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Praveen Kumar criticized BCCI's special treatment for players like Hardik Pandya, stressing on the importance of playing all formats, while talking on a YouTube show about the controversy surrounding Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan's removal from BCCI's annual contracts. Hardik, however, was retained by the BCCI under 'A' category of its annual contracts.

Bandipur, Nagarahole, MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and BRT Tiger Reserve are prone to devastating fires given the dry deciduous nature of the vegetation, more so during a drought year. Here is a look at the risk factors and how the Forest Department is preparing to prevent fires and also battle them

Google enhances Chrome's Safe Browsing with real-time protection against phishing attempts, improved privacy, and Password Checkup feature updates for iOS users, ensuring a safer browsing experience.

Fertilizer companies have taken the lead in facilitating and funding the first leg of a Central government programme that will train 1,000 women to own and operate drones for spraying pesticides. Maitri Porecha reports from Haryana, on the initial challenges of the scheme that is one of many to encourage women’s entrepreneurship in India

The alleged incident took place on February 2, 2024 when the 17-year old, accompanied by her mother, had gone to seek Yediyurappa's help in another rape case. The mother reportedly lodged a sexual harassment complaint against the 81-year-old with the police on Thursday evening and the POCSO case was registered past midnight.

The clandestine trade of alprazolam and adulterated toddy has cast a shadow over Telangana, leading many of its residents to a dangerous journey of addiction. With a steady rise in cases and seizures, officials have a massive challenge at hand. Lavpreet Kaur and Naveen Kumar delve into the depths of this crisis

Cognizant partners with Major League Cricket as the first title sponsor, supporting the league's growth and development of cricket in the US. The upcoming season will feature international cricket stars, building on the success of the inaugural season.

The Election Commission will hold a press conference at 3 p.m. on March 16 to announce the schedule for General Elections and some State Assemblies

United States expresses concerns over India's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) implementation, focusing on religious freedom and equal treatment. Home ministry explores online system for citizenship applications. Government defends CAA, ensuring no loss of Indian citizenship.

Lions School's administrator removed for hijab incident during Class 10 exams. GSHSEB has no specific exam attire rules. Parents protested, leading to an inquiry by the DEO. CCTV footage prompted the action.

Judges say the nuptial knot can be tied in front of the deity but dining cannot be allowed on the temple premises by hiring chairs and tables

While the question of whether or not students of classes 5, 8, and 9 can be made to write board exams is being debated, students, parents, and teachers are waiting for some clarity to emerge. Here is a report on the various facets of the issue

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Of the 206 cases under the consideration of the court, the government has agreed to withdraw 84 cases.

TikTok, a Chinese-born global sensation, faces US scrutiny over data safety. Despite Senate review delays, the bill aims to limit foreign ownership, potentially impacting ByteDance's valued asset. Last year, Meta-owned Instagram was marginally ahead with 768 million downloads to TikTok's 733 million, but TikTok remains ahead on user engagement with 95 minutes of average daily usage to Insta's 62 minutes (data for Oct-Dec 2023).

Indian Army strengthens Pakistan border with 6 Apache helicopters in Jodhpur to deter incursions. AH-64Es enhance air power, joining nations like Egypt. Recent articles highlight Varija Shah's pilot journey, rising private jet demand during LS polls, and Texas helicopter crash.

Polls have opened in Russia's Far East for the first of three days of voting in a presidential election set to prolong President Vladimir Putin's rule by six more years.00 am local time on Friday (2000 GMT on Thursday) and are set to close at 8:00 pm (1800 GMT) on Sunday in Kaliningrad -- a Russian exclave bordering Poland and Lithuania. bur/imm

Mohd Sufiyan seeks rescue from Indian embassy after being tricked into Russian army near Ukraine. Indian youth face danger as they are sent to war zones. Embassy efforts delayed despite promises.

BWSSB launches borewell permit apps in Bengaluru, led by DK Shivakumar. Core areas have Cauvery water. Crisis managed in borewell-dependent areas. Industries buy treated water, parks supplied. Violators face termination.