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As his 16-day “Voter Adhikar Yatra”, which traversed 1,300 kms through 25 of 38 districts of Bihar, ended on September 1, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, addressing a gathering in Patna, raised a slogan, “vote chor, gaddi chhodh (vote thieves, vacate the throne)”, with the crowd echoing it enthusiastically. “Ye naara chal gaya hai (this slogan has become popular),” said Rahul.In his speech at this event, RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, who along with some other Mahagathbandhan allies participated in Rahul’s march since its start from Sasaram on September 17, said: “People ask how…

Former England captain Alastair Cook suggested a new rule in Test cricket, that is to make the second new ball available at any point, but use it till 160 overs. Cook, who played 161 Tests for England and scored 12,472 runs for the Three Lions at an average of 45.35, with 33 centuries, was speaking on the Stick to Cricket podcast. Speaking during the podcast, he said, “A new rule I would add would be how about, in 160 overs, you can take the new ball whenever you want? You have got two new balls for those 160 overs, and…

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has expressed strong interest in bringing Ravichandran Ashwin to the Big Bash League (BBL) following the legendary spinner’s recent retirement from the IPL. However, adding him to a franchise roster may be challenging since most teams have already utilized the bulk of their purse during the draft. ALSO READ – Virat Kohli Breaks Silence On Horrendous Stampede During RCB Victory Celebrations Says, ‘A Heartbreak Like June 4th…’ Ashwin’s IPL farewell and future plans Ashwin’s decision to step away from the Indian Premier League was made public through a heartfelt social media post, where he looked back…

SC asks Centre to frame policy against foreign accused jumping bail New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to consider formulating an appropriate policy to prevent foreign nationals accused of crimes in India from absconding from the country. The issue arose when a Nigerian national, accused in a high-profile criminal case, allegedly absconded to his home country after being granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court in May 2022. The top court, in December last year, had set aside the bail order, directing the authorities to ensure the accused is brought back to India to…

New Delhi: Tensions within the ruling alliance in Tripura escalated after a lawmaker from TIPRA Motha, a coalition partner of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), filed a police complaint against the son of Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma. The legislator, Philip Reang, alleged that Pratik Dev Varma, a BJP member as well, threatened him inside the residential quarters designated for members of the Legislative Assembly late Monday evening. Following the complaint, the Tripura Police registered an FIR. A seven-member delegation of TIPRA Motha, founded and led by the titular head of Tripura’s erstwhile royal family, Pradyot Debbarman, also met Chief Minister…

To showcase futuristic infrastructure plans worth over ₹50,000 crore, B-SMILE is set to launch a six-minute short film. While officials call it a “vision film,” critics dismiss it as wasteful PR.Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Ltd (B-SMILE), an offshoot of the BBMP, is stepping into the film-making space — but with a civic twist. The agency has proposed an ₹85 lakh, six-minute short film to highlight the city’s ambitious plans for twin tunnel roads, a network of elevated corridors, and buffer-zone roads, projects valued at over ₹50,000 crore.Also Read:Yellow Line commuters may get relief as fourth train joins fleet by mid-SeptemberThe film…

Pakistan: Blast at BNP rally kills 14 in Quetta Quetta, Sep 3 (IANS) At least 14 people were killed and 35 others injured in a massive blast at a public rally of the Balochistan National Party (BNP) in Quetta, local media reported. The casualties were reportedly confirmed by health officials at Civil Hospital Quetta. The blast occurred near the Shahwani Stadium on Tuesday evening shortly after a gathering marking the fourth death anniversary of BNP founder Sardar Attaullah Mengal had concluded. According to police officials, the explosion took place near the venue soon after the event ended, with initial reports…

Indian wicket-keeper batsman Sanju Samson has announced that he will step down from his leadership role in the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) 2025 to join the Indian squad for the upcoming Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates. His departure leaves Kochi Blue Tigers in capable hands as Mohammed Shanu takes over as the new vice-captain. Samson’s Stellar KCL Campaign Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Sanju Samson’s first season in the KCL has been nothing short of sensational. The right-handed batsman amassed 368 runs in just five innings, including a blazing century and three half-centuries. His explosive batting…

Six people, including four men with criminal records, were arrested for allegedly kidnapping a real estate businessman and extorting Rs 2.9 lakh from him, the Bengaluru police said on Tuesday. The police identified the arrested accused as Rajesh Kumar alias Appi or J D Mara Appi, 32; Srinivas alias Bombay Seena, 43; Naveen, 35; Lokesh alias Loki, 34; Somaiah, 31; and Yukesh, 28. Four of the accused, excluding Naveen and Yukesh, are registered ‘rowdy sheeters’ with criminal records across various Bengaluru police stations, Seemant Kumar Singh, Police Commissioner, Bengaluru city, said. According to the police, the case originated from a…

Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, once a mainstay of India’s white-ball attack, has spoken candidly about his prolonged absence from the national setup. Despite strong performances at the domestic and franchise level, the 35-year-old admitted that since the 2022 T20 World Cup semifinal against England, he has struggled to find a way back into India’s squads. India suffered an emphatic 10-wicket defeat in Adelaide on that night, with Bhuvneshwar conceding 25 runs in his two overs. While several teammates from that game have since returned to the T20I fold, he and KL Rahul remain the two notable names left out. His…