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PM Modi speaks to Nepalese counterpart Sushila Karki, reaffirms India’s support New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki and reaffirmed India’s steadfast support for her efforts to restore peace and stability in the Himalayan nation. PM Modi also extended warm wishes to her and the people of Nepal on their National Day set to be marked on Friday. Following their talks, PM Modi in a post on X wrote, “Had a warm conversation with Mrs Sushila Karki, Prime Minister of the Interim Government of Nepal.…

How funny is this? Mohsin Naqvi, wearing multiple hats as Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and also the head of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), found himself in the strange position of essentially calling himself. The same man leading the government, the board, and the continental body  was caught in the middle of Pakistan’s boycott drama over their Asia Cup 2025 group-stage clash against the UAE. It began with the PCB, headed by Naqvi, demanding that match referee Andy Pycroft to not officiate in Asia Cup 2025. Then came the Interior Minister ( again Naqvi)…

The Bengaluru police Wednesday arrested yoga guru M Niranjana Murthy for allegedly sexually abusing a woman when she was a minor and having sex with her later by promising her medals. The police booked Murthy, founder and director of Sunshine The Yoga Zone in R R Nagar, West Bengaluru under sections 69 (sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means) and 75(2) (sexual harassment) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and Section 12 (sexual harassment of a child) of the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) act. Murthu’s arrest came after a 19-year-old woman filed a complaint against him on August 30,…

The Karnataka High Court Tuesday quashed criminal proceedings against BJP MP K Sudhakar in connection with the seizure of Rs 4.8 crore in Madavara village a day before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in the state. The full judgment by a bench of Justice M I Arun is yet to be released. In this case, a static surveillance team member, Dasharath Kumbar, filed a complaint that on April 25, he received a message from Model Code of Conduct officer Munish Moudgil stating that Rs 10 crore had been kept in a particular place. Later, when an Election Commission raid was…

Eight years after Karnataka implemented RERA to protect homebuyers, over 2,000 cases remain unresolved, ₹750.5 crore is yet to be recovered, and citizens allege deep-rooted corruption within the Housing Department and K-RERA.The Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) — created to safeguard homebuyers under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act — is facing serious allegations of corruption, inefficiency, and favouritism.In the last 8 years since RERA’s implementation, 12,165 cases have been filed. While 9,168 have been disposed, 812 cases are still awaiting orders and 1,894 remain at the investigation stage. Citizens allege that despite the law’s mandate to dispose…

The West Indies have named a 15-player squad for a three-match T20I series against Nepal in Sharjah. Bowling all-rounder Akeal Hosein has been named as the captain of the side, as per the official website of the ICC. The Caribbean side have decided to rest a host of key players, with skipper Shai Hope, pacer Alzarri Joseph and batter Johnson Charles among the white-ball stars that will sit out the series. Fabian Allen, Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers to provide support during the three matches that commence on September 27. A total of five players are in line for their…

Homebuyers’ forum raises serious allegations against Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan and K-RERA Chairman Rakesh Singh, claims corruption, project delays, lack of transparency, and violation of RERA Act provisions.Karnataka’s Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) is once again in the spotlight, this time over allegations of large-scale corruption, negligence, and builder-friendly decisions.Activists and buyers allege that despite the RERA Act being implemented to protect homebuyers, regulate developers, and bring transparency, the ground reality is far from its intent.Also Read:Bengaluru ORR alert: Traffic block near Marathahalli & Kadubeesanahalli- check here for alternate routesHousing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan’s department is facing heat, with…

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has once again stirred the ongoing controversy surrounding legendary captain MS Dhoni and the so-called ‘hookah’ culture in the Indian dressing room. This comes after earlier shocking claims made by former all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who had also spoken about the issue. Tiwary, revealing his version of events, claimed that certain players from the Indian team, particularly those who maintained close ties with Dhoni, would often join him during hookah sessions. The former batter explained that he had personally observed these activities at close quarters, further hinting that some teammates indulged in “buttering” to get into…

As students vote in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections Thursday to elect their representatives in the university body, the imprint of national politics on these polls could not be missed. Several senior leaders of the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress from different states descended on the DU campus to take part in the electioneering in the run-up to the polls.While the BJP leaders campaigned for the candidates of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the RSS’ student wing, to “defeat desh-virodhis (anti-nationals)”, the Congress leaders appealed to students to back the party-affiliated National Students Union of India…

CPL 2025: Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) booked their berth in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 final with a 14-run win over Saint Lucia Kings in Qualifier 1 at Providence Stadium on Sunday night. The victory was set up by disciplined bowling, with left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie producing a match-winning spell. Warriors Post Competitive Total Despite Collapse Put in to bat first after losing the toss, the Warriors made a solid start. Ben McDermott (34 off 27) and Shai Hope (32 off 29) stitched a steady stand to build early momentum. Quentin Sampson (17 off 17) added some quick runs,…