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‘Metroman’ Sreedharan quits active politics

December 17, 2021

Announcing his decision to quit active politics, ‘Metroman’ E. Sreedharan, who unsuccessfully contested the last Assembly elections on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket, said on Thursday that he was initially unhappy over his loss in polls, but then realised that even if he had won, a single MLA cannot...

When rape is inevitable, enjoy it: Congress MLA

December 17, 2021

Senior Karnataka Congress leader and former Karnataka Assembly Speaker K.R. Ramesh Kumar on Thursday made a sexist and unsavoury comment on rape in the state Assembly. Speaking in the Assembly, Kumar said, “There is a saying that when rape is inevitable, lie down and enjoy it. That is exactly the...

Sheena Bora is alive, now in Kashmir: Indrani writes to CBI

December 17, 2021

Indrani Mukherjea, the mother and prime accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, has written to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and requested the agency to further investigate the case as, by her claim, Sheena Bora is alive and in Jammu and Kashmir. The special Central Bureau of Investigation...

WUHAN LAB LEAK LIKELY ORIGIN OF COVID-19, UK HOUSE PANEL TOLD

December 17, 2021

A Canadian molecular biologist has told cross-party members of Parliament (MPs) on the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee that a leak from a laboratory in Wuhan region of China is now the more likely origin of the Covid-19 global pandemic. Dr Alina Chan, specialising in gene therapy and...

PM REMEMBERS SOLDIERS’ SACRIFICES IN 1971 WAR

December 17, 2021

On the occasion of the 50th Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday signed the visitors’ book at the National War Memorial and wrote that the nation’s citizens are proud of the brave warriors who wrote unparalleled tales of valour. The Prime Minister participated in the homage and reception...

CABINET NOD TO RAISING WOMEN’S AGE OF MARRIAGE TO 21 FROM 18

December 17, 2021

The government has decided to raise the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years, bringing it at par with that of men. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a proposal to bring in uniformity in the marriageable age of men and women, sources said on Thursday....

Anderson returns as England name squad for Adelaide Test

December 16, 2021

England on Wednesday named a 12-player squad for the second Ashes Test match (D/N) at the Adelaide Oval starting on Thursday. Lancashire seamer James Anderson has been included in the squad after missing the first Test in Brisbane. Stuart Broad has also been named in the England XII ahead of...

‘LOVING THE CONSISTENCY’, SAYS AKHTAR AS PAKISTAN WIN IN 2ND T20I

December 16, 2021

Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar congratulated Pakistan for register a series win over West Indies after a “consistent” performance here at the National Stadium.Pakistan overcame their batting blip as well as a maiden half-century by Brandon King and a Romario Shepherd cameo to clinch their seventh successive victory over the West...

Expected too much from Stokes in 1st Test, admits Root

December 16, 2021

England Test skipper Joe Root has admitted that he expected too much out of all-rounder Ben Stokes in the first Ashes Test. England and Australia will lock horns in the second Test, beginning Thursday at Adelaide. Australia won the first Test by nine wickets to gain a 1-0 lead in...

Virat Kohli confirms availability for ODI series in South Africa

December 16, 2021

Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday cleared the clouds of uncertainty over his availability for the ODI series in South Africa. India’s tour of South Africa, 2021-22, consists of two series: the Test and One-Day International series, taking place from December 26 to January 23, 2022, across four venues....

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