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Jan232026 by TheStateLineNo Comments

2nd T20I: Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 82 guides India to a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand

Raipur, Jan 23 (IANS) Skipper Suryakumar Yadav finally produced a big one, scoring an unbeaten 82 while Ishan Kishan contributed a fiery 76 as India romped to a seven-wicket victory with 28 balls remaining against New Zealand in the second T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, and go 2-0 up in the five-match series.It was also the second-highest successful chase in India’s T20I history. Only India’s 211/4 against Sri Lanka in Mohali in 2009 stands above it, with the Raipur effort also eclipsing chases of 209/4 vs West Indies (Hyderabad, 2019), 209/8 vs Australia (Vizag, 2023), and 204/4 vs New Zealand (Auckland, 2020).The emphatic finish was also the biggest win by balls remaining for a full member nation while chasing a target of over 200. It surpassed Paki...

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CM Naidu’s concerns on VB-G RAM G Act validate opposition stand, says Siddaramaiah

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Bengaluru, Jan 23 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that BJP's ally, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's concerns on the Viksit Bharat – Grameen Rozgar and Migration Guarantee Act (VB-G RAM G) validate the opposition stand and termed the development as politically significant.Taking to social media X, CM Siddaramaiah stated on Friday, "The reports that the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, has raised concerns with the Union Government over the implementation of the VB-G RAM G Act - especially regarding the altered funding pattern and the additional burden on states - are politically significant and consequential for Centre–State relations."These concerns are important as they come from a key ally of the BJP, whose support is critic...

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Villages must emerge as economic hubs to realise ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’: Gujarat Minister

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Gandhinagar, Jan 23 (IANS) Emphasising that the transformation of villages is central to India's long-term growth, Gujarat's Rural Development Minister Kunvarji Bavaliya said on Friday that the vision of "Viksit Bharat@2047" can be realised only when villages evolve into vibrant economic hubs.He was speaking while chairing a high-level review meeting in Gandhinagar to assess the implementation of key rural development schemes across the state.The meeting focused on a comprehensive review of works undertaken under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G), Swachh Bharat Mission–Gramin (SBM-G), and the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).The Minister took detailed updates on physical and financial progress, quality of execution, and timelines of projects ...

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Tighter US travel ID rules may hit immigrants, students

Nitish Kumar attends Saraswati Puja at JDU Office; Nishant also participates

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Patna, Jan 23 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday participated in the Saraswati Puja celebrations at the Janata Dal (United) office in Patna, where he offered prayers to Goddess Saraswati and wished for the prosperity of the state and the country.The Saraswati Puja was organised by the JDU IT Cell and witnessed the presence of several senior leaders, including Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, along with Nishant Kumar, the Chief Minister’s son.After returning from the Samriddhi Yatra in Muzaffarpur, Nitish Kumar visited the party office to take part in the religious ceremony.Leaders greeted one another as the puja rituals were performed in a devotional atmosphere.Nishant Kumar arrived at the JDU office ahead of the Chief Minister and bowed before the ido...

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T’gana: Top cop sends notice to BRS leader over allegations

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Hyderabad, Jan 23 (IANS) Hyderabad Police Commissioner and chief of SIT probing phone-tapping case, V. C. Sajjanar on Friday sent a notice to BRS leader R.S. Praveen Kumar asking him to furnish within two days details of seven criminal cases purportedly registered against him.Praveen Kumar, a retired IPS officer, had claimed earlier in the day that seven criminal cases were registered against Sajjanar.The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader made the allegation at a press conference while targeting Special Investigation Team (SIT) for issuing notices to BRS leaders in telephone-tapping case.Sajjanar is heading the SIT, which is probing the allegations that phones of several individuals including politicians, businesspersons, journalists, judiciary and eminent personalities were tapped durin...

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Chennithala downplays Tharoor’s absence at key Congress meeting on Kerala poll strategy

INDIA, TOP STORIES

New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 23 (IANS) The absence of senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor from a high-level meeting convened by the party high command on Friday to discuss Kerala's Assembly election preparations has triggered political chatter, even as the Congress leadership moved swiftly to play down any sign of internal discord.Congress Working Committee member and senior legislator Ramesh Chennithala sought to dismiss speculation of friction, asserting that the party remains united and focused on electoral strategy.The meeting, held at the residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, brought together top Kerala leaders in the presence of Lok Sabha Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and other senior party leaders.It marked the first formal high command-level...

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Ownership of Pakistan Super League’s Lahore franchise changes due to alleged corruption

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Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) In a dramatic turn of events, the ownership of the most popular and successful franchise of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been restored to its original founder-owner after his two brothers were found to have illegally taken shares from the elder brother, a news report said on Friday.Lahore Qalandars have won the title thrice in the PSL that started in 2016 and finished runner-up once. They were embroiled in controversy because of a dispute between the brothers over the ownership of the popular and successful franchise.“The original owner, Fawad Rana, was the one who bought the franchise and made it popular through his endearing demeanours highlighted by his dance in jubilation and show of remorse in defeats. But Fawad was usurped by his two younger brothers – Sa...

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US targets Iran’s shadow fleet with new sanctions

Telangana Police Officers’ Association condemns ex-minister Harish Rao’s remarks

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Hyderabad, Jan 23 (IANS) The Telangana Police Officers' Association has condemned the comments made by former minister and BRS leader T. Harish Rao against the police officials.The Association said on Friday that his comments against Telangana police Department are completely false, baseless, malicious, and illegal.In a warning, Harish Rao had said that those misusing power will be held accountable in the future even after they retire.He gave the warning while reacting to notice issued to BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in phone-tapping case.Harish Rao accused the police of acting at the behest of their political bosses.“Congress is using the SIT to target the BRS leaders with a political vendetta. Some police officials are acting excessively an...