TVS ILP invests 250 crore to build world-class logistics park in Visakhapatnam
The facility, located near key transport hubs such as Vizag Airport and Port, is being developed in phases, with 4 lakh sq. ft. already ready to occupy
Barely days after its inauguration, Patna Metro stations are already marred by red gutka stains. A viral video highlights the widespread vandalism, with walls, stairs, and platforms defaced. A frustrated citizen expressed dismay at the public's disregard for the new infrastructure, questioning civic sense.
Nomination begins for first phase of Bihar polls; seat-sharing talks intensify in NDA, INDIA bloc
PATNA: Filing of nomination papers began on Friday for the elections to 121 seats in the first phase of the Bihar assembly polls, officials said. The first round of the elections will be held on November 6. Candidates can file their nomination papers til October 17, and the scrutiny of such documents will be held on the next day, according to a notification. The last date for withdrawal of nominations is October 20 for the first phase of the assembly polls. Patna, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa, Muzaffarpur, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Vaishali, Samastipur, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Munger, Sheikhpura, Nalanda, Buxar, and Bhojpur districts will go for polls in the first phase. The second and final phase of the poll will take place on November 11 in 122 assembly seats. The counting of votes will take place on November 14. The ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc have not declared their list of candidates so far. Constituents of the NDA and the INDIA bloc are grappling with differences over seat-sharing, with smaller allies in both camps jostling for more seats. However, Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party declared a list of 51 candidates on Thursday. Amid growing unease in the ruling NDA over the seat sharing, senior BJP leader and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reached Patna on Friday and will hold meetings with senior party leaders. Sources in the BJP said that the seat-sharing arrangements within the NDA will be finalised in a day or two, and the party will release its first list of candidates soon after that. Bihar polls: Left parties smoothen seat-sharing deal with RJD, Congress The JD(U), another alliance partner of the NDA, is also expected to announce its list of candidates very soon, party sources said. According to sources in the NDA, the allies - JD (U) and BJP - are likely to contest 102 and 101 seats, respectively. Union minister Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), which had earlier settled for around 20-22 seats, is now asking for 45 segments, they said. In the opposition bloc, sources said the RJD is likely to contest 135-140 seats. The party has offered the Congress 50-52 seats, lower than the party's demand for 70 assembly segments. Sources in the RJD said a meeting of senior party leaders will take place in Patna later in the day to finalise the list of its candidates. In the 2020 assembly polls, the Congress had fought 70 seats but won only 19. The other big constituent of the INDIA bloc, the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation, also appeared unhappy with the reportedly 20-25 seats being offered to it. Five years ago, the CPI (ML) Liberation won 12 of the 19 seats it contested, and is reportedly demanding 40 this time. Tejashwi makes mega poll promise: Law to ensure one government job for every family in Bihar
JMM eyes 12 seats in Bihar polls, final decision after talks with INDIA bloc partners
RANCHI: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is willing to contest at least 12 assembly seats in the upcoming Bihar polls as an ally of the INDIA bloc, a party leader said on Friday. The final decision on the number of seats where the party will field candidates will be made only after a meeting with the INDIA bloc partners, he said. The seat-sharing deal among the INDIA bloc constituents will be finalised in a day or two, JMM general secretary Vinod Kumar Pandey said. We have conveyed our intention to the leaders of the INDIA bloc constituents in Bihar during a recent meeting in Patna. We have also informed our party leader and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren about the outcome of the meeting. Now, the CM will take the final call on seats that the JMM will contest in Bihar after a discussion with the INDIA bloc partners, Pandey told PTI . During the meeting, held on Tuesday, the JMM claimed around 12 seats in the tribal-dominated border areas, adjacent to Jharkhand, he said. Tarapur, Katoria, Manihari, Jhajha, Pirpainti, Thakurganj, Banka, Rupauli, Chakai, Jamalpur, Banmankhi, and Ramnagar are the seats that the JMM is willing to contest, Pandey said. The elections to 243 seats of the Bihar assembly will be held on November 6 and 11, and votes will be counted on November 14. The Rashtriya Janata Dal is, however, contemplating offering up to five seats to the JMM, a RJD leader in Jharkhand said. In the 2024 Jharkhand assembly polls, the JMM-led alliance had offered six of the 81 seats to the RJD. The RJD had won four seats in Jharkhand.
IND-W vs SA-W: Harmanpreet Kaur Slams Top Order After Indias World Cup Loss to South Africa
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur blamed the top order after a 3-wicket loss to South Africa in the Womens World Cup. Despite Richa Ghoshs brilliant 94, Nadine de Klerks unbeaten 84 powered the Proteas to victory in Visakhapatnam.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party unveiled its first 51 candidates for Bihar polls, prioritizing individuals from non-political backgrounds. The list features doctors, academics, retired officers, a singer, and Karpoori Thakur's granddaughter, aiming to offer a fresh alternative. Caste equations were considered, with representation from EBC, OBC, general, and Muslim communities, alongside women and a transgender candidate.
Visakhapatnam in the grip of World Cup fever
There is excitement in the air as Visakhapatnam hosts five matches of the ICC Womens World Cup
Amid allies bargain, NDA seats deal likely by October 13
NEW DELHI/PATNA : The BJP has shortlisted candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections for seats falling under its quota, sources in the party said on Thursday. This followed a series of party meetings in Patna. The final approval of these candidates is likely to take place on October 11 during the BJPs Central Election Committees expected meeting, which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other key members. According to the sources, the BJP central leadership will also hold a final meeting with the heads of its Bihar-based NDA partners before announcing the seat-sharing with them jointly after the meeting of BJP Central Election Committee. The BJPs Central Election Committee will review the shortlisted names, as the party is initially understood to have shortlisted three to five names for each Assembly seat it had contested and won in 2020 Assembly election. A senior BJP source on Thursday hinted that the seat-sharing agreement finalised with NDA allies will be announced jointly by leaders of the alliance at a media briefing, most likely on Monday. This will likely be followed by the release of the names of BJP candidates for the seats that remain in the BJPs share. Sources also indicated that the BJP and quite possibly other NDA allies as well, will announce the names of their candidates for both phases of the elections, given the shorter timeframe between the notification date, filing of nominations, and final scrutiny. Meanwhile, the stalemate over seat-sharing within the ruling NDA for the election seems to be easing with Union Minister of State for Home and senior BJP leader Nityanand Rai holding a meeting with Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan in New Delhi on Thursday. Rai visited union minister Chirags Delhi residence twice as BJP wanted to clear the air as soon as possible. Rai couldnt meet Chirag when he visited his residence for the first time as he returned after meeting his mother. However, Rai went again and held the crucial meeting with him. After the meeting, both leaders interacted with the media with Rais vibrant smile dropping ample hints that he succeeded in his mission and was able to end the deadlock over seat sharing. Rai said, Smile on my face says it all as Chirag, standing nearby, was also seen smiling. Everything is positive. Chirag will tell everything himself when the time comes. After meeting Chirag, he also called on Bihar BJP election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan at his residence, apparently to brief him about the outcome of the meeting. Jan Suraaj Party releases first list of 51 candidates Prashant Kishors Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) on Thursday announced the first list of its 51 candidates for the Bihar Assembly polls. Out of 51 seats, seven seats are reserved for SCs. In the first list, 11 candidates are from OBC community, 17 from extremely backward communities and seven candidates are Muslims.
Ghoshs 94 in vain as India lose to South Africa by 3 wickets
Womens World Cup VISAKHAPATNAM, Oct 9: Richa Ghoshs 77-ball 94 went in vain as Nadine de Klerk (84 not out) powered South Africa to a three-wicket win against India in their Womens World Cup match here on Thursday. Chasing 252, South Africas innings was propped up by skipper Laura Wolvaardts 70, Chloe Tryons 49 and match-winning knock from de Klerk, which included five sixes and eight fours from 54 balls. South Africa made 252/7 in 48.5 overs. Earlier, Ghosh smacked [] The post Ghoshs 94 in vain as India lose to South Africa by 3 wickets appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Nadine de Klerk's 84* helps SA-W beat IND-W: Key stats
In a thrilling ICC Women's World Cup match in Visakhapatnam, South Africa pulled off a stunning three-wicket victory over co-hosts India.
Protests Erupt Against Ex-CM Jagan
Under the banner of Dalit Eikya Vedika, hundreds of Dalits took out a rally in the main thoroughfare of Narsipatnam
Data entry operator held for accepting bribe in Jehanabad
Tejashwis unrealistic govt job promise for every family faces backlash from NDA
The NDA has criticised RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav's promise of a govt job for every family in Bihar. Leaders highlighted CM Nitish Kumar's pledge of one crore jobs over five years, questioning the feasibility and sincerity of Yadav's claims.
Man accused of harassing girl students beaten up
LJP(RV) authorises Chirag to take key decisions amid NDA seat-sharing talks
LJP(RV) has authorised party president Chirag Paswan to make all decisions regarding seat-sharing and candidates for the Bihar assembly elections. Despite past actions, party sources confirm Chirag is not unhappy and will remain with the NDA. The party is seeking specific seats from allies, including JD(U), HAM(S), and BJP.
Women's World Cup: Nadine de Klerk's blitz stuns India; SA win by 3 wickets
Nadine de Klerks explosive 54-ball 84 propelled South Africa to a thrilling three-wicket win over India in Visakhapatnam. Despite Richa Ghoshs 94 for India, South Africa recovered from 81/5 thanks to crucial partnerships from Chloe Tryon and Wolvaardt. De Klerks late blitz, featuring five sixes, sealed the game with seven balls to spare, giving the visitors their first nail-biting victory of the Womens World Cup.
Postal ballots arranged for elderly, PwD voters
Patna district is facilitating postal ballots for 32,036 electors with disabilities and 34,260 voters aged over 85 to ensure their participation in the assembly election. This initiative, under Section 60 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, allows absentee voters to cast their vote via postal ballot, with dedicated teams to visit their residences.
Cong says states double-engine govt out of fuel, promises change
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has slammed Bihar's current government. He called it a double engine govt without fuel and released a chargesheet against the ruling alliance. Ramesh stated the state is at a decisive turn, urging people to choose development. He also accused the RSS-BJP of toppling governments over reservation demands.
Development, jobs in Ara to be my priorities: Jan Suraaj candidate
Jan Suraaj has nominated Dr. Vijay Kumar Gupta, a local laparoscopic surgeon, as its candidate for the Ara assembly constituency. Dr. Gupta, emphasizing his deep roots in the town, aims to develop Ara as a state capital periphery region to boost employment and curb migration. He expressed confidence in strong local support for his candidature.
EC to deploy 8.5L officials for assembly polls
Bihar elections will see a massive deployment of approximately 8.5 lakh officials, including polling personnel, police, and observers, to ensure a smooth and orderly process. For the first time, each of the 243 constituencies will have a dedicated general observer. Voters can also utilize the 'Book-a-Call to BLO' facility and call 1950 for assistance and to register complaints.
36 arrested in Buxar police crackdown
Buxar police apprehended 36 individuals in a special drive, seizing significant quantities of illicit liquor and illegal firecrackers. The operation also led to the execution of 42 warrants and a district-wide traffic enforcement campaign, collecting substantial fines. This initiative aims to bolster law and order and combat illegal activities.
19-year-old shot at near home in Siwan district
A 19-year-old youth, Ahmad Hussain, is in critical condition after being shot in the face near his home in Siwan district. The incident occurred while he was returning from delivering food. Police are investigating the attack and examining CCTV footage, with villagers demanding increased security and swift arrests.
Teenage boy detained, mother arrested after rape and murder of minor girl in Patna
A 17-year-old boy and his mother were arrested in Patna after an eight-year-old girl was found raped and murdered, her body stuffed in a sack. The accused allegedly lured the child to an under-construction house, assaulted her, and then electrocuted her. His mother reportedly helped conceal the crime. Both face serious charges.
Rice mill workers body reaches Khagaria village after his death in Telangana
NCRB: Bihar reports 4,450 cybercrime cases in 2023, tops nation in ATM fraud
Bihar experienced a dramatic surge in cybercrime in 2023, with cases more than doubling to 4,450. The state now ranks fourth nationally in cybercrime chargesheet rates and leads in ATM fraud. Fraud remains the dominant motive, highlighting growing online vulnerabilities for citizens across the nation.
Karpooris granddaughter among 51 on PKs first list
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party unveiled its first 51 candidates for Bihar polls, featuring professionals and leaders' kin, notably Karpoori Thakur's granddaughter. Aiming to offer an alternative, the list includes doctors, academics, retired officers, a lawyer, singer, and a transgender candidate, balancing caste equations and community representation to surprise voters.
Independent MLAs dwindle as states political arena polarises
Independent MLAs in Bihar are facing a tough battle for relevance amidst intense political polarization. Historically significant numbers have dwindled, with major alliances like INDIA and NDA dominating the landscape. Even prominent figures are now seeking party tickets, suggesting a challenging future for lone voices in the upcoming 2025 assembly elections.
School bus driver shot at in Imamganj
Illegal weapons recovered from former Mukhiyas house in Raghopur
Bihar polls: Left parties smoothen seat-sharing deal with RJD, Congress
NEW DELHI: The Communist Party of India (CPI) has been offered six seats as part of the seat-sharing arrangement within the Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections though the party had demanded 10 seats. With disagreement over seat allocation continuing among alliance partners, CPI General Secretary D Raja departed for Patna on Thursday to hold final negotiations regarding the deal. An official announcement is expected to be made on Friday, said the Left party sources. The CPI leaders said that they were expecting at least 10 seats while it wanted to contest 24 assembly constituencies. In the previous elections, it fielded candidates on six seats and could win two. Its vote share was 0.83 percent vote share. We have conveyed our demand. Raja is reaching Patna tonight. We are hopeful. Final decision will be announced on Friday, said sources. Another member of the Left combine, the CPI-Marxist (CPM) has also not reached a consensus on seat-sharing with its alliance partners yet. Its general secretary MA Baby is already in Patna. He met the alliance coordinator and RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Thursday to discuss seat allocation. Though nothing has been finalised, we have a feeling that the number of seats to be contested by the CPM will be amicably settled. The Left parties will get as much as seats they contested in 2020. However, we are expecting more seats in this election, said CPM leaders. Top Congress leaders in Patna to hold direct talks with RJD supremo Lalu Yadav on seat sharing The CPM had demanded 11 seats. It had fought on four seats in the previous elections and managed to bag two with a vote share of 0.65 percent. This time, the Left parties are posing a challenge before the RJD, the largest constituent of the coalition, as they are eying a significantly larger share. The CPI, CPI (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation, and CPI-Marxist collectively sought at least 75 assembly seats. The CPI (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation, the most electorally successful Left party, submitted its claims for 40 seats. It was offered 19 seats; the same number it contested in the 2020 Assembly elections, while it won 12 as part of the alliance. However, the CPI-ML (Liberation) rejected the offer on Tuesday; lodged its protest to both; the number of seats and the proposed swapping of several constituencies it had contested last time. The party submitted a revised list of 30 preferred constituencies and was awaiting a formal response. A CPI-ML (Liberation) leader said that deadlock is still continuing and there has been no development since the 19-seat offer made by the RJD. The party secured 3.16 percent of vote share. The Mahagathbandhan, which includes the RJD, Congress, and other Left parties, fell just short of a majority in the last election with 110 out of 243 seats.
Students leader to contest poll as independent candidate
Vacuum assisted breast biopsy launched at Mahavir Cancer Sansthan
This brilliant catch came off Gaud's own bowling and marked Brits' first duck in women's ODIs after 42 innings. The catch was a key moment as South Africa faced early pressure in their run chase against India at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
1st Time In History: Richa Sets Historic World Record With 94 For India vs SA
From 102/6 in 26 overs to 251 in 49.5 overs, India made a miraculous recovery in their Women's World Cup 2025 match in Visakhapatnam on Thursday, courtesy of No. 8 batter Richa Ghosh
From 102/6 in 26 overs to 251 in 49.5 overs, India made a miraculous recovery in their Women's World Cup 2025 match in Visakhapatnam on Thursday, courtesy of No. 8 batter Richa Ghosh
Smriti Mandhana scripted history on October 9, 2025, by breaking a 28-year-old Women's One Day International (WODI) runs record during India's ICC Women's World Cup match against South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
Women's World Cup: India's Matches Against Australia, England Go Sold Out
ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta: The ongoing Women's World Cup is gaining momentum as host India's upcoming marquee round-robin matches against defending champions Australia and England have officially sold out, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday. According to an ICC release, all available tickets for the India vs Australia clash in Visakhapatnam on October 12 and the India vs England match in Indore on October 19 have been snapped up by fans. In total, 15,087 tickets were sold for the Australia fixture and 17,859 for the England encounter, both now listed as sold out. However, the ongoing match between India and South Africa at Vizag has plenty of vacant seats, with spectators expected to fill the stadium later in the day. The surge in ticket sales follows a landmark opening match in Guwahati, where 22,843 spectators turned up for India vs Sri Lanka, the highest-ever attendance for a group-stage fixture at an ICC Womens event. The previous record was 15,935 fans for India vs Pakistan in Dubai during the 2024 ICC Womens T20 World Cup. Demand continues to grow as the tournament unfolds. Indias two remaining group stage fixtures, against New Zealand and Bangladesh at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, are nearing full capacity. The India vs New Zealand fixture on October 23 (Thursday) is already 90 per cent sold, while 82 per cent of seats have been filled for the India vs Bangladesh match on October 26. The eight-team tournament, returning to India after 12 years and marking the first ICC Womens global tournament in the sub-continent since the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2016, began with a blockbuster in Guwahati on September 30. ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta said he was delighted at the sale of tickets and hoped the crowds will enjoy upcoming matches across venues. We saw this World Cup as an opportunity to deepen the connection between fans and the womens game. The decision to make tickets accessible, starting at just INR 100, was rooted in our belief that stadiums should be full of energy and enthusiasm for the worlds best athletes, he said. ICC Chief Executive Sanjog Gupta said he was delighted at the sale of tickets and hoped the crowds will enjoy upcoming matches across venues. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score The league stage runs through October 26, with semifinals on October 29 and 30 and the final on November 2. Article Source: IANS
Bihar polls: Prashant Kishor`s Jan Suraaj releases first list of 51 candidates
Addressing a press conference in Patna, partys national president, Udai Singh, said Kishor is likely to hit the campaign trail on Saturday from Raghopur, the constituency of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav
Women's World Cup: Rain Delays Toss For India V SA Match; Umpires To Inspect Ground At 2.45 Pm
VDCA International Cricket Stadium: Toss was delayed for India's crucial match against South Africa in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup at the ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam because of constant drizzle that started around 1.30 pm on Thursday. With the sky under heavy cloud cover, the ground staff brought out the covers well before it started pouring, covering the entire ground in a jiffy. Though it rained for only 30-35 minutes, and it was not very heavy, the timing was such that it did not leave enough time to remove the covers in time for the toss, scheduled at 2.30 pm. The ground staff started removing the covers after 2.10 pm, after which the match officials will have an inspection of the ground before they decide when to conduct the toss. With the sky under heavy cloud cover, the ground staff brought out the covers well before it started pouring, covering the entire ground in a jiffy. Though it rained for only 30-35 minutes, and it was not very heavy, the timing was such that it did not leave enough time to remove the covers in time for the toss, scheduled at 2.30 pm. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score The match is very crucial for both India and South Africa. India, chasing their maiden title, are hoping to continue their winning spree after winning their first two matches, while South Africa, three-time semifinalists, are eying their second win after starting their campaign with a defeat to England. Article Source: IANS
Women's WC: Toss To Be Held At 3.15 Pm, Play To Start At 3.45, No Overs Lost In Vizag
VDCA International Cricket Stadium: The toss for the India v South Africa match here at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam to be conducted at 3.15 pm. Play is expected to start at 3.45 pm with no loss of overs. The umpires had two inspections at 2:45 pm and 3:10 pm and found things fit for the match to be conducted. The toss was delayed for India's crucial match against South Africa in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup at the ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam because of constant drizzle that started around 1.30 pm on Thursday. With the sky under heavy cloud cover, the ground staff brought out the covers well before it started pouring, covering the entire ground in a jiffy. Though it rained for only 30-35 minutes, and it was not very heavy, the timing was such that it did not leave enough time to remove the covers in time for the toss, scheduled at 2.30 pm. The ground staff started removing the covers after 2.10 pm, after which the match officials will have an inspection of the ground before they decide when to conduct the toss. A couple of players, including India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, walked out to have a look at the conditions even as the covers were being removed and the super sopper was pressed into action. The ground staff had done a good job by using two covers to avoid any seepage of rainwater. The ground staff started removing the covers after 2.10 pm, after which the match officials will have an inspection of the ground before they decide when to conduct the toss. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score The match is very crucial for both India and South Africa. India, chasing their maiden title, are hoping to continue their winning spree after winning their first two matches, while South Africa, three-time semifinalists, are eyeing their second win after starting their campaign with a defeat to England. Article Source: IANS
Bihar Assembly elections: Jan Suraaj Party releases first list of 51 candidates
Among the names in the list of party candidates, senior JSP leader R.K. Mishra will be contesting from the Darbhanga town Assembly seat, while noted Patna High Court lawyer and JSP member Y.V. Giri will be the party candidate from Manjhi constituency of Saran district
Jan Suraaj announces 51 candidates for Bihar polls, Prashant Kishors contest still unclear
PATNA: Jan Suraaj Party on Thursday released its first list of 51 candidates for the Bihar assembly elections, but did not confirm whether its founder Prashant Kishor will be contesting the polls. Addressing a press conference here, party national president Udai Singh said Kishor is likely to hit the campaign trail on October 11 from Raghopur, the constituency of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. We will soon release a list of candidates for other seats. If you find Kishor Ji's name on the list, then he will be contesting. It's quite clear. Kishor Ji will launch the party's election campaign from Raghopur on October 11, Singh said. Among the prominent candidates named by the party are popular Bhojpuri singer Ritesh Ranjan Pandey, who will contest from Kargahar assembly seat, and Pritti Kinnar from the third gender community, who will contest from Bhorey seat in Gopalganj.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan says, Discussions on seat sharing underway in NDA
Union Minister Chirag Paswan said that discussions are ongoing within the NDA over the seat-sharing formula ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections 2025. The LJP (RV) has called an emergency meeting in Patna to finalise its poll strategy
Jagan Embarks on Visit to Narsipatnam Medical College to Oppose Privatisation
Jagan's visit is to oppose the N Chandrababu Naidu-led Andhra Pradesh government's recent decision to develop 10 new government medical colleges under Public Private Partnership (PPP)
Candidates left in lurch as JSSC postpones examination last minute
RANCHI: The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) cancelled the Jharkhand Technical/Special Qualification Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination (JT/SQGLCCE), at the last moment without any prior notice to the students. According to the notice issued by JSSC, the examination was postponed due to some unavoidable circumstances. The examination was scheduled to be conducted on October 9 and the candidates reached their respective examination centers from different states. They only got to know about the postponement of the examination through the notice posted on the wall of the examination center. One of the candidates, who had come from Patna, said that if JSSC had informed them a day before, they could have cancelled their tickets and saved their money. This is an unprofessional attitude by JSSC. They should compensate for the time, energy, and money wasted in the entire exercise. They should have informed us at least 24 hours ahead of the examination date, said a candidate. Meanwhile, making a scathing attack on the state government, former Chief Minister Babulal Marandi posted on X, Hemant Soren has once again done to the youth what he has always been doing -- betrayal! Today, the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) was scheduled to conduct the Jharkhand Technical/Special Qualification Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination, but, citing technical glitches, they suddenly announced the cancellation of the exam, said Marandi. Was the technical setup not properly executed because Hemant was in Delhi, or did a real problem arise?, he added. Whatever the reason, the youth who appeared for the examination had to bear the financial and mental loss. The youth have been trapped in the vicious circle of conspiracies of the Hemant government for the last 6 years. The careers of the youth are being ruined by leaking the papers, and then they are being branded as accused and asked for proof of their innocence, he added. , - ! #JSSC / , Babulal Marandi (@yourBabulal) October 9, 2025 Marandi appealed to Hemant Soren, Please immediately address the glitches and ensure the examination is conducted transparently as soon as possible. The government should also bear the travel expenses of all candidates to the examination center. Former Chief Minister Raghubar Das also came forward and posted on his social media platform X, saying that the youth of Jharkhand will teach this incompetent government a lesson. Shame on the Jharkhand government! Hemant government has once again defrauded students by surreptitiously postponing the Jharkhand Technical/Special Qualification Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) in the dark of night, posted Raghubar Das on X. Students are growing older, and this shameless government is unable to conduct even a single exam properly, he added.
Tejashwi makes mega poll promise: Law to ensure one government job for every family in Bihar
PATNA:RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday promised that if the INDIA bloc helmed by his party comes to power in Bihar, it will ring an Act to ensure every family in the state has a member with a government job. Announcing it at a press conference, he said the proposed Act will be brought within 20 days of formation of the new government. The NDA could not provide jobs to the youth in 20 years. We will bring the Act within 20 days of coming to power, and implementation will be ensured in 20 months, said the former deputy chief minister. I had promised government jobs in the last assembly polls as well. During my brief stint in power, five lakh jobs were provided. You can imagine what could be possible had I got a five-year term, said the 35-year-old leader. Yadav, who is seen as the INDIA bloc's de facto chief ministerial candidate, has repeatedly described the Nitish Kumar government as a copycat, noting that several populist measures in recent months appeared to have taken a cue from the RJD leader's earlier poll promises. Vowing not to be outwitted, Yadav, who is often shown as the most preferred chief ministerial candidate in opinion polls, had earlier said he would speak more about his agenda for Bihar only after polls are announced, and the ruling NDA was left constrained by the model code of conduct. Recently, the government has provided 125 units of free power per month for consumers, waived examination fees for candidates, introduced a domicile quota in seats reserved for women, and hiked social security pensions. About a week ahead of the announcement of polls, the 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana' was rolled out, as part of which Rs 10,000 each has been paid to more than one crore women of the state through direct cash transfer. The scheme, introduced to encourage entrepreneurship among women, has been decried by critics as an attempt to ribe voters ahead of elections. Yadav, however, refused to take questions on the fluid political situation, with issues like seat-sharing and formal declaration of a chief ministerial candidate hanging fire. Today's press conference had been called to make just this one big announcement. If there are questions relating to this, I am ready to answer. For other issues, we will talk later, said Yadav.
IND-W vs SA-W, Women's ODI World Cup 2025 LIVE Updates: The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side aims to remain unbeaten in the tournament as they take on the Proteas in Visakhapatnam.
Bihar elections 2025: Chirag Paswan demands 36 seats, BJP offers 22 amid crucial seat-sharing talks
PATNA: Even as the assembly election process in Bihar formally begins with the issuance of the notification for the first phase on Friday, Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar and Union Minister Chirag Paswans Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) are holding separate meetings in Patna to discuss the seat-sharing deal for the polls. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar convened a meeting of senior JD(U) leaders at his official residence, 1 Anne Marg, to finalize the list of candidates. Meanwhile, Union Minister and LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan called an emergency meeting of his partys core team at the state office to discuss seat distribution and election preparedness. Although Chirag is not attending the meeting as he has left for New Delhi, LJP (RV) MP from Jamui, Arun Bharti, will participate in the deliberations on seat sharing. Bharti has also been appointed in charge of the Bihar assembly election. Sources claim that Chirag is demanding 36 seats, while the BJP is willing to allot only 22 seats to his party. Before leaving for New Delhi, Chirag stated that the partys election strategies would be discussed in the meeting, and a final decision would be made after the central parliamentary board meeting. Meanwhile, JD(U) has reportedly taken a firm stand on retaining several constituencies currently held by its sitting MLAs. Chirag Paswans party reportedly wants to contest seats like Manhar in Vaishali, Matihani in Begusarai, and Chakai in Jamui, which are presently represented by JD(U) legislators. Lok Janshakti Party (RV) MP Arun Bharti told this reporter that the partys poll strategy will be decided at a meeting being held at its office in Patna on Thursday. Amid the seat-sharing talks, HAM leader BK Singh has already declared that he will file his nomination from the Morwa assembly constituency in Samastipur district on October 13, claiming the backing of party national president Santosh Manjhi. Singh also made serious allegations against former JD(U) leader Vidyasagar Singh Nishad, accusing him of amassing disproportionate assets. Meanwhile, Congress, a major ally of the opposition INDIA bloc, has cleared the names of 25 candidates for the upcoming assembly election. These seats are considered traditional strongholds, sources within the grand old party said. The names of the candidates were cleared at a meeting of Congress partys Central Election Committee (CEC) held in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Women's WC Live: India face resurgent South Africa in Visakhapatnam
Andhra Pradesh has allocated 6,000 acres near Ramayyapatnam Port for BPCL's massive Rs 1 lakh crore refinery and petrochemical complex. The state offers significant financial incentives, including a 75% capital expenditure subsidy over 20 years. BPCL plans substantial investments over the next few years, aiming for commercial operations by January 2029.
Women's WC: India take on tricky South Africa in batting-friendly conditions
Indian batters anticipate favourable conditions in Visakhapatnam against South Africa after challenging earlier matches. Despite two wins, the batting lineup seeks to find form, with Smriti Mandhana aiming to replicate her pre-tournament success. South Africa, however, presents a formidable challenge, having recently secured a strong victory.
Armed robbers strike on Bengaluru-Mysuru highway, loot Tamil Nadu cop and family
BENGALURU: A 54-year-old special sub-inspector from Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu was robbed by three armed bike-borne robbers on the Bengaluru-Mysore National Highway 275 on Tuesday, around 2 am. The victim, PJ Shaji from Puthukuli village in Nilgiris, works as a special sub-inspector in Cherambadi police station in Nilgiris. Shaji was coming to Bengaluru with his wife and two children in a car to pick up his elder son, as he had finished his hotel management course in Halasuru. The complainant said that he had parked the car on the service road near Lambani Thandya near Channapatna for a nap around 1.45 am. Around 2 am, the accused threatened him and his family members at knifepoint and escaped with a gold chain worth Rs 10,000 and mobile phones, with a total estimated value of around Rs 1.35 lakh. The Channapatna Rural police have registered a case. After the accused left, Shaji found the patrolling police and sought their help. Search for the accused is on, said an officer. A case of robbery (BNS 309(4)) has been registered against the unidentified accused.
Patna Diary: Lalu predicts NDAs defeat in Assembly polls
Lalu predicts NDAs defeat in Assembly polls Former Bihar chief minister and RJD patriarch Lalu Prasad is known for his witty and terse reply to his political opponents. As soon as Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced poll schedule for Bihar assembly elections and said that election will be held in two phasesfirst on November 6 and second on November 11, Lalu was quick to comment on X, Chhah aur gyarah, NDA nau do gyarah. Lalu predicted that NDA will be defeated in elections. BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary responded in the same vein, saying remember Lalu Ji, November 14 (date of counting of votes) is celebrated as Childrens Day. So, that day Lalu Ji, would get to know who the real child is. Dinkars Rashmirathi echoes in Bihar politics Ho nyay agar to aadha do, yadi usme bhi koi baadha ho, to de do kewal 15 gram(If there is justice, give half of it...If there is any obstacle in that too...Then give just 15 grams). This verse from noted poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkars Rashmirathi where Lord Krishna seeks a peaceful compromise in the Mahabharata court, has found an echo in the upcoming state politics. Union minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha patron Jitan Ram Manjhi quoted the couplet from Rashmirathi to put forth his partys demand for more number of seats than offered by its allyBJP. He has demanded at least 15 seats to contest the elections. Election rasgulla back into prominence As Bihar gears up for its upcoming Assembly elections, an unusual source of hope a sweet called the election rasgulla -- has once again caught the politicians attention. Dished out at Panditji Mithai Dukaan in holy city of Gayaji, this rasgulla is not a just dessert but a symbol of luck for leaders contesting elections. Several local leaders and prominent politicians visit the shop located at Panchanpur, hoping that tasting this famous sweet might bring them electoral success. This tradition has continued for almost five decades with the innocuous rasgulla gaining a reputation that stretches far beyond Gayaji. Ramashankar Our correspondent in Bihar ramashankar@newindianexpress.com
Officials under lens for issue of arms licence to Jehanabad MP on fake address
Mentally ill woman detained at city airport
NIA raids lawyer's home in Vaishali over AK-47 recovery case; seizes arms and cash
4-day science congress begins at IIT-P
Four held in property dealer murder case
PPU set to conduct UG & PG semester exams from Nov 20
Election machinery gears up to ensure free and fair elections in Gaya parliamentary regions
Flying squads, surveillance teams deployed to monitor poll expenditure: DM
CPI(ML) releases report card, questions states development
BJP parliamentary board to OK final list on Oct 11 or 12
Divisional commissioner inspects ghats ahead of Chhath
CPI to hold state council meeting tomorrrow
PK rules out alliance with Chirag
Digital screens in city promote voter awareness
Giriraj: Nitish is NDAs CM face, no disagreement among NDA partners
Gen Zs role becomes crucial as parties target them with job & education promises
Traffic Restrictions In Vizag For ICC Women's World Cup Matches
Special RTC buses operating from Visakhapatnam city to the cricket stadium have been instructed not to travel on NH-16: Reports
Former Minister Jogi Ramesh booked for obstructing Excise officials in Ibrahimpatnam
Andhra Pradesh SIPB approves 30 investments worth Rs 1.14 lakh crore
Andhra Pradesh's State Investment Promotion Board approved 30 investments totaling Rs 1.14 lakh crore, including a significant Rs 87,520 crore FDI from Raiden Infotech India Ltd for India's largest data center in Visakhapatnam. These initiatives are projected to create 67,000 jobs and bolster the state's technology ecosystem.
Womens World Cup: Sushma Backs Top-order And Keeper Richa To Come Good Amid Mixed Returns
Cricket World Cup India: Despite Indias top-order batters struggling for fluency in the ongoing 2025 Womens ODI World Cup, veteran wicketkeeper-batter Sushma Verma has thrown her weight behind the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side, saying form fluctuations are part of tournament cricket and not a cause for concern. India have won both of their league stage games against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, but are set to face tougher challenges in four straight games, starting from the clash against South Africa at Visakhapatnam on Thursday. But it is the top orders lack of returns, low strike rate, and non-fluency in strike rotation that threatens to hurt India in the competition. As per statistics from Cricket-21, Indias top five batters have collectively scored 265 runs at a strike rate of 74.0 and an average of 26.5 runs per wicket, with no half-centuries so far. In contrast, the lower-order (numbers 6-11) has contributed 229 runs at a brisk strike rate of 101.3, with two fifties and a higher average of 28.6 runs per wicket - highlighting an unusual scoring pattern. Though the opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal have a run-rate of 6.05, it sharply goes down to only 4.32 when the latter and Harleen Deol are batting together, which in turn adds pressure on the rest of the batting order to come good. In the recent series (against Australia before the World Cup), all the batters were into runs. So, as a player, you do up and down in a couple of matches, so you are not concerned about that. I am sure that Smriti, Pratika, for that matter, Harleen, or Harman, I don't think they are so concerned that they are not in form or that there is a big challenge for them. But when you play in ICC tournaments, I feel that as a player, you come with a very different mindset that it's not just about one or two games - it happens. I mean, that's quite obvious that you will fail in one or two matches. So, I don't see any challenge ahead for the Indian top order. They all are in good shape, and if we have to face world-class bowlers like Marizanne Kapp and Ayabonga Khaka, our batters will come in a different form. I am sure that their approach will be the same. So, it's not a concern for me, and I am sure it's not a big concern for the team either, because it happens. In every World Cup journey, there have been such phases with the batters that you flop in two or three matches and then you get runs again, said Sushma, a JioStar expert, to IANS in a select virtual interaction ahead of the India-South Africa clash. Indias campaign has remained on track thanks to match-winning contributions from different quarters be it all-rounders Amanjot Kaur and Deepti Sharma, as well as young pacer Kranti Gaud. But it is very important that we are winning every game. So, are we giving those match-winning performances? Yes, as someone is stepping up on that occasion. So, I think on that page, everybody is there looking forward to winning, added Sushma, who feels that spin could be the deciding factor in the clash and how India would accommodate Amanjot and Renuka Singh Thakur. On the fielding front, India have been lacklustre, as seen from their having their lowest catch efficiency (64.5%) among the top 10 teams since 2024. Richa, who boosted Indias score against Pakistan via an important cameo of 35 not out, has dropped 16 catches since 2024, which is more than any other keeper in that period. Yet Verma, herself a seasoned keeper for India in 43 ODIs and 19 T20Is, backed Richa to come good. Richa is an exceptional player, and so, even if there are a few lapses in keeping, that's completely okay. I am saying as I am myself a wicket-keeper, and again, wicket-keeping is a thankless job. So, I know that two or three dismissals can be missed in one match. So, that's simply okay according to me, and this is not a concern for the team. If you look at her batting strike rate, you can see that Richa Ghosh is at the top in ODI cricket in the last season, if I am not wrong. So, I think she covers everything. When she is batting so well, then why are we after a few dismissals that are being missed? She did keep well against Sri Lanka, and after that, in the second match (she had fumbles), that's completely okay. This happens with every player, and this is not a big concern, I guess. If you are talking about improvement, what improvement should be made? Yes, gradually, it has come. Also, how long has it been since he has done wicket-keeping? Sushma also went on to highlight Richas unconventional path to being a keeper. I have seen her playing from a very young age. She was a fast bowler initially. So, once she came into the Indian squad, even at that time, she did not do wicket-keeping domestically. This happens with every player, and this is not a big concern, I guess. If you are talking about improvement, what improvement should be made? Yes, gradually, it has come. Also, how long has it been since he has done wicket-keeping? Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Catch India vs South Africa in the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup India 2025, tomorrow, Oct 9, at 3:00 pm, LIVE on JioHotstar and the Star Sports Network. Article Source: IANS
Seat-sharing talks within Bihar's ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have hit another deadlock, with Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief and Union Minister Chirag Paswan calling for an emergency meeting of his party leaders in Patna on Thursday morning, i.e., October 9.
Celebs shower love on Arbaaz-Sshuras baby girl Sipaara
Arbaaz Khan and Sshura Khan welcomed their daughter Sipaara Khan on October 5, 2025. The couple shared the news on Instagram. Friends and fans sent congratulations. Sshura and Arbaaz met on the sets of the film Patna Shukla. Arbaaz was working on the film and Sshura was Raveena Tandon's makeup artist. They married in December 2023.
Book on Nitish Kumars Parliament speeches launched at party headquarters in Patna
A book featuring the parliamentary speeches of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was released. Titled 'Nitish Kumar's Statesmanship in Parliament', the five-volume collection was unveiled at the JDU Headquarters. The compilation highlights Kumar's focus on public welfare, development, and social justice. Leaders present praised the book as a valuable resource for future generations and a testament to Bihar's progress.
Public demand cancellation of MLA Rekha Devi's ticket from Masaurhi from RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav
RJD supporters gathered at Patna Airport to protest against their own MLA Rekha Devi. They demanded that her ticket for the Masaurhi Assembly seat be withdrawn for the upcoming elections. The supporters conveyed their demands directly to RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav upon his arrival. This action highlights internal party dissent ahead of the polls.
Liquor worth Rs 40 lakh seized in Buxar
Buxar authorities intercepted a truck at Veer Kunwar Singh checkpost, seizing 2,655 litres of liquor valued at approximately Rs 40 lakh. The consignment, originating from Haryana and destined for Patna, was discovered during a routine inspection. A Haryana resident, Ajit Singh, was arrested and is being interrogated to expose the smuggling network.
Bihar political feud intensifies: Paras to take on nephew Chirag Paswan in all LJP-RV seats
PATNA: Union Minister Chirag Paswans estranged uncle and Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP) chief Pashupati Kumar Paras on Wednesday said his party will field candidates in all constituencies being contested by his nephew's party, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas). The RLJP chief made the announcement at the party's parliamentary board meeting here. Paras had quit the Union Cabinet last year in protest against the BJPs decision to accommodate Chirag in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, RLJP chief spokesperson Shrawan Aggarwal said, An announcement was made by parliamentary board president and former MP Suraj Bhan Singh that we will ensure the crushing defeat of all candidates fielded by Chirag. To achieve this objective, the RLJP will field its candidates in all seats that the LJP-RV will be contesting, added Aggarwal. The announcement comes at a time when Chirag, the 42-year-old MP from Hajipur, is in talks with the BJP for a espectable deal within the NDA, which also includes Chief Minister Nitish Kumars JD(U), Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhis Hindustani Awam Morcha, and Upendra Kushwahas Rashtriya Lok Morcha. Paras and Chirag were earlier part of the Lok Janshakti Party founded by late Ram Vilas Paswan, until a split engineered by the former led to his induction into the Union Cabinet following his elder brothers demise. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, an RLJP leader told PTI, We have been forced to make such an announcement because of the inordinate delay in formally inducting our party into the INDIA bloc and announcing a seat-sharing formula. We hardly have time left. Filing of nomination papers will commence day after tomorrow. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and his alliance partners, including the Congress, have been saying they will bring Paras ji on board. But our workers have grown sceptical since Yadav, who heads the coalitions coordination committee, is yet to invite our leader for talks. Even the JMM, which has a base in Jharkhand but not in Bihar, has been called for discussions. We still hope Yadav will act in time and clear the air on RLJP, the leader added. Nitish Kumar is NDA's CM face in upcoming Bihar assembly polls: Union minister Giriraj Singh
Dharmendra Pradhan, Keshav Prasad Maurya chair BJP Election Committee meeting in Patna
Ahead of the Bihar Assembly Election, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party in charge of the election, Dharmendra Pradhan, and Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and co-incharge Keshav Prasad Maurya, on Wednesday, chaired a BJP Election Committee Meeting at the party office in Patna.
Cough syrup deaths: Bihar govt orders re-test of medicines
Bihar's health department has ordered a re-examination of cough syrups supplied in the state following child deaths elsewhere. While government hospitals' medicines passed NABL tests, the decision was prompted by national concerns. Separately, a private firm's ORS was banned due to seal failures, leading to its blacklisting.
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Nitish Kumar is NDA's CM face in upcoming Bihar assembly polls: Union minister Giriraj Singh
PATNA: Union minister and senior BJP leader Giriraj Singh said that Bihar chief minister and JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar is National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s chief ministerial face in the ensuing state assembly election slated for November. Singhs remark came a day after Congress leader Udit Raj stated that RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav might be the chief ministerial face for the RJD party people but the INDIA blocs CM face would only be decided 'collectively'. Under the leadership of Tejashwi, RJD had emerged as the single largest party in the last assembly election by winning 75 seats, strengthening his position as CM face of the opposition bloc. 'Helped Nitish twice retain his CM post, else his party would have been finished': Tejashwi While talking to media persons, BJPs firebrand leader and MP from Begusarai, Giriraj Singh claimed that there were no differences among allies of the NDA over seat-sharing deal for the state polls and claimed that talks were going on smoothly and the final formula would be finalised soon. Congress has already made it clear that Tejashwi will be the chief ministerial face of RJD, not of the grand alliance. Now, RJD chief Lalu Yadav is worried and frightened after the statement of the Congress leadership the leadership of the opposition alliance has not yet been decided. I must say that NDA's policy, leadership, and intent are all set and there is no resentment at all, he said. Singhs statement assumes significance as neither Prime Minister Narendra Modi nor Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that Nitish Kumar will be chief minister 'again'. However, the BJPs topmost leaders have clarified that the assembly election would be fought under the leadership of Nitish. Assembly elections in Bihar will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11 while the counting of votes will take place on November 14. Dharmendra Pradhan calls on CM Nitish to seal seat-sharing deal, announcement likely soon
Patliputra University set to conduct UG & PG semester exams from Nov 20
Patliputra University is set to commence undergraduate and postgraduate semester examinations from November 20, involving over 2.90 lakh students. The entire examination process is slated for completion by December 20. To ensure fairness, exams will be held at designated centres across Patna and Nalanda districts under strict surveillance. Detailed schedules and guidelines will be released soon.
Security tightened in Patna as MCC comes into force
Patna police, bolstered by CAPF, have intensified security measures following the model code of conduct's implementation. Authorities are actively monitoring wanted criminals and individuals with outstanding warrants to ensure a disruption-free election. Proposals to extern 184 individuals have been approved, with 32 border checkposts and surveillance teams now operational across the district.
AP SPIB clears investments worth 1.14 lakh crore
In what is billed as the single largest investment in the country so far, Raiden to invest 87,520 crore in a state-of-the-art Data Centre in Visakhapatnam
Intense thunderstorms to continue in Hyderabad for the next 2 hrs
Hyderabad: Light to moderate rains, and intense spells of thundershowers are likely to occur in parts of GHMC over the next 2-3 hours according to India Meteorological Department, Hyderabad. Spells of thunderstorms will continue across Khairtabad, Shaikpet, Tolichowki, Golconda, Mehdipatnam, Nampally, Charminar, Bahadurpura, Kishanbagh, Rajendranagar, Chandrayangutta, Alwal, Malkajgiri, Uppal, Kapra, LB Nagar, and Hayathnagar for Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Its Not That Smriti Won't Score Another Ton: Anjum Chopra On India Openers Form At WWC
Cricket World Cup: Anjum Chopra shared her insights on Indias upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match against South Africa and expressed confidence in star batter Smriti Mandhana to equal Meg Lannings all-time record for most centuries. Anjum how Mandhana must rise to the occasion and do well in the forthcoming matches to strengthen Indias chances in the mega spectacle. Speaking on JioHostar, Anjum said that the left-hander will enjoy batting against the Proteas women, given how she enjoys hitting through the line. The veteran also stated that the Indian vice-captain must understand the leadership responsibilities placed upon her and fine-tune her mindset. The fact that Smriti Mandhana likes the ball coming onto the bat and enjoys hitting through the line will certainly help her, especially against South Africas pace attack. Its also about settling those butterflies, in your mind, heart, and stomach; and reminding yourself that its just another game of cricket. Yes, its a World Cup match but at the end of the day, its still a see ball, hit ball approach, which shes executed beautifully over the last year and a half. She already has over 400 runs under her belt this season. Now, its about understanding her role as vice-captain; shes expected to play match-winning knocks and deliver when the team needs her. Its just about fine-tuning her mindset and staying fully aware in the middle of how situations can unfold. The former India captain also opined that a cricketers stats are of no use if theyre not set during World Cup games. She believes that Mandhana must understand the importance of playing a home World Cup and must make the most of the limited opportunities available. All those numbers we often discuss dont count unless they come in a World Cup. Thats a record Smriti would want to correct quickly. Nobody is getting younger, and opportunities like a home World Cup dont come often. Its not that Smriti wont score another hundred; she will. Shes already just one short of Meg Lannings all-time record for most centuries. But the key point is, when youre playing in a World Cup, especially at home, every single day becomes important. Not just in terms of Indias results, but also from a personal performance standpoint. All those numbers we often discuss dont count unless they come in a World Cup. Thats a record Smriti would want to correct quickly. Nobody is getting younger, and opportunities like a home World Cup dont come often. Its not that Smriti wont score another hundred; she will. Shes already just one short of Meg Lannings all-time record for most centuries. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score After two wins in as many as games, India will look to maintain the winning momentum when they take on South Africa on Thursday at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Article Source: IANS
ECI Orders Strict Enforcement of Model Code of Conduct in Bihar
Patna, Oct 8: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday directed the immediate enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) across Bihar, two days after announcing the state assembly election schedule. The Commission emphasized strict compliance, including removal of defacement from public and private property, prohibition on misuse of official vehicles, government accommodation, [] The post ECI Orders Strict Enforcement of Model Code of Conduct in Bihar appeared first on Northlines .
Nitish Kumar is NDAs CM face in Bihar Assembly polls: Giriraj Singh
. Patna: Senior BJP leader and Union minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday said, Nitish Kumar is NDAs CM face in the Bihar Assembly elections. The union minister ruled out any differences between NDA partners over seat-sharing arrangements for Bihar assembly polls and said talks are underway and the final formula would be finalised soon. Nitish Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
