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‘Laughing Villa’ falls silent as Malayalam actor Salim Kumar passes away

Kochi, June 7 (IANS) The house named 'Laughing Villa' in North Paravoor, a reflection of actor Salim Kumar's infectious humour and larger-than-life personality, has fallen silent.The laughter and smiles that once filled the home of the celebrated actor have given way to grief as Malayalam cinema mourns the passing of one of its most beloved performers around 10:45 p.m. at a private hospital here on Saturday.National Award-winning actor Salim Kumar, who entertained generations with his unmatched comic timing and later proved his brilliance in serious roles, passed away after a prolonged battle with health issues.The 56-year-old actor had been undergoing treatment at Amrita Hospital in Kochi, where he was placed on ventilator support after doctors assessed his condition as critical.A team ...

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MP League T20 Scindia Cup: Bundelkhand Bulls edge Royal Nimar Eagles; Chambal Ghariyals stay unbeaten

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Indore, June 7 (IANS) Bundelkhand Bulls registered another win on the trot in the women’s competition of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 as they defeated Royal Nimar Eagles by three wickets at Daly College, Indore, in a close encounter.The opening stand was finally broken after a mix-up in the middle resulted in Yashashwini being run out for 28 off 27 balls. Despite the setback, Anushka continued to anchor the innings and brought up a well-deserved half-century.However, the Bulls lost a couple of wickets in quick succession, allowing the Royal Nimar Eagles to fight their way back into the contest.Just when Bundelkhand looked firmly in control, Anushka attempted to accelerate in the 15th over but mistimed her shot and was caught at long-on after a fine knock of 57 off 4...

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Grace Dangmei retires from international football after India reclaim SAFF title

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Margao, June 6 (IANS) Veteran forward Grace Dangmei announced her retirement from international football on Saturday, bringing an end to a distinguished 13-year career with the Indian women's football team.The announcement came moments after India defeated Bangladesh 3-1 in the final of the SAFF Women's Championship 2026 at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, reclaiming the regional title after a seven-year wait.As the final whistle sounded, an emotional Grace embraced her teammates while celebrations erupted around the Indian camp. The victory provided the perfect farewell for one of the most influential players in Indian women's football.Since making her senior debut in 2013, the 30-year-old represented India in 95 international matches and scored 24 goals. During her international care...

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Bengal T20 League: Shami hat-trick, Vishal’s 86 power Siliguri Strikers to dominant win

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Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) The iconic Eden Gardens on Saturday witnessed another Md Shami special as the veteran pacer bagged an impressive hat-trick for Servotech Siliguri Strikers against Shrachi Rarh Tigers in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 match.Shami dismissed Shahbaz Ahmed in the fourth ball of the 16th over, followed that up by claiming Rohit Kumar and Dipanjan Mukherjee in the fifth and sixth balls respectively to complete his hat-trick. Shami finished with 4 for 27 in 4 overs while Karan Lal (3-36) also impressed as Siliguri bagged a 24-run victory over Rarh Tigers.Put into bat, Siliguri Strikers posted a challenging 208/4 in 20 overs, thanks to Vishal Bhati's brilliant 46-ball 86. His knock included 6 sixes and 5 fours. At the end, Pramod Chandila's quickfire 36 not out off 16 powere...

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Suspected Ebola case in Rajasthan ruled out after NIV report

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Jaipur, June 6 (IANS) The Ugandan woman who was admitted to an isolation ward at RUHS Hospital in Jaipur with suspected Ebola-like symptoms has tested negative for the virus.The test report, received from the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, confirmed that she is not infected with Ebola, health officials said on Saturday.The woman had arrived in Jaipur on Friday morning on an Air Arabia flight from Uganda via Sharjah, landing at Jaipur Airport at around 4.30 a.m.During routine health screening at the airport, she displayed symptoms that raised concerns among medical officials, prompting immediate precautionary measures.Following the screening, health authorities transferred the woman directly from Jaipur Airport's Terminal-1 to the dedicated isolation facility at RUHS Hospital.S...

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UP boy recovers following complex surgery at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital

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Ahmedabad, June 6 (IANS) A 12-year-old boy from Uttar Pradesh has regained normal urinary function after doctors at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital successfully carried out a rare and complex genital reconstructive surgery, more than a decade after he suffered severe injuries in a dog attack as an infant.The boy, son of Agra-based farmer Suresh Yadav, was just 25 days old when a dog attacked him and severely injured his external genital organs.According to hospital officials, the injuries had long-term consequences, causing serious difficulties in urination and affecting the development of his genital organs as he grew up.After seeking treatment at several hospitals without finding a permanent solution, the family travelled to Ahmedabad and approached Civil Hospital in the hope of obtaining spe...

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73 cadets graduate from Army Cadet College, to join IMA in July

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New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Army Cadet College (ACC) Wing marked a proud milestone on Saturday as 73 cadets of the 127th course graduated after completing three years of rigorous academic and military training.The convocation ceremony, held at the historic Chetwode Hall of the Indian Military Academy (IMA), was attended by proud parents, instructors, and senior officers. The event resonated with the spirit of service under the motto “Har Kaam Desh Ke Naam.”Lt Gen Nagendra Singh, AVSM, YSM, SM, Commandant of the IMA, conferred bachelor’s degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, on 32 cadets from the Science stream and 41 cadets from the Humanities stream.The ACC, a feeder institution to the IMA, prepares cadets for commissioning into the Indian Army through a curriculum that ...

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CPI(M) questions Congress poll campaign in Kerala, seeks clarity ahead of INDIA Bloc meet

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New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has written to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, strongly objecting to the party’s campaign during the Kerala Assembly elections and accusing the Congress leadership of undermining opposition unity by alleging a “deal” between the CPI(M) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).In a detailed letter, CPI(M) General Secretary M.A. Baby recalled that during the Kerala polls, Congress leaders repeatedly alleged that CPI(M) senior leader and then Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had struck an understanding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The question was posed, “Otherwise, why is it that he has not been interrogated or arrested by the Enforcement Directorate?”“These were not stray remarks made in the heat of an election campai...

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CM Yogi Adityanath calls for modern, technology-driven railway security in UP

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Lucknow, June 6 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday directed state government officials to transform railway security in the state into a modern, technology-enabled and result-oriented system, underscoring the importance of passenger safety, women's dignity, crime control and swift police assistance across the state's vast railway network. Reviewing the functioning of the Government Railway Police (GRP), the Chief Minister stressed that the policy of zero tolerance against crime and anti-social activities must be enforced with complete firmness.He called for effective regulation of entry and exit points, queue management, public announcements and round-the-clock CCTV monitoring.Women's safety, he said, must remain a top priority, with secure environments ensure...

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Indian women’s 4x100m relay team clinches gold, sets meet record at New Taipei City Athletics Open

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New Taipei City, June 6 (IANS) India's women's 4x100m relay team produced a commanding performance to clinch the gold medal and set a new meet record at the New Taipei City Athletics Open, a World Athletics Continental Tour Silver event, on Saturday.The quartet of Srabani Nanda, S.S. Sneha, Sudeshna Shivankar, and Tamanna clocked an impressive 44.07 seconds at the Banqiao Stadium in Taiwan to finish atop the podium. In the process, the Indian team shattered the previous meet record and secured victory by a comfortable margin of 0.31 seconds over Vietnam, which finished second.Apart from the relay triumph, India also enjoyed success in the field events through promising long jumper Shaili Singh, who secured the gold medal in the women's long jump competition. Shaili registered a best effort...