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NCP legislator Anna Bansode elected unopposed as Deputy Speaker of Maha Assembly

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) The NCP legislator from Pimpri Assembly constituency, Anna Bansode, on Wednesday was elected unopposed as the Deputy Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly as the Opposition had not fielded its nominee.Bansode is the 22nd Deputy Speaker of the Assembly.Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis moved the motion proposing Bansode’s election as the Deputy Speaker.Similar motions were moved by Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar. It was seconded by the Legislative Affairs Minister Chandrakant Patil.Thereafter, Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar put the motion for vote and announced his unopposed election unanimously.The CM, accompanied by both Dy CMs and Opposition members, took Bansode to his seat located near the Opposition benches and congratulated him.C...

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IPL 2025: The way Shashank takes on bowlers with confidence is exceptional, says Williamson

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New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) New Zealand batting great Kane Williamson was all praise for Punjab Kings’ middle-order batter Shashank Singh, whose blistering unbeaten 44 off just 16 deliveries played a crucial role in his team's 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2025 match on Tuesday. Williamson lauded Shashank’s ability to remain composed at the crease while displaying a wide range of attacking strokes against some of the best bowlers in the tournament."Shashank is coming off an outstanding breakout season last year. He’s incredibly still at the crease, has beautiful hands, and doesn’t move excessively, yet he possesses so many scoring options. He has the time to adjust to short-pitched deliveries — whether ramping it over the keeper or pulling off a length — but he can also ho...

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Chhattisgarh: CBI raids residences of ex-CM Baghel, MLA, IPS officers (Ld)

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Bhopal, March 26 (IANS) A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) squad swooped down on multiple locations tied to former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and others in a sweeping operation.The CBI blitz reportedly covered over 50 sites, spanning Raipur, Bhilai, and Durg, targetting individuals including Baghel's two special-duty officers, Saumya Chaurasia, MLA Devendra Yadav, KPS School Director Nishant Tripathi, and seven police personnel, including four IPS officers.According to information, the raids are underway in connection with the Mahadev betting app case.Among those caught in the raid was IPS officer Abhishek Pallava, a social media regular, whose home was searched as part of the probe into the case.The former chief minister's office took to X to confirm the CBI's arrival, noting (in ...

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First look of biopic ‘AJEY- The Untold Story of a Yogi’ shows transformation of Yogi Adityanath

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Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, is getting a biopic. The first look of the upcoming movie ‘AJEY- The Untold Story of a Yogi’ was unveiled on Wednesday. The motion poster offers a glimpse into Yogi Adityanath’s inspiring transformation, showcasing the defining moments that shaped his spiritual and political path. It shows his early years, his decision to embrace sanyas as a Nathpanthi Yogi, and his evolution into a politician and leader.The film is inspired by book ‘The Monk Who Became Chief Minister’ by Shantanu Gupta, and promises to be a compelling blend of drama, emotions, action, and sacrifice. Anant Joshi will be seen essaying the role of Yogi Adityanath.The film also stars Paresh Rawal, Dinesh Lal Yadav ‘Nirahua’, Ajay Mengi, Pavan Malhot...

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Kareena Kapoor is in awe of her nanad Soha Ali Khan’s role in ‘Chhorii 2’

ENTERTAINMENT

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Kareena Kapoor Khan took to social media to express her admiration for her nanad Soha Ali Khan’s remarkable performance in “Chhorii 2.” On Wednesday, Bebo took to her Instagram stories and reshared a teaser of the film, writing, “Love this Soha, All the luck, followed by red heart emoji. On March 25, the makers of the upcoming horror-comedy released the first promo of the film on social media.Kareena often cheers for her sister-in-law, Soha, showing her support and admiration for her work. Bebo even took a moment to wish Soha on her birthdays, sharing heartfelt messages that reflect the warmth and closeness of their bond.Meanwhile, this time, Soha Ali Khan joins the star cast, taking on the role of the antagonist. Nushrratt Bharuccha returns to reprise her role, onc...

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TN govt lists measures to tackle rising heatwave risk

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Chennai, March 26 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Health Department has initiated precautionary steps to address the increasing threat of heatwaves across the state. State Health Minister Ma Subramanian, in a statement on Wednesday, said the department has ensured an adequate supply of essential medical resources to manage heat-related illnesses. The government is closely monitoring real-time data through the Integrated Health Information Platform under the National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health.“In anticipation of heatwave cases, we have stocked up on the required medical inventory and kept ambulances on standby,” the minister said. He added that between two to ten beds have been allocated in primary health centres, government hospitals, and government medical college hospitals acros...

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Saqib Saleem pens poem questioning human existence

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Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Actor Saqib Saleem, who was recently seen in the streaming horror-comedy film ‘Kakuda’, has penned a touching poem. On Wednesday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a video of himself in which he can be heard reciting the poem in background. The visuals capture the actor moving across the maximum city, on a railway station, on a beach, in the iconic ‘kaali peeli’ taxis as he questions human existence, and where does one fit in the grand scheme of the universe.He said in Hindi, “Who am I? What am I? Why am I? What is my identity? Do I even exist or not? Do I see anyone? Maybe I have got lost? Then I am nothing special, am I a part of crowd? I cannot do this, I cannot do this, hearing this I doubt myself. But who am I, and what do I want, and why am I runni...

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BofA downgrades Zomato and Swiggy, cites slowing growth, high competition

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Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Bank of America (BofA) has downgraded its ratings on Zomato and Swiggy, citing concerns over slowing growth in food delivery and rising competition in quick commerce. The brokerage has lowered Zomato's rating from 'buy' to 'neutral' and Swiggy’s from 'buy' to 'underperform'.Along with the downgrade, BofA has also reduced the target price for both companies. Zomato's target price has been cut from Rs 300 to Rs 250, while Swiggy has seen a sharper reduction from Rs 420 to Rs 325.Despite these changes, the analysts remain positive about the medium-term prospects of both companies.According to BofA, the quick-commerce industry, which was earlier seen as a high-growth sector with improving profits, is now facing rising losses and intense competition.Between the two comp...

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South Korea: Pilot killed as firefighting helicopter crashes in Uiseong

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Fatima Sana to lead Pakistan in ICC Women’s World Cup qualifiers

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Lahore, March 26 (IANS) Host Pakistan have announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday, with pace all-rounder Fatima Sana, who led Pakistan at last year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup , continuing to lead the team in the 50-over eventHosting the six-team tournament between April 9-19 at the Gaddafi Stadium and LCCA ground in Lahore, Pakistan, are among the six nations vying for the remaining two spots at the 13th edition of the 50-over World Cup later this year in India.Shawaal Zulfiqar makes a comeback to the national side after suffering from a shoulder injury during the tour of New Zealand in December 2023. Bowling all-rounder Nida Dar is a major name missing in the squad, having been among the 19 players who were called to the training camp ah...