Kottayam (Kerala), Nov 16 (UNI) In an unusual and symbolic protest against the reservation system in elections, a male candidate has filed his nomination in a reserved ward exclusively for women in Pala Municipality, calling the quota policy “undemocratic.” E B J Jose, Chairman of the Mahatma Gandhi National Foundation, submitted his nomination papers for…
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 16 (UNI) As the Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season begins, the Kerala Health Department has activated an extensive medical support system to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the lakhs of devotees heading to Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple. Medical teams from health centres, medical colleges, and trained volunteer groups have been positioned along all major…
Lucknow, Nov 16 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that the contribution of heroes and freedom fighters to India’s independence is unforgettable and the land of Lucknow is unique in this regard. He said that Uttar Pradesh was the epicenter of the first war of independence of 1857. Martyr Mangal Pandey…
Bhubaneswari, Nov 16 (UNI) Senior citizens were the prime target with 7,000 cybercrime cases nationally reported every day in 2024, as per Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre. The Supreme Court recently noted that more than Rs 3,000 crore have been scammed by fraudsters from victims, mostly drawn from the elderly population, through ‘digital arrests’. Amid…
Kolkata, Nov 15 (UNI) India bowling coach Morne Morkel acknowledged that the team’s pre-match strategy may not have aligned with the rapidly changing surface at the Eden Gardens, stating that the think-tank had deliberately taken conditions out of their planning before the opening day’s play against South Africa. In what emerged as one of his…
New Delhi, Nov 15 (UNI) The JSW and GMR co-owned Delhi Capitals on Saturday announced their list of retained and released players ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, set to take place later this year. The Delhi-based franchise has retained a total of 17 players. Following comprehensive evaluations and discussions, Delhi Capitals…
New Delhi, Nov 15 (UNI) Olympian Gurpreet Singh’s ninth place finish was the highest the Indian shooters could manage as they could not secure any medals in the 25m Standard Pistol event at the Olympic Shooting Range in Cairo, Egypt. China’s Yao Qianxun continued her impressive run in the world championships, picking up her third…
Chennai, Nov 15 (UNI) The Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team touched down in Chennai on Saturday ahead of the much-anticipated FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025, scheduled to be held in Chennai and Madurai from 28th November to 10th December 2025. India, two-time Junior World Cup Champions, will look to capitalise on…
Bengaluru, Nov 15 (UNI) Day 2 of the Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025, powered by Sabala, delivered a gripping day of competition at The Sports School, Bengaluru, with several categories witnessing close finishes and major shifts in the medal race. As the championship progressed, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana and Rajasthan secured decisive wins across age groups, while…
Kolkata, Nov 15 (UNI) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday announced their retained players list ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. The three-time champions have retained a core group of players, which includes a blend of exciting young talent and experienced campaigners such as Ajinkya Rahane, Manish Pandey, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Rinku Singh, Harshit…
