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Rajgir (Bihar), Apr 4 (PTI) Delhi, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Mizoram and Bihar registered wins on the fourth day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship here on Saturday. Assam and Le Puducherry played out a draw in their respective matches. In the first match of the day, Delhi registered a commanding 30-0 win over Gujarat in Pool A of Division B, while in the second match in the same division, Uttarakhand edged past Telangana Hockey 4-0. In the third match of Division B, Chhattisgarh defeated Karnataka 4-1. In a Division C, Pool B match, Jammu & Kashmir edged past Rajasthan with a narrow 2-1 victory. Later in the day, Mizoram registered a convincing win 4-0 over Andhra Pradesh in Pool A. In the final Pool B match of Division B, Bihar registered a 3-1 win over Himachal. PTI SSC SSC APS APS

New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Every week in 2023, Delhi reported nearly 88 new cases of economic offences on an average, adding up to 4,586 in the year, which was highest among Union territories, according to the latest NCRB data. The picture that emerges is one of a city grappling with a wide range of financial crimes, from everyday scams to high-value frauds running into crores of rupees. Of the total cases in the National Crime Records Bureau's (NCRB) data for the UT, about 93 per cent (4,286 cases) were filed under forgery, cheating and fraud. Another 262 cases were linked to criminal breach o ...Read More >

Mann, who called on the President Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, informed her that the Punjab government has planned a number of events across the state to commemorate the martyrdom day and urged her to join the mega events to mark the auspicious occasion. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Monday extended an invitation to President Droupadi Murmu to attend the events commemorating the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur at the holy city of Anandpur Sahib in November. Mann, who called o ...Read More >

If your evening plans involve stepping out, keep an umbrella handy. This is because isolated thunderstorms, with rain and hail, are likely over parts of Delhi-NCR and Haryana from this evening into the night, with a 50 to 70 per cent chance of activity. Not every part of the city will get hit. These cells are patchy by nature, soaking one neighbourhood while the next stays bone dry, but the odds are significant enough to plan around. The system behind all of this is a Western Disturbance, a moi ...Read More >

Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], July 5 (ANI): The third day of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2025 saw Le Puducherry Hockey and Hockey Uttarakhand register victories in their respective fixtures at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astroturf Hockey Stadium. In a Division 'C' clash, Le Puducherry Hockey produced an impressive performance to register a 4-1 win over Hockey Raj. After a goalless opening quarter, Indhuja E (33') broke the deadlock to give Le Puducherry the lead heading into halftime. The momentum stayed with them in the third quarter, as Captain Kanagasri (39 ...Read More >

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): The third day of the 15th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship saw two close encounters in Division B matches on Sunday. In the first match, Hockey Uttarakhand drew with Assam Hockey. In contrast, in the second match, the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu drew with the Hockey Association of Bihar, as per a Hockey India press release. In the first match of the day, Hockey Uttarakhand drew with Assam Hockey 2-2, with Raeen Kehkasha Ali (25) and captain Saloni Pilkhwal (6) scoring for Hockey Uttarakhand while Sagarika Barman (23) and Ashmita ...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 >

Rajgir (Bihar) [India], March 31 (ANI): The stage is set for the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026, which will commence on April 1 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar. The 12-day tournament will witness participation from top emerging hockey talent across the country, competing across three competitive divisions, in a format that was introduced by Hockey India across national championships last year, according to a press release. Also Read | Pakistan vs Myanmar Football Match Live Streaming and Free Telecast of AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers. A total of 30 teams f ...Read More >

Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], April 2 (ANI): The second day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 saw Goans Hockey win in Division 'C' while Hockey Bengal, Hockey Chandigarh and Hockey Uttarakhand won their respective matches in Division 'B' on Thursday in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The day began with a Pool A, Division 'C' match as Goans Hockey defeated Telangana Hockey 6-3. Captain Dellina Mendes (40',41') and Bertila Kerketta (48',52') scored braces for Goans Hockey while ...Read More >

IMD forecasts rain, storms and below normal temperatures across many Indian regions due to western disturbances, with heavy showers in Northeast. Delhi likely to see clear skies.A spell of rain accompanied by thunderstorms, hail and strong winds is likely to persist across several parts of India as an active western disturbance continues to influence weather systems across the country, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The disturbance, along with multiple cyclonic circulati ...Read More >

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 9 (ANI): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness for the upcoming 100-day intensive campaign under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan. The campaign, aimed at eradicating drug abuse from the Union Territory, will be marked by a series of high-impact awareness programs. The Lieutenant Governor will flag off a mega "Padyatra" from the MA Stadium, Jammu, on April 11, 2026, followed by a similar large-scale launch in Srinagar during the first week of May. Also Read | Araria Double Murder: Parki ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 15: The 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, officially known as the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, will not be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Monday. The Revised Business List of the Lower House for the day does not mention the Bill. The first list had scheduled the Bill for Monday. It mentioned, "... Arjun Ram Meghwal to move for leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the Constitution of India. Also to introduce the Bill." One Nation, One Election: Union Cabinet Approves Bills for Simultaneous Lok Sabha, State Assembly Elections, Say Source ...Read More >
India has experienced 9% above-average rainfall this monsoon, though unevenly distributed, leading to floods in some states while others await adequate rain. Jharkhand and Rajasthan saw significantly higher rainfall, while several states experienced normal levels. Despite this, floods have impacted regions like Assam, Himachal Pradesh, and Karnataka, with Himachal Pradesh suffering the most casualties. India has seen 9% more rain than normal this monsoon season, but it hasn't fallen evenly acros ...Read More >

The tranquil waters of Dal Lake are going to witness a major splash and bouts of amusement as Khelo India Water Games-2025 will begin from Thursday - a first in the Himalayan region. More than 800 athletes and officials from 28 states and eight Union territories are converging in summer capital to participate in events like rowing, canoeing and kayaking. The water sports national festival also features demonstration events like water skiing, dragon boat and Shikara race. The three-day event, be ...Read More >

Siddhesh Lad hit 116 and Shams Mulani 79 not out as Mumbai reached 336/5 against Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy. Siddhesh Lad scored a gritty 116 while Shams Mulani made an unbeaten 79, steering Mumbai to 336 for five after an early wobble on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match against Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. Mumbai faced trouble at 141 for four after being asked to bat first, with young star Ayush Mhatre (28) and Musheer Khan (0) falling early. Former capta ...Read More >

With the second round of the 2025/26 Ranji Trophy set to commence on Saturday, left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is set to play for Saurashtra in their Elite Group B game at Rajkot, meaning he will be among the Indian team stars that fans can keep their eyes on for the next few days. In the previous match at the venue, spinners accounted for 31 of the 35 wickets to fall in the drawn encounter at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, where Saurashtra earned three points courtesy of a first-in ...Read More >

The Election Commission of India on Monday said it will conduct the second phase of the electoral roll revision in 12 states and union territories. In this pan-India special intensive revision (SIR) exercise, which will begin from Tuesday (October 28), three states and one UT - Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry - will go to polls next year while three states - Goa, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh - will have elections in 2027. The Election Commission (EC) said the SIR exercise in these ...Read More >

New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) The country has added 2,361 megawatt of biomass and 228 MW of waste-to-energy capacity in the last 10 years under various programmes of the government, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. Besides, 2.88 lakh biogas plants were installed at various locations in the country, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik said in response to a question in the Lok Sabha. In November 2022, the government, with an aim to support the installation of bioenergy projects, notified the National Bioenergy Programme (NBP) Phase-I with an outlay of Rs 998 crore, ...Read More >

Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], April 4 (ANI): The fourth day of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 saw Le Puducherry Hockey and Kerala Hockey win in Division 'C' while Hockey Himachal, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu and Delhi Hockey won their respective matches in Division 'B' on Saturday in Ranchi, Jharkhand. According to a release, the opening match of the day, Le Puducherry Hockey enjoyed a dominant 10-0 win over Hockey Rajasthan in Pool B, Division 'C'. Gnaneswari Giraka (2',25',28',48'), Chanchal (26',54',55'), Haridharshini (18'), Tharini S (30') and Captain Kanag ...Read More >
Nagpur: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday claimed the Centre's move to introduce a bill on simultaneous polls in the Lok Sabha was an attempt to divert attention from issues plaguing the country. Addressing reporters in Maharashtra's Nagpur city, Thackeray demanded a transparent election process before implementation of the 'One Nation One Election' proposal. Even the election commissioners should be elected through polls, the former state chief minister said but did not elaborate on how to go about it. Thackeray also said that the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Revenue minister Suresh Pujari on Saturday said Odisha would not be allowed to follow the lawless path in sand operations like it is in Bihar and West Bengal, while responding to the recent assault of an additional tehsildar in Kaptipada block, Mayurbhanj district, by the sand mafia. He promised stringent action against the sand mafia regardless of their connections, while speaking to mediapersons here on Saturday."The Kaptipada incident represents a serious escalation in conflict between law enforcement and the sand mafia. The attack on officers performing their enforcement dutie ...Read More >

'If he gets back to scoring again, he can straight away go and play Test series also.' IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan last played for India in the home Test series against New Zealand in October 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo Sarfaraz Khan doesn't need India A exposure tours and series to play international cricket as the middle-order India batter can find his way back into the Test side with runs in domestic cricket, said India all-rounder Shardul Thakur on Friday. Sarfaraz, who made his Test debut agains ...Read More >

Ekta Nagar (Gujarat) [India], October 31 (ANI): The BSF dog squad comprising indigenous dog breeds, Rampur Hounds and Mudhol Hounds, showcased their operational skills at the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade in Ekta Nagar. All India Police Dog Competition winner, Mudhol Hound "Riya", led the dog squad in the parade. Alongside, Assam Police's Motorcycle Daredevil Show enthralled the audience at the parade. The police personnel created remarkable formations on the bikes, showcasing India's firepower and strength. Also Read | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel 150th Birth Anniversary: Isha Koppikar Pays Tribu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved bills to implement 'One Nation, One Election', and the draft legislations are likely to be introduced in Parliament in the ongoing Winter session, sources said. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The government is keen on holding wider consultations on bills which are likely to be referred to a parliamentary committee. Sources said the government was also keen to consult the Speakers of various state legislative assemblies through the committee. Moving ahead with it ...Read More >

JAMMU, June 7: Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India today disbursed margin money subsidy of Rs 300 crore to 8794 beneficiaries across the country. The subsidy was disbursed through virtual mode program under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). The event was held at KVIC Central Office, Irla Road, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai, wherein KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar released the subsidy to the beneficiaries through virtual mode. KVIC, CEO Roop Rashi along with other senior officers of the Central ...Read More >

Thiruvananthapuram: Ravada A Chandrasekhar took charge as the new State Police Chief on Tuesday. He succeeds Shaik Darvesh Saheb, who retired on June 30. His tenure will run until July 1, 2027. A 1991-batch IPS officer currently serving as Special Director with the Intelligence Bureau, Chandrasekhar is on central deputation. He was selected over Nitin Agarwal, who topped the official list of probables. The appointment order, issued by Kerala Chief Secretary Dr A Jayathilak on behalf of the Governor, was released soon after a cabinet meeting held on Monday. Hailing from Andhra Pradesh's Godav ...Read More >

New Delhi (India), December 16 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shahshank Mani on Tuesday said that the process of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is progressing steadily and is being presented to the citizens of India in a transparent manner. Speaking to ANI, Mani added that the publication of the electoral roll will strengthen the backbone of the Constitution and contribute to the nation's overall development. "The process of SIR is progressing, and it is presented to the citizens of India in a transparent manner. I believe that the backbone of the Constitution will be stronger ...Read More >

JAMMU, Mar 30: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he would want the opposition to win next month's Assembly elections in four states and one Union territory, but added that the final decision rests with the people. Assembly elections will be held in West Bengal (April 23 and April 29), Tamil Nadu (April 23), Assam (April 9), Kerala (April 9) and the UT of Puducherry (April 9). All results will be announced on May 4. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of an event here, Abdullah said alliances are a common feature across the states and that the outcome of the elec ...Read More >

JAMMU, June 26: Two senior IAS officers of the erstwhile Jammu & Kashmir cadre, Bipul Pathak and Pandurang K Pole, have been assigned significant responsibilities in the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD). Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp As per an order issued today by the office of the Lt Governor of Delhi, Bipul Pathak, a seasoned bureaucrat from the erstwhile J&K cadre, who is presently serving as Additional Chief Secretary (Industries) and holding additional charge of Additional Chief Secretary (Environment & Forests), has been transferred and appoin ...Read More >

Rajgir (Bihar) [India], March 31 (ANI): The stage is set for the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026, which will commence on April 1 at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar. The 12-day tournament will witness participation from top emerging hockey talent across the country, competing across three competitive divisions, in a format that was introduced by Hockey India across national championships last year, according to a press release. A total of 30 teams from across India will compete across Division 'A', Division 'B', and Division 'C', with promotion and relegation ad ...Read More >

Following the assembly elections, the Election Commission of India is poised to initiate the final phase of its special intensive revision of voter lists, impacting millions of electors across numerous states and Union territories. IMAGE: Assembly elections are taking place in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal this month and counting will take place on May 4. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points The Election Commission may launch the final phase of special intensive revision (SIR ...Read More >