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PM Modi's development initiatives transformed villages: Sarbananda Sonowal
Guwahati, May 2 (IANS) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, while campaigning for the Panchayat polls, said on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government’s village development initiatives have transformed the rural infrastructure across the country.
Sudirman Cup badminton: China sweeps aside Malaysia to reach semis
Xiamen (China), May 2 (IANS) Hosts China swept aside Malaysia 3-0 in the Sudirman Cup quarterfinals here on Friday, securing a spot in the last-four stage of the world badminton mixed-team championship.
Rajasthan: Ex-minister Mahesh Joshi granted 3-day interim bail to attend wife's death rituals
Jaipur, May 2 (IANS) Former Rajasthan minister and Congress leader Mahesh Joshi, an accused in the Rs 900 crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam case, has been granted interim bail for three days to carry out rituals post his wife's demise.
Pakistan-administered Kashmir asks residents near LoC to stockpile food amid fears of Indian attack
Muzaffarabad, May 2 (IANS) In the wake of rising tensions and fears of an aggressive military operation by India in response to the Pahalgam incident, the legislative government of Pakistan Administered Kashmir has instructed residents living along the de-facto border, the Line of Control (LoC) with India to stockpile food and other essential items for at least two months. The instructions have been given the Prime Minister of Pakistan administered Kashmir Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq.
Gregg Popovich steps down as Spurs head coach; to serve as team's President
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) After nearly three decades at the helm, Gregg Popovich has officially stepped down as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, closing the curtain on one of the most iconic and influential coaching careers in NBA history. Popovich, 76, will now serve exclusively as the Spurs’ team president, the franchise confirmed on Friday.
National Autocross C'ship: Top drivers ready for Chikmagalur Gravel Fest 2025
Chikmagalur, May 2 (IANS) Some of the top drivers of the country will be among the over 100 entrants that will line up for the Chikmagalur Gravel Fest 2025, set to rev into action on May 3 and 4, here at Survey 85, Sangnipura Road, Kurvangi Grama, bringing the Indian motorsport community for the event.
Bengal BJP chief questions Abhishek Banerjee’s absence at Digha Jagannath temple inauguration
Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) West Bengal unit BJP president and Union Minister of State Sukanta Majumdar on Friday questioned the absence of Trinamool Congress general secretary and the party's Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee, who also happens to be the nephew of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, at the inauguration program of the Lord Jagannath temple at Digha in East Midnapore district of West Bengal on April 30.
Row over Sonu Nigam linking Kannada song demand with Pahalgam attack
Bengaluru, May 2 (IANS) Popular singer Sonu Nigam has stirred controversy by linking a demand for a Kannada song to the Pahalgam terror attack. Kannada organisations, outraged by his remarks, demanded an unconditional apology from him on Friday.