‘Working closely with host countries to ensure appropriate plans are in place’, says ICC official on terror threat to T20 WC

‘Working closely with host countries to ensure appropriate plans are in place’, says ICC official on terror threat to T20 WC

New Delhi, May 6 - The International Cricket Council (ICC) has said it is working closely with Men’s T20 World Cup host countries – the West Indies and the USA – to ensure appropriate plans are in place amidst a terror threat to

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BlackSoil invests $49 million in 11 new deals in Q4

BlackSoil invests $49 million in 11 new deals in Q4

New Delhi, May 6 - Alternative credit platform BlackSoil on Monday said that it invested $49 million (Rs 391 crore) across 11 new deals and exited four portfolio companies in the fourth quarter (Q4) of FY24.

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Shivpal booked for remarks against Mayawati

Shivpal booked for remarks against Mayawati

Budaun (UP), May 6 - Uttar Pradesh Police on Monday said an FIR has been registered against Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav for allegedly making derogatory statements against BSP chief Mayawati.

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Why billionaire investor Warren Buffett needs to relook at India under PM Modi

Why billionaire investor Warren Buffett needs to relook at India under PM Modi

New Delhi, May 6 - Unaware of the possibilities India now provides for global investors and big conglomerates, Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of global investment major Berkshire Hathaway, needs to have a fresh look at a country which is set to become

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After losing voice at poll rally, Sharad Pawar recovering but advised to rest by docs

After losing voice at poll rally, Sharad Pawar recovering but advised to rest by docs

Pune (Maharashtra), May 6 - NCP(SP) President Sharad Pawar, who lost his voice briefly at an election rally on Sunday night, is recovering but has been advised to take rest for a day or two, party leaders said here on Monday.

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HM Amit Shah to address rally in Bihar’s Ujiarpur

HM Amit Shah to address rally in Bihar’s Ujiarpur

Patna, May 6 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address a rally in Bihar’s Ujiarpur Lok Sabha constituency on Monday.

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Vice Chancellors slam Rahul Gandhi, seek action for ‘resorting to falsehood’

Vice Chancellors slam Rahul Gandhi, seek action for ‘resorting to falsehood’

New Delhi, May 6 - Leading Vice Chancellors and academicians have written an open letter opposing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on the selection process of University heads and seeking action for 'resorting to falsehood'.

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LS poll campaign: PM Modi to hold public meetings in Odisha, Andhra today

LS poll campaign: PM Modi to hold public meetings in Odisha, Andhra today

New Delhi, May 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will campaign in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh on Monday. He is scheduled to address two public meetings in Odisha and two in Andhra Pradesh.

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UP intensifies awareness campaign against heatwave as mercury soars

UP intensifies awareness campaign against heatwave as mercury soars

Lucknow, May 6 - With mercury touching 42.5 degrees Celsius, the UP Health department has intensified its awareness campaign against heatwave with videos, audio messages and posters at public places across the city.

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Gujarat hotels, chemists to offer special discounts to electorates on voting day

Gujarat hotels, chemists to offer special discounts to electorates on voting day

Ahmedabad, May 6 - The Gujarat State Hotel Association and the Federation of Gujarat State Chemists and Druggists Association have announced special discounts for voters who exercise their franchise during the May 7 Lok Sabha polls in the state.

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Kedarnath Dham set to reopen for devotees on May 10

Kedarnath Dham set to reopen for devotees on May 10

Ukhimath/Rudraprayag, May 6 - The series of special puja rituals performed ahead of the opening of doors of the Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand began on Sunday as the holy shrine is set to reopen for devotees on May 10.

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Congress office in Amethi attacked, cars vandalized

Congress office in Amethi attacked, cars vandalized

Amethi, May 6 - The Congress party office in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi was attacked by some unidentified miscreants around midnight on Sunday.

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Goa CM hits back at Shashi Tharoor, says people of Goa are ‘my astrologer’

Goa CM hits back at Shashi Tharoor, says people of Goa are ‘my astrologer’

Panaji, May 6 - Days after Congress leader Shashi Tharoor "suggested" Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to change his astrologer, the latter said that he said that the people of the state are his astrologer.

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PM Modi arrives in Bhubaneswar, to hold two rallies in Odisha on Monday

PM Modi arrives in Bhubaneswar, to hold two rallies in Odisha on Monday

Bhubaneswar, May 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday evening arrived in Bhubaneswar on a one-day visit to Odisha.

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Telangana collecting ‘Rahul Revanth’ tax, says HM Amit Shah

Telangana collecting ‘Rahul Revanth’ tax, says HM Amit Shah

Hyderabad, May 6 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday alleged that the Congress government in Telangana is collecting 'Rahul Revanth' tax to fund the party's election campaign in the country.

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MP: Jyotiraditya Scindia, Shivraj & Digvijaya in fray in 3rd phase of LS polls

MP: Jyotiraditya Scindia, Shivraj & Digvijaya in fray in 3rd phase of LS polls

Bhopal, May 6 - The campaigning for the third phase of Lok Sabha polls in Madhya Pradesh in which voting will be held on May 7 in nine Parliamentary constituencies in the state ended on Sunday.

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Rahul Gandhi uttered lies, misled people on guarantees, says KCR

Rahul Gandhi uttered lies, misled people on guarantees, says KCR

Hyderabad, May 5 - Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) President K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi misled the people of Telangana during his public meeting at Nirmal by uttering a blatant lie that every woman in the state is receiving

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BJP releases manifesto for Odisha Assembly polls

BJP releases manifesto for Odisha Assembly polls

Bhubaneswar, May 5 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released its manifesto during a programme here ahead of the Odisha Assembly polls.

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This election being fought to protect Constitution, reservations: Rahul Gandhi

This election being fought to protect Constitution, reservations: Rahul Gandhi

Gadwal (Telangana), May 5 - The ongoing general election is the first election being fought to protect the Constitution of India and safeguard the reservations guaranteed by it, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Sunday.

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Raj Babbar says no division in Congress, rues lack of major development in Gurugram in last 10 years

Raj Babbar says no division in Congress, rues lack of major development in Gurugram in last 10 years

Gurugram, May 5 - Actor-turned-politician Raj Babbar, who has been fielded by the Congress from the Gurgaon Lok Sabha constituency, on Sunday denied reports of infighting, asserting that the party is fighting the ongoing Lok Sabha election with full strength and will again

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