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Feb252026 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Ranji Trophy Final: J&K captain Dogra fined 50% match fee for headbutting Karnataka’s Aneesh on Day 2

Hubli, Feb 25 (IANS) Tensions boiled over in the Ranji Trophy final as Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra was reportedly fined 50 per cent of his match fee for headbutting Karnataka substitute fielder KV Aneesh during an explosive exchange on Day 2 of the title clash.The disciplinary action follows one of the most volatile moments witnessed in recent domestic cricket finals, when a fiercely contested match briefly descended into confrontation.The flashpoint occurred in the 101st over of Jammu and Kashmir’s first innings. Dogra, batting alongside Kanhaiya Wadhawan, had just edged a delivery from Karnataka pacer Prasidh Krishna to the boundary when a verbal altercation erupted between him and Aneesh, who was stationed at forward short legWhat began as words quickly escalated. Dogra advanc...

Feb252026 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Cardi B celebrates sold‑out tour, claps back at doubters

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Los Angeles, Feb 25 (IANS) Rapper Cardi B is hitting back at the naysayers. The rapper has shut down the doubters who questioned her commitment after giving birth, proudly announcing that every stop on her tour has been packed out.The 33‑year‑old rapper welcomed her baby boy with 32‑year‑old NFL player Stefon Diggs in November, and launched her Little Miss Drama Tour on February 11, just three months after giving birth, reports ‘Female First UK’.The WAP hitmaker, who also has Kulture, seven, Wave, four, and 17-month-old Blossom with estranged husband Offset, has now hit back at the "haters" who doubted her amid the presales for the jaunt.She first posted to X, formerly Twitter, "The fact of the matter is, so far every single show of mine has been sold out. Packed from top to bottom! The...

Feb252026 by TheStateLineNo Comments

‘Those inclined towards robbery kept UP in darkness’: CM Yogi Adityanath in Tokyo

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Tokyo, Feb 25 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is on a visit to Japan. Addressing a gathering of Indian diaspora in Tokyo, he said that previous governments kept the state in “darkness” due to their inclination towards corruption and lawlessness, asserting that his government brought UP “into the light” by all-around improvement in law and order, infrastructure and power supply.The Chief Minister spoke about what he described as UP’s transformation from “darkness to development.”“Earlier, there were no roads, no proper connectivity, and no electricity. People used to complain about constant power cuts. Those who work in darkness do not like light. When the tendency is towards robbery, everything is done in the dark,” he said.“If we want to free Uttar Pradesh from fear an...

Feb252026 by TheStateLineNo Comments

As Bengal poll battlelines clear, Humayun Kabir looks for allies

INDIA, TOP STORIES

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The political battlelines for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections are becoming clearer, with major parties firming up their strategies even as smaller players continue efforts to find relevance through alliances.Reports suggest that the ruling Trinamool Congress is close to finalising its candidate list, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress are preparing to contest independently.The Election Commission has already initiated preparations for the polls, and the announcement of the election schedule is expected in the coming weeks.The Left Front, which governed West Bengal for over three decades, is yet to finalise its seat-sharing arrangement with the Indian Secular Front (ISF), although the Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPI(M), its...

Feb252026 by TheStateLineNo Comments

In meeting with PM Modi, Netanyahu highlights ‘bond of real friendship’ between Israel and India

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve tells MP HC 4 deaths occurred due to electrocution

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Jabalpur, Feb 25 (IANS) Complying with Madhya Pradesh High Court’s order, the field Director of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) on Wednesday submitted a detailed report on the death of tigers in the reserves or adjacent areas since November 2025.In its 30-page report, the BTR submitted that a total of eight tigers have died between November 2025 and February 24, 2026. Out of the total, four tigers died inside the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) and four others in the neighbouring territorial forest division (outside the notified BTR boundary).“Out of a total of eight tigers, four deaths occurred inside the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, and the post-mortem findings were consistent with natural causes of death, which include diseases, territorial fights and drowning. While the other four t...

Feb252026 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Ashutosh Brahmachari levels serious allegations against Swami Avimukteshwaranand

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Prayagraj, Feb 25 (IANS) Spiritual leader Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj on Wednesday made a series of serious allegations against Swami Avimukteshwarananda Saraswati during a press conference in Prayagraj, claiming misconduct at an ashram and naming several individuals he described as accused.Accusing the seer, Brahmachari said, “Those who call Mother Ganga dirty cannot bathe in the Ganga.” He further alleged that young batuks (religious students) were brought from flood-affected areas and subjected to abuse in ashrams.He also claimed that, as per an order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, the term “Shankaracharya” cannot be used for the seer, stating that doing so could invite contempt of court proceedings.Brahmachari said he wished to disclose the names of those allegedly involved. “First is ...

Feb252026 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Gujarat registered 629 cattle trafficking cases in two years; 1,810 arrested

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Gandhinagar, Feb 25 (IANS) A total of 629 offences were registered and 1,810 people were arrested over the past two years in a statewide drive against illegal cow meat and cattle trafficking, the Gujarat Legislative Assembly was informed on Wednesday.Replying to questions concerning Mahisagar and Amreli districts as well as the wider state, Minister of State for Law, Kaushik Vekariya, said the government had intensified enforcement under cattle protection laws and taken both punitive and preventive measures against those involved.Presenting details of the action taken, Vekariya informed the House that around 54,000 kilograms of cow meat had been seized during the period under review.He added that 1,800 cattle being transported to slaughterhouses had been rescued."A total of 433 vehicles us...

Feb252026 by TheStateLineNo Comments

Jamie Lee Curtis recollects her ‘little family’ with Robert Carradine

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Los Angeles, Feb 25 (IANS) Hollywood actress Jamie Lee Curtis is speaking about the "little family" with Robert Carradine and his daughter Ever.The 67-year-old actress briefly dated the late star, who died by suicide at the age of 71, has paid tribute to her "first crush" and recalled the close bond she shared with him and his daughter Ever, from his relationship with Susan Snyder, reports ‘Female First UK’.She wrote on Instagram, "I woke up to the news that Robert Carradine died. I met him live on television on the Dinah Shore show when they had a bunch of second generation actors, we would call them now Nepo babies, Veronica Cartwright, and Bobby and I came on last and Bobby rearranged where we were all sitting so that he could sit next to me and he kissed me, live on television. A ve...

Feb252026 by TheStateLineNo Comments

T20 WC: Asalanka comes in as SL elect to bowl against NZ, McConchie replaces Neesham

SPORTS

Colombo, Feb 25 (IANS) Charith Asalanka has come into Sri Lanka’s playing eleven as skipper Dasun Shanaka won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in a Super Eights clash of 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the R Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday.The match is a must-win affair for Sri Lanka if they are to keep themselves in contention for the semi-finals. New Zealand, meanwhile, are also roaring to get their first win after their previous clash against Pakistan was abandoned due to rain.After winning the toss, Shanaka said Asalanka comes in for Kamil Mishara, which will lead to their top-order having a slight adjustment. “The main lesson for our batters from the game against England is to take the innings deep and show more responsibility through the middle overs.“I thought our b...