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Bhuvneshwar Kumar (ANI Photo) Former India off-spinner R Ashwin has thrown his weight behind Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to the national setup, urging the selectors to consider the veteran fast bowler as India prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup.Ashwin believes India’s current pace attack lacks the experience required for a major ICC tournament and pointed to Bhuvneshwar’s recent success with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League as evidence that the 36-year-old still has plenty to offer.Bhuvneshwar played a key role in RCB’s back-to-back IPL title-winning campaigns, claiming 45 wickets across the last two seasons. His consistent performances helped…
Patna: Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) national president Tej Pratap Yadav has been sent to 14 days judicial custody in connection with the case registered against him over the protest at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan amid the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. Jagannath Singh, advocate for Tej Pratap Yadav, said that a bail demand can be processed on Monday while also alleging that there were irregularities in the process leading up to the arrest. “An FIR was filed on July 26, whereas the arrest took place on the July 25, at 7:30 pm, from the city centre mall. I just submitted an application…
New Delhi: The Union health ministry has proposed amendments to the Medical Devices Rules, 2017 to shorten the timelines for the grant of manufacturing licences for medical devices across different risk categories.The draft notification, published in the official gazette, seeks to simplify and expedite the licensing process while ensuring continued compliance with quality, safety and performance requirements, the ministry said on SundayThe proposed amendments seek to rationalise the timelines for the grant of manufacturing licences for medical devices across different risk categories. The initiative is aimed at enhancing the ease of doing business, improving regulatory efficiency, and facilitating the timely…
James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn and Kelsey Grammer reunited at Comic-Con ahead of their MCU return in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’.Image credit (Instagram) More than 25 years after the original ‘X-Men’ helped launch the modern superhero movie era, the franchise’s original stars reunited at San Diego Comic-Con ahead of their highly anticipated return in Marvel Studios’ ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. The Hall H appearance marked a full-circle moment for longtime fans, bringing together many of the actors who helped turn the ‘X-Men’ into one of Hollywood’s biggest superhero franchises. The gathering comes as Marvel prepares to bring many of those beloved characters into the Marvel…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an Indian community event, in Paris, France. | Photo Credit: PTI India is emerging as a “trusted partner” to the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday (June 18, 2026), underlining that the country is investing across various sectors that will drive growth, innovation, and opportunities for generations to come. Addressing the Indian diaspora in Paris, Mr. Modi also said that this is a defining period in India’s journey, where aspirations are reaching new heights. Published – June 19, 2026 07:36 am IST Source link
More homes are coming up across Uttar Pradesh, giving buyers a wider choice beyond the state’s usual property hotspots. At the same time, thousands of homebuyers recover money stuck in delayed projects and settle disputes. Data released by the Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) shows that 143 new residential projects were registered during the first six months of 2026. Together, these projects propose 46,049 housing units with an estimated investment of Rs 31,952 crore. In the corresponding period last year, the authority had registered 134 projects comprising 35,082 proposed homes.While Lucknow accounted for the highest number of new…
The ongoing demonstrations at Jantar Mantar in Delhi kicked off on June 6, and saw severe flare-ups alongside a massive march on July 20 Having covered campuses for quite some time, we’ve noticed that students demand action through protests. The rollout of questionable dress codes, holding the administration accountable for girls’ safety at fests, protesting against authorities over examination discrepancies, the presence of unruly miscreants in colleges, and students fighting for a safe and dialogue-friendly environment are what DU, JNU, and Jamia Millia Islamia stand for. So, when the universities urged students to refrain from attending one of the biggest…
Gold jewellery worth Rs 30 lakh stolen from Vastrapur home Ahmedabad: A complaint of theft has been registered after gold jewellery worth an estimated Rs 30 lakh went missing from a home in Vastrapur.The complainant, 56, stated that the jewellery, comprising several gold ornaments, was kept in a bedroom locker inside a bed-box and was secured with a lock.According to the complaint, a woman known to the family had been staying and moving around the house, and the complainant suspects the theft was committed using a duplicate key. The complainant stated that he had agreed to marry the woman but…
A swollen Indrayani River Pune: The state govt’s urban development department (UDD) has sanctioned a special grant of Rs 10 crore to the Alandi Municipal Council (AMC) to restore civic infrastructure damaged by the recent flooding of Indrayani river and strengthen essential facilities for the lakhs of pilgrims who visit the temple town.“The grant will be used to repair flood-damaged public infrastructure, including the drinking water supply network, roads, electricity distribution system, bridges and safety railings along Indrayani river. The funds will also be utilised to improve drainage and sanitation systems that were severely affected during the floods,” Madhav Khandekar,…
Chandigarh: Chandigarh Police arrested a man for allegedly possessing heroin in Sector 29 on Friday night. He was produced before a local court, which remanded him to judicial custody.The accused was identified as Mukesh Kumar alias Chikna, a resident of Sector 29.According to police, a team from Industrial Area Phase I police station was on patrol in Sector 29 as part of a drive against anti-social elements and was checking suspicious persons. Near the sub-office of the R&D Division, the team spotted Mukesh approaching on foot.On noticing the police party, he allegedly attempted to flee. However, the police chased and…