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New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have confirmed the acquisition of wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, in a blockbuster trade deal that sees all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja return to Rajasthan Royals after 16 years. Samson, 30, will represent CSK at his existing league fee of INR 18 crore. The move comes as part of a trade agreement in which Jadeja’s fee has been revised from INR 18 crore to INR 14 crore. CSK will also part ways with England all-rounder Sam Curran, who will join Rajasthan Royals at his existing fee of INR 2.4…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday linked the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) resounding win in Bihar to potential success in neighbouring West Bengal, saying the political “flow” from Bihar to Bengal mirrors the course of the Ganga. “The river Ganga flows to Bengal via Bihar. And the victory in Bihar, like the river, has paved the way for our victory in Bengal,” PM Modi said during an address at the BJP headquarters in Delhi. The NDA secured 202 of the 243 seats in Bihar, with the BJP emerging as the single-largest party. Modi credited the party workers for…

New Delhi: Investigators probing the Delhi Red Fort car blast, which killed 13 people on November 10, have found that the explosive material involved a highly volatile mix of triacetone triperoxide (TATP) and ammonium nitrate. Sources indicate that traces of this unstable mixture may have later contributed to the accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed nine people. The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) confirmed the presence of TATP in the i20 car used in the Delhi attack. TATP is a primary explosive known for its extreme sensitivity to heat, friction, and shock. Unlike conventional military…

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) sweeping victory in the Bihar Assembly elections as a “victory of every Bihari” who believes in development, women’s safety, and the welfare of the poor. In a series of posts on X, Shah said the overwhelming mandate for the NDA, which won 202 out of 243 seats, reflects public endorsement of the government’s work in governance and development. The BJP secured 89 seats, while its ally JD(U) won 85. Shah said the people of Bihar have sent a clear message on the importance of clean…

New Delhi: In the aftermath of the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) sweeping victory in Bihar, Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday described the Assembly polls as “not fair from the beginning.” Gandhi met with Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge following the party’s poor performance in the state. Reacting to trends confirming the NDA’s decisive win—securing 202 of the 243 seats—Gandhi expressed surprise at the outcome. Posting on X, he thanked voters who supported the opposition bloc but noted that the result raised serious concerns about the fairness of the election. “This result in Bihar is truly…

New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday called on India’s defence manufacturing sector to embed nationalism and responsibility into its profit-driven operations, stressing that national security and industrial growth must go hand in hand. Speaking at the second edition of the Brainstorming Session (BSS 2.0) at the Manekshaw Centre, Gen Chauhan highlighted the critical role of both public and private players, including PSUs and MSMEs, in shaping India’s future defence capabilities. Addressing industry leaders, he emphasised the importance of delivering on commitments. “We expect a bit of nationalism and patriotism in your profit-driven endeavours,” he…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI:The Goa State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (Goa-SEIAA) has approved environmental clearance (EC) for the contentious commercial project by M/s Worldwide Resorts and Entertainment Private Limited at Bambolim, which had previously faced a stop-work order for commencing construction without prior clearance. The clearance was granted during a SEIAA meeting held on October 10, following recommendations from the Goa State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC). While approving the project, SEIAA has mandated that the developer obtain all necessary permissions from relevant authorities, including the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department, and adhere strictly to local building regulations during construction. In…