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  The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the names of the players included in the Indian cricket team going on South Africa tour. Team India will play a series of three T20, three ODI and two Test matches on this tour which is going to start from December 10. Rohit Sharma will command the team in the test matches on this tour. At the same time, KL Rahul and Surya Kumar Yadav will captain the team in ODI and T20 matches. Rohit along with Virat Kohli will return for the Test series. The BCCI stated that Rohit and Kohli had requested the Board for a break from the white-ball leg of the tour. Mohammed Shami's availability is subject to fitness   Meanwhile, though Mohammed Shami has been picked, his availability is subject to fitness as he is undergoing medical treatment. Upcoming star Yashasvi Jaiswal has been named in the Test squad and T20I team. Sanju Samson has also been picked for the ODI series in South Africa. B Sai Sudharshan and Rinku Singh...

  Assembly Elections 2023 Exit Poll Live Updates: The exit polls results for all the five states — Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Mizoram — have been declared by several media outlets.    Most exit polls on Thursday predicted an edge to the Congress in Chhattisgarh and Telangana while forecasting that it was advantage BJP in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Pollsters also indicated that in Mizoram, Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) was locked in a close race with the Mizo National Front (MNF) with the Congress and the BJP lagging behind. While the BJP is in power in the 230-member Madhya Pradesh assembly, the Congress is ruling Rajasthan (200) and Chhattisgarh (90). In Telangana, the K Chandrashekhar Rao-led Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has been in power since 10 years and in Mizoram, the MNF is in government. Elections to the five states took place between November 7-November 30 and the counting of votes would take place on December 3. In Madhya Pradesh,...

Bhopal: Uma Bharti, the former Chief Minister and outspoken BJP leader, has taken a bold stance against her own government in Madhya Pradesh. While the entire political spectrum eagerly awaits the release of exit poll results, Uma Bharti, known for her fiery demeanor, has launched a scathing attack on the Chief Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, in connection with the prevailing issues of illegal mining and the liquor trade in the state. 'BJP could face  a fate similar to Congress' In a press conference held a day earlier, the senior BJP leader accused those in the government of being the main culprits behind the surge in illegal mining, the liquor mafia, and the electricity mafia. She emphasized that her concerns transcended any specific state and warned the BJP that controlling party expenses was crucial to avoiding a fate similar to Congress in 2003.  Uma Bharti urged the party to follow in the footsteps of leaders like Kushabhau Thackeray, Rajmata Scindia, Atal Bihari Vajpay...

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has said that charges have not been brought against the Indian official in the US court. Information about the inputs India has received from America cannot be made public. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi has said in response to a question, "I want to clarify one thing that the case is not being filed against the Indian officer in the American court. We cannot share the inputs we have received but if you are talking about a legal case, a person has been charged in an American court." He said further, “The allegation that the man was working with Indian officials is a matter of concern. We have repeatedly said this is not India's policy. Our high-level investigative panel is looking into the nexus of drug rackets and organized crime. Will also investigate the matter from this angle also.” America has claimed to have exposed a conspiracy to murder a Sikh separatist leader and an American citizen on American soil. A person...

On Wednesday, federal prosecutors in  America  brought charges against Nikhil Gupta, a 52-year-old Indian national, in connection with his involvement in a thwarted plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist on US soil.  The charges include murder-for-hire, which carries a maximum 10-year prison sentence, and conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, also with a maximum sentence of 10 years, according to Matthew G. Olsen, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Gupta is accused of conspiring from India to orchestrate the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader residing in New York City. The intended victim, a US citizen of Indian origin, had publicly advocated for a sovereign state for Sikhs. The indictment has not named the US citizen but he is believed to be Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, founder of the outlawed Sikhs for Justice. Earlier reports had said that US authorities thwarted a plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, and issued a warning to the ...

Ayodhya  Ram Temple:  Indian Railways has made a  major  decision to accommodate devotees visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. In anticipation of the large crowd expected during the temple's inauguration, Railways is prepared to operate 100 special trains in January.  The initiative aims to cater to the needs of the multitude of devotees flocking to Ayodhya. The Railway Ministry has also shared updates on the redevelopment of the Ayodhya railway station.  Recognizing the immense crowd expected during this period, Railways is actively planning to run special trains to Ayodhya on a large scale. All railway zones across the country have been put on alert to respond to the anticipated demand.   Rly station will  offer a preview of majestic Ram temple  In the upcoming months, visitors to Ayodhya will be greeted by a transformed railway station, offering a preview of the majestic Ram temple before reaching the sacred site. The Ayodhya railway statio...

The Gujarat High Court, while rejecting a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a ban on the use of loudspeakers for Azaan in mosques, emphasized that such practice does not contribute to noise pollution. The PIL, filed by Bajrang Dal leader Shaktisinh Zala, claimed that the use of loudspeakers during Azaan adversely affects public health, especially that of children, and causes inconvenience. The division bench of the Gujarat High Court, comprising Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Aniruddha P Mai, deemed the petition "completely misconceived." The judges questioned the assertion that the human voice during Azaan could be considered noise pollution, stating, "How can the decibel level of sound reach such a level that it can threaten the health of the public at large." Court drew attention to morning aarti in temples During the hearing on Wednesday, the court drew attention to the morning aarti in temples, questioning whether the use of drums and music dur...

The work on Silkyara Tunnel Project in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, spanning four and a half kilometers, is set to resume. The tunnel has been making headlines for the past 17 days after 41 workers were trapped when tunnel collapsed on Diwali day.   A spokesperson from the Ministry of Road and Transport informed the media, stating, "This is a crucial segment of the government's extensive 900 km 'Char Dham Yatra All Weather Road' project. The pause in construction is to facilitate a safety audit and repair of damaged sections. Once these necessary measures are completed, the work on the project will recommence." The overarching goal of the Rs 12,000 crore Chardham project is to establish road connectivity to the four major pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand—Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath, and Kedarnath. Comprehensive review of Silkyara tunnel project A senior official from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), speaking anonymously, stated, "We will con...

Due to the sharp rise in the share prices of Adani Group companies, Gautam Adani has once again been included in the list of world's top-20 richest people.  On Tuesday, a sharp rally was seen in the shares of all the 10 companies of Gautam Adani listed in the stock market. An increase of up to 20 percent was seen in the prices of some shares. This increased the total market capital of the group by more than Rs 1 lakh crore. Adani's capital increased by about $ 6.5 billion in just one day According to Bloomberg Billionaires Index, due to this rally, Gautam Adani's capital increased by about $ 6.5 billion in just one day. With this, Adani's net worth increased to $66.7 billion and he came to 19th position in the list of top 20 rich. Mukesh Ambani at 13th position  India's Mukesh Ambani is at 13th position in the list of top 20 rich. This year his capital has increased by $2.34 billion. The reason behind the increase in the shares of Adani Group companies is said to be...

  Anju Rafael, the 34-year-old woman from Rajasthan who had travelled to Pakistan to marry her Facebook friend Nasrullah in July, returned to India on Wednesday via the Wagah Border. She was taken to a Border Security Force camp where she was interrogated. She could also be taken to New Delhi for further interrogation. Anju, now known as Fatima, was living in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since July. According to Pakistani media reports, Anju had converted to Islam after allegedly marrying her Facebook friend, Nasrullah. While speaking about her time in Pakistan, Anju told reporters that she was happy and that she had been treated with warmth while she was there, praising the hospitality of the people. Initially, Anju and Nasrullah claimed that they had no plans to get married and would return to India on August 20 when her visa expires. However, the couple got married a day after making such claims. In August, Pakistan extended by one year the visa of Anju, who was renamed Fatima ...

  New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Central Sector Scheme for providing Drones to the Women Self Help Groups (SHGs), with an outlay of Rs. 1261 Crore for the period from 2024-25 to 2025-26. The scheme aims to provide drones to 15,000 selected Women SHGs during the period 2023-24 to 2025-2026 for providing rental services to farmers for agriculture purpose. Thus farmers will also benefit as they would be able to use drones for agricultural purposes by taking them on rent.    Agri-drones can be used to spray chemicals as they have reservoirs, which can be filled with fertilizers and pesticides for spraying on crops in very little time, as compared to traditional methods. Thus, drone technology can usher in a new era for precision agriculture. Drones will be necessary for farmers to cover their land in a way that uses less time and effort. The scheme seeks to empower women Self Help Groups (SHGs) and bringing new technologi...

In Rajasthan elections 2023, be it Congress or BJP, both have given their full strength to woo Gurjar voters. Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Jaipur, Tonk, Dausa, Kota, Bhilwara, Bundi, Ajmer and Jhunjhunu districts are considered Gurjar dominated areas.  It is also being said that somewhere the Gurjar community is angry that Congress did not make Sachin Pilot the CM. Political experts say that Gurjars had voted for Congress in the 2018 assembly elections with the hope that Pilot would be made the CM. But Ashok Gehlot got the chair. After this the resentment of Gurjars started from here itself. PM Modi made every possible effort to woo Gurjar voters The special thing is that PM Modi made every possible effort in the last phase of the election campaign to woo the Gurjar voters in Rajasthan. PM Modi cornered Congress by repeatedly mentioning Rajesh Pilot and Sachin Pilot. Modi had also come to participate in the program organized on the birth anniversary of the revered L...

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami Wednesday met the workers rescued from the Silkyara tunnel and kept under medical observation at a hospital in Chinyalisaur and handed over Rs 1 lakh to each of them. Dhami emphasized the need for a balance between ecology and the economy in the aftermath of the Silkyara tunnel collapse. He said that his government would reassess all relevant infrastructure projects. Dhami expressed joy over the successful evacuation of 41 workers who had been trapped for nearly 17 days, likening the event to his Diwali celebration. One of the toughest challenges Dhami conveyed his gratitude to local deity Baba Baukhnag, various agencies involved in the rescue operation, national and international experts, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Describing the rescue operation as one of the toughest challenges during his tenure, he commended the workers for their patience and resilience. The Chief Minister highlighted the constant monitoring and support from Pri...

Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections in 2023 are approaching their conclusion, with the results slated to be announced on December 3. This pivotal moment will reveal the preference of the people of Madhya Pradesh and determine who will wield power in the state. The stakes are high for several senior BJP leaders in this election. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindhia is not a candidate but his influence and credibility remain under scrutiny. Fate of many Scindia supporter ministers hang in balance Many ministers aligned with Scindia are contesting in the elections, and the fate of many seats associated with his close associates hangs in the balance. Scindia played a crucial role in the Congress campaign during the 2020 assembly elections, contributing significantly to the party's success in the Gwalior-Chambal area. When Scindia joined the BJP, there were expectations of substantial gains in the same region, but tensions have escalated due to the increased competition in sea...

The stage is all set for Kashi Tamil Sangamam Phase 2 with the launch of its registration portal by IIT Madras on 27th November, 2023. The second edition of this Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme is proposed to be held from December 17th, the first day of the holy Tamil Margali month, to 30th December 2023.  Like its first edition, this programme proposes to take forward the objective of reviving the living bonds between Varanasi and Tamil Nadu - two important centres of learning and culture in ancient India – by facilitating people to people connect across different walks of life. In Phase 2 of  Kashi Tamil Sangamam  it is proposed that around 1400 people from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry will travel by train to Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya for an 8 day immersive tour, including the travel time.  They will be divided into 7 groups of around 200 each, comprising students, teachers, farmers & artisans, traders & businessmen, religious, writers, professional...

All 41 laborers trapped in the Uttarkashi tunnel in Uttarakhand have been safely rescued. After a 17-day ordeal, the relatives of the laborers are also breathing a sigh of relief. A family from Ara, Bihar, shared their pain and joy with the media, stating, "This is a day of joy. The entire country was praying, and our prayers were answered. I cannot express it in words." Various news channels have been broadcasting images of the families of the laborers celebrating and expressing happiness. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami extended a warm welcome to the workers, adorning them with garlands as they emerged from the Silkyara tunnel after 17 days of confinement. The successful rescue of 41 workers trapped in the tunnel brought immense joy to their families, hailing from Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand. Following their safe evacuation from the under-construction tunnel in Uttarkashi, all 41 workers were reunited with their loved ones, marking the end of their ordeal ...

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits on 30 November, 2023 at 4 PM via video conferencing. PM Modi will also address the appointees on the occasion. Rozgar Mela will be held at 37 locations   Rozgar Mela will be held at 37 locations across the country.  The recruitments are taking place across Central Government Departments as well as State Governments/UTs supporting this initiative.  New recruits will join Govt in various depts   The new recruits, selected from across the country will be joining the Government in various Ministries/Departments including  Department of Revenue, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Higher Education, Department of School Education and Literacy, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Ministry of Labour & Employment, among others. Rozgar Mela is a step towards fulfillment of the commitment ...

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue: The 17-day long ordeal involving the 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel of Uttarakhand finally ended on Tuesday. The first of the 41 workers was brought out of the tunnel by rescuers at 7:50 pm. The joy of getting a new lease of life could be clearly seen on the face of the workers. All 41 laborers trapped in Silkyara-Dandalgaon Tunnel of Uttarakhand since November 12 have been rescued. The first laborer was taken out at 7.50 pm. He was sent to the hospital by ambulance. The rest will also be taken out soon. Rescue team member Harpal Singh said that all the workers are in good health. Naseem, a manual driller of rat snappers company Navyug, said – All the workers are healthy. I took a selfie with them. He told that when the last stone was removed, everyone cheered. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke to the workers who were rescued. Union Minister VK Singh was also with him. 'The respect trapped workers have given us, I can't f...

Madhya Pradesh Weather: Light rain and isolated showers are expected at many places in the state on Tuesday and Wednesday due to the influence of Western Disturbance. The weatherman predicted light rainfall and isolated showers at many places in the state in the days to come. Due to the impact of Western Disturbance in Madhya Pradesh, 40.6 mm rainfall was recorded in Betul, 34.2 mm in Seoni and 23.2 mm in Pachmarhi during the last 24 hours in the state. Apart from this, rainfall was recorded in Narmadapuram, Narsinghpur, Khargone, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Mandla, Khandwa, Umaria, Gwalior, Ujjain, Damoh, Raisen, Indore, Sagar, Naugaon, Malajkhand. There was light rainfall in the capital Bhopal Tuesday morning and after this the sky remained cloudy. The situation is expected to remain the same during the next 24 hours.   Rainy weather in state may persist until Dec 3 The regional meteorological department has predicted that the current rainy weather in the state will persist until December ...

Foxconn iPhone Plan: Foxconn, the Taiwanese company that manufactures Apple iPhone, is going to invest 1.6 billion dollars in India as part of its expansion plan. On November 27, 2023, the company has shared this information under exchange filing in Taiwan. In this disclosure, the company said that this investment is being made to meet the operational needs. The news comes as Foxconn, and other Taiwanese electronics manufacturers, continue to diversify their businesses outside of China as tensions rise between Washington and Beijing. In such a scenario Foxconn plans to expand footprint in India. Foxconn is also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. According to Bloomberg report, Hon Hai and other Taiwanese electronics manufacturing companies want to increase investment outside China due to the ongoing tension between China and America and Foxconn's decision to invest in India is in line with this. However, the company spokesperson has refused to say whether the company ...

Mumbai: A 20-year-old girl undergoing 'Agniveer' training in the Indian Navy allegedly died of suicide by hanging herself in her hostel room at 'INS Hamla' in Mumbai. The police gave this information on Tuesday. An official said that the girl , hailing from Kerala, was undergoing training at INS Hamla in Malvani area in the western suburb of Malad. Police said that the girl allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself in her hostel room on Monday morning. A police officer said that no suicide note was recovered from the spot and it appears that the girl  committed suicide due to personal reasons. He told that after completing her initial training, the girl was taking training at this center for the last 15 days. The police have registered an accidental death report (ADR) in the case and further investigation is underway, the official said. 'Agniveer' are soldiers recruited in the armed forces under the short-term 'Agneepath' scheme launched in the year...

The 25th case of suicide by a coaching student in Kota, Rajasthan this year has jolted the coaching hub and sent shock waves a m ong the residents as well as citizens as youngsters continue to take the extre m e step despite all efforts. A 20-year-old aspiring NEET student from West Bengal was discovered hanging in his rented accommodation in Kota, with no suicide note found in his room, according to police reports on Tuesday. The deceased, Faureed Hussain (20), originally from Birbhum district in West Bengal, had been diligently preparing for the medical entrance exam NEET at a coaching institute in Kota for approximately a year. He had taken up residence in Wauf Nagar since July of the current year, sharing the accommodation with fellow students from coaching institutes. Hussain was last seen in the afternoon hours on Monday. Concerns arose when he did not emerge from his room by 8 pm. Friends attempted to contact him, but receiving no response, they alerted the house owner.  Sub...

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue: Workers engaged in rat-hole mining within the Silkyara tunnel to rescue 41 trapped laborers expressed confidence that the drilling operation would conclude within 24 hours, allowing for the swift extraction of the trapped laborers. This assurance came on the 17th day of rescue efforts as of Tuesday. Naseem, one of the workers said that they have already done 5 metres of manual drilling work so far, and 51 metres have been completed in totality. "We've completed 51 meters of drilling. We've manually drilled 5 meters inside. Progressing through the 800 mm pipe, we have around 6 meters of drilling left. It won't take much longer; we anticipate completing it within 24 hours and bringing our colleagues out soon," Naseem stated. He went on to mention that drilling 1 meter typically takes 1-2 hours, and while unforeseen obstacles might extend the timeframe, the overall progress has been satisfactory. Another team member highlighted that the gov...

Preparations are afoot for the release of cheetahs into the open forest at Kuno National Park in Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh, aligning with ongoing efforts to resettle these majestic cats in India. The plan involves releasing the cheetahs from enclosures into the open forest, with an expected timeline for this release set for the near future, potentially in December. Currently all the cheetahs are in big enclosures. Last year, on his birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi facilitated the release of cheetahs from Namibia into Kuno National Park in the Sheopur district. Initially housed in enclosures, the cheetahs were later set free into the expansive forest. Unfortunately, several cheetahs succumbed to infection, leading to their relocation back into enclosures. Currently, the remaining 14 cheetahs and one cub are housed in enclosures, and preparations are underway to release them into the open forest. The decision to release these cheetahs is contingent upon the deliberations of the s...

Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that despite natural challenges in the process of evacuating 41 workers trapped inside a tunnel in Uttarakhand, the government is making continuous efforts to get them out safely.  Modi prayed at 'Koti Deepotsavam' for the safe evacuation of workers trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand for the last 15 days. 'Koti Deepotsavam' is a religious event of lighting lamps during the Hindu month of Kartik. He said that the government is making continuous efforts to evacuate the workers safely and as soon as possible. Nature is continuously giving us challenges: P M Modi said, “But, we have to carry out this relief and rescue operation with great caution. In this endeavor, nature is continuously giving us challenges, but we are standing strong. We are trying 24 hours. We have to pray for the safe evacuation of those workers as soon as possible.”  Modi  said that the government and all the agencies together are leaving no stone unturn...

Rescue efforts for the 41 trapped workers in the collapsed section of the Uttarkashi tunnel have entered their 16th day, with a shift in focus to vertical drilling as part of a multi-pronged strategy. Commencing on Sunday afternoon, the vertical drilling of the Silkyara hill aims to excavate approximately 110 meters for the workers' rescue. Progress has been swift, with the machine successfully penetrating 20 meters of the hill, leaving around 86 meters to be drilled. The decision to employ vertical drilling followed the failure of the American auger drill  machine  in horizontally drilling the tunnel. The auger encountered obstacles and became entangled in a metal grinder during the operation. Key highlights from the ongoing rescue mission include the vertical drilling machine's rapid advancement, while the plasma machine flown in from Hyderabad cut out the auger machine from the pipe on the side of the tunnel.. The trapped workers are receiving cooked food, water, and medica...

China lifted all restrictions after 3 years in Corona lockdown. A month later, i.e. in October 2023, a mysterious lung disease started spreading here and over 7000 children are reaching the hospitals here every day. Experts say that like Corona, this disease is also contagious. It is spreading from one city to another in China. WHO is demanding details, but China has not given all details. The Chinese official authority is calling this disease mysterious pneumonia. Surveillance platform had issued alert regarding pneumonia in China China's health authority says that this is a common pneumonia disease. It is not a new disease or infection caused by any new bacteria or viruses. However, on November 15, 2023, a surveillance platform named ProMED issued a worldwide alert regarding pneumonia in China. ProMED is the largest publicly-available surveillance system conducting global reporting of infectious diseases outbreaks. The same organization had also issued an alert regarding Corona i...

Bhopal woke up to a rainy morning on Monday. Sun tried to peep in during the day here as clouds hovered. Light rainfall was registered during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday with cloudy and drizzly conditions continuing into the morning. Light showers occurred intermittently during the day with day temperature dipping and people forced to wear woolens.  Although day temperature fell, the night temperature inched up by 2.7 degrees Celsius, settling at 16.6 degrees. Meteorologists attribute this rise to the cloud cover prevalent during the night. The meteorological office forecasts the likelihood of light to moderate and heavy rainfall in various parts of Madhya Pradesh on Monday. Widespread rainfall across state particularly in Western MP Explaining the weather dynamics, Ashfaq Hussain, a meteorologist from IMD Bhopal, noted, "A Western Disturbance has been active since Sunday, accompanied by the formation of a cyclonic circulation in the central part of Northern Madhya ...