BJP wins Bengal’s Falta Assembly seat by over 1.09 lakh votes; TMC in fourth place
Kolkata: BJP candidate Debangshu Panda won the Falta assembly seat on Sunday by a 1.09 lakh votes, breaching the stronghold of the Trinamool Congress, whose nominee Jahangir Khan slipped to fourth position. Just days before the repoll, Khan announced that he would not be in the contest, a decision the TMC described as his personal….
Archer sparkles as RR beat MI by 30 runs to enter playoff
Mumbai: Riding on Jofra Archer’s inspirational all-round effort, Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by 30 runs to advance to the IPL playoffs here on Sunday. The Royals, 16 points after their win over MI, completed the knockouts line-up along with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Suryakumar Yadav (60) was involved in two…
‘World will get some good news’: Rubio hints at imminent US-Iran deal to end war
New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday said that an announcement was possible later in the day over a peace deal with Iran that could formally end the war in West Asia. Rubio, who is on his first visit to India, said the emerging deal would address US concerns on the Strait…
24 killed, 70 injured in blast targeting shuttle train in Pakistan’s Balochistan
Karachi: At least 24 people were killed and nearly 70 were injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a shuttle train in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Sunday, authorities said. The shuttle train was heading from Quetta Cantonment to the railway station when it was targeted near Chaman Phatak, state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported….
Centre’s move to take over Delhi Gymkhana Club leaves staff worried over jobs, future
New Delhi: Anxiety and uncertainty have gripped employees of the iconic Delhi Gymkhana Club after the Centre instructed the club to vacate its premises by June 5, with several workers fearing loss of livelihood after decades of service to one of the capital’s most prestigious institutions. Nandan Singh Negi, President of the Gymkhana Employee Welfare…
Cong will not rest till Pradhan resigns: Rahul Gandhi on NEET paper leak issue
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said his party will not rest until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns and a foolproof system is put in place to prevent paper leaks like in NEET. He shared a video of students protesting in Hyderabad, highlighting the NEET paper leak and demanding Pradhan’s resignation. They also…
Progress made in negotiations between US and Iran: Secretary Rubio
New Delhi: Some progress has been made in the negotiations between the US and Iran, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday, signalling that the over two-month conflict in West Asia could be nearing a resolution. Rubio said the conflict has to be resolved, as President Donald Trump said, “one way or the…
Shreyas Iyer’s maiden IPL hundred keeps PBKS in playoffs race, beat LSG by 7 wickets
Lucknow: Punjab Kings rediscovered their winning touch after six defeats in a row through skipper Shreyas Iyer’s majestic unbeaten 101 as they handed Lucknow Super Giants a seven-wicket towelling to stay alive in the IPL playoffs race here on Saturday. Shreyas, whose maiden IPL hundred came off 51 balls, and Prabhsimran Singh (69, 39 balls)…
Delhi Gymkhana Club to write to L&DO seeking clarity on handover order
New Delhi: The Delhi Gymkhana Club on Saturday said it will write to the Land and Development Office seeking clarity on several issues after the Centre asked the club to hand over its premises by June 5. In an official communication to its members, the club said the Centre has asked it to hand over…
Open Letter – Former HCA Secretary to Present Incumbent
A Letter, A Mirror, A Way Forward This e-paper publishes Mr. Venkateshwaran’s letter not merely as a complaint, but as part of a larger conversation that Hyderabad cricket can no longer avoid. The concerns over lack of communication with affiliated clubs are legitimate, and the HCA administration must recognise that transparency and stakeholder engagement are…
