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Devajit Saikia flags "Irregularities" in IPL, says BCCI will issue advisory against rule violations

Guwahati, May 7 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia on Thursday said the board will issue a strict advisory to all Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises after... Read More


"Thande Thande Paani Mei song convinced me": Ayushmann Khurrana on signing 'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do'; actors tease confusion, humour

Mumbai, May 7 -- Actors Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Wamiqa Gabbi and Rakul Preet Singh - the lead cast of the upcoming comedy film 'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do' offered a glimpse into the film's take... Read More


India has shielded fuel supply through crude diversification amid Hormuz turmoil: S&P Global Energy official

New Delhi, May 7 -- India's refinery operations continue to remain "robust" despite disruptions in global energy markets due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, with the country diversifying crude purchas... Read More


Chinese FM calls for "immediate, full ceasefire" in West Asia during talks with Iranian FM

Beijing, May 7 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an "immediate and full ceasefire" over the situation in West Asia involving Iran and the US while urging all sides to prioritise dialogue ... Read More


Multidisciplinary teams monitoring H5N1 avain flu scare, no need to panic: DG ICMR

India, May 7 -- By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): The recent culling of over 150,000 chickens after an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza or bird flu in Maharashtra's Navapur has once... Read More


"Claim of unilateral, artificial enlargement not correct": India reiterates position of Lipulekh

New Delhi, May 7 -- India on Thursday reiterated its position regarding Lipulekh and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, and slammed the claims of Nepal, calling the unilateral and artificial enlargement in... Read More


Textile industry seeks urgent removal of 11% cotton import duty: Gherzi's Navdeep Sodhi

New Delhi, May 7 -- India's textile industry has sought the removal of the 11 per cent import duty on cotton, warning that rising domestic cotton prices and falling productivity are hurting the compet... Read More


PM Modi to attend oath-taking ceremony of Assam government on May 12 in Guwahati

Guwahati, May 7 -- Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Dilip Saikia on Thursday announced that the oath-taking ceremony of the new state government will be held on May 12 at 11:00 AM in Guwah... Read More


"Shots fired at point-blank range": Eyewitness to killing of Suvendu Adhikari's aide says attack appeared "pre-planned"

Madhyamgram, May 7 -- An eyewitness to the killing of Chandra, personal assistant to West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, said that the shots were fired at point-blank range and the attack appeare... Read More


"Fraud by BJP, EC": Akhilesh Yadav alleges "multi-layered mafiagiri" in West Bengal assembly polls

Kolkata, May 7 -- Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday alleged electoral fraud by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Election Commission of India (ECI) in West Bengal, claiming "mul... Read More