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Senior advocate and BJP member Pitabash Panda was shot dead by two bike-borne miscreants near his Berhampur residence on Monday night BERHAMPUR: A senior advocate and BJP member Pitabash Panda (50) was shot dead by unidentified miscreants near his house in Brahma Nagar area on Monday night. Panda was also a member of the state…

Prashant Kishor (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: As Bihar gears up for assembly elections across 243 seats, political strategist-turned-leader Prashant Kishor has confirmed that he will contest the polls, with his political startup Jan Suraaj set to unveil its list of candidates on October 9 — a list he says will be “full of surprises.”The announcement…

South African players celebrate with the winner’s trophy after their win in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s cricket ground (AP Photo) South Africa’s cricket team, led by Aiden Markram, is preparing to defend their World Test Championship title as they begin a new cycle with a two-test series in Pakistan.The series…

South Africa’s Tazmin Brits surpasses Smriti Mandhana South African cricketer Tazmin Brits achieved a historic milestone in the 2025 Women’s World Cup match against New Zealand at Holkar Stadium in Indore. She scored a century in just 86 balls, including 15 boundaries and a six.This marked Brits’ fifth ODI century in 2025, setting a new…

NEW DELHI: Cutting across political lines, prominent netas on Monday condemned the attack on CJI BR Gavai, with PM Narendra Modi calling him and saying there is no place for such reprehensible acts in society. The opposition led by Congress expressed anguish over the incident, calling it “unprecedented, shameful and abhorrent”.“Spoke to Chief Justice of…

Muneeba Ali’s run-out against India (Screengrab) The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has confirmed that the third umpire’s decision to declare Pakistan‘s Muneeba Ali run out during their 88-run defeat to India in the Women’s World Cup was correct and followed the Laws of Cricket.During Pakistan’s chase of 248, Muneeba faced a delivery from Kranti Gaud…

Valmiki Jayanti honours Sage Valmiki, the revered author of the ancient epic Ramayana and Adi Kavi. Celebrated across India, this day commemorates his birth and timeless teachings on righteousness, devotion, and virtuous living. The article offers heartfelt wishes, messages, and quotes for 2025, encouraging reflection on his profound wisdom and inspiring communities to uphold truth…

US President Donald Trump repeated the claim that he solved the conflict between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan earlier this year with the help of tariffs. While talking to reporters, Trump said, “If I didn’t have the power of tariffs, you would have at least four of the seven wars raging. I use tariffs to stop…

Sunil Gavaskar loses cool, calls West Indies pacers ‘net bowlers’ Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the West Indies bowling attack following their innings and 140-run defeat to India in Ahmedabad.The West Indies cricket team struggled in their first innings, scoring only 162 runs, with Indian fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah…

Hasina issue needs consultations, says Vikram Misri NEW DELHI: India firmly supports a free, fair, inclusive and participatory national election in Bangladesh at the earliest possible time, foreign secretary Vikram Misri said Monday while noting that matters related former PM Sheikh Hasina are “judicial and legal” in nature and requires “consultations” between the two neighbours.In…