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    Among those neutralised was Prabhakar, the in-charge of the Gadchiroli Division Committee, West Sub Zonal Bureau, and Company No. 10 of the CPI (Maoist). He hailed from Kamareddy, Telangana, and carried a reward of Rs 25 lakh on his head, an official statement said
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    In May 2023, the state government elevated the status of the Jalna Municipal Council to that of a municipal corporation. Last month’s municipal polls were the first elections of the Jalna civic body since the elevation
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    Alongside Landge’s election, Sharmila Babar was unanimously elected as deputy mayor. Other key appointments include Prashant Shitole as Leader of the House and Bhausaheb Bhor as Leader of the Opposition
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    According to police, the accused officers were working along with a village headman to target the farmer, who had recently received a large sum after selling his property
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    The work will be carried out in nine phases between km 300.400 and km 365.800, covering stretches in Buldhana (Lonara, Sindkhed Raja, Deulgaon Raja) and Jalna districts (Jalna taluka). Each phase will involve a complete halt of traffic on the affected carriageway for 45 to 60 minutes
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    A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan noted that the girl became pregnant while in a relationship with a neighbourhood boy and had approached the court seeking termination of the pregnancy
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    External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday termed the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) a “game-changing development” in bilateral relations while addressing the inaugural India–EU Forum. Highlighting the expanding partnership, he pointed to significant scope for deeper cooperation in security, defence, climate action
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    A private coaching class teacher in Maharashtra’s Latur was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a 13-year-old student. Police said the accused sent inappropriate messages, made threats and later touched the minor inappropriately. He was booked under the POCSO Act
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    Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Friday after repeated disruptions by opposition members over multiple issues, marking the second consecutive day that discussion on the Union Budget could not be taken up. As the House reassembled at noon following an earlier adjournment, opposition MPs again entered the Well, raising slogans
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    Delhi Police PRO Sanjay Tyagi on Thursday said that, compared with previous years, there has been no increase in missing-person reports in the city. In fact, January 2026 saw fewer such cases than in the same period last year
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    Meanwhile, another C-60 commando also sustained a gunshot injury during the encounter on Thursday night. He was evacuated from the area and airlifted to Bhamragad taluka. Officials said his condition is stable and he will be shifted to Gadchiroli for further treatment
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    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underlined the importance of board examinations, calling them the foundation for future opportunities, during the ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha. Interacting with students, teachers and parents from across the country, he urged students to prioritise board exams with disciplined preparation
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    Rescue and recovery operations are underway after an explosion at an illegal rat-hole coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills claimed 18 lives. An NDRF team reached the Thangskai area to assist local authorities. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma assured strict action against those responsible and announced Rs 3 lakh ex-gratia for the victims
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    Addressing a rally in Telangana`s Bhainsa, Owaisi criticised PM Modi for projecting himself as the "biggest backward class leader," while alleging that his government failed to stand by anti-discrimination measures in higher education
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    According to police, the murder took place on Wednesday at Kethireddypally village when the victim had gone to survey her ancestral land along with her mother. Her elder brother and three others allegedly conspired to eliminate her to grab her share of the disputed four acres, said police
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    Aam Aadmi Party leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar’s Model Town on Friday morning. The attackers, who were on a two-wheeler, opened fire as Oberoi arrived at the gurdwara in his vehicle. He was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries
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    The Lok Sabha will begin the general discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27 on Friday. The session comes amid opposition protests and political sparring, with private members’ bills and key legislative matters also lined up for discussion
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    Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) on Thursday said five Tejas Mk-1A light combat aircraft are fully ready for delivery to the Indian Air Force. While deliveries have been delayed due to GE Aerospace missing engine supply timelines, HAL said it is in discussions with the IAF to hand over the jets at the earliest and remains confident of meeting
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    Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, following a successful pilot. Initially rolled out in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, the service aims to expand nationwide within two to three years, operating on a zero-commission, surge-free model with profits shared directly
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    According to an official statement issued by the Gadhchiroli Police, based on credible intelligence about the presence of remaining Maoist members of Company Number 10 and an unidentified Maoist group from Chhattisgarh, a large-scale search operation was launched

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    The T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to begin from February 7, and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Team India is placed in Group A of the tournament along with teams Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States of America (USA)
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    Team India`s RS Ambrish returned with the figures of three wickets for 56 runs in nine overs. Deepensh Devendran and Kanishk Chouhan bagged two wickets each. Khilan Patel and skipper Ayush Mhatre also claimed one wicket each
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    The T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off from February 7, and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Australia is placed in Group B of the tournament along with teams Ireland, Oman, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe
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    The T20 World Cup 2026, which is set to kick off from Saturday, February 7, will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Team India is placed in Group A of the tournament along with Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States of America (USA)
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    With the majority of the crowd firmly behind Ahmedabad, the Tiigers were pushed into a hostile, high-decibel atmosphere. Unfazed by the noise or the pressure, the side responded with calm execution and collective belief, seizing control of the contest early
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    T20 World Cup 2026, which is set to kick off from Saturday, February 7, will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Team India is placed in Group A of the tournament along with Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States of America (USA)
  • by Mid-day
    The T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off from February 7, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Team India is placed in Group A of the tournament along with teams such as Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States of America (USA)
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    India captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed that the team will travel to Colombo for their ICC T20 World Cup match against Pakistan on February 15, despite Pakistan’s decision to boycott the fixture. India’s schedule includes matches against USA and Namibia before the Colombo trip
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    India’s U-19 cricket team will face unbeaten England in the ICC U-19 World Cup final on Friday, aiming for a record sixth title. After a dominant semi-final win over Afghanistan, India will rely on key performers including Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and returning captain Ayush Mhatre
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    Sri Ma Vidyalaya (Thane) advanced to the semi-finals of the MSSA Manormaben Apte U-16 girls cricket tournament after beating St Joseph’s Convent High School by six wickets at Jolly Gymkhana. A disciplined bowling effort restricted St Joseph’s to 51-4 before Sri Ma chased down the target comfortably in 7.1 overs
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    India captain Suryakumar Yadav called for consistent performances from his side in the upcoming T20 World Cup, highlighting that every match will be challenging despite India being favourites. Speaking at a press conference, he emphasized the importance of maintaining the “Indian mentality” and playing good cricket throughout the tournament
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    Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur expects a hard-fought contest against a strong Karnataka side when the two domestic heavyweights clash in the Ranji Trophy quarter-final at the MCA-BKC ground. Returning after injury, Thakur said both teams are experienced in knockouts, while Mumbai are hopeful of Sarfaraz Khan recovering from illness
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    As the 10th ICC T20 World Cup kicks off on Saturday, India faces a challenging start with a group-stage match against the USA. Amid Pakistan’s boycott of the India clash and Bangladesh being replaced by Scotland, India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, seeks to become the first team to defend their T20 World Cup title and claim a record third crown
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    Skipper Smriti Mandhana delivered a knock of 87 runs off 41 deliveries, which was laced with 12 boundaries and three maximums. Shouldering her was Georgia Voll, who smashed 79 runs after facing 54 balls. Her knock included 14 boundaries
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    The T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off from February 7, and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Australia is placed in Group B of the tournament along with teams such as Ireland, Oman, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe
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    The T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to kick off from February 7. India and Pakistan are placed in Group A of the tournament along with teams such as Namibia, the Netherlands, and the United States of America (USA)
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    Bengaluru skipper Mandhana is just 53 runs shy of receiving the "Orange Cap" in the marquee event. So far, Mumbai Indians` captain Harmanpreet Kaur is enjoying the top spot on the leading run-scorers list with 342 runs in eight matches. Mandhana is placed third with 290 runs in eight games, followed by MI`s Nat Sciver-Brunt with 321 runs
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    The T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to begin from February 7, and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Ahead of the tournament, Team India is placed in Group A along with teams such as Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States of America (USA)
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    The T20 World Cup 2026 is scheduled to kick off from February 7. India and Pakistan are placed in Group A of the tournament along with teams such as Namibia, the Netherlands, and the United States of America (USA)
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    Ishan Kishan’s explosive 53 off 20 balls, backed by impactful cameos from Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, helped India post 240/6 and register a 30-run victory over South Africa in a T20 World Cup warm-up match at Navi Mumbai
  • Still two-years younger than what Sachin Tendulkar's age was at the time of his India debut, he has a bat-swing that reminds of Brian Charles Lara, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Yuvraj Singh, and like footballer Lamine Yamal, who has emerged as a teenage sensation at the highest level, Sooryavanshi’s age has rarely matched the stage he […]
  • The 2026 T20 World Cup will showcase 30 players of Pakistani origin representing 10 different nations, underlining how modern cricket transcends borders. From UAE’s Muhammad Jawad Ullah to Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza and England’s Rehan Ahmed, it shows how cricket has moved beyond rigid ideas of nationality and has become more inclusive and diverse by […]
  • Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi powered India to a record sixth U-19 World Cup title with a blistering 175 off 80 balls, hitting 15 sixes and 15 fours. The 14-year-old dedicated his Player of the Final award to the team’s support staff. England fought back, but India’s 411-9 proved too strong, sealing a 100-run victory.
  • India’s U-19 cricket team clinched their sixth ICC U-19 World Cup title with a dominant 412-run total against England at Harare Sports Club. Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi starred with 175 off 80 balls. Praises poured in from PM Modi, Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan, President Murmu, and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. England fell short, giving India a historic, […]
  • India's Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2026 due to a knee injury sustained during a warm-up match against South Africa. Mohammed Siraj has been named as his replacement. The BCCI confirmed Rana's unfitness after specialist assessment and scans.
  • India U19 clinched their sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title with a dominant 100-run win over England U19 at Harare Sports Club. Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi starred with 175 off 80 balls, the fastest 150 in U19 history. India posted 411/9, and despite Caleb Falconer’s 115, England fell short at 311, as India’s bowlers maintained control.
  • Pakistan enters the T20 World Cup seeking a second title, relying on key batters and all-rounders Saim Ayub and Mohammad Nawaz. Despite mixed results since the last tournament, including away series losses, home wins and strong spin performances offer positives. However, concerns remain regarding the batting strike rate and Babar Azam's anchor role.
  • India Under-19 men’s team clinched their record-extending sixth World Cup title on Friday, defeating England Under-19 under the captaincy of Ayush Mhatre. India U19 posted a massive total in the first innings, which proved beyond England U19’s reach.
  • India U19 claimed their sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title in 2026, defeating England U19 by 100 runs at Harare Sports Club. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi starred with 175 off 80 balls, while captain Ayush Mhatre and Kanishk Chouhan contributed crucial knocks. England’s chase faltered under consistent Indian bowling, handing India a dominant win and extending their […]
  • Virat Kohli inspired RCB Women behind the scenes ahead of their WPL final, delivering a motivational message urging them to embrace the big occasion. After their record 204-run chase to beat Delhi Capitals and win the title, Kohli praised Smriti Mandhana and the squad on Instagram, hailing their consistency, composure, and commitment in pressure moments.
  • Former India spinner R Ashwin hailed 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his stunning 175 in the U-19 World Cup final, calling him a rare big-match prodigy. Highlighting his tournament-leading runs and explosive strike rate, Ashwin said fans shouldn’t be surprised if Vaibhav earns an international call-up soon after the T20 World Cup.
  • As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 begins on Saturday across venues in India and Sri Lanka, the tournament marks another chapter in a competition that began 19 years ago. From its first edition in South Africa in 2007 to the 2024 event in the USA and Caribbean, the T20 World Cup has seen […]
  • Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced a breathtaking knock in the U-19 World Cup final, smashing the second-fastest century in tournament history off just 55 balls against England. He went on to score 175, dominating the bowlers, sharing a huge partnership, and earning a standing ovation for one of the greatest U-19 innings ever.
  • Mohammed Siraj is all set to fly to Mumbai today to link up with T20I squad before India’s World Cup opener vs USA. Harshit Rana is expected to miss out on the T20 World Cup due to a knee injury that he picked up in the warm-up match against South Africa.
  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a blistering 55-ball century in the Under-19 World Cup final against England, setting a new record for most sixes in the tournament. His explosive innings, featuring eight fours and as many sixes, helped India post a strong total after winning the toss and electing to bat.
  • Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha criticised India's decision not to shake hands during the Asia Cup and for not travelling to the neighbours for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Ahead of the T20 World Cup, Pakistan's government announced a boycott of their group stage match against India, citing solidarity with Bangladesh. Agha emphasised the importance of […]
  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second WPL title with a stunning chase, powered by captain Smriti Mandhana's incredible 87. Despite battling a severe flu and high fever, Mandhana's match-winning knock, alongside Georgia Voll's 79, guided RCB to a record-breaking 204-run victory over Delhi Capitals. Coach Malolan Rangarajan lauded her exceptional performance and leadership.
  • Shivam Dube’s role is probably India’s first true specialist in T20 cricket, someone whose primary job is to dismantle spinners in the middle overs. So far, he has performed that role to perfection, and not just against spin; he is now pulling fast bowlers into the stands as well. He has worked tirelessly on his […]
  • Australia's T20 World Cup campaign faces a significant blow as veteran pacer Josh Hazlewood is ruled out due to a hamstring injury. This marks the first World Cup since 2011 without the famed "Big Three" quicks. Captain Mitch Marsh, despite depleted pace stocks, expresses confidence in the squad's depth and hints at a spin-focused approach […]