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Nellai Royal Kings Squad: D Santhosh Kumar, Arun Karthik(c), Athish SR, PS Nirmal Kumar, Rithik Easwaran(w), Sonu Yadav, Muhammed Adnan Khan, NS Harish, Sachin Rathi, Emmanuel Cherian, Ajay Krishna, Rocky Bhasker, Ajitesh Guruswamy, Valliappan Yudheeswaran, S Vijay Kumar, J Rohan, Uday Kumar M, Karan Sampat, Selvaganapathi S, S Risheek Kumar, Arun Yoghi IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans Squad: Amit Sathvik, Tushar Raheja(w), Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore(c), Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Mohamed Ali, Uthirasamy Sasidev, M Mathivannan, S Mohan Prasath, R Silambarasan, Esakkimuthu A, T Natarajan, Daryl Ferrario, V Anovankar, S Radhakrishnan, Kanibalan K, CV Achyuth, Pranav Raghavendra, Balu Surya, Prabanjan S, K Rajkumar
New Delhi, August 3: Two students from Manipur sustained serious injuries after being stabbed by unidentified bike-borne assailants in Delhi's Vijay Nagar locality during the early hours of July 31. Delhi Police have since arrested two men and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the attack, officials confirmed on Sunday. The arrested individuals have been identified as Krishna and Krishna Kashyap. The victims, identified as Zerry and Shepherd, both hailing from Manipur and currently studying in Delhi, were purchasing water from a shop around 4 am when they were approached by four indi ...Read More >
Jaipur, Sep 14 (PTI) Senior litterateur Dr Jitendra Kumar Soni was presented with the Hindi Sewa Award on Sunday by the language and library department of the Rajasthan government here. The award ceremony took place on Hindi Diwas at the Sawai Mansingh Medical College, where Dr Soni received the award in the art, culture, and tourism category. It was presented to him by Deputy Chief Minister Premchand Bairwa. Dr Soni has published approximately fifteen original, translated, and edited works in Hindi and Rajasthani. He has also been honoured with the 'Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar' from the S ...Read More >
CHENNAI, India, Oct. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sify Technologies Limited (NASDAQ: SIFY), India's leading Digital ICT solutions provider with global service capabilities spanning Data Center, Cloud, Networks, Security and Digital services, today announced that it will report its unaudited IFRS financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025 on Saturday, October 25, 2025 before the market opens. The following Monday, October 27, 2025, Sify will host a conference call at 8:30 AM ET with Mr. Raju Vegesna, Chairman of the Board and Mr. M P Vijay Kumar, Executive Director & Gro ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to France, the European Union (EU), and Belgium from June 8 to 14, 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs announced in a press release on Sunday. The visit marks a significant step in further strengthening India's strategic partnerships with Europe. The EAM will first travel to Paris and Marseille, France, where he will hold bilateral discussions with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Jean Noel Barrot. Also Read | Indian Citizen Dies in UAE: Civil Engineer Issac Paul ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar has written a strongly worded letter to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, criticising General Education Minister V Sivankutty for walking out of a function held at Raj Bhavan on June 19. The Governor described the incident as a breach of protocol and an insult to the constitutional office. The letter, dated June 26, refers to an awards ceremony for the Bharat Scouts and Guides, where Sivankutty -- who also serves as President of the Association's Kerala chapter -- objected to the presence of a garlanded portrait of Bharat Mata on the stage, ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: After four days of relentless downpours, Telangana is expected to have a brief respite on Monday, with no rainfall alerts issued. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the state under a yellow alert for thunderstorms. IMD data showed that Papannapet in Medak district received the heaviest 24-hour rainfall at 10.6 cm, followed by Manoor in Sangareddy with 9.28 cm and Nallabelly in Warangal at 9.15 cm. The statewide average rainfall for the day stood at 7.3 mm, notably higher than the normal 4.3 mm. Warangal's Sangem recorded the day's highest maximum temperature ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 5 (ANI): Addressing teachers at the state-level Teacher Award Ceremony organized by the Education Department in Ahmedabad on Friday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel urged teachers to instill in students from childhood the values of Swadeshi and "Nation First," to help realize the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, stated a release. He noted that today's child is tomorrow's citizen, making this a vital responsibility of teachers. The CM honoured 30 teachers from across the state with the 'Best Teacher Award', and certif ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 5 (ANI): Addressing teachers at the state-level Teacher Award Ceremony organized by the Education Department in Ahmedabad on Friday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel urged teachers to instill in students from childhood the values of Swadeshi and Nation First, to help realize the Prime Minister Narendra Modi vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, stated a release. He noted that today child is tomorrow citizen, making this a vital responsibility of teachers. The CM honoured 30 teachers from across the state with the Best Teacher Award, and certificates wer ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, Ramesh wrote, "The answers to your three questions are self-evident: 1. He will not, 2. He will not, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's wedding has captured the hearts of millions across the country. After their intimate wedding ceremony in Udaipur on February 26, the couple is all set to host their grand reception at Taj Krishna in Hyderabad on March 4, 2026. Initially planned as an ultra-exclusive event, the couple has decided to implement stricter security measures following advice from authorities. Due to the overwhelming excitement surrounding their wedding, the couple announced that their reception would now be strictly by invitation only. A host of top actors and act ...Read More >
IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans (ITT) will face Nellai Royal Kings (NRK) in Match 27 of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025 at NPR College Ground, Dindigul on Sunday, June 29. IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans are currently second on the points table with four wins, and will be eager to secure a victory to confirm their place in the TNPL 2025 playoffs. On the other hand, Nellai Royal Kings have managed just two wins so far and face slim chances of qualifying for the playoffs, largely depending on the results of other teams. This will be the second day with two matches scheduled earlier at the venue ...Read More >
The IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans (ITT) are set to face off against the Dindigul Dragons (DD) in what promises to be an exciting clash in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL). Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance in the past, but consistency will be the key as they aim to make a mark in this edition of the tournament. Tamizhans, known for their fighting spirit, will be eager to bounce back after a defeat in their previous outing. With young talent and experienced players in the mix, they'll be banking on a collective effort to outclass their opponents. Their bowling attack, in particular l ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 8 (PTI) Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Sunday dubbed Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' rebuttal to Rahul Gandhi's claims on the fairness of the 2024 state assembly elections an "evasive attempt to distract the public". A day after Gandhi's write-up triggered a political slugfest between Congress and BJP, Fadnavis on Sunday debunked the electoral "match-fixing and rigging" allegations through a newspaper article, stating "Gandhi has dismissed mandate of people as they rejected him". Also Read | Encroachers Can't Claim Right To Continue Occupying Public Land, ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 5 (ANI): Addressing teachers at the state-level Teacher Award Ceremony organized by the Education Department in Ahmedabad on Friday, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel urged teachers to instill in students from childhood the values of Swadeshi and "Nation First," to help realize the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, stated a release. He noted that today's child is tomorrow's citizen, making this a vital responsibility of teachers. Also Read | Monkey Menace in Sitapur: 2-Month-Old Baby Dies After Monkeys Drop Him in Water ...Read More >
IMAGE: Saransh Jain's (103*) and Yash Dubey's (159) has taken Madhya Pradesh's total to 355/9 at stumps on Day 3 with a lead of 95 runs. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Nagaland's Nischal, Lemtur slam centuries to frustrate TN in Ranji Trophy Underdogs Nagaland showed they are made of sterner stuff as their batters fought tooth and nail all day to score 365/5 and frustrate Tamil Nadu who would be fancying their chances of enforcing a follow-on after a mammoth 512-run first-innings total in a Ranji ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) A Delhi court on Friday decided to start hearing arguments on charge from July 2 in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act case related to February 2020 riots. Additional Sessions Judge Lalit Kumar on June 2 noted that the prosecution and counsel for five accused persons had completed their arguments on charge. The court then sought the "schedule regarding the time frame" and the manner of addressing the arguments, "particularly time or hours" from the special public prosecutors and accused's advocates. On Friday, special public prosecutor Amit Prasad said the prose ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) The government has notified a new framework for the edible oil industry, imposing stricter registration and reporting requirements on producers to enhance transparency and oversight, according to an official release. The 2025 Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order, notified on August 1 by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, amends the Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2011, under Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Under the new framework, producers will ...Read More >
A dropped catch, a missed run out, and some thrill-a-minute cricket later, pacer Sonu Yadav cleaned up No. 11 Kavuri Saiteja (two off seven balls) for Tamil Nadu to snatch a slender five-run first-innings lead over Andhra on the second day of their Elite Group-A fourth-round Ranji Trophy match at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium here on Sunday. Tamil Nadu eventually ended the day with a 107-run lead, with B. Sachin (51, 81b, 8x4) and Pradosh Ranjan Paul (26 n.o., 45b, 3x4) stitching together a 69-ru ...Read More >
The Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) has emerged as one of India's most vibrant and competitive T20 tournaments since its inception in 2016. As the ninth edition gets underway in 2025, the league continues to showcase local talent, electrifying fans across Tamil Nadu and beyond. With eight teams battling it out in a double round-robin format across iconic venues like Coimbatore, Salem, Tirunelveli, and Dindigul, TNPL remains a breeding ground for future stars and a stage for unforgettable performances. Among the many thrilling aspects of the TNPL are the breathtaking individual batting displa ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The Maharashtra government fears that increase in height of Alamatti reservoir in Bagalkot district of Karnataka from 519.60 meters to 524.256 meters would result in flooding of Sangli, Satara and Kolhapur districts owing to backwaters and there is no need for the Maharashtra government to fear flooding since its own expert committee led by retired Principal Secretary to Irrigation department Nandkumar Wadnekar ruled out flooding from the Almatti and Hipparagi reservoirs, stated Minister of Large Scale Industries M.B. Patil on Sunday. M.B. Patil was the irrigation minister in Sidda ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 16 (PTI) Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to "save the Constitution". Bose (51) became a part of the Congress at a formal joining ceremony here on Monday in the presence of party leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Syed Naseer Hussain and Kanhaiya Kumar, besides state unit president Subhankar Sarkar. "We have to protect the Constitution, establish a government that is non-communal. Only the Congress can do that. I have joined the Congress to be part of its fi ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu's Ranji Trophy campaign is almost over even before it well and truly began.TN were pushed to the brink of elimination in just the fourth round of the opening phase, after enduring a four-wicket defeat to Andhra on the penultimate day of the Elite Group A match in Visakhapatnam. On Monday, TN hit a new low - their second loss of the red-ball season - in a run of lows and stayed stuck at four points from as many games.Captain R Sai Kishore put the team's poor performances down to the inability to seize the big moments. TN found themselves in advantageous positions in three of ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Looks like the wedding celebrations for Tollywood's much-loved couple Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are far from over. After their grand wedding in February this year, the duo hosted another intimate reception in Kodagu, Karnataka last night, and the pictures from the event are now making waves on social media. The reception, held at Serenity Convention Hall in Virajpet, took place on April 6, just a day after Rashmika celebrated her 30th birthday. In a heartfelt tribute to her roots, the actress was seen dressed in a traditional Coorgi saree, embracing her Kodava heritag ...Read More >
Sony LIV's latest Telugu original, Mayasabha: The Rise of the Titans, has quickly become one of the most anticipated political dramas of the year. Directed by Deva Katta and Kiran Jay Kumar, the series unpacks the ideological clash between two best friends turned political rivals -- a tale set against the turbulent backdrop of united Andhra Pradesh between 1974 and 1983. At its core, Mayasabha is about friendship fractured by ambition and ideology. The story follows Krishna Kanth Naidu (played b ...Read More >
Chennai: Trumpeting his agricultural roots and claiming familiarity with the woes of the pastoral community. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami kicked started his State-wide election tour on Monday by offering prayers at the Vanabadrakaliamman temple in Mettupalayam and raising the slogan 'Save People, Redeem Tamil Nadu' (Makkalai Kaapom, Tamilagan Meetpom). After invoking divine blessings, Palaniswami's maiden rendezvous was a group of farmers, weavers and brick makers, who were waiting at the nearby Amman Appan marriage hall, where he promised to implement the second phase of t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will commence operations "very soon," and it will reduce travel time between the two cities to just 2 hours and 7 minutes. Talking to reporters at the Bhavnagar terminus in Gujarat, after virtually flagging off three trains: the Ayodhya Express, Rewa-Pune Express, and Jabalpur-Raipur Express, Vaishnaw stated that the bullet train project is moving quickly. Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) will be connected to major cities of Gujarat, such as Vapi, ...Read More >
When the VB Kanchi Veerans took on the Dindigul Dragons during the third season of the TNPL in 2018, there was a frail youngster who immediately made everyone sit up and notice. On that night, R.S. Mokit Hariharan wrote himself into the league's folklore with his bowling, without taking a wicket. After employing left-arm spin to Tamil Nadu batter N. Jagadeesan, the 18-year-old switched bowling hands and delivered right-arm off-spin to southpaw C. Hari Nishaanth. To add to the frenzy, the young ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Tiruppur Tamizhans' sheer dominance over the past month culminated in their maiden TNPL crown on Sunday.Central to their success were Tushar Raheja and A Esakkimuthu, who shone the brightest in a team that also had other players sparkle. While opener Tushar shattered a record by accumulating 488 runs, the most in a TNPL season, young pacer Esakkimuthu (14 wickets) was the breakout star of the tournament.Tushar looked in magical touch for much of his near-perfect campaign, putting Tamizhans in the box seat with strong powerplay work. The elegant southpaw amassed runs with remarkable co ...Read More >
COIMBATORE: Openers Arun Karthik and D Santhosh Kumar gave Nellai Royal Kings a dominant start, helping them chase down 162/5 and defeat Trichy Grand Cholas in their TNPL match in Coimbatore on Saturday. Earlier, medium-pacer R Sonu Yadav claimed a hat-trick as Nellai Royal Kings restricted Trichy Grand Cholas to 157/8. Trichy had been steadied by a gutsy 41 from HI Waseem Ahmed and a pugnacious 39 from Jafar Jamal, whose 48-run stand for the third wicket lifted the side after being put in to bat. However, Yadav stole the show with the sixth hat-trick in tournament history, striking in the f ...Read More >