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Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta-Sidhupur) protests against Punjab govt for not giving compensation for destroyed crops
Amritsar, May 4 (IANS) The Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta-Sidhupur) have staged a protest against the Punjab government in the Khur Manian village of Punjab's Amritsar district and accused the latter of not giving any financial compensation for their crop produce which were destroyed by the incessant rains which lashed the state and several other parts of the country.
Haryana Minister inspects arrangements for water drainage in Gurugram
Gurugram, May 4 (IANS) Haryana's Industry and Commerce Minister, Rao Narbir Singh, on Saturday visited the spot and took stock of the situation of waterlogging at major places in the city after the unseasonal rain in Gurugram two days ago and inspected the arrangements being made by the concerned departments towards its prevention.
'We must stand as one': A plea for peace after the Pahalgam attack
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) What was meant to be a moment of joy turned into a lifetime of grief.
Formula 1: Norris wins chaotic Miami Sprint as McLaren secure 1-2 spot
Miami, May 4 (IANS) Lando Norris claimed a dramatic victory in the Sprint at the Miami Grand Prix, capitalising on a well-timed pit stop and late Safety Car intervention to lead home a McLaren 1-2 finish ahead of Oscar Piastri. The race was marked by unpredictable weather, early crashes, pit lane chaos, and a series of investigations that reshaped the final order.
Kagiso Rabada suspended after testing positive for recreational drug (Ld)
Johannesburg, May 4 (IANS) South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has admitted to testing positive for a recreational drug and is currently serving a provisional suspension. This was the reason behind his sudden exit from the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), where he was playing for the Gujarat Titans. On April 3, the franchise said Rabada had gone back home to deal with a "personal matter" but did not share any further details.
Four of family killed as car hits bike in Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal, May 3 (IANS) Four persons, including two children of a family, were killed in a road accident in Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri district.
IPL 2025: Dayal the Dhoni-slayer again as RCB edge out CSK in another Chinnaswamy thriller
Bengaluru, May 3 (IANS) Yash Dayal did it again. A year after silencing the Chinnaswamy crowd by denying MS Dhoni a fairytale finish, the left-arm seamer turned executioner once more — this time holding his nerve in a cauldron of noise to bowl Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a two-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a last-over thriller in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Saturday.
BSF intensifies vigilance along India-B’desh border using latest electronic gadgets
Shillong/Guwahati, May 3 (IANS) The Border Security Force (BSF) has intensified surveillance along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya using the latest electronic gadgets, an official said on Saturday.
Doctors protest against Aruna Kumar's appointment as Director of Medical Education in Bhopal
Bhopal, May 3 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government's decision to appoint Aruna Kumar as the new Director of Medical Education (DME) at Bhopal's Gandhi Medical College (GMC) has sparked a controversy.
Areca nuts and drugs worth Rs 1.18 crore seized in Mizoram, two held
Aizawl, May 3 (IANS) The Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with other law-enforcing agencies, have seized areca nuts and drugs worth Rs 1.18 crore and apprehended two persons in Mizoram during the past 24 hours, officials said on Saturday.