Kolkata, Nov 16 (UNI) Australia beat South Africa by three wickets in the second semifinal of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup here at the Eden Gardens on Thursday to set up a title clash with hosts India. Australia’s victory in the low-scoring thriller came after a dominant display when their new-ball bowlers ripped through…
New Delhi, Nov 16 (UNI) Kerala’s renowned spiritual leader, the venerable head of Santhigiri Ashram, Shishyapoojitha Amrita Jnanapasvini arrived in New Delhi on Thursday. She was accorded a prayerful and warm welcome by devotees at the international airport at Delhi. Shishyapoojitha will be present in Delhi from November 16-21. During her visit, the silver jubilee…
Aizawl, Nov 16 (UNI) Notwithstanding a plethora of appeals by Mizoram political parties, civil society organisations and church denominations, the Election Commission of India has decided not to defer the date for counting of votes for the state Assembly election, state Chief Electoral Officer Madhup Vyas said on Thursday. Vyas, who returned to Mizoram on…
Kota/Bundi/Ajmer Dehat (Rajasthan), Nov 16 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday attacked the Rajasthan government accusing it of exceeding the limits of appeasement policies and discriminatory compensation practices. During a series of five election rallies in Rajasthan covering eight assembly segments, Yogi said, “This government also discriminates in giving compensation. They give…
New Delhi, Nov 16 (UNI) In view of deteriorating air quality, a six-member special task force was formed on Thursday under the leadership of the Environment Special Secretary for proper implementation and monitoring of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-IV) rules in the national capital. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced the task force after a…
New Delhi, Nov 16 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday lodged a complaint with Election Commission of India against Bharatiya Janata Party for alleged violation of the Electoral laws, Representation of Peoples Act, 1951 and Model Code of Conduct. As per complaint to EC, AAP accused BJP of posting many “frivolous” posts on the…
New Delhi, Nov 16 (UNI) India on Thursday raised concern over the ongoing situation in Myanmar, with rebels seeking to control the border with India in Mizoram, and sought a resolution through “constructive dialogue”. Addressing the weekly press conference, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, “India is concerned with such incidents close to the…
Srinagar, Nov 16 (UNI) Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Jammu & Kashmir Police on Thursday attached property of a Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) Over Ground Worker (OGW) under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in Pulwama district, officials said. The SIU attached an orchard property measuring seven kanals and seven marlas under Khasra Number 207 at village Chitrat, Arigam…
Bengaluru, Nov 16 (UNI) Calling former CM HD Kumaraswamy a sadist, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday came to his son and Congress leader Dr Yathindra’s rescue over a viral video, purportedly depicting him as indulging in ‘cash for transfers’ scam. “Is the video talking anything about transfers? It is not. He (Dr Yathindra) was…
Srinagar, Nov 16 (UNI) A life-size cut-out of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the historic Lal Chowk is a new attraction for tourists. They can be seen taking photographs and selfies with the huge cut-out that was installed late Tuesday. The cut-out shows the Prime Minister wearing a white full-sleeved Kurta and Pyjama alongside a…
