout the day left the ground sodden, rendering it unfit for…
Bhubaneswar: The first phase of polling in Odisha concluded on Monday with robust voter participation across 28 assembly seats, including key Lok Sabha constituencies of Kalahandi, Koraput, Nabarangpur, and Berhampur. Providing an update on the electoral exercise, Nikunja Bihari Dhal, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, announced a voter turnout of 73.97%, signaling a significant…
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah and captain Rohit Sharma attended the unveiling of India’s new T20 World Cup kit at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, here on Monday. Adidas, India’s official kit partner, earlier revealed the team’s jersey for the upcoming T20 World Cup to…
Astana (Kazakhstan): India’s reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen (52kg) began her campaign with a convincing 5-0 win against Kazakhstan’s Rakhymberdi Zhansaya on the opening day of the Elorda Cup 2024 here on Monday. Minakshi (48kg) also made her way into the next round with a 4-1 victory over Gassymova Roxana of Kazakhstan. Conversely, Anamika defeated…
Burla: TPWODL (TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited) is embarking on a significant infrastructure development project aimed at enhancing the power supply for domestic and agricultural consumers in the Sohela and Bhatli blocks of Bargarh district. The initiative involves the establishment of a new 33 kV line from Chor Grindola Grid Substation to Dasmile Primary Substation….
Stavanger (Norway): The stage is set for a historic moment in the world of chess as Indian Grandmasters Koneru Humpy, Vaishali Rameshbabu, and Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu gear up to compete in the 12th edition of the esteemed Norway Chess tournament. Scheduled to take place from May 27 to June 7 at SR-Bank’s main building in Stavanger,…
Bhubaneswar: Abha Khatua, the accomplished shot put athlete from Maharashtra, made headlines at the 27th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition held at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium on Monday. The 28-year-old athlete shattered the national record for women’s shot put with an impressive throw of 18.41 meters. Khatua, who clinched the Asian silver medal, commenced her Olympic…
Jammu and Kashmir: The fourth phase of voting for the General Elections to the 18th Lok Sabha in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir concluded peacefully today, with a notable voter turnout of 36.58% as of 8 PM. The voting took place across the districts of Srinagar, Ganderbal, Pulwama, Budgam, and partly in Shopian…
New Delhi: The fourth phase of polling in the General Elections 2024, spanning across 10 States and Union Territories, witnessed an approximate voter turnout of 62.84% by 8 PM, according to Election Commission data. Polling, which commenced at 7 AM today across 96 Parliamentary Constituencies (PCs), concluded at 6 PM, although many voters remained in…
New Delhi: UNESCO has included three timeless classics – the Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahṛdayāloka-Locana – in its Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register. This prestigious inclusion not only celebrates India’s cultural legacy but also underscores the global importance of preserving diverse narratives and artistic expressions. The Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahṛdayāloka-Locana are revered literary works…
