17 killed in car accident in Mozambique
Maputo (Mozambique), March 27 (IANS) At least 17 people, including three children, were killed in a deadly road accident in central Mozambique, the state radio channel Radio Mozambique reported.
Biden approves disaster declaration for Mississippi after deadly tornadoes
Washington, March 27 (IANS) US President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration for the southern state of Mississippi after deadly tornadoes.
Global researchers create digital database of over 1.1 bn natural history objects
Jerusalem, March 27 (IANS) More than 1.1 billion natural history objects from 73 major natural history museums and herbaria from 28 countries are now collected into a huge global database.
WPL 2023 final: 'Amazing feeling', 'historic win', 'feeling over the moon'; Mumbai Indians members rejoice after maiden triumph
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Head coach Charlotte Edwards and bowling coach Jhulan Goswami praised their team for sticking together and building strong bonds as Mumbai Indians won their maiden title in the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) by beating Delhi Capitals by seven wickets in the final, here on Sunday.
BCCI annual contracts: Jadeja promoted to A+ category; joins Rohit, Kohli and Bumrah
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was on Sunday promoted to A+ Grade in the BCCI's annual player contracts for the men's team for the 2022-23 season, joining Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah in the highest category.
Rahul Gandhi cannot be Savarkar even in his wildest dream: Anurag Thakur
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Union Information and Broadcasting Minister, Anurag Thakur, on Sunday launched a scathing attack on former Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for the latter's remarks that he is not Savarkar.
Malayalam actor & former MP Innocent passes away
Kochi, March 26 (IANS) Innocent, one of the most popular actors of the Malayalam film industry, died here in Kerala on Sunday night. He was 75.
Sushma Swaraj's daughter Bansuri appointed co-convenor of Delhi BJP's legal cell
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Marking her foray into active politics, Bansuri Swaraj, daughter of late BJP leader Sushma Swaraj and practicising in the Supreme Court, has been appointed co-convenor of the legal cell of BJP's Delhi unit.
WPL 2023 Final: Mumbai Indians ride on Sciver-Brunt's unbeaten 60 to beat Delhi Capitals, emerge champion (Ld)
Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Nat Sciver-Brunt struck a superb half-century to capitalise on a good show by their disciplined bowlers as Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by seven wickets to emerge champions of the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) in front of an adoring full-house at the Brabourne stadium, here on Sunday.
Congress MP mulls resignation over Rahul's LS disqualification
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Congress' Lok Sabha MP from Tamil Nadu, Manickam Tagore, on Sunday hinted towards resigning as a member of the Lower House of Parliament, saying he is in pain after "his leader Rahul Gandhi was disqualified".
Tri-nation football: Always hungry to play for the national team, says Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
Imphal, March 26 (IANS) Seasoned goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, who is currently part of the Indian squad at the ongoing tri-nation international football tournament, has said that he is always hungry to play for the national team.
WPL 2023 final: Sciver-Brunt's unbeaten fifty helps Mumbai Indians win the inaugural title
Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Mumbai Indians claimed the trophy in the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) in front of an adoring full-house at the Brabourne stadium, beating Delhi Capitals by seven wickets in the final thanks to an unbeaten 60 by England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt, here on Sunday.
Goa: NCP joins Cong's 'Satyagraha' to protest Rahul's LS disqualification
Panaji, March 26 (IANS) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Sunday joined the Congress' 'Satyagraha' to protest INC leader Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha.
Telangana CM congratulates Nikhat Zareen on winning gold
Hyderabad, March 26 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday congratulated boxer Nikhat Zareen on winning the gold medal in the 50 kg category finals of the Women's World Boxing Championship in New Delhi.
Tom Latham to captain New Zealand in T20Is against Sri Lanka and Pakistan
Auckland, March 26 (IANS) Left-handed wicketkeeper-batter Tom Latham will return to T20I action for the first time since 2021 to lead New Zealand in their upcoming series against Sri Lanka at home and then facing Pakistan in away conditions.
Royal Challengers Bangalore launches Innovation Lab to shape future of sports in India
Bengaluru, March 26 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Sunday announced the launch of RCB Innovation Lab, an initiative aimed at merging sports and lifestyle to shape the future of sports in India.
World Boxing C'ship: BFI applauds gold medallists Nikhat, Lovlina; India finish best ever campaign in 17 years with four golds (Ld)
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) India capped off an outstanding campaign by finishing with the highest gold medals (four) at the IBA Womens World Boxing Championship after the nations illustrious pugilists Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain recorded stellar victories by contrasting margins in the finals at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here on Sunday.
Three injured as crane falls on vehicles at Delhi-Saharanpur highway construction site
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) At least three people were injured as a crane fell on some vehicles at an under-construction site of the Delhi-Saharanpur Highway in east Delhi's Pushta Kartar Nagar on Sunday, police said.
PM congratulates Lovlina, Nikhat for winning gold at World Boxing Championship
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated boxers Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen for winning gold medals at the Boxing World Championships.
Assam: Cong's protest against Rahul's LS disqualification witnesses Oppn unity
Guwahati, March 26 (IANS) The Congress in Assam on Sunday staged a protest here over the disqualification of party leader Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha. At least 11 political parties and some noted intellectuals of the state took part in the protest.
2nd T20I: South Africa chase record target in T20Is, level series 1-1 against West Indies
Centurion, March 26 (IANS) South Africa scripted a record run-chase in T20 Internationals after they chased down 259 runs against West Indies in the 2nd T20I to level the series 1-1 at SuperSport Park, here on Sunday.
Kanjhawala hit-and-drag case: Police likely to file charge sheet on April 1
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Delhi Police is all set to file its first charge sheet in connection with the Kanjhawala hit-and-drag case in which 20-year-old Anjali Singh died a painful death after being dragged by a car for 12 km in the early hours of January 1.
Delhi reports 153 Covid cases, positivity rate crosses 9%
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Delhi on Sunday reported 153 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours against 139 reported on the previous day, as per the government health bulletin.
WPL 2023 Final: Radha-Shikha's last-wicket heroics help Delhi Capitals post 131/9 against Mumbai Indians
Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) An unbeaten 52 runs partnership for the last wicket between Shikha Pandey (27 not out) and Radha Yadav (27 not out) helped Delhi Capitals recover from precarious 79/9 to post a decent 131/9 in 20 overs against Mumbai Indians in the final of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023, here on Sunday.
EC team in Assam to hold discussion on delimitation exercise
Guwahati, March 26 (IANS) The Election Commission (EC) team arrived here on Sunday to meet all the stakeholders and hold discussions with them in connection with the delimitation exercise of Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies in Assam.
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