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Rain washes out IPL 2025 restart; KKR knocked out of playoff race

Times of India - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 17:36
Persistent rain in Bengaluru led to the abandonment of the highly anticipated match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders, dashing KKR's playoff hopes. RCB, however, gained a point, boosting their position at the top of the table and virtually securing their playoff berth. The washout disappointed fans eager to celebrate Virat Kohli's Test retirement.
Categories: National News

Shift in ecosystem of Parambikulam forests through the eyes of tribes

Hindu - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 17:33
In a seminar held as part of a government initiative, tribespeople have aired concerns regarding the disproportionate surge in peacock population as well as decline of the once-common hump-nosed vipers in the area
Categories: National News

A tad more than what is necessary

Hindu - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 17:33
The Comptroller Auditor-General’s report on higher education, which was tabled in the Assembly during the recent Budget session, advised the Directorate of Collegiate Education to ensure that self-financing colleges abide by its instructions on application fees. R. Sujatha takes a deep dive to figure out the reality in colleges in Tamil Nadu
Categories: National News

Pakistan-linked ghost SIM card racket busted in Assam

Hindu - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 17:24
A fraudulently acquired SIM card seized earlier was used to report the movement of Indian troops, says Director General of Police Harmeet Singh
Categories: National News

Member states pledge troops and support to UN peace keeping missions in Berlin Ministerial

Hindu - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 17:14
The Ministerial comes at a time when the world body is undergoing major internal restructuring, facing major funding cuts by the U.S. and Europe’s increased military spending.
Categories: National News

IPL 2025 Points Table: Latest standings after RCB vs KKR match

Times of India - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 17:09
Persistent rain in Bengaluru led to the cancellation of the RCB vs KKR match in the IPL 2025, eliminating KKR from playoff contention. RCB benefited from the shared points, climbing to the top of the standings. The playoff race remains tight, with several teams still mathematically in contention as no team has officially sealed a berth yet.
Categories: National News

All-party delegation to convey India’s united message against terrorism marred by partisan politics

Hindu - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 16:54
Govt. ignores three of the four names suggested by Congress; party doesn’t nominate Shashi Tharoor to represent the party in the diplomatic delegation but government names him; party accuses Centre of ‘playing games’
Categories: National News

Hyderabad's retired IAS officer falls victim to cyber fraud, loses Rs 3 crore

Times of India - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 16:53
A 72-year-old retired IAS officer from Hyderabad fell victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud, losing Rs 3.37 crore through a fake stock trading app. Lured by promises of high returns and AI-driven investment strategies, the officer transferred funds over several months.
Categories: National News

APSDMA launches ‘Smart Heat Alert Card’ that gives real-time temperatures and dos and don’ts

Hindu - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 16:53
On scanning the QR code on the card from a mobile phone, the APSDMA website comes up with real-time temperature in a location presented in a colour-coded box
Categories: National News

What is emergency defence procurement? India okays Rs 40k cr for military buy

Times of India - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 16:49
Amidst Operation Sindoor, Indian defence forces are set for emergency purchases worth Rs 40,000 crore to bolster combat readiness. The approved spending prioritises critical equipment like surveillance and kamikaze drones, missiles, and ammunition. Emergency powers expedite procurement, ensuring timely delivery within 3-6 months. Indian firms, including Bharat Electronics, are expected to receive orders.
Categories: National News

India curbs Bangladeshi exports via land ports

Hindu - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 16:47
Ready-made garments from Bangladesh will be allowed to enter India only through the ports of Kolkata and Mumbai where the cargo shipments will be subjected to ‘mandated inspections’
Categories: National News

Sangh Parivar-backed trade union boycotts SCO meet on labour issues, faces flak

Hindu - Sat, 05/17/2025 - 16:39
The meeting was organised by the All China Federation of Trade Unions. Leaders of other CTUs, such as All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) and the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) have attended the meeting.
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