Kolkata, Jan 22 (UNI) A scintillating knock by Abhishek Sharma powered India to a commanding seven-wicket victory over England in the first T20I at Eden Gardens here on Wednesday. Sharma’s unbeaten 79 off just 34 balls, laced with eight sixes and five boundaries, stole the show as India chased down the target of 133 with…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned the suo motu hearing of the case, concerning the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medcial College and Hospital in Kolkata, to January 29. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Sanjay Kumar, and Justice KV…
Lalitpur (UP), Jan 22 (UNI) A court in Lalitpur district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday issued summons to senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for allegedly using unparliamentary language. The court of Civil Judge (Senior Division) Mayank Jaiswal ordered Rahul to either appear in person or through his lawyer…
Mumbai, Jan 22 (UNI) At least 11 train passengers were killed and several injured after they rushed out following a rumour of fire. but wee run over by another train passing on the adjacent tracks in North Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district on Wednesday evening, officials said. Maheshwar Reddy, Superintendent of Police, Jalgaon, said eleven people have…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that India is a fast-developing country, but its development needs to be inclusive, equitable, ecologically sustainable and morally desirable without compromising the planet’s health. Speaking at an event organised to mark the 90th birth anniversary celebrations of noted writer and environmentalist Sugathakumari in…
Patna, Jan 22 (UNI) In a major drive against tax offenders, Income-Tax department conducted extensive search and survey actions at locations of Anshul Homes Private Limited and Harilal Ventures Private Limited, uncovering significant tax evasion practices. Sources in IT department said here on Wednesday that raids were carried out at seven premises of Anshul Homes…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved minimum support price (MSP) of raw jute for marketing season 2025-26 at Rs 5,650 per quintal, an increase of Rs 315 per quintal over previous marketing season. The hike in raw jute MSP ensures return of 66.8% over…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict in a dispute concerning the burial of a Christian man from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) community in his native village burial ground. The Court directed the Chhattisgarh Government to file a detailed affidavit providing specific information about a Christian burial ground reportedly…
Mumbai, Jan 22 (UNI) The BSE sensex on Wednesday surged 566.63 points to close at 76,404.99 on the strength of IT, Technology and Financial services stocks. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) rose 130.70 points at 23,155.35. Registering heavy losses of more than 1200 points on Tuesday, the Sensex opened on a strong note at 76,114.42,…
Kolkata, Jan 22 (UNI) India won the toss and chose to field first in the opening T20I against England at Eden Gardens here on Wednesday. The big news came from the playing XI as Mohammad Shami was notably left out. Shami’s omission from the squad has raised questions, especially with the fast bowler’s pedigree in…
