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‘Very happy for Shreyas’: Suryakumar reacts to Iyer becoming India T20I captain

Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has welcomed Shreyas Iyer's appointment as the new skipper of the men's T20I side, saying he was "very, very, very happy" for his long-time Mumbai teammate and describing the development as a proud moment for Mumbai cricket.Hours after being replaced as captain by Shreyas, Suryakumar came face-to-face with the newly-appointed India skipper during a T20 Mumbai League fixture on Saturday. Suryakumar led Triumph Knights MNE, while Shreyas was part of the SoBo Mumbai Falcons setup as an Impact Substitute.The two Mumbai stalwarts shared a warm hug before the start of the match, reflecting the bond they have built over years of playing together for Mumbai and India.Speaking at the toss, Suryakumar put aside any personal disappointm...

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Russia’s Leningrad region repels massive drone attack

MP: India-born cheetah kgp11 dies at Kuno after treatment

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Sheopur, June 6 (IANS) KGP11, a 27-month-old female cheetah born in India under the country's ambitious cheetah reintroduction programme, died during treatment at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park on Saturday, officials said.The cheetah had been battling serious injuries after being found in distress in the Pahadgarh area of Morena district on June 1. She was rescued by forest officials and transferred to the Palpur veterinary facility within Kuno National Park, where she remained under intensive medical care for 5 days.Confirming the death, Kuno National Park (KNP) director Uttam Sharma said, “Despite all efforts by the veterinary and field teams, it succumbed to injuries this evening. A post-mortem examination would be conducted on June 7 to determine the exact cause of death.”Author...

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Bengal T20 League: Writam, Easwaran power Sobisco Smashers Malda to easy win over Murshidabad Kings

SPORTS

Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) Riding on a dominant batting display, Sobisco Smashers Malda registered a convincing seven-wicket victory over Murshidabad Kings in the men's competition of Season 3 of the Bengal T20 League at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.After rain reduced the contest to a 15-overs-a-side affair, Murshidabad Kings batted first and posted a competitive 134/7. Deepanshu led the scoring with a brisk 47 off 33 deliveries, while contributions from the middle order helped the side maintain momentum through the innings.For Malda, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal starred with the ball, returning impressive figures of 3/18 and keeping the opposition in check during the latter stages of the innings.In response, Sobisco Smashers Malda made light work of the chase. Writam Porel set the tone wit...

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Govt, academia and industry must work together to generate jobs: Nagaland Guv

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Kohima, June 6 (IANS) Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Saturday emphasised the need for stronger collaboration among government agencies, educational institutions, industries, and social organisations to create sustainable employment and livelihood opportunities.The Governor said coordinated efforts by all stakeholders are essential to bridge skill gaps, enhance employability, and ensure inclusive economic growth while opening new avenues for the state's youth.Inaugurating the Kohima Job Fair 2026 at Don Bosco College, Kohima, the Governor emphasised the importance of collective efforts to address employment challenges and create meaningful opportunities for the state's youth.Yadav expressed appreciation for the participation of more than 25 companies at the job fair, representing...

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No fertiliser shortage in Bihar, strict action against black marketing: Agriculture Minister

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Patna, June 6 (IANS) Bihar Agriculture Minister and Gopalganj district in-charge minister Vijay Kumar Sinha visited Gopalganj on Saturday, where he participated in a meeting of the district's 20-Point Programme Implementation Committee at the Collectorate and reviewed the progress of various development projects and public welfare schemes.Following the meeting, the minister interacted with the media and outlined the state government's priorities for strengthening the agriculture and horticulture sectors.He said the government is continuously working to improve the implementation of programmes in agriculture, horticulture, natural farming, and initiatives to enhance farmers' income.Addressing concerns over fertiliser availability during the ongoing agricultural season, Vijay Kumar Sinha a...

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BJP RS candidates’ assets: Rajnish runs gas agency, Chugh a businessman with family assets of Rs 22 crore

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Bhopal, June 6 (IANS) The affidavits filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha candidates Tarun Chugh and Rajnish Kumar Agrawal from Madhya Pradesh have revealed detailed information about their assets, incomes, and professional backgrounds, offering a glimpse into their financial standing ahead of the elections. Both candidates filed their nominations on Saturday.According to his affidavit, Rajnish Kumar Agrawal has declared movable assets worth approximately Rs 59.59 lakh in his own name, while his wife Garima Vijayvargiya holds assets valued at Rs 32.12 lakh. His dependent son, Jyotirman Agrawal, has assets worth Rs 5 lakh, bringing the family’s total movable assets to nearly Rs 96.71 lakh.In addition, Agrawal owns agricultural and non-agricultural land in Lateri tehsil of Vid...

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Hina Khan & Rocky Jaiswal complete one year of marital bliss: Each day is special

ENTERTAINMENT

Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) Popular television actress Hina Khan and Rocky Jaiswal completed one year of marital bliss on Saturday. In their latest social media post, the lovebirds claimed that they do not remember dates as each day is equally special for them.Hina and Rocky said that it was their family and well-wishers who reminded them of their first anniversary. Sharing glimpses from the celebration filled with bouquets and lovely wishes, they wrote on Instagram, "They say it’s a very special day, but I guess each day is special to us..Dates don’t matter, moments do and besides our birthdays, we remember nothing...That’s how it’s always been...Thanks to our families and well wishers for reminding us that it’s our first (sic)."Last year, the 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' actress announced he...

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Sister Vaishali follows in Pragg’s footsteps, wins WR Women’s Chess Tour in Tokyo

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Mumbai, June 6 (IANS) A few hours after Grandmaster (GM) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa made history by becoming the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title, his sister R Vaishali finished on the podium by claiming the title in the first event of the WR Women's Chess Tour in Tokyo, Japan.Vaishali, the World Championship Challenger, shone bright in the eight-player rapid event with a time control of 15 minutes with a 10-second increment after every move.Vaishali finished ahead of Russians Alexandra Kosteniuk and Kateryna Lagno and Antoaneta Stefanova of Bulgaria, Women's World Champion from 2004 to 2006. The other players in the fray were Anna Sargsyan, Irine Sukandar, Alua Nurman, and Azumi Sakai.Vaishali, the 24-year-old from Chennai, showed her class in the event by defeating IM Alua Nurma...

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Rekha Gupta-led Delhi govt, MCD, DDA crack down on illegal constructions

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New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Acting on the strict directions of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and other agencies on Saturday launched a campaign against unauthorised constructions and sealed premises of violators of fire safety norms.Chief Minister Gupta said the Delhi government is working under a zero-tolerance policy against unauthorised constructions, encroachments, violations of fire safety norms, and any activity that poses a threat to the lives and property of citizens in the national capital.She added that the Delhi government is not only taking action but is also developing a permanent mechanism to effectively curb such dangerous and illegal constructions in the future.The Chief Minister ...