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News of influencer Misha Agrawal's death two days before her 25th birthday shocked her followers and other content creators. Her family has revealed that she died by suicide after losing Instagram followers. In a post on her page, her sister stated that Misha was heartbroken after her follower count decreased.
"My little baby sister had built her world around Instagram and her followers, with a single goal of reaching 1 million followers and gaining loving fans. When her followers started decreasing, she became distraught and felt worthless," the post stated.
Her sister added that she was depressed about it and used to cry.
"Since April, she had been deeply depressed, often hugging me and crying, saying, 'Jijja, what will I do if my followers decrease? My career will be over' (sic)," the note read.
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The post also showed a screenshot of her phone wallpaper, which she had created herself of her Instagram profile with "1M" under the words "Followers".
"Her Phone wallpaper says everything. Her only aim of life. Instagram is not a real world and followers are not real love, please try to understand this," the caption of the post read.
Her sibling went on to state that Misha was consumed by Insta metrics.&nbsp;
"I advised her to view Instagram as mere entertainment and not let It consume her. I urged her to focus on her happiness and let go of anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, my little sister didn't listen and became so consumed by Instagram and followers that she left our world forever. Tragically, she became so overwhelmed that she took her own life, leaving our family devastated,&rdquo; her sister wrote.
<h2>Influencer Misha Agrawal passed away two days before her birthday</h2>
Misha passed away on April 24. Her family did not state the cause at the time. The note carried the words - "Misha Agarwal", and the dates "April 26, 2000 - April 24, 2025".
It added, "It is with a heavy heart that we share the heartbreaking news of Misha Agrawal's passing. Thank you all for the love and support you showed her and her work. We are still trying to come to terms with this immense loss."&nbsp;
"Please keep her in your thoughts and continue to carry her spirit in your hearts (sic)."
Misha was known for her relatable content that resonated with the youth.&nbsp;

Influencer Misha Agrawal's sister shared a note saying that she was always concerned about Instagram metrics and dreamt of reaching one million followers. India News Entertainment

News of influencer Misha Agrawal's death two days before her 25th birthday shocked her followers and other content creators. Her family has revealed that she died by suicide after losing Instagram followers. In a post on her page, her sister stated that Misha was heartbroken after her follower count decreased. "My little baby sister had built her world around Instagram and her followers, with a single goal of reaching 1 million followers and gaining loving fans. When her followers started decreasing, she became distraught and felt worthless," the post stated. Her sister added that she was depressed about it and used to cry. "Since April, she had been deeply depressed, often hugging me and crying, saying, 'Jijja, what will I do if my followers decrease? My career will be over' (sic)," the note read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Misha Agrawal (@themishaagrawalshow) The post also showed a screenshot of her phone wallpaper, which she had created herself of her Instagram profile with "1M" under the words "Followers". "Her Phone wallpaper says everything. Her only aim of life. Instagram is not a real world and followers are not real love, please try to understand this," the caption of the post read. Her sibling went on to state that Misha was consumed by Insta metrics. "I advised her to view Instagram as mere entertainment and not let It consume her. I urged her to focus on her happiness and let go of anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, my little sister didn't listen and became so consumed by Instagram and followers that she left our world forever. Tragically, she became so overwhelmed that she took her own life, leaving our family devastated,” her sister wrote. Influencer Misha Agrawal passed away two days before her birthday Misha passed away on April 24. Her family did not state the cause at the time. The note carried the words - "Misha Agarwal", and the dates "April 26, 2000 - April 24, 2025". It added, "It is with a heavy heart that we share the heartbreaking news of Misha Agrawal's passing. Thank you all for the love and support you showed her and her work. We are still trying to come to terms with this immense loss." "Please keep her in your thoughts and continue to carry her spirit in your hearts (sic)." Misha was known for her relatable content that resonated with the youth.

Influencer Misha Agrawal was depressed over losing followers, died by suicide

After winning five games out their first six in IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals have had a bit of setback with three losses in the last four games. Former South Africa skipper Shaun Pollock thinks that 'DC top order has to be more consistent' in the remaining games to overcome that.
The comments come on the back of DC's 14-run loss against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Tuesday (April 29) while chasing a 205-run target.
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<h2>Pollock says DC need consistency at top</h2>
"They have shown us what they can do. They have scored some cameos here and there, but you look at the teams that are sitting on the top," the ex-SA skipper said while talking to Cricbuzz after DC's loss against KKR.&nbsp;
"For example, Sai Sudharsan has scored nearly in every game, Shubman Gill's been very consistent. Suryakumar Yadav does not have less than 20 runs in the whole tournament; there is always someone who is scoring there. KL Rahul is DC's man. They will be happy that Faf is back at the top of the order, but I just think the other three need to score runs more consistently. They need 3&ndash;4 guys to score consistently every game," Pollock added.
Rahul, who switched sides from LSG to DC ahead of this season, has been their best batter with 371 runs in nine games. The next best is Abhishek Porel with only 257 runs - which highlights Pollock's point of consistency.
DC have looked strong this season to go into the playoffs and before their three losses in last four games, they were among the top two teams on the points table along with Gujarat Giants.
Currently, DC have six wins and four losses from 10 games which gives them 12 points. In the rest four games, they need two to three wins to finish in top two to have a double shot at making it to the final.

Rahul has been the best DC batter with 371 runs in nine games. The next best is Abhishek Porel with only 257 runs - which highlights Pollock's point of consistency. cricket sports india news

After winning five games out their first six in IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals have had a bit of setback with three losses in the last four games. Former South Africa skipper Shaun Pollock thinks that 'DC top order has to be more consistent' in the remaining games to overcome that. The comments come on the back of DC's 14-run loss against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Tuesday (April 29) while chasing a 205-run target. Also Read - IPL 2025 | Wake-up call for CSK: Hussey looks for improvement on 'identifying the right talent' Pollock says DC need consistency at top "They have shown us what they can do. They have scored some cameos here and there, but you look at the teams that are sitting on the top," the ex-SA skipper said while talking to Cricbuzz after DC's loss against KKR. "For example, Sai Sudharsan has scored nearly in every game, Shubman Gill's been very consistent. Suryakumar Yadav does not have less than 20 runs in the whole tournament; there is always someone who is scoring there. KL Rahul is DC's man. They will be happy that Faf is back at the top of the order, but I just think the other three need to score runs more consistently. They need 3–4 guys to score consistently every game," Pollock added. Rahul, who switched sides from LSG to DC ahead of this season, has been their best batter with 371 runs in nine games. The next best is Abhishek Porel with only 257 runs - which highlights Pollock's point of consistency. DC have looked strong this season to go into the playoffs and before their three losses in last four games, they were among the top two teams on the points table along with Gujarat Giants. Currently, DC have six wins and four losses from 10 games which gives them 12 points. In the rest four games, they need two to three wins to finish in top two to have a double shot at making it to the final.

IPL 2025 | 'Need 3–4 guys to...,' ex-SA skipper highlights DC's silent struggle

There were a total of four terrorists, who killed 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam last week, WION has learned from sources. Two among them were wearing camouflage and the other two were in civilian dress. The sources also revealed that only three terrorists came inside the Baisaran meadow and the fourth one was giving cover fire.&nbsp;
The brutal attacks shocked the nation, but people have shown resilience as they were seen enjoying a Shikara ride in Dal Lake. The tourism campaign was led by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who posted a video from Kashmir in which people were seen enjoying the scenic beauty of the valley and visiting tourist spots.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/islamabads-big-admission-as-deputy-pm-ishaq-dar-says-pakistan-bails-out-lashkar-e-taiba-proxy-trf-at-unsc-9016434">Pahalgam attack: Deputy PM Ishaq Dar admits Pakistan backs Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy TRF</a>
"Terror will never defeat the spirit of India. After the cowardly terror attack, hundreds of fearless tourists thronged Guldanada and Chattergalla, embracing the beauty of our land. Bhadarwah-Pathankot highway reopens after 4 days - normalcy roars back," Singh had tweeted.&nbsp;
Notably, The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to shut down around 50 tourist destinations and trekking trails in the Valley citing security reasons after last week's terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/digital-trucks-demand-justice-for-pahalgam-terror-attack-at-times-square-world-must-wake-up-9016610">'Humanity bleeds, the world must wake up': Calls for justice against Pahalgam terror attack at NY's Times Square</a>
<h2>Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting</h2>
Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting at his residence on Wednesday (Apr 30). Two additional committee meetings, the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) and the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), were also convened at his residence.&nbsp;
The second CCS meeting after the Pahalgam attack discussed security preparedness. The CCS last met on April 23 and was briefed in detail on the terrorist attack. In the briefing to the CCS, the cross-border linkages of the terrorist attack were brought out. It was noted that this attack came in the wake of the successful holding of elections in the Union Territory and its steady progress towards economic growth and development.&nbsp;
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The government then announced a series of measures, including holding the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, in a strong message to Pakistan for its support of cross-border terrorism.&nbsp;
Earlier on Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi chaired a meeting attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Anil Chauhan, and the three service chiefs.
Citing sources, news agency ANI reported that PM Modi expressed complete faith and confidence in the professional abilities of the Indian Armed Forces. PM Modi stated that the Indian Armed Forces have complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of India's response.&nbsp;
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India news | PM Modi convened a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting at his residence on Wednesday (Apr 30). Two additional committee meetings were also convened

There were a total of four terrorists, who killed 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam last week, WION has learned from sources. Two among them were wearing camouflage and the other two were in civilian dress. The sources also revealed that only three terrorists came inside the Baisaran meadow and the fourth one was giving cover fire. The brutal attacks shocked the nation, but people have shown resilience as they were seen enjoying a Shikara ride in Dal Lake. The tourism campaign was led by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who posted a video from Kashmir in which people were seen enjoying the scenic beauty of the valley and visiting tourist spots. Also read: Pahalgam attack: Deputy PM Ishaq Dar admits Pakistan backs Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy TRF "Terror will never defeat the spirit of India. After the cowardly terror attack, hundreds of fearless tourists thronged Guldanada and Chattergalla, embracing the beauty of our land. Bhadarwah-Pathankot highway reopens after 4 days - normalcy roars back," Singh had tweeted. Notably, The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to shut down around 50 tourist destinations and trekking trails in the Valley citing security reasons after last week's terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam. Also read: 'Humanity bleeds, the world must wake up': Calls for justice against Pahalgam terror attack at NY's Times Square Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting at his residence on Wednesday (Apr 30). Two additional committee meetings, the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) and the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), were also convened at his residence. The second CCS meeting after the Pahalgam attack discussed security preparedness. The CCS last met on April 23 and was briefed in detail on the terrorist attack. In the briefing to the CCS, the cross-border linkages of the terrorist attack were brought out. It was noted that this attack came in the wake of the successful holding of elections in the Union Territory and its steady progress towards economic growth and development. Also read: UK stands with India, rejects BBC's denial on Pahalgam terror attack: 'Let me be clear...' Watch this report: The government then announced a series of measures, including holding the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, in a strong message to Pakistan for its support of cross-border terrorism. Earlier on Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi chaired a meeting attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Anil Chauhan, and the three service chiefs. Citing sources, news agency ANI reported that PM Modi expressed complete faith and confidence in the professional abilities of the Indian Armed Forces. PM Modi stated that the Indian Armed Forces have complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of India's response. Also read: ‘Disturbing, tragic’: Imran Khan reacts to Pahalgam terror attack, says ‘naive’ to expect action from Pak’s ‘illegitimate govt’

Pahalgam attack: 4 terrorists were involved, 2 in civilian dress; eyewitnesses share new details

Chennai Super Kings (CKS) batting coach Michael Hussey says that 'identifying the right talent' is something the franchise is looking to improve upon in he future. The comments come on the eve of their match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) which is scheduled on Wednesday (Apr 30). CSK, with only two wins and seven losses from nine games played in IPL 2025, are all but out of the playoff race.
"I think it's one area (talent identification) that we've really identified that we want to improve on is that talent identification side of things," he said at the press conference on Tuesday (Apr 29).
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"If we can play some practice games, see them [youngsters] under pressure, we can make more informed decisions about the talent that we're looking at moving forward," Hussey said. "So, it's certainly one area that I think they're putting a lot of time and effort into to make sure that we get the right talent moving forward.
"They're very important decisions. There's so much talent in this country and [it's about] picking the right ones. We're still going to make mistakes, no question. But if we can make more informed decisions, then I think that will help the franchise moving forward," he added.
The season has been very dismal for the five-time champions with none of their batters or bowlers performing up the mark. Their best batter this season has been Shivam Dube with 242 runs in nine innings while Noor Ahmad has been the best bowler with 14 wickets.
CSK also lost their regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad to injury early in the season and MS Dhoni took over from him who himself is facing scrutiny over dipping batting abilities and increasing age.
Dhoni has also asserted that they'd be looking to get things better for the next season in the remaining of the IPL 2025 fixtures.

Five-time IPL champions CSK, with only two wins and seven losses from nine games played in IPL 2025, are all but out of the playoff race. Cricket sports india news

Chennai Super Kings (CKS) batting coach Michael Hussey says that 'identifying the right talent' is something the franchise is looking to improve upon in he future. The comments come on the eve of their match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) which is scheduled on Wednesday (Apr 30). CSK, with only two wins and seven losses from nine games played in IPL 2025, are all but out of the playoff race. "I think it's one area (talent identification) that we've really identified that we want to improve on is that talent identification side of things," he said at the press conference on Tuesday (Apr 29). Also Read - IPL 2025: Australia legend voices opinion on MS Dhoni's retirement, says 'he does not need to be...' "If we can play some practice games, see them [youngsters] under pressure, we can make more informed decisions about the talent that we're looking at moving forward," Hussey said. "So, it's certainly one area that I think they're putting a lot of time and effort into to make sure that we get the right talent moving forward. "They're very important decisions. There's so much talent in this country and [it's about] picking the right ones. We're still going to make mistakes, no question. But if we can make more informed decisions, then I think that will help the franchise moving forward," he added. The season has been very dismal for the five-time champions with none of their batters or bowlers performing up the mark. Their best batter this season has been Shivam Dube with 242 runs in nine innings while Noor Ahmad has been the best bowler with 14 wickets. CSK also lost their regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad to injury early in the season and MS Dhoni took over from him who himself is facing scrutiny over dipping batting abilities and increasing age. Dhoni has also asserted that they'd be looking to get things better for the next season in the remaining of the IPL 2025 fixtures.

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Chief Minister MK Stalin of the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, launched the 'Tamil Nadu Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme' a special initiative dedicated to supporting the production of electronics components in the state. According to the Tamil Nadu Government, this scheme looks to attract firms by offering incentives that match the subsidies announced under the Indian Government's Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme. Through this initiative, Tamil Nadu is expected to attract investments worth $3.52bn or Rs. 30,000cr and generate employment opportunities for 60,000 individuals.&nbsp;
The Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme follows the Tamil Nadu Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Policy 2024, which has paved the way for the state to emerge as a frontrunner in the production of electronic goods.&nbsp;
Tamil Nadu is the second-largest economy in India and a leading state in manufacturing and exports. In the economic report for the year 2024-25, Tamil Nadu has topped India with a growth rate of 9.69 %. This is the highest growth achieved by Tamil Nadu in the last decade. The Tamil Nadu Government is taking various initiatives to grow the state economy to $1 trillion by 2030, and to attract the necessary investments.
In the year 2024-25, Tamil Nadu hit a historic high of $14.65 billion in electronics exports, this amounts to 41.23% of India's electronics exports. In the year 2023-24, Tamil Nadu's electronics exports stood at $9.56 billion and has risen 53% to reach the present $14.65 billion. With $7.85 billion in electronics exports, Karnataka stands second in the list of India's top electronics exporting states, while Uttar Pradesh stands third with $5.26bn.
Recently, the Tamil Nadu government announced that it will be setting up a dedicated manufacturing space to cater for Taiwanese firms. Dubbed the Taiwanese Industrial Park, the facility is to be situated near the capital city of Chennai. "Taiwanese investments constitute a significant share of the FDI into the State, particularly in sectors like electronics and footwear. The Taiwanese Industrial Park will target to attract investments of Rs.10,000cr($1.17bn) from Taiwanese firms in sectors such as electronic components, technical textiles, footwear components, creating employment potential for 20,000jobs," said the Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Dept of the Tamil Nadu Government.&nbsp;
Of more than 250 Taiwanese firms invested in India, more than 60 percent are based in the Southern part of the country, and most of these firms are based in Tamil Nadu, according to the data from the Taiwanese Government. Among these firms are leading contract manufacturers of mobile phones and electronic gadgets, among others.

India news | Trending | The Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme follows the Tamil Nadu Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Policy 2024

Chief Minister MK Stalin of the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, launched the 'Tamil Nadu Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme' a special initiative dedicated to supporting the production of electronics components in the state. According to the Tamil Nadu Government, this scheme looks to attract firms by offering incentives that match the subsidies announced under the Indian Government's Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme. Through this initiative, Tamil Nadu is expected to attract investments worth $3.52bn or Rs. 30,000cr and generate employment opportunities for 60,000 individuals. The Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme follows the Tamil Nadu Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Policy 2024, which has paved the way for the state to emerge as a frontrunner in the production of electronic goods. Tamil Nadu is the second-largest economy in India and a leading state in manufacturing and exports. In the economic report for the year 2024-25, Tamil Nadu has topped India with a growth rate of 9.69 %. This is the highest growth achieved by Tamil Nadu in the last decade. The Tamil Nadu Government is taking various initiatives to grow the state economy to $1 trillion by 2030, and to attract the necessary investments. In the year 2024-25, Tamil Nadu hit a historic high of $14.65 billion in electronics exports, this amounts to 41.23% of India's electronics exports. In the year 2023-24, Tamil Nadu's electronics exports stood at $9.56 billion and has risen 53% to reach the present $14.65 billion. With $7.85 billion in electronics exports, Karnataka stands second in the list of India's top electronics exporting states, while Uttar Pradesh stands third with $5.26bn. Recently, the Tamil Nadu government announced that it will be setting up a dedicated manufacturing space to cater for Taiwanese firms. Dubbed the Taiwanese Industrial Park, the facility is to be situated near the capital city of Chennai. "Taiwanese investments constitute a significant share of the FDI into the State, particularly in sectors like electronics and footwear. The Taiwanese Industrial Park will target to attract investments of Rs.10,000cr($1.17bn) from Taiwanese firms in sectors such as electronic components, technical textiles, footwear components, creating employment potential for 20,000jobs," said the Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Dept of the Tamil Nadu Government. Of more than 250 Taiwanese firms invested in India, more than 60 percent are based in the Southern part of the country, and most of these firms are based in Tamil Nadu, according to the data from the Taiwanese Government. Among these firms are leading contract manufacturers of mobile phones and electronic gadgets, among others.

Tamil Nadu launches Electronics Components Mfg scheme; targets $3.52bn investment

Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist has voiced his opinion on MS Dhoni&rsquo;s retirement as his side struggles in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). Dhoni, playing in his 18th IPL season returned to captain Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the age of 43 when regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad got injured. On the other hand, muted conversations still linger over Dhoni&rsquo;s retirement plans as Gilchrist suggest the India legend to hand his boots.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Gilchrist advices Dhoni</h2>
&ldquo;MS Dhoni has nothing to prove to anyone in the game. Well, he will know what to do but, for the future, perhaps he does not need to be there next year. I love you MS, you are a champion and an icon," Adam Gilchrist said ahead of the CSK vs PBKS match.
Playing in his 18th season, the 43-year-old has helped CSK win five IPL titles and last lifted the coveted trophy in 2023. However, his form and age has become a huge talking point with CSK struggling to keep pace with other rivals.
At the time of writing, CSK are placed 10th in the IPL 2025 standings with a mere two wins and have lost seven matches. While mathematically they still have a chance to qualify for the Playoffs, another defeat could all but end CSK&rsquo;s bid.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">CSK host PBKS in IPL 2025</h2>
On Wednesday (April 30), CSK will host PBKS at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai in what will be a crucial match for both sides. A defeat for CSK will see them officially end their Playoff bid while a win for PBKS will see them go second in the standings. PBKS will head into the match on the back of a washout at Eden Gardens against KKR while CSK lost at home to SunRisers Hyderabad in their last match.

Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist has voiced his opinion on MS Dhoni’s retirement as his side struggles in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). India News | Sports

Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist has voiced his opinion on MS Dhoni’s retirement as his side struggles in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). Dhoni, playing in his 18th IPL season returned to captain Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the age of 43 when regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad got injured. On the other hand, muted conversations still linger over Dhoni’s retirement plans as Gilchrist suggest the India legend to hand his boots. Gilchrist advices Dhoni “MS Dhoni has nothing to prove to anyone in the game. Well, he will know what to do but, for the future, perhaps he does not need to be there next year. I love you MS, you are a champion and an icon," Adam Gilchrist said ahead of the CSK vs PBKS match. Playing in his 18th season, the 43-year-old has helped CSK win five IPL titles and last lifted the coveted trophy in 2023. However, his form and age has become a huge talking point with CSK struggling to keep pace with other rivals. At the time of writing, CSK are placed 10th in the IPL 2025 standings with a mere two wins and have lost seven matches. While mathematically they still have a chance to qualify for the Playoffs, another defeat could all but end CSK’s bid. ALSO READ | Watch: Kuldeep Yadav slaps Rinku Singh as netizens left shellshocked after IPL 2025 contest, but what is the truth? CSK host PBKS in IPL 2025 On Wednesday (April 30), CSK will host PBKS at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai in what will be a crucial match for both sides. A defeat for CSK will see them officially end their Playoff bid while a win for PBKS will see them go second in the standings. PBKS will head into the match on the back of a washout at Eden Gardens against KKR while CSK lost at home to SunRisers Hyderabad in their last match.

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) kept their Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoff hopes alive after they won against Delhi Capitals on Tuesday (April 29) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The win saw KKR jump to the seventh spot and remain in the Playoff hunt. However, the win came at a cost after captain Ajinkya Rahane was seen sitting out in the dugout and did not field in the second half of DC innings with an injury.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Anukul opens up on Rahane injury</h2>
After the match, Kolkata Knight Riders batter Anukul Roy opened on the extent of the injury suffered by Rahane and stated that it is not a serious cause of concern. Rahane&rsquo;s injury could be a problem for KKR as they push for a place in the Playoffs. In Rahane&rsquo;s absence, Sunil Narine was seen taking charge of the side and helped KKR to win.
"It doesn&rsquo;t seem too serious. He might need two or three days. The doctors will give a clearer picture, but for now, he&rsquo;s okay. He got a few stitches, but it&rsquo;s manageable," said Anukul.
On the other hand, Narine flipped the game on its head with two wickets in an over as KKR were back in the contest despite DC enjoying a comfortable position. His role as a bowler and skipper proved pivotal in the team getting two points.
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"The match had started drifting towards them &mdash; they were batting very positively and scoring right away. It felt like we were under pressure. But then Narine came in, bowled brilliantly, and took two to three wickets back-to-back. That charged us all up and brought us right back into the game," said Anukul.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Thrilling race for Playoffs</h2>
The win for KKR also sees them keep their hopes of a top-four finish alive as they are just three points behind Delhi. Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings are also in the race for Playoffs but are currently outside the top four. With KKR next in action on Sunday against Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens, there&rsquo;ll be time for Rahane to recover and return to action.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) kept their Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoff hopes alive after they won against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. India News | Sports

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) kept their Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoff hopes alive after they won against Delhi Capitals on Tuesday (April 29) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The win saw KKR jump to the seventh spot and remain in the Playoff hunt. However, the win came at a cost after captain Ajinkya Rahane was seen sitting out in the dugout and did not field in the second half of DC innings with an injury. Anukul opens up on Rahane injury After the match, Kolkata Knight Riders batter Anukul Roy opened on the extent of the injury suffered by Rahane and stated that it is not a serious cause of concern. Rahane’s injury could be a problem for KKR as they push for a place in the Playoffs. In Rahane’s absence, Sunil Narine was seen taking charge of the side and helped KKR to win. "It doesn’t seem too serious. He might need two or three days. The doctors will give a clearer picture, but for now, he’s okay. He got a few stitches, but it’s manageable," said Anukul. On the other hand, Narine flipped the game on its head with two wickets in an over as KKR were back in the contest despite DC enjoying a comfortable position. His role as a bowler and skipper proved pivotal in the team getting two points. ALSO READ | Premier League confirms Mumbai office, vows to promote football in India "The match had started drifting towards them — they were batting very positively and scoring right away. It felt like we were under pressure. But then Narine came in, bowled brilliantly, and took two to three wickets back-to-back. That charged us all up and brought us right back into the game," said Anukul. Thrilling race for Playoffs The win for KKR also sees them keep their hopes of a top-four finish alive as they are just three points behind Delhi. Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings are also in the race for Playoffs but are currently outside the top four. With KKR next in action on Sunday against Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens, there’ll be time for Rahane to recover and return to action.

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Char Dham Yatra started on Wednesday (Apr 30) with the opening of Gangotri and Yamunotri temple gates in Uttarkashi on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya. The doors of Kedarnath and Badrinath temples will open on May 2 and May 4 respectively.&nbsp;Uttarakhand Chief Minister said that all preparations have been completed. "Tomorrow, the Yamunotri and Gangotri Dhams portals will open. Baba Kedar's dham's portals will open on May 2, and Badrinath will open on May 4. We welcome all devotees," he said on Tuesday.&nbsp;
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Earlier this week, Dhami held a virtual meeting with all District Magistrates and directed them to strengthen security arrangements ahead of the yatra. &nbsp;
He said that robust security arrangements must be ensured at all religious and tourist sites with a special focus on the yatra. The DMs were instructed to conduct regular monitoring of security measures being taken in areas under their jurisdiction.&nbsp;
Security has been on high alert in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, strict security arrangements have been made for the Char Dham Yatra, Director General of Police Deepam Seth said on Tuesday.&nbsp;
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While speaking to the reporters, Seth said that nearly 6,000 police personnel, 17 companies of Provincial Armed Constabulary and 10 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed on the yatra routes for the security of pilgrims.&nbsp;
Besides, SDRF personnel will be deployed in more than 65 accident-prone areas, the DGP said, adding the state police will also focus on smooth traffic movement during the yatra.
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<h2>What is Char Dham Yatra?&nbsp;</h2>
The Char Dham Yatra is a significant pilgrimage in Hinduism, comprising four sacred sites in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The Four Dhams include, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.&nbsp;
Yamunotri is the source of the Yamuna River, associated with Goddess Yamuna. Gangotri is the source of the river Ganga, associated with Goddess Ganga. Meanwhile, Kedarnath is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, one of the 108 Divya Desams.&nbsp;
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The Char Dham Yatra is considered a spiritual journey to attain spiritual growth, liberation and blessings from the deities. The yatra typically begins from Haridwar or Rishikesh, and pilgrims visit each of the four 'dhams' in a specific order.&nbsp;
The yatra involves trekking, high altitude and unpredictable weather conditions, requiring proper preparation and physical fitness.&nbsp;

India news | Security has been on high alert in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack in J&K, strict security arrangements have been made for the Char Dham Yatra

Char Dham Yatra started on Wednesday (Apr 30) with the opening of Gangotri and Yamunotri temple gates in Uttarkashi on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya. The doors of Kedarnath and Badrinath temples will open on May 2 and May 4 respectively. Uttarakhand Chief Minister said that all preparations have been completed. "Tomorrow, the Yamunotri and Gangotri Dhams portals will open. Baba Kedar's dham's portals will open on May 2, and Badrinath will open on May 4. We welcome all devotees," he said on Tuesday. Also read: 'Humanity bleeds, the world must wake up': Calls for justice against Pahalgam terror attack at NY's Times Square Earlier this week, Dhami held a virtual meeting with all District Magistrates and directed them to strengthen security arrangements ahead of the yatra. He said that robust security arrangements must be ensured at all religious and tourist sites with a special focus on the yatra. The DMs were instructed to conduct regular monitoring of security measures being taken in areas under their jurisdiction. Security has been on high alert in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, strict security arrangements have been made for the Char Dham Yatra, Director General of Police Deepam Seth said on Tuesday. Also read: UK stands with India, rejects BBC's denial on Pahalgam terror attack: 'Let me be clear...' While speaking to the reporters, Seth said that nearly 6,000 police personnel, 17 companies of Provincial Armed Constabulary and 10 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed on the yatra routes for the security of pilgrims. Besides, SDRF personnel will be deployed in more than 65 accident-prone areas, the DGP said, adding the state police will also focus on smooth traffic movement during the yatra. Also read: Pahalgam attack: Deputy PM Ishaq Dar admits Pakistan backs Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy TRF What is Char Dham Yatra? The Char Dham Yatra is a significant pilgrimage in Hinduism, comprising four sacred sites in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The Four Dhams include, Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Yamunotri is the source of the Yamuna River, associated with Goddess Yamuna. Gangotri is the source of the river Ganga, associated with Goddess Ganga. Meanwhile, Kedarnath is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, one of the 108 Divya Desams. Also read: At least 14 killed in Kolkata hotel fire, rescue operations underway; SIT formed to probe The Char Dham Yatra is considered a spiritual journey to attain spiritual growth, liberation and blessings from the deities. The yatra typically begins from Haridwar or Rishikesh, and pilgrims visit each of the four 'dhams' in a specific order. The yatra involves trekking, high altitude and unpredictable weather conditions, requiring proper preparation and physical fitness.

Char Dham Yatra begins with opening of Gangotri and Yamunotri temple gates, security on high alert

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) on Tuesday (April 29) witnessed yet another close encounter as Delhi Capitals lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The 14-run win made no favours to Delhi as the battle for Playoffs intensified. Amid that tussle, the netizens were left shell-shocked when Kuldeep Yadav appeared to have slapped Rinku Singh during the post-match conversation. So what is the truth behind it and will Kuldeep get fined for the same?<o:p></o:p>
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Kuldeep slapping Rinku😭😭 <a href="https://twitter.com/imkuldeep18?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imkuldeep18</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rinkusingh235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rinkusingh235</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KuldeepYadav?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KuldeepYadav</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RinkuSingh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RinkuSingh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DCvKKR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DCvKKR</a> <a href="https://t.co/vL0WJ0Ld8h">pic.twitter.com/vL0WJ0Ld8h</a>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Kuldeep Yadav slaps Rinku Singh<o:p></o:p></h2>
During the post-match, a video appeared to have shown the moment where Kuldeep not once but twice slapped Rinku. While the incident may look violent, there appears to be no friction between the players and the gesture was only part of banter. While Rinku was left stunned, there appeared to be no friction between the duo who represent Team India at the international level while also sharing the dressing room for Uttar Pradesh in the domestic circuit. <o:p></o:p>
Both Rinku and Kuldeep share a close friendship and have played competitive cricket together, dismissing any rumours of friction. The duo has been part of India&rsquo;s T20I setup in recent times and are expected to continue to feature in the coming months. Notably, both will look to cement their place in the T20 World Cup squad as the tournament is set to start in February 2026.<o:p></o:p>
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&ldquo;Kuldeep tried to end the career of Rinku Singh by slapping him,&rdquo; wrote one of the netizens.
While another fan called out BCCI and asked for action, writing &ldquo;dear @BCCI! Wht stops u to ensure stern action against @imkuldeep18 over such a shameful incident. Ths act is highly condemnable and requires immediate disciplinary action. Even @IPL @DelhiCapitals should also take appropriate action against #kuldeepyadav.&rdquo;
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Thrilling race for Playoffs<o:p></o:p></h2>
Needing 205 runs to win the match, DC fell short of the target by 14 runs as they now sit fourth in the IPL 2025 standings. The win for KKR also sees them keep their hopes of a top-four finish alive as they are just three points behind Delhi. Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings are also in the race for Playoffs but are currently outside the top four.

The IPL 2025 on Tuesday (April 29) witnessed yet another close encounter as Delhi Capitals lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. India News | Sports

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) on Tuesday (April 29) witnessed yet another close encounter as Delhi Capitals lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The 14-run win made no favours to Delhi as the battle for Playoffs intensified. Amid that tussle, the netizens were left shell-shocked when Kuldeep Yadav appeared to have slapped Rinku Singh during the post-match conversation. So what is the truth behind it and will Kuldeep get fined for the same? Kuldeep slapping Rinku😭😭 @imkuldeep18 @rinkusingh235 #IPL #KuldeepYadav #RinkuSingh #DCvKKR pic.twitter.com/vL0WJ0Ld8h — DM (@DM_20_12) April 29, 2025 Kuldeep Yadav slaps Rinku Singh During the post-match, a video appeared to have shown the moment where Kuldeep not once but twice slapped Rinku. While the incident may look violent, there appears to be no friction between the players and the gesture was only part of banter. While Rinku was left stunned, there appeared to be no friction between the duo who represent Team India at the international level while also sharing the dressing room for Uttar Pradesh in the domestic circuit. Both Rinku and Kuldeep share a close friendship and have played competitive cricket together, dismissing any rumours of friction. The duo has been part of India’s T20I setup in recent times and are expected to continue to feature in the coming months. Notably, both will look to cement their place in the T20 World Cup squad as the tournament is set to start in February 2026. ALSO READ | Premier League confirms Mumbai office, vows to promote football in India “Kuldeep tried to end the career of Rinku Singh by slapping him,” wrote one of the netizens. While another fan called out BCCI and asked for action, writing “dear @BCCI! Wht stops u to ensure stern action against @imkuldeep18 over such a shameful incident. Ths act is highly condemnable and requires immediate disciplinary action. Even @IPL @DelhiCapitals should also take appropriate action against #kuldeepyadav.” Thrilling race for Playoffs Needing 205 runs to win the match, DC fell short of the target by 14 runs as they now sit fourth in the IPL 2025 standings. The win for KKR also sees them keep their hopes of a top-four finish alive as they are just three points behind Delhi. Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings are also in the race for Playoffs but are currently outside the top four.

Watch: Kuldeep Yadav slaps Rinku Singh as netizens left shellshocked after IPL 2025 contest, but what is the truth?

At least 14 people were killed in a fire in central Kolkata&rsquo;s Burrabazar area, police said on Tuesday (Apr 29). The Kolkata Police said that the fire has been brought under control. The incident occurred around 8:15 pm at Rituraj Hotel in the Mechua fruit market locality, a densely populated commercial hub.&nbsp;The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. The West Bengal government also announced an ex gratia of 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased, while Rs 50,000 to the injured persons.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Kolkata, West Bengal | A fire breaks out in a building near Falpatti Machhua. Fire tenders present at the spot. Efforts to douse the fire are underway. More details awaited. <a href="https://t.co/pmCT6zeGVW">pic.twitter.com/pmCT6zeGVW</a>
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Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma spoke to news agency ANI and said, "14 bodies have been recovered and several people have been rescued. A special team has also been formed for the investigation." Following the incident, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee inquired about the situation over the phone from Digha. She called commissioner Manoj Verma and Mayor Firhad Hakim, instructing them to ensure everyone's safe evacuation. Both Hakim and Verma reached the spot.
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Continuing to monitor the fallout of the unfortunate fire incident at a private hotel (Rituraj) in the Burra Bazar area and appreciate the Fire Services' and police efforts in rescuing around 99 persons from out of most adverse circumstances. Also thankful to the local people&hellip;
&mdash; Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/MamataOfficial/status/1917467954242834667?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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West Bengal | Manoj Kumar Verma, Kolkata Police Commissioner, says, "This fire incident took place at around 8:15 p.m. 14 bodies have been recovered, and several people have been rescued by the teams. The fire is under control, and rescue is underway. Further investigation is&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/bdOyqIYE9I">https://t.co/bdOyqIYE9I</a> <a href="https://t.co/gujWPSnW7l">pic.twitter.com/gujWPSnW7l</a>
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President of India Droupadi Murmu extended her condolences on the sad incident.
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The sad news of loss of lives in the fire accident in a building in Kolkata is very disturbing and painful. My deep condolences to members of the bereaved family. I pray for speedy recovery of the injured.
&mdash; President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) <a href="https://twitter.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/1917434062463009184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
Union Minister and State BJP President Sukanta Majumdar had earlier urged the state administration to rescue the victims. He had called for "stricter monitoring" of fire safety measures to prevent such tragic incidents in the future. "I urge the state administration to immediately rescue those affected, ensure their safety, and provide them with necessary medical and humanitarian assistance. Additionally, I appeal for a thorough review and stricter monitoring of fire safety measures to prevent such tragic incidents in the future," he said in a post on X.&nbsp;
Reacting to the incident, West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar also slammed the Kolkata Corporation. "This is a tragic incident. A fire broke out...A lot of people are still stuck in the building. There was no safety or security...I don't know what the corporation is doing," Sarkar told ANI.
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India News | At least 14 people were killed in a fire in central Kolkata’s Burrabazar area, police said on Tuesday. Rescue operations underway

At least 14 people were killed in a fire in central Kolkata’s Burrabazar area, police said on Tuesday (Apr 29). The Kolkata Police said that the fire has been brought under control. The incident occurred around 8:15 pm at Rituraj Hotel in the Mechua fruit market locality, a densely populated commercial hub. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. The West Bengal government also announced an ex gratia of 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased, while Rs 50,000 to the injured persons. #WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal | A fire breaks out in a building near Falpatti Machhua. Fire tenders present at the spot. Efforts to douse the fire are underway. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/pmCT6zeGVW — ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2025 Read More | Seven dead as wall collapses on devotees at Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Visakhapatnam Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma spoke to news agency ANI and said, "14 bodies have been recovered and several people have been rescued. A special team has also been formed for the investigation." Following the incident, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee inquired about the situation over the phone from Digha. She called commissioner Manoj Verma and Mayor Firhad Hakim, instructing them to ensure everyone's safe evacuation. Both Hakim and Verma reached the spot. Continuing to monitor the fallout of the unfortunate fire incident at a private hotel (Rituraj) in the Burra Bazar area and appreciate the Fire Services' and police efforts in rescuing around 99 persons from out of most adverse circumstances. Also thankful to the local people… — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) April 30, 2025 Read More | Why is the race to become the next pope ridden with uncertainty? West Bengal | Manoj Kumar Verma, Kolkata Police Commissioner, says, "This fire incident took place at around 8:15 p.m. 14 bodies have been recovered, and several people have been rescued by the teams. The fire is under control, and rescue is underway. Further investigation is… https://t.co/bdOyqIYE9I pic.twitter.com/gujWPSnW7l — ANI (@ANI) April 29, 2025 Read More | Pahalgam terror attack: Tourists in Kashmir exude confidence in security forces President of India Droupadi Murmu extended her condolences on the sad incident. The sad news of loss of lives in the fire accident in a building in Kolkata is very disturbing and painful. My deep condolences to members of the bereaved family. I pray for speedy recovery of the injured. — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 30, 2025 Union Minister and State BJP President Sukanta Majumdar had earlier urged the state administration to rescue the victims. He had called for "stricter monitoring" of fire safety measures to prevent such tragic incidents in the future. "I urge the state administration to immediately rescue those affected, ensure their safety, and provide them with necessary medical and humanitarian assistance. Additionally, I appeal for a thorough review and stricter monitoring of fire safety measures to prevent such tragic incidents in the future," he said in a post on X. Reacting to the incident, West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar also slammed the Kolkata Corporation. "This is a tragic incident. A fire broke out...A lot of people are still stuck in the building. There was no safety or security...I don't know what the corporation is doing," Sarkar told ANI. Read More | 100 days of Trump in the White House

At least 14 killed in Kolkata hotel fire, rescue operations underway; SIT formed to probe

At least seven people died and four got injured after a 20-foot-long stretch collapsed during the Chandanotsavam festival at the Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Visakhapatnam-a port city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.&nbsp;
District collector Harendra Prasad informed that search and rescue operations are underway by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Andhra Pradesh | Seven people died and four got injured after a 20-foot-long stretch collapsed during the Chandanotsavam festival at the Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Visakhapatnam. Search and rescue operations are underway by the SDRF and NDRF: District&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/a3CqI37FSI">https://t.co/a3CqI37FSI</a> <a href="https://t.co/cPlakHAxCG">pic.twitter.com/cPlakHAxCG</a>
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In an X post, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said, "I am deeply saddened by the death of seven devotees due to the collapse of a wall during the Chandanotsavam of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. My deepest condolences to the families of those who died in this incident due to the collapse of a wall due to heavy rains."&nbsp;
"I have spoken to the District Collector and SP about the situation there. I have ordered that the injured be provided with treatment. I am reviewing the situation from time to time," he added.&nbsp;

India news | District collector informed that search and rescue operations are underway by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams

At least seven people died and four got injured after a 20-foot-long stretch collapsed during the Chandanotsavam festival at the Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Visakhapatnam-a port city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. District collector Harendra Prasad informed that search and rescue operations are underway by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams. #WATCH | Andhra Pradesh | Seven people died and four got injured after a 20-foot-long stretch collapsed during the Chandanotsavam festival at the Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Visakhapatnam. Search and rescue operations are underway by the SDRF and NDRF: District… https://t.co/a3CqI37FSI pic.twitter.com/cPlakHAxCG — ANI (@ANI) April 30, 2025 In an X post, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said, "I am deeply saddened by the death of seven devotees due to the collapse of a wall during the Chandanotsavam of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. My deepest condolences to the families of those who died in this incident due to the collapse of a wall due to heavy rains." "I have spoken to the District Collector and SP about the situation there. I have ordered that the injured be provided with treatment. I am reviewing the situation from time to time," he added.

Seven dead as wall collapses on devotees at Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Visakhapatnam

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently behind bars after conviction on corruption charges, has reacted to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 unarmed, innocent civilians, most of them tourists. However, Khan stopped short of condemning the brutal act and instead tried to draw political mileage from the tragedy.
<h2>Avoids blaming terror, targets Indian Government instead</h2>
In his first reaction to the horrific terror attack, on Tuesday (29 April), the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader called the incident &ldquo;deeply disturbing and tragic,&rdquo; yet chose not to denounce the terrorists responsible. Instead, he tried to divert attention by reviving old narratives, calling the 2019 Pulwama attack a &ldquo;false flag&rdquo; operation, and trying to pin the blame on the Indian government.
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He even remarked that Pakistan remains divided but has gotten united now due to India&rsquo;s aggression.
<h2>Imran Khan pushes personal agenda from jail</h2>
Even from prison, Khan continued to push his local political agenda, calling the Shehbaz Sharif administration an &ldquo;illegitimate government&rdquo;.
&ldquo;It is high time to put a halt to all actions that are further polarising the nation,&rdquo; Khan said in a statement.
&ldquo;The state&rsquo;s excessive focus on political victimisation at this critical time is deepening internal divisions and undermining the nation&rsquo;s collective ability to confront external threats,&rdquo; he added.
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<h2>Accuses political rivals of being soft on India</h2>
Khan also launched a personal attack on his political opponents Nawaz Sharif and Asif Zardari, accusing them of staying quiet about India due to their huge financial interests abroad.
&ldquo;It is naive to expect any strong stance from self-serving figures like Nawaz Sharif and Asif Zardari. They will never speak out against India because their illegal wealth and business interests lie abroad,&rdquo; Khan claimed.
&ldquo;They profit from foreign investments, and to protect those financial interests, they remain silent in the face of foreign aggression and baseless allegations against Pakistan. Their fear is simple, that Indian lobbies might freeze their offshore assets if they dare to speak the truth,&rdquo; he added.

Pakistan Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader called the incident “deeply disturbing and tragic,” yet chose not to denounce the terrorists responsible. India news

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently behind bars after conviction on corruption charges, has reacted to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 unarmed, innocent civilians, most of them tourists. However, Khan stopped short of condemning the brutal act and instead tried to draw political mileage from the tragedy. Avoids blaming terror, targets Indian Government instead In his first reaction to the horrific terror attack, on Tuesday (29 April), the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader called the incident “deeply disturbing and tragic,” yet chose not to denounce the terrorists responsible. Instead, he tried to divert attention by reviving old narratives, calling the 2019 Pulwama attack a “false flag” operation, and trying to pin the blame on the Indian government. Also read: Pakistan wants UN to 'counsel India' to 'exercise restraint after Pahalgam attack He even remarked that Pakistan remains divided but has gotten united now due to India’s aggression. Imran Khan pushes personal agenda from jail Even from prison, Khan continued to push his local political agenda, calling the Shehbaz Sharif administration an “illegitimate government”. “It is high time to put a halt to all actions that are further polarising the nation,” Khan said in a statement. “The state’s excessive focus on political victimisation at this critical time is deepening internal divisions and undermining the nation’s collective ability to confront external threats,” he added. Also read: 'Crushing blow to terrorism': PM Modi gives 'complete freedom' to armed forces to act against Pakistan after Pahalgam attack Accuses political rivals of being soft on India Khan also launched a personal attack on his political opponents Nawaz Sharif and Asif Zardari, accusing them of staying quiet about India due to their huge financial interests abroad. “It is naive to expect any strong stance from self-serving figures like Nawaz Sharif and Asif Zardari. They will never speak out against India because their illegal wealth and business interests lie abroad,” Khan claimed. “They profit from foreign investments, and to protect those financial interests, they remain silent in the face of foreign aggression and baseless allegations against Pakistan. Their fear is simple, that Indian lobbies might freeze their offshore assets if they dare to speak the truth,” he added.

‘Disturbing, tragic’: Imran Khan reacts to Pahalgam terror attack, says ‘naive’ to expect action from Pak’s ‘illegitimate govt’

Pakistan&rsquo;s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has asked United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to &ldquo;counsel India&rdquo; following a deadly terror attack in India's Pahalgam, which left at least 27 people, mostly tourists, dead.
In a statement released by his office on Tuesday, Sharif denied Pakistan&rsquo;s involvement.
&ldquo;While underscoring that Pakistan shall defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity with full force in case of any misadventure by India, the Prime Minister encouraged the UN Secretary-General to counsel India to act responsibly and exercise restraint,&rdquo; said the statement from Sharif&rsquo;s office.
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<h2>UN Chief speaks to India and Pakistan, calls for calm</h2>
Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, also called Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to urge both sides to lower tensions and avoid escalation.
&ldquo;He expressed his deep concern at rising tensions between India and Pakistan and underscored the need to avoid a confrontation that could result in tragic consequences,&rdquo; said UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
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&ldquo;He offered his Good Offices to support de-escalation efforts,&rdquo; Dujarric added.
<h2>Modi grants military free hand to respond to Kashmir attack</h2>
Following the deadly attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level security meeting on Tuesday (29 April) at his residence.
Top officials including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, and heads of the Army, Navy, and Air Force were present.
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During the meeting, PM Modi authorised the Indian Armed Forces to determine how and when to respond to the attack.
&ldquo;PM Modi expressed complete faith and confidence in the professional abilities of the Indian armed forces. The Prime Minister said that they have complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of our response,&rdquo; reported PTI.
He described it as a &ldquo;national resolve to deal a crushing blow to terrorism.&rdquo;
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India news: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has asked United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to “counsel India” following a deadly terror attack in India's Pahalgam

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has asked United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to “counsel India” following a deadly terror attack in India's Pahalgam, which left at least 27 people, mostly tourists, dead. In a statement released by his office on Tuesday, Sharif denied Pakistan’s involvement. “While underscoring that Pakistan shall defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity with full force in case of any misadventure by India, the Prime Minister encouraged the UN Secretary-General to counsel India to act responsibly and exercise restraint,” said the statement from Sharif’s office. Also read: 'Crushing blow to terrorism': PM Modi gives 'complete freedom' to armed forces to act against Pakistan after Pahalgam attack UN Chief speaks to India and Pakistan, calls for calm Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, also called Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to urge both sides to lower tensions and avoid escalation. “He expressed his deep concern at rising tensions between India and Pakistan and underscored the need to avoid a confrontation that could result in tragic consequences,” said UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. Also read: 'Will go hungry, but get the bomb’: How Pakistan got the nuclear bomb? A story of desperation, fear, and rivalry with India “He offered his Good Offices to support de-escalation efforts,” Dujarric added. Modi grants military free hand to respond to Kashmir attack Following the deadly attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level security meeting on Tuesday (29 April) at his residence. Top officials including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, and heads of the Army, Navy, and Air Force were present. Also read: One week after Pahalgam: Tracing India and Pakistan's moves - Is New Delhi laying groundwork for military action against Islamabad? During the meeting, PM Modi authorised the Indian Armed Forces to determine how and when to respond to the attack. “PM Modi expressed complete faith and confidence in the professional abilities of the Indian armed forces. The Prime Minister said that they have complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of our response,” reported PTI. He described it as a “national resolve to deal a crushing blow to terrorism.” Watch: Pakistan mulling international legal action over India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty

Pakistan wants UN to 'counsel India' to 'exercise restraint' after Pahalgam attack

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Delhi Capitals by 14 runs to keep their IPL play-off hopes alive on Tuesday (April 29). Their bowlers, led by Sunil Narine 3/29, then restricted the Capitals to 190/9 despite contributions by Faf du Plessis (62), Axar Patel (43) and Vipraj Nigam (38).
Earlier in the innings, Kolkata Knight Riders&rsquo; top-order gave them a flying start but the middle order failed to capitalise on it as they posted 204/9 against&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-capitals">Delhi Capitals.</a>
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Coming into the game with three losses in their last five matches, KKR got off to a phenomenal start as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunil-narine">Sunil Narine</a> (27) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (26) put on the team&rsquo;s highest opening stand of the season -- 48 runs off just 17 balls -- after DC skipper Axar Patel (2/27) won the toss and opted to bowl.
Narine took on Dushmantha Chameera, smashing him for 26 runs in the second over. Gurbaz hammered <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mitchell-starc">Mitchell Starc</a> for 17 runs in the third over before being dismissed by him on the last delivery.
<h2>Starc takes 3/43 for DC</h2>
KKR brought up their 50 in the fourth over and ended the powerplay strongly at 79/1, with Narine unbeaten on 26 and Rahane on 21.&nbsp;
Rovman Powell partnered Russell for the final two overs. KKR crossed the 200-run mark in the last over, courtesy of a six by Russell on the first ball. However, DC struck back, with Starc removing Powell and Anukul Roy in consecutive deliveries. Russell was run out by Abhishek Porel on the penultimate ball. KKR lost three wickets in the final over and finished at 204/9.
For DC, Mitchell Starc (3/43) was the pick of the bowlers. Vipraj Nigam (2/41) and Axar Patel (2/27) picked up two wickets each, while Dushmantha Chameera (1/43) took one. Mukesh Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav went wicketless.

India News, Sports: Sunil Narine took 3/29, to restrict the Capitals to 190/9 despite contributions by Faf du Plessis (62), Axar Patel (43) and Vipraj Nigam (38)

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Delhi Capitals by 14 runs to keep their IPL play-off hopes alive on Tuesday (April 29). Their bowlers, led by Sunil Narine 3/29, then restricted the Capitals to 190/9 despite contributions by Faf du Plessis (62), Axar Patel (43) and Vipraj Nigam (38). Earlier in the innings, Kolkata Knight Riders’ top-order gave them a flying start but the middle order failed to capitalise on it as they posted 204/9 against Delhi Capitals. Also Read: Scottish FA bans trans women from women's football— Will England follow? Coming into the game with three losses in their last five matches, KKR got off to a phenomenal start as Sunil Narine (27) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (26) put on the team’s highest opening stand of the season -- 48 runs off just 17 balls -- after DC skipper Axar Patel (2/27) won the toss and opted to bowl. Narine took on Dushmantha Chameera, smashing him for 26 runs in the second over. Gurbaz hammered Mitchell Starc for 17 runs in the third over before being dismissed by him on the last delivery. Starc takes 3/43 for DC KKR brought up their 50 in the fourth over and ended the powerplay strongly at 79/1, with Narine unbeaten on 26 and Rahane on 21. Rovman Powell partnered Russell for the final two overs. KKR crossed the 200-run mark in the last over, courtesy of a six by Russell on the first ball. However, DC struck back, with Starc removing Powell and Anukul Roy in consecutive deliveries. Russell was run out by Abhishek Porel on the penultimate ball. KKR lost three wickets in the final over and finished at 204/9. For DC, Mitchell Starc (3/43) was the pick of the bowlers. Vipraj Nigam (2/41) and Axar Patel (2/27) picked up two wickets each, while Dushmantha Chameera (1/43) took one. Mukesh Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav went wicketless.

IPL 2025: All-round Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by 14 runs

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (April 29) gives "complete operational freedom" to Armed Forces to respond to Pakistan in the wake of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pahalgam-attack-houses-of-3-active-terrorists-demolished-in-south-kashmir-counter-terror-operations-underway-9003047">Pahalgam terror attack</a>, that claimed the lives of at least 27 people.&nbsp;
PM Modi chaired a high-level security meeting at his residence today, with the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, and Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh.
He gave a green signal to the Indian armed forces to decide the mode, timing, and target of India's response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
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<h2>'Crushing blow to terrorism'</h2>
He further reaffirmed that it is our "national resolve to deal a crushing blow to terrorism."
"PM Modi expressed complete faith and confidence in the professional abilities of the Indian armed forces. The Prime Minister said that they have complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of our response," reported news agency PTI.&nbsp;
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PM Modi is also set to convene the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Wednesday morning.&nbsp;
The Indian prime minister has also vowed to pursue the terrorists to the "ends of the earth" and ensure that they get the worst punishment "beyond their imagination".&nbsp;
After the Pahalgam terror attack, The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the horrific terror attack. However, they have denied their involvement on April 26.&nbsp;
The Jammu and Kashmir Police released sketches of three suspects linked to the attack and announced a reward of Rs 20 lakhs for those who give any information about them.
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He gave a green signal to the Indian armed forces to decide the mode, timing, and target of India's response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam. India news Pakistan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (April 29) gives "complete operational freedom" to Armed Forces to respond to Pakistan in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack, that claimed the lives of at least 27 people. PM Modi chaired a high-level security meeting at his residence today, with the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, and Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh. He gave a green signal to the Indian armed forces to decide the mode, timing, and target of India's response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Also read: Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE: PM Modi gives 'complete freedom' to armed forces to respond to Pakistan 'Crushing blow to terrorism' He further reaffirmed that it is our "national resolve to deal a crushing blow to terrorism." "PM Modi expressed complete faith and confidence in the professional abilities of the Indian armed forces. The Prime Minister said that they have complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of our response," reported news agency PTI. Also read: Will support India: Guyana High Commissioner Dharamkumar on Pahalgam terror attack PM Modi is also set to convene the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Wednesday morning. The Indian prime minister has also vowed to pursue the terrorists to the "ends of the earth" and ensure that they get the worst punishment "beyond their imagination". After the Pahalgam terror attack, The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the horrific terror attack. However, they have denied their involvement on April 26. The Jammu and Kashmir Police released sketches of three suspects linked to the attack and announced a reward of Rs 20 lakhs for those who give any information about them. WATCH | 'Will support India': Guyana High Commissioner Dharamkumar on Pahalgam attack | Exclusive interview

'Crushing blow to terrorism': PM Modi gives 'complete freedom' to armed forces to act against Pakistan after Pahalgam attack

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai is set to take the oath of office on May 14, 2025, as the 52nd Chief Justice of India.
Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal shared the announcement on the social media platform X, stating that the appointment was made under the powers vested by the Constitution of India. Justice Gavai, currently serving as a Judge of the Supreme Court, will assume his new role effective May 14, 2025.
On April 20, 2025, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna officially recommended Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as his successor, forwarding the proposal to the law ministry as part of the formal appointment process.
Currently, Justice Gavai holds the position of the senior-most judge in the Supreme Court, following CJI Khanna. Justice Gavai is set to assume office as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on May 14, succeeding CJI Khanna, who will retire on May 13. President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office. Justice Gavai's tenure as Chief Justice will span approximately six months, concluding with his retirement in November 2025. Born on 24th November, 1960, at Amravati. Joined the Bar on 16th March, 1985. Worked with late Bar. Raja S. Bhonsale, former Advocate General and Judge of the High Court, till 1987.
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Practised independently at Bombay High Court from 1987 to 1990. After 1990, practised mainly before the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court. Practised in Constitutional Law and Administrative Law. Was Standing Counsel for the Municipal Corporation of Nagpur, Amravati Municipal Corporation and Amravati University.
Appeared regularly for various autonomous bodies and Corporations like SICOM, DCVL, etc. and various Municipal Councils in the Vidarbha region. Was appointed as Assistant Government Pleader and Additional Public Prosecutor in the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Nagpur Bench, from August, 1992, to July, 1993.
He was appointed as Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor for Nagpur Bench on January 17, 2000. Was elevated as Additional Judge of the High Court on November 14, 2003. Became a permanent Judge of the Bombay High Court on 12th November, 2005. Presided over Benches having all types of assignments at the Principal Seat at Mumbai as well as Benches at Nagpur, Aurangabad and Panaji. Elevated as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 24th May, 2019. Due to retire on 23rd November, 2025.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

On April 20, 2025, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna officially recommended Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as his successor, forwarding the proposal to the law ministry as part of the formal appointment process. India news

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai is set to take the oath of office on May 14, 2025, as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal shared the announcement on the social media platform X, stating that the appointment was made under the powers vested by the Constitution of India. Justice Gavai, currently serving as a Judge of the Supreme Court, will assume his new role effective May 14, 2025. On April 20, 2025, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna officially recommended Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as his successor, forwarding the proposal to the law ministry as part of the formal appointment process. Currently, Justice Gavai holds the position of the senior-most judge in the Supreme Court, following CJI Khanna. Justice Gavai is set to assume office as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on May 14, succeeding CJI Khanna, who will retire on May 13. President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office. Justice Gavai's tenure as Chief Justice will span approximately six months, concluding with his retirement in November 2025. Born on 24th November, 1960, at Amravati. Joined the Bar on 16th March, 1985. Worked with late Bar. Raja S. Bhonsale, former Advocate General and Judge of the High Court, till 1987. Also read | Who is Justice BR Gavai? Supreme Court judge set to take oath as next Chief Justice of India on May 14 Practised independently at Bombay High Court from 1987 to 1990. After 1990, practised mainly before the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court. Practised in Constitutional Law and Administrative Law. Was Standing Counsel for the Municipal Corporation of Nagpur, Amravati Municipal Corporation and Amravati University. Appeared regularly for various autonomous bodies and Corporations like SICOM, DCVL, etc. and various Municipal Councils in the Vidarbha region. Was appointed as Assistant Government Pleader and Additional Public Prosecutor in the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Nagpur Bench, from August, 1992, to July, 1993. He was appointed as Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor for Nagpur Bench on January 17, 2000. Was elevated as Additional Judge of the High Court on November 14, 2003. Became a permanent Judge of the Bombay High Court on 12th November, 2005. Presided over Benches having all types of assignments at the Principal Seat at Mumbai as well as Benches at Nagpur, Aurangabad and Panaji. Elevated as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 24th May, 2019. Due to retire on 23rd November, 2025. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Justice BR Gavai appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is set to declare the ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 results for 2025 on Wednesday (April 30) at 11 am, CISCE chief executive Joseph Emmanuel said on Tuesday.&nbsp; A press release issued by CISCE said the results will be declared on April 30, 2025, at 11.00 am.
"Candidates and stakeholders can check the results using the CISCE website or the CAREERS portal of the board. The results can also be accessed through Digilocker," Emmanuel said.
Last year, the results were announced on May 6.
<h2>ICSE, ISC RESULTS 2025: Sites, other details to check</h2>
Students can check their scores on the official websites, <a href="https://cisce.org">https://cisce.org</a> or <a href="https://results.cisce.org">https://results.cisce.org</a> using the links. For checking your ICSE or ISC results, ensure that you have the following details ready: &gt; Unique ID provided by the school &gt; Index number from your admit card &gt; Captcha code displayed on the result page Having these details handy will make the process smoother.
<h2>Steps to download your scorecard</h2>
&gt; Go to the website <a href="https://cisce.org">https://cisce.org</a> or <a href="https://results.cisce.org">https://results.cisce.org</a>
&gt; Click on &lsquo;ICSE 10th Result 2025&rsquo; or &lsquo;ISC 12th Result 2025&rsquo;, as applicable. &gt; Enter your Unique ID, Index number, and the Captcha code. &gt; Your scorecard will be displayed on the screen. &gt; You can download it and take a few printouts for future reference. Note: Students must secure at least 33% overall and 35% in each subject to pass.
<h2>Recheck option available for limited period&nbsp;</h2>
Candidates not satisfied with their results can apply for a recheck via the CISCE Service Portal accessible through the &lsquo;Public Services&rsquo; link on <a href="https://cisce.org">https://cisce.org</a>.&nbsp; Users must log in using a registered email ID and password. Those without an account may register using the &lsquo;Register Now&rsquo; option.&nbsp; School heads can also apply for a recheck on behalf of their candidates through the CAREERS portal.&nbsp; The recheck module will be activated after the declaration of results and will remain open until May 4, 2025. Requests submitted beyond this date will not be entertained.&nbsp;
<h2>Re-evaluation available after recheck results</h2>
Candidates dissatisfied with their recheck results may apply for re-evaluation of the specific answer scripts.&nbsp; Applications for re-evaluation must also be submitted through the &lsquo;Public Services&rsquo; link on the CISCE website. The online re-evaluation window will be available for only three days following the announcement of the recheck results. The exact date of this announcement will be notified on the official website.
<h2>Improvement Exam</h2>
CISCE has announced that candidates wishing to improve their marks in the same examination year may appear for the Improvement Examination in a maximum of two subjects. This examination is scheduled to be held in July 2025.

India News: A press release issued by CISCE said the results will be declared on April 30, 2025. at 11.00 am. Students can check their scores on the official websites, https://cisce.org or https://results.cisce.org using the links.

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is set to declare the ICSE Class 10 and ISC Class 12 results for 2025 on Wednesday (April 30) at 11 am, CISCE chief executive Joseph Emmanuel said on Tuesday. A press release issued by CISCE said the results will be declared on April 30, 2025, at 11.00 am. "Candidates and stakeholders can check the results using the CISCE website or the CAREERS portal of the board. The results can also be accessed through Digilocker," Emmanuel said. Last year, the results were announced on May 6. ICSE, ISC RESULTS 2025: Sites, other details to check Students can check their scores on the official websites, https://cisce.org or https://results.cisce.org using the links. For checking your ICSE or ISC results, ensure that you have the following details ready: > Unique ID provided by the school > Index number from your admit card > Captcha code displayed on the result page Having these details handy will make the process smoother. Steps to download your scorecard > Go to the website https://cisce.org or https://results.cisce.org > Click on ‘ICSE 10th Result 2025’ or ‘ISC 12th Result 2025’, as applicable. > Enter your Unique ID, Index number, and the Captcha code. > Your scorecard will be displayed on the screen. > You can download it and take a few printouts for future reference. Note: Students must secure at least 33% overall and 35% in each subject to pass. Recheck option available for limited period Candidates not satisfied with their results can apply for a recheck via the CISCE Service Portal accessible through the ‘Public Services’ link on https://cisce.org. Users must log in using a registered email ID and password. Those without an account may register using the ‘Register Now’ option. School heads can also apply for a recheck on behalf of their candidates through the CAREERS portal. The recheck module will be activated after the declaration of results and will remain open until May 4, 2025. Requests submitted beyond this date will not be entertained. Re-evaluation available after recheck results Candidates dissatisfied with their recheck results may apply for re-evaluation of the specific answer scripts. Applications for re-evaluation must also be submitted through the ‘Public Services’ link on the CISCE website. The online re-evaluation window will be available for only three days following the announcement of the recheck results. The exact date of this announcement will be notified on the official website. Improvement Exam CISCE has announced that candidates wishing to improve their marks in the same examination year may appear for the Improvement Examination in a maximum of two subjects. This examination is scheduled to be held in July 2025.

ICSE, ISC results 2025 to be declared tomorrow at 11 am. See all necessary details here

Tensions between India and Pakistan have taken a new turn after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-must-break-all-ties-with-pakistan-ex-india-captain-sourav-ganguly-breaks-silence-on-pahalgam-terror-attack-9002729">Pahalgam terror attack</a> in Jammu and Kashmir killed at least 27 people on April 22. The relations between the two nations have even deteriorated.&nbsp;
India has accused Pakistan of the terror attack and have taken strict actions against the nation. Both countries are currently on alert as the situation remains strained.&nbsp;
Amid the ongoing tense relations between the two countries, let's rewind back to how India protected its historical monuments during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.&nbsp;
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At that time, India was concerned that Pakistan's air force might target cultural landmarks to harm public morale during the 1971 war.&nbsp;
<h2>What was the measure?</h2>
To protect the heritage monument, India took a precautionary measure to camouflage the Taj Mahal.&nbsp;
The Indian administration camouflaged the Taj Mahal to shield it from Pakistan's potential aerial attacks.&nbsp;
One of the wonders of the world, Taj Mahal was draped in a massive green cloth to help in camouflage with its surroundings. Also, the lights around the white marble mausoleum were switched off and security was intensified during the night.&nbsp;
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Moreover, similar precautions were also taken at other Indian heritage monuments including Red Fort, Qutub Minar and Jaisalmer Fort.&nbsp;
In some of the cases, dummy structures were constructed or camouflage techniques were used to reduce radar visibility and evade detection.&nbsp;
The efforts by the Indian government was lauded by the local resident. Majorly, the people of Agra showed exceptional cooperation, recognising the Taj Mahal not just as a monument, but as a symbol of India&rsquo;s identity.
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In some of the cases, dummy structures were constructed or camouflage techniques were used to reduce radar visibility and evade detection. India news pakistan

Tensions between India and Pakistan have taken a new turn after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir killed at least 27 people on April 22. The relations between the two nations have even deteriorated. India has accused Pakistan of the terror attack and have taken strict actions against the nation. Both countries are currently on alert as the situation remains strained. Amid the ongoing tense relations between the two countries, let's rewind back to how India protected its historical monuments during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. Also read: Pahalgam Terror Attack LIVE: PM Modi gives 'complete freedom' to armed forces to respond to Pakistan At that time, India was concerned that Pakistan's air force might target cultural landmarks to harm public morale during the 1971 war. What was the measure? To protect the heritage monument, India took a precautionary measure to camouflage the Taj Mahal. The Indian administration camouflaged the Taj Mahal to shield it from Pakistan's potential aerial attacks. One of the wonders of the world, Taj Mahal was draped in a massive green cloth to help in camouflage with its surroundings. Also, the lights around the white marble mausoleum were switched off and security was intensified during the night. Also read: 'Crushing blow to terrorism': PM Modi gives 'complete freedom' to armed forces to act against Pakistan after Pahalgam attack Moreover, similar precautions were also taken at other Indian heritage monuments including Red Fort, Qutub Minar and Jaisalmer Fort. In some of the cases, dummy structures were constructed or camouflage techniques were used to reduce radar visibility and evade detection. The efforts by the Indian government was lauded by the local resident. Majorly, the people of Agra showed exceptional cooperation, recognising the Taj Mahal not just as a monument, but as a symbol of India’s identity. WATCH | 'Will support India': Guyana High Commissioner Dharamkumar on Pahalgam attack | Exclusive interview

Taj Mahal was covered in giant green sheets during 1971 India-Pakistan war | Here's why

On 29th May 2025, Indian Air Force fighter pilot-turned-astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will launch to space from the American Spaceport in Florida. Shukla will be flying as part of the American commercial mission Axiom-4. Shukla will also be the first Indian astronaut to fly to the International Space Station, an orbiting lab that is 425 km above the earth. WION&rsquo;s Sidharth M.P. had exclusively reported about this May-month spaceflight, back in January 2025.
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Axiom-4 will carry a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they would stay for two weeks and perform 60 experiments. The astronauts would be flying on the SpaceX Falcon9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule. This mission will facilitate the return to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary, given that each nation&rsquo;s first and only government-sponsored spaceflight had taken place more than 40 years ago. The Ax-4 crewmembers will represent their nations in Low Earth Orbit and perform scientific experiments and demonstrations that are of high national importance.
This Axiom-4 mission is a result of deepening Indo-US Space cooperation, which came to the fore during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s State visit to the United States in June 2023. Back then, President Biden had announced Indo-US collaboration on human spaceflight and the mission to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station, marking the highest point in India-US space ties.
Peggy Whitson, former NASA astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, will command the Axiom-4 mission, while ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will serve as pilot. The two mission specialists are ESA (European Space Agency) project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary.
<h2>How will Axiom-4 help India&rsquo;s Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight programme?</h2>
Gaganyaan is India&rsquo;s attempt at launching its astronauts to space and returning them safely, using an indigenously developed rocket, spacecraft, and supporting technologies. Gaganyaan was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018, and it is the first step in a series of sustained human spaceflight missions that the Indian Space agency ISRO wants to carry out in a phased manner. By the end of this decade, India hopes to put an uncrewed space station in Earth orbit. By 2035, it would be used as a crewed Indian outpost that&rsquo;s circling the earth. By 2040, India is targeting a crewed moon landing, a feat that only America has accomplished back in 1969, and China hopes to accomplish by the end of this decade.
Gaganyaan would be carried out by the Indian Space Agency ISRO, with test pilots of the Indian Air Force, serving as the crew members. The four candidates&mdash;Group Captains Prashant Balakrishnan Nair, Shubhanshu Shukla, Ajit Krishnan, and Angad Pratap&mdash;had completed their training at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, Moscow, in 2021. Since then, they have also undergone several theoretical and practical sessions at ISRO&rsquo;s Human Spaceflight Centre and the Indian Air Force&rsquo;s Institute of Aerospace Medicine. They have also been visiting various ISRO centres, such as ISRO&rsquo;s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram and Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.&nbsp; WION had exclusively reported that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Group Captain Prashant Balakrishnan Nair have been training at facilities in the US, Europe, and Japan, in preparation for Axiom-4. For Axiom-4, the primary Indian candidate is Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Group Captain Ajit Krishnan is the backup candidate.&nbsp;
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The Axiom-4 mission is meant to serve as a precursor to India&rsquo;s Gaganyaan, as Shukla&rsquo;s spaceflight would help India gain contemporary spaceflight experience, valuable technological and experiential insights. While serving as ISRO Chief, Dr. S. Somanath had explained to WION that human spaceflight is a highly challenging endeavour and that India only had the limited experience of Rakesh Sharma's flight in 1984. He had added that the Indian astronaut (Shukla) flying to the International space station would immensely benefit the Gaganyaan programme. Notably, the maiden spaceflight by an Indian was on a Soviet-era Soyuz T-11 spacecraft, and since then the technologies have changed drastically. Presently, in America, SpaceX is the lone entity that has a track record of reliably ferrying astronauts to the space station on their Crew Dragon craft, while Boeing faces technical trouble with their Starliner craft.

India News: Axiom-4 will carry a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they would stay for two weeks and perform 60 experiments. The astronauts would be flying on the SpaceX Falcon9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule.

On 29th May 2025, Indian Air Force fighter pilot-turned-astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will launch to space from the American Spaceport in Florida. Shukla will be flying as part of the American commercial mission Axiom-4. Shukla will also be the first Indian astronaut to fly to the International Space Station, an orbiting lab that is 425 km above the earth. WION’s Sidharth M.P. had exclusively reported about this May-month spaceflight, back in January 2025. Also Read | Exclusive: Indian astronaut ‘Shuks’ to fly to space in May 2025 Axiom-4 will carry a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they would stay for two weeks and perform 60 experiments. The astronauts would be flying on the SpaceX Falcon9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule. This mission will facilitate the return to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary, given that each nation’s first and only government-sponsored spaceflight had taken place more than 40 years ago. The Ax-4 crewmembers will represent their nations in Low Earth Orbit and perform scientific experiments and demonstrations that are of high national importance. This Axiom-4 mission is a result of deepening Indo-US Space cooperation, which came to the fore during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit to the United States in June 2023. Back then, President Biden had announced Indo-US collaboration on human spaceflight and the mission to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station, marking the highest point in India-US space ties. Peggy Whitson, former NASA astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, will command the Axiom-4 mission, while ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will serve as pilot. The two mission specialists are ESA (European Space Agency) project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary. How will Axiom-4 help India’s Gaganyaan Human Spaceflight programme? Gaganyaan is India’s attempt at launching its astronauts to space and returning them safely, using an indigenously developed rocket, spacecraft, and supporting technologies. Gaganyaan was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018, and it is the first step in a series of sustained human spaceflight missions that the Indian Space agency ISRO wants to carry out in a phased manner. By the end of this decade, India hopes to put an uncrewed space station in Earth orbit. By 2035, it would be used as a crewed Indian outpost that’s circling the earth. By 2040, India is targeting a crewed moon landing, a feat that only America has accomplished back in 1969, and China hopes to accomplish by the end of this decade. Gaganyaan would be carried out by the Indian Space Agency ISRO, with test pilots of the Indian Air Force, serving as the crew members. The four candidates—Group Captains Prashant Balakrishnan Nair, Shubhanshu Shukla, Ajit Krishnan, and Angad Pratap—had completed their training at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, Moscow, in 2021. Since then, they have also undergone several theoretical and practical sessions at ISRO’s Human Spaceflight Centre and the Indian Air Force’s Institute of Aerospace Medicine. They have also been visiting various ISRO centres, such as ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram and Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. WION had exclusively reported that Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Group Captain Prashant Balakrishnan Nair have been training at facilities in the US, Europe, and Japan, in preparation for Axiom-4. For Axiom-4, the primary Indian candidate is Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and Group Captain Ajit Krishnan is the backup candidate. Also Read | Exclusive: Indian astronauts Shukla, Nair trained in US, EU, Japan The Axiom-4 mission is meant to serve as a precursor to India’s Gaganyaan, as Shukla’s spaceflight would help India gain contemporary spaceflight experience, valuable technological and experiential insights. While serving as ISRO Chief, Dr. S. Somanath had explained to WION that human spaceflight is a highly challenging endeavour and that India only had the limited experience of Rakesh Sharma's flight in 1984. He had added that the Indian astronaut (Shukla) flying to the International space station would immensely benefit the Gaganyaan programme. Notably, the maiden spaceflight by an Indian was on a Soviet-era Soyuz T-11 spacecraft, and since then the technologies have changed drastically. Presently, in America, SpaceX is the lone entity that has a track record of reliably ferrying astronauts to the space station on their Crew Dragon craft, while Boeing faces technical trouble with their Starliner craft.

Indian astronaut Gp Capt Shukla to fly to space on 29th May

As Punjab Kings continue their battle for a playoff spot in ongoing IPL 2025, Punjab Kings' opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/prabhsimran-singh">Prabhsimran Singh</a> reflected on a season full of promise. In his seventh year with the franchise, the 24-year-old has emerged as a key player&mdash;both on the field and in the dressing room. Speaking exclusively on Star Sports Press Room with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/punjab-kings">Punjab Kings</a> for Race To Playoffs, Prabhsimran Singh&nbsp;shared insights on his journey, the team's mindset, and why he believes this could finally be their breakthrough year.
"For over a decade, Punjab Kings fans have carried great hope and passion, and I deeply feel that support," said Prabhsimran. "Personally, it's been seven years with Punjab Kings, and though I didn&rsquo;t play regularly in the initial seasons, the franchise's faith in me has been a big motivation," he added.
"This season, there&rsquo;s a different energy in the camp," he explained. "We are playing bold, fearless cricket and believe we are dominating games more often than not."
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While weather disruptions have complicated the playoff equation, the team&rsquo;s belief hasn&rsquo;t wavered. &ldquo;Even though rain affected our last match, we are still confident about playoffs qualification&mdash;and from there, the ultimate goal is lifting the trophy.&rdquo;
<h2 data-start="1345" data-end="1586">'Working with Ponting has been a huge boost'</h2>
Much of that belief stems from the leadership of head coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ricky-ponting">Ricky Ponting</a>. For Prabhsimran, who scored a century against a then Ponting-coached Delhi side, the relationship has been transformative.
&ldquo;Working with Ricky Ponting has been a huge boost,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;His belief in me, especially after that century, meant a lot. He has helped refine my approach, particularly encouraging calculated aggression and better shot selection during the powerplay.&rdquo;
He has also found a strong partner at the top in Priyansh Arya.&nbsp;&ldquo;Batting with Priyansh Arya has been a joy. We're both young and uncapped, learning together and growing match by match.&rdquo;
That growth is supported by a dressing room culture that&rsquo;s noticeably positive. &ldquo;The environment under this coaching and leadership group is pressure-free. Everyone backs each other, celebrates success, and lifts one another on bad days.&rdquo;
That support has helped Prabhsimran develop mentally too. A few seasons ago, not getting consistent chances was tough&mdash;but speaking to legends of the game changed his perspective.
&ldquo;Mentally, I&rsquo;ve grown stronger,&rdquo; he says. &ldquo;Talking to legends like Sachin Tendulkar helped me during tough phases when I wasn&rsquo;t getting games. His advice to focus on learning instead of worrying about the bench changed everything.&rdquo;
Another boost this year has come from the Impact Player rule, which has added tactical depth and opened doors for players like him.&nbsp;&ldquo;Yes, the Impact Player rule has given many domestic players the chance to shine in pressure situations. That&rsquo;s been one of the best parts of this season&mdash;the rise of Indian youngsters.&rdquo;
Of course, the bigger picture is always on the team&rsquo;s mind. Punjab Kings haven&rsquo;t reached the playoffs since 2014&mdash;a drought that weighs on fans and players alike.
&ldquo;The long wait isn&rsquo;t lost on us,&rdquo; he admits. &ldquo;We talk about it, but instead of pressure, it fuels our determination. We're taking things match by match, staying grounded and focused on playing our best cricket," he signed off.

India News, Sports: Punjab Kings are currently fifth in the IPL points table, having won five matches out of the nine played. They next face CSK on Wednesday (April 30)

As Punjab Kings continue their battle for a playoff spot in ongoing IPL 2025, Punjab Kings' opener Prabhsimran Singh reflected on a season full of promise. In his seventh year with the franchise, the 24-year-old has emerged as a key player—both on the field and in the dressing room. Speaking exclusively on Star Sports Press Room with Punjab Kings for Race To Playoffs, Prabhsimran Singh shared insights on his journey, the team's mindset, and why he believes this could finally be their breakthrough year. "For over a decade, Punjab Kings fans have carried great hope and passion, and I deeply feel that support," said Prabhsimran. "Personally, it's been seven years with Punjab Kings, and though I didn’t play regularly in the initial seasons, the franchise's faith in me has been a big motivation," he added. "This season, there’s a different energy in the camp," he explained. "We are playing bold, fearless cricket and believe we are dominating games more often than not." Also Read: Nat Sciver-Brunt appointed England women's captain across all formats While weather disruptions have complicated the playoff equation, the team’s belief hasn’t wavered. “Even though rain affected our last match, we are still confident about playoffs qualification—and from there, the ultimate goal is lifting the trophy.” 'Working with Ponting has been a huge boost' Much of that belief stems from the leadership of head coach Ricky Ponting. For Prabhsimran, who scored a century against a then Ponting-coached Delhi side, the relationship has been transformative. “Working with Ricky Ponting has been a huge boost,” he said. “His belief in me, especially after that century, meant a lot. He has helped refine my approach, particularly encouraging calculated aggression and better shot selection during the powerplay.” He has also found a strong partner at the top in Priyansh Arya. “Batting with Priyansh Arya has been a joy. We're both young and uncapped, learning together and growing match by match.” That growth is supported by a dressing room culture that’s noticeably positive. “The environment under this coaching and leadership group is pressure-free. Everyone backs each other, celebrates success, and lifts one another on bad days.” That support has helped Prabhsimran develop mentally too. A few seasons ago, not getting consistent chances was tough—but speaking to legends of the game changed his perspective. “Mentally, I’ve grown stronger,” he says. “Talking to legends like Sachin Tendulkar helped me during tough phases when I wasn’t getting games. His advice to focus on learning instead of worrying about the bench changed everything.” Another boost this year has come from the Impact Player rule, which has added tactical depth and opened doors for players like him. “Yes, the Impact Player rule has given many domestic players the chance to shine in pressure situations. That’s been one of the best parts of this season—the rise of Indian youngsters.” Of course, the bigger picture is always on the team’s mind. Punjab Kings haven’t reached the playoffs since 2014—a drought that weighs on fans and players alike. “The long wait isn’t lost on us,” he admits. “We talk about it, but instead of pressure, it fuels our determination. We're taking things match by match, staying grounded and focused on playing our best cricket," he signed off.

IPL 2025: 'We believe this could be our year', says PBKS' Prabhsimran Singh

Guyana High Commissioner Dharamkumar Seeraj has extended his country's support to India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, he said Guyana President Ali 'supports India in whatever moves they are going to make to ensure that the perpetrators of this terrorist attack that they are brought to justice'.&nbsp;
He pointed to briefings by Indian side in the aftermath of the terror attack in which 'name of Pakistan was mentioned'.&nbsp;
Guyana is a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, &amp; its stance is key to any diplomatic activity at the top UN body. It is believed that Pakistan, which is also a non-permanent member of UNSC can rake anti India issues at the top UN body.&nbsp;
Asked, if Guyana would support India at the UN, the High Commissioner said, 'if India proposed any measures to address terrorism, to make moves and to make suggestions that will target terrorists and terroristic attacks. I'm certain that Guyana, as a country, the government and people of Guyana will support any move'.
<h2>Full interview&nbsp;</h2>
Sidhant Sibal: Your first reaction to the terror attack that happened in India
Dharamkumar Seeraj: Like everyone else in the world, and especially the people of India and the people of Guyana, the reaction was, of course, one of terror, one of surprise, one of outrage that such a thing could again occur in this modern day. Our President has also expressed his concerns, his regrets and his sympathy with the government and people of India, and he has also stated very clearly that he supports the justice, and he supports India in whatever moves they are going to make to ensure that the perpetrators of this terrorist attack that they are brought to justice.
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Sidhant Sibal: So what is the Guyanese position in terms of the issue of terrorism?
Dharamkumar Seeraj: You know, in that part of the world, in the West Indies, in South America and the Caribbean especially, we are not exposed. The general population is not exposed to this kind of brutal, heinous terrorist attacks. You know, for us, there's the usual robbery, some amount of violence. So to the extent that we are not exposed, our population generally have a muted response. But the government of Guyana, they're very much aware of what is taking place, and especially people in foreign missions. And India has had a more than its fair share of terrorist attack over the years, and that is why you know, when you come to India, you are made aware of the response, by the way, of the security checks at different levels, at the airport, coming in, going into your hotels, along the highways, at various embassies and so on. It is senseless that you how you can go and murder innocent people. You know, these things don't happen in our part of the world.&nbsp;
Sidhant Sibal: What will be Guyanese position, will they be supporting India?&nbsp;
Dharamkumar Seeraj: It's a matter of who is pro humanity, who is pro peace, who wants to get rid of extremism. So Guyana will support any move made by any country to address the elimination of this kind of terroristic attacks. So we pro peace, we pro dialog, we pro diplomacy in terms of getting all issues resolved, all conflicts resolve. And we as a country, as a nation, as a people, we against any form of terrorism, any form of terroristic attack, whether it's for religious gains, whether it's for territories, whether it's for sovereignty and all of that. So it's a matter of the principle itself. It's not a matter of country. And if India proposed any measures to address terrorism, to make moves and to make suggestions that will target terrorists and terroristic attacks. I'm certain that Guyana, as a country, the government and people of Guyana will support any move that will go to targeting terrorist and terroristic attacks.
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Sidhant Sibal: &nbsp;Has there been any conversation between the Guyanese side and the Indian side, particularly when it comes to Pahalgam terror attack?&nbsp;
Dharamkumar Seeraj: Well, we have had a briefing, high commission of Guyana, along with several other missions, especially in the Caribbean and Latin America, by the Secretary east and joint secretary. So, we were brought up to speed, up to date with the reports and what is being done, and to the extent that we were briefed, that's the extent we give our support. I cannot say whether at President level and the Prime Minister of India level, if there have been further talks, but at our level, at the high Commissioner's level, at the ambassador's level, and at the level with the Joint Secretary and Secretary all the briefing that we have received, we asked some questions, we asked for updates, and of course, we gave our support for any action that will seek to find these terrorists and bring them to justice.
Sidhant Sibal: And India has been very vocal about the issue of terrorism from Pakistan. Was that also part of the conversation because India has already referred in its statement. So, any specific emphasis on that part?
Dharamkumar Seeraj: Well, we were told that they're examining links and at the briefing with the secretary east, and they are looking to identify the terrorists, and I specifically asked the question that we were told also that facial recognition was 100% for two and I specifically asked the questions that, if you have recognized two of these terrorists, have you been able to link them in it to any terror organization? Have you been able to link them to any country, and because this will give you an insight as to where they're operating from, which organisation they belong to, if they do belong to any organisation. And the question is that these are ongoing investigations that will probably yield more concrete results as time go by. So obviously the name of Pakistan was mentioned because the place where this thing happened, you have some amount of ease in those territories. And of course, it's border with Pakistan. So, we understand and appreciate fully well that there will be speculation that you have terrorists' cross border. And once you avail of yourself concrete evidence that these terrorists are linked to any organisation and they are operating within which country, well then, we'll deal with the evidence as they present themselves.&nbsp;
Sidhant Sibal: If India acts on these terror groups, terror groups which India believes are based in Pakistan or Pok will you respect India's right to defence or self-defence?
Dharamkumar Seeraj: we respect every country's right for the protection of the citizen, for the protection of their sovereignty, the protection of their borders, and every country will take steps to ensure that their people are protected, their borders are protected, and they will determine, based on the circumstances, at that particular point in time what action will be taken to protect the people and to protect the country.

Asked, if Guyana would support India at the UN, the High Commissioner said, 'if India proposed any measures to address terrorism, to make moves and to make suggestions that will target terrorists and terroristic attacks.' World | India News

Guyana High Commissioner Dharamkumar Seeraj has extended his country's support to India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, he said Guyana President Ali 'supports India in whatever moves they are going to make to ensure that the perpetrators of this terrorist attack that they are brought to justice'. He pointed to briefings by Indian side in the aftermath of the terror attack in which 'name of Pakistan was mentioned'. Guyana is a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, & its stance is key to any diplomatic activity at the top UN body. It is believed that Pakistan, which is also a non-permanent member of UNSC can rake anti India issues at the top UN body. Asked, if Guyana would support India at the UN, the High Commissioner said, 'if India proposed any measures to address terrorism, to make moves and to make suggestions that will target terrorists and terroristic attacks. I'm certain that Guyana, as a country, the government and people of Guyana will support any move'. Full interview Sidhant Sibal: Your first reaction to the terror attack that happened in India Dharamkumar Seeraj: Like everyone else in the world, and especially the people of India and the people of Guyana, the reaction was, of course, one of terror, one of surprise, one of outrage that such a thing could again occur in this modern day. Our President has also expressed his concerns, his regrets and his sympathy with the government and people of India, and he has also stated very clearly that he supports the justice, and he supports India in whatever moves they are going to make to ensure that the perpetrators of this terrorist attack that they are brought to justice. Also read | 'Crushing blow to terrorism': PM Modi gives 'complete freedom' to armed forces to act against Pakistan after Pahalgam attack Sidhant Sibal: So what is the Guyanese position in terms of the issue of terrorism? Dharamkumar Seeraj: You know, in that part of the world, in the West Indies, in South America and the Caribbean especially, we are not exposed. The general population is not exposed to this kind of brutal, heinous terrorist attacks. You know, for us, there's the usual robbery, some amount of violence. So to the extent that we are not exposed, our population generally have a muted response. But the government of Guyana, they're very much aware of what is taking place, and especially people in foreign missions. And India has had a more than its fair share of terrorist attack over the years, and that is why you know, when you come to India, you are made aware of the response, by the way, of the security checks at different levels, at the airport, coming in, going into your hotels, along the highways, at various embassies and so on. It is senseless that you how you can go and murder innocent people. You know, these things don't happen in our part of the world. Sidhant Sibal: What will be Guyanese position, will they be supporting India? Dharamkumar Seeraj: It's a matter of who is pro humanity, who is pro peace, who wants to get rid of extremism. So Guyana will support any move made by any country to address the elimination of this kind of terroristic attacks. So we pro peace, we pro dialog, we pro diplomacy in terms of getting all issues resolved, all conflicts resolve. And we as a country, as a nation, as a people, we against any form of terrorism, any form of terroristic attack, whether it's for religious gains, whether it's for territories, whether it's for sovereignty and all of that. So it's a matter of the principle itself. It's not a matter of country. And if India proposed any measures to address terrorism, to make moves and to make suggestions that will target terrorists and terroristic attacks. I'm certain that Guyana, as a country, the government and people of Guyana will support any move that will go to targeting terrorist and terroristic attacks. Also read | ‘Be Indians first, disassociate from terrorists’: RSS leader advises Kashmiris, condemns Pahalgam attack Sidhant Sibal: Has there been any conversation between the Guyanese side and the Indian side, particularly when it comes to Pahalgam terror attack? Dharamkumar Seeraj: Well, we have had a briefing, high commission of Guyana, along with several other missions, especially in the Caribbean and Latin America, by the Secretary east and joint secretary. So, we were brought up to speed, up to date with the reports and what is being done, and to the extent that we were briefed, that's the extent we give our support. I cannot say whether at President level and the Prime Minister of India level, if there have been further talks, but at our level, at the high Commissioner's level, at the ambassador's level, and at the level with the Joint Secretary and Secretary all the briefing that we have received, we asked some questions, we asked for updates, and of course, we gave our support for any action that will seek to find these terrorists and bring them to justice. Sidhant Sibal: And India has been very vocal about the issue of terrorism from Pakistan. Was that also part of the conversation because India has already referred in its statement. So, any specific emphasis on that part? Dharamkumar Seeraj: Well, we were told that they're examining links and at the briefing with the secretary east, and they are looking to identify the terrorists, and I specifically asked the question that we were told also that facial recognition was 100% for two and I specifically asked the questions that, if you have recognized two of these terrorists, have you been able to link them in it to any terror organization? Have you been able to link them to any country, and because this will give you an insight as to where they're operating from, which organisation they belong to, if they do belong to any organisation. And the question is that these are ongoing investigations that will probably yield more concrete results as time go by. So obviously the name of Pakistan was mentioned because the place where this thing happened, you have some amount of ease in those territories. And of course, it's border with Pakistan. So, we understand and appreciate fully well that there will be speculation that you have terrorists' cross border. And once you avail of yourself concrete evidence that these terrorists are linked to any organisation and they are operating within which country, well then, we'll deal with the evidence as they present themselves. Sidhant Sibal: If India acts on these terror groups, terror groups which India believes are based in Pakistan or Pok will you respect India's right to defence or self-defence? Dharamkumar Seeraj: we respect every country's right for the protection of the citizen, for the protection of their sovereignty, the protection of their borders, and every country will take steps to ensure that their people are protected, their borders are protected, and they will determine, based on the circumstances, at that particular point in time what action will be taken to protect the people and to protect the country.

Will support India: Guyana High Commissioner Dharamkumar on Pahalgam terror attack

Fugitive <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mehul-choksi">Mehul Choksi</a> has filed a fresh plea before the Belgian Court of Appeal, in an attempt to prevent extradition to India. He also claimed Belgian authorities are violating the principles of natural justice.
In his new plea, Choksi alleged that Belgian authorities did not adhere to prescribed legal procedures when he was arrested, news agency ANI reported. His latest appeal was submitted by his Belgian legal team and drafted by Advocate Vijay Aggarwal.
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He further argued that the authorities not only disregarded due process but also violated his fundamental rights, breaking the principles of natural justice.
The diamond merchant has demanded his immediate release, citing irregularities in the arrest procedures. This comes just days after the Belgian Court of Appeal rejected his bail plea.&nbsp;
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In his second plea, Choksi claimed that his arrest was arbitrary and unlawful. Last week, the court rejected his plea seeking bail.
Choksi is the prime accused in a Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case, along with his nephew, Nirav Modi. He was arrested in Belgium earlier this month after an extradition request was made by the Indian authorities over the scam.
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<h2>Legal team &lsquo;Will submit a fresh bail plea&rsquo;</h2>
Choksi&rsquo;s lawyer, Vijay Aggarwal, told ANI that he was disappointed with the court&rsquo;s decision but noted that Belgian law allows for multiple bail applications.
&ldquo;Unfortunately, my client has been denied bail today. However, in Belgium, we can apply for bail as many times as needed. We will carefully consider the court's observations and submit a fresh bail plea on new grounds soon,&rdquo; he said.
Watch | J&amp;K Govt orders temporary closure of 48 tourist destinations amid search operations
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He also reiterated that Choksi&rsquo;s legal team will contest the fugitive&rsquo;s extradition mainly on two grounds &ndash; the political nature of the case and his medical condition and treatment in India. Earlier, he said that Choksi has cooperated with Indian investigation agencies and consistently offered to join the probe through video conferencing, given his health issues.
Aggarwal noted that earlier attempts to extradite the diamond merchant from Dominica had failed. He added that Choksi had been receiving treatment in Antigua, after which he travelled to Belgium for cancer care.

The diamond merchant has demanded his immediate release, citing irregularities in the arrest procedures. This comes just days after the Belgian Court of Appeal rejected his bail plea. India news | Trending

Fugitive Mehul Choksi has filed a fresh plea before the Belgian Court of Appeal, in an attempt to prevent extradition to India. He also claimed Belgian authorities are violating the principles of natural justice. In his new plea, Choksi alleged that Belgian authorities did not adhere to prescribed legal procedures when he was arrested, news agency ANI reported. His latest appeal was submitted by his Belgian legal team and drafted by Advocate Vijay Aggarwal. Also read | 'Parents are not ATMs': Delhi cracks down on fee hikes in schools - Here's what the new 'Education Transparency' bill means He further argued that the authorities not only disregarded due process but also violated his fundamental rights, breaking the principles of natural justice. The diamond merchant has demanded his immediate release, citing irregularities in the arrest procedures. This comes just days after the Belgian Court of Appeal rejected his bail plea. Also read | ‘Be Indians first, disassociate from terrorists’: RSS leader advises Kashmiris, condemns Pahalgam attack In his second plea, Choksi claimed that his arrest was arbitrary and unlawful. Last week, the court rejected his plea seeking bail. Choksi is the prime accused in a Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case, along with his nephew, Nirav Modi. He was arrested in Belgium earlier this month after an extradition request was made by the Indian authorities over the scam. Also read | 'India, Canada bound by shared democratic values'; PM Modi congratulates Mark Carney on election win Legal team ‘Will submit a fresh bail plea’ Choksi’s lawyer, Vijay Aggarwal, told ANI that he was disappointed with the court’s decision but noted that Belgian law allows for multiple bail applications. “Unfortunately, my client has been denied bail today. However, in Belgium, we can apply for bail as many times as needed. We will carefully consider the court's observations and submit a fresh bail plea on new grounds soon,” he said. Watch | J&K Govt orders temporary closure of 48 tourist destinations amid search operations He also reiterated that Choksi’s legal team will contest the fugitive’s extradition mainly on two grounds – the political nature of the case and his medical condition and treatment in India. Earlier, he said that Choksi has cooperated with Indian investigation agencies and consistently offered to join the probe through video conferencing, given his health issues. Aggarwal noted that earlier attempts to extradite the diamond merchant from Dominica had failed. He added that Choksi had been receiving treatment in Antigua, after which he travelled to Belgium for cancer care.

Mehul Choksi alleges violation of natural justice by Belgian authorities, files fresh plea

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) said on Tuesday that people of Jammu and Kashmir must unite under a common national identity and need to be Indians first, and urged Kashmiris to disassociate themselves from terrorists not just in principle, but also in practice.
RSS leader Indresh Kumar, addressing a press conference on Tuesday, said, &ldquo;The time has come for Jammu and Kashmir to reject terrorism and truly disassociate itself from terrorism, not just in theory but in practice, to find a path towards a solution.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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&ldquo;One voice should rise from Jammu and Kashmir saying that we are Indians first, then Kashmiris, Dogras, or Punjabis. We should respond with this voice loud and clear,&rdquo; he added. Condemning the Pahalgam terror attack, Kumar said that the incident was &ldquo;shameful, disgusting, and insulting&rdquo; and the level of brutality displayed was beyond limits.&nbsp;
&ldquo;This is shameful, disgusting and insulting. There is no limit to brutality. Therefore, no amount of condemnation is sufficient, and those who are directly or indirectly involved in this should be held accountable,&rdquo; Kumar said.
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pahalgam-attack-union-minister-puri-slams-bilawals-provocative-remark-says-pakistan-in-terminal-decline-9005580" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pahalgam attack: Union Minister Puri slams Bilawal's provocative remark, says Pakistan in &lsquo;terminal decline&rsquo;</a>
The senior RSS functionary further said, &ldquo;Today Pakistan is standing on the brink that Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, POJK, and Punjab (Pakistan) are demanding independence from it. Pakistan is standing on the brink of breaking up. They think that by creating hatred against India, they will save themselves, but this is not possible...&rdquo;
He also targeted the Congress party and said, &ldquo;Congress leaders can only digest their food when they abuse the Prime Minister. If the army is going to fight, they will oppose the Army commander. They will not do any good work for society but will defame those who do.&rdquo;
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pahalgam-terror-attack-new-video-surfaces-of-terrorist-shooting-a-moment-dead-goes-viral-9004958" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Pahalgam terror attack: New video surfaces of terrorist shooting a man dead, goes viral</a>
Earlier, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge had accused the PM of putting party and politics above the country by not attending the all-party meeting convened to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack, and instead going to Bihar to address an election rally.
On Saturday, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that non-violence is in the basic nature of Hindus, but destroying the oppressor is also a key part of the Hindu religion.
&ldquo;Non-violence is the basic nature of us Indians. We never trouble our neighbours. But some people will not change; no matter what you do, they will keep troubling the world. In such a situation, it is the king&rsquo;s duty to protect his subjects. For this, killing the oppressor is also his duty,&rdquo; Bhagwat said while speaking at a book launch.

India News: Condemning the Pahalgam terror attack, RSS leader Indresh Kumar said that the incident was “shameful, disgusting, and insulting” and the level of brutality displayed was beyond limits.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) said on Tuesday that people of Jammu and Kashmir must unite under a common national identity and need to be Indians first, and urged Kashmiris to disassociate themselves from terrorists not just in principle, but also in practice. RSS leader Indresh Kumar, addressing a press conference on Tuesday, said, “The time has come for Jammu and Kashmir to reject terrorism and truly disassociate itself from terrorism, not just in theory but in practice, to find a path towards a solution.” Also Read | Non-violence our nature, killing the oppressor our religion: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat “One voice should rise from Jammu and Kashmir saying that we are Indians first, then Kashmiris, Dogras, or Punjabis. We should respond with this voice loud and clear,” he added. Condemning the Pahalgam terror attack, Kumar said that the incident was “shameful, disgusting, and insulting” and the level of brutality displayed was beyond limits. “This is shameful, disgusting and insulting. There is no limit to brutality. Therefore, no amount of condemnation is sufficient, and those who are directly or indirectly involved in this should be held accountable,” Kumar said. Also Read | Pahalgam attack: Union Minister Puri slams Bilawal's provocative remark, says Pakistan in ‘terminal decline’ The senior RSS functionary further said, “Today Pakistan is standing on the brink that Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, POJK, and Punjab (Pakistan) are demanding independence from it. Pakistan is standing on the brink of breaking up. They think that by creating hatred against India, they will save themselves, but this is not possible...” He also targeted the Congress party and said, “Congress leaders can only digest their food when they abuse the Prime Minister. If the army is going to fight, they will oppose the Army commander. They will not do any good work for society but will defame those who do.” Also Read | Pahalgam terror attack: New video surfaces of terrorist shooting a man dead, goes viral Earlier, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge had accused the PM of putting party and politics above the country by not attending the all-party meeting convened to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack, and instead going to Bihar to address an election rally. On Saturday, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that non-violence is in the basic nature of Hindus, but destroying the oppressor is also a key part of the Hindu religion. “Non-violence is the basic nature of us Indians. We never trouble our neighbours. But some people will not change; no matter what you do, they will keep troubling the world. In such a situation, it is the king’s duty to protect his subjects. For this, killing the oppressor is also his duty,” Bhagwat said while speaking at a book launch.

‘Be Indians first, disassociate from terrorists’: RSS leader advises Kashmiris, condemns Pahalgam attack

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/nat-sciver-brunt" rel="dofollow">Nat Sciver-Brunt</a> has been appointed the new captain of the England women's side. She replaces <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/heather-knight">Heather Knight</a>, who stepped down after England's 2025 women's Ashes series following a near nine-year stint.
She will captain all three formats in tandem with newly appointed head coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/charlotte-edwards" rel="dofollow">Charlotte Edwards</a>.
"I'm really proud to take on the role of captain of the England Women's team and it's an honour to have been asked by Charlotte, someone I&rsquo;ve always looked up to. Ever since I made my England debut back in 2013, all I have wanted to do is help the team in every way that I can. I will try my best to lead this team to success, whilst empowering them to be the best version of themselves," she said.
The 32-year-old has been a regular member of England's side since her debut in 2013 and is considered one of the most talented cricketers in the world.
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Sciver-Brunt boasts an impressive list of honors, such as being ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year in 2022 and 2023. In 2017 and 2022, she was also PCA Women's Player of the Year, as well as being selected in the ICC Women's ODI and T20 Teams of the Year in 2023.
Currently ranked number three in ICC world batting in ODI cricket, Sciver-Brunt has been vice-captain for the last three years.
Sciver-Brunt first captained her nation in international cricket during the third T20I match against New Zealand in 2021 and also led for the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
<h2>'It's exciting to be working with Charlotte'</h2>
"We have a really talented group, and we have a group that's united. It's a team I believe in and a team that can have a lot of success together. It's hugely exciting to be working with Charlotte having had the pleasure of working with her in the last three years at Mumbai Indians. Her love of cricket and passion for the England Women&rsquo;s team is inspiring and I&rsquo;m excited to see where this partnership leads us," she added.
Sciver-Brunt was a member of the England side that won the 2017 World Cup and has so far played 259 matches for England in all formats.&nbsp;She has an average of 46.47 in Tests, 45.91 in ODIs and 28.45 in T20Is, while also bagging 181 international wickets.
Sciver-Brunt most recently ended the 2025 Women's Premier League in India with 523 runs and became the first player to finish with over 500 runs for a season. She also became the first-ever player to notch 1,000 runs for the WPL.
Clare Connor, Managing Director of England Women&rsquo;s Cricket, said &ldquo;We are delighted to have appointed Nat as England Women&rsquo;s captain and I know she's excited about the honour of leading the team during an unprecedented chapter in international women&rsquo;s cricket.
"Everyone knows what a fantastic cricketer Nat is, but her qualities extend far beyond her skills on the pitch. She&rsquo;s thoughtful, resilient and driven by getting the best out of herself and everyone around her. Nat is immensely well-respected in the group and I know she will form an exciting and fruitful partnership with Charlotte."
England Women kick off their 2025 home summer on May 21 against the West Indies, with three Metro Bank One-Day Internationals and three Vitality T20Is.
They then hosty India where they will host five Vitality T20Is and three Metro Bank One Day Internationals.

India News, Sports: Nat has been an integral part of England’s set-up since making her debut in 2013 and is widely regarded as one of the world’s most gifted cricketers

Nat Sciver-Brunt has been appointed the new captain of the England women's side. She replaces Heather Knight, who stepped down after England's 2025 women's Ashes series following a near nine-year stint. She will captain all three formats in tandem with newly appointed head coach Charlotte Edwards. "I'm really proud to take on the role of captain of the England Women's team and it's an honour to have been asked by Charlotte, someone I’ve always looked up to. Ever since I made my England debut back in 2013, all I have wanted to do is help the team in every way that I can. I will try my best to lead this team to success, whilst empowering them to be the best version of themselves," she said. The 32-year-old has been a regular member of England's side since her debut in 2013 and is considered one of the most talented cricketers in the world. Also Read: IPL 2025: Sanjiv Goenka shares photo of 6-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi cheering for his ex-IPL team-Picture goes viral Sciver-Brunt boasts an impressive list of honors, such as being ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year in 2022 and 2023. In 2017 and 2022, she was also PCA Women's Player of the Year, as well as being selected in the ICC Women's ODI and T20 Teams of the Year in 2023. Currently ranked number three in ICC world batting in ODI cricket, Sciver-Brunt has been vice-captain for the last three years. Sciver-Brunt first captained her nation in international cricket during the third T20I match against New Zealand in 2021 and also led for the Commonwealth Games in 2022. 'It's exciting to be working with Charlotte' "We have a really talented group, and we have a group that's united. It's a team I believe in and a team that can have a lot of success together. It's hugely exciting to be working with Charlotte having had the pleasure of working with her in the last three years at Mumbai Indians. Her love of cricket and passion for the England Women’s team is inspiring and I’m excited to see where this partnership leads us," she added. Sciver-Brunt was a member of the England side that won the 2017 World Cup and has so far played 259 matches for England in all formats. She has an average of 46.47 in Tests, 45.91 in ODIs and 28.45 in T20Is, while also bagging 181 international wickets. Sciver-Brunt most recently ended the 2025 Women's Premier League in India with 523 runs and became the first player to finish with over 500 runs for a season. She also became the first-ever player to notch 1,000 runs for the WPL. Clare Connor, Managing Director of England Women’s Cricket, said “We are delighted to have appointed Nat as England Women’s captain and I know she's excited about the honour of leading the team during an unprecedented chapter in international women’s cricket. "Everyone knows what a fantastic cricketer Nat is, but her qualities extend far beyond her skills on the pitch. She’s thoughtful, resilient and driven by getting the best out of herself and everyone around her. Nat is immensely well-respected in the group and I know she will form an exciting and fruitful partnership with Charlotte." England Women kick off their 2025 home summer on May 21 against the West Indies, with three Metro Bank One-Day Internationals and three Vitality T20Is. They then hosty India where they will host five Vitality T20Is and three Metro Bank One Day Internationals.

Nat Sciver-Brunt appointed England women's captain across all formats

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday (Apr 29), congratulated Mark Carney on his victory in Canada general election and extended wishes to the Liberal Party.
Taking to his official X account, PM Modi said that he was looking forward to working with Carney to strengthen the India-Canada partnership.
"Congratulations Mark J Carney on your election as the Prime Minister of Canada and to the Liberal Party on their victory. India and Canada are bound by shared democratic values, a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, and vibrant people-to-people ties. I look forward to working with you to strengthen our partnership and unlock greater opportunities for our people," the Indian prime minister wrote in his X post.
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Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkJCarney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarkJCarney</a> on your election as the Prime Minister of Canada and to the Liberal Party on their victory. India and Canada are bound by shared democratic values, a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, and vibrant people-to-people ties. I look forward to working&hellip;
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1917135483366478224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
Carney and his Liberal Party are projected to retain power, winning enough seats in the election to form the government.
Carney took over as the Canadian leader after former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's party lost faith in him towards the end of his term.
According to an IPSOS poll conducted by Global News, the Liberal party secured a lead, holding a four-point lead in Monday's poll.
<h2>Carney on ties with India</h2>
Carney has publicly advocated for better ties with India, marking a shift from Trudeau's tenure, which was strained due to his claims of Indian government involvement in the killing of NIA-designated terrorist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Describing Ottawa's relation with New Delhi as &ldquo;incredibly important,&rdquo; Carney earlier said that he may reset ties with India if he were to return to power.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s an incredibly important relationship, the Canada-India relationship, on many levels. On the personal level, with Canadians having deep personal ties, economically, strategically,&rdquo; he said.

India news: Carney has publicly advocated for better ties with India, marking a shift from Trudeau's tenure, which was strained due to his claims of Indian government involvement in the killing of NIA-designated terrorist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday (Apr 29), congratulated Mark Carney on his victory in Canada general election and extended wishes to the Liberal Party. Taking to his official X account, PM Modi said that he was looking forward to working with Carney to strengthen the India-Canada partnership. "Congratulations Mark J Carney on your election as the Prime Minister of Canada and to the Liberal Party on their victory. India and Canada are bound by shared democratic values, a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, and vibrant people-to-people ties. I look forward to working with you to strengthen our partnership and unlock greater opportunities for our people," the Indian prime minister wrote in his X post. Congratulations @MarkJCarney on your election as the Prime Minister of Canada and to the Liberal Party on their victory. India and Canada are bound by shared democratic values, a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, and vibrant people-to-people ties. I look forward to working… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 29, 2025 Carney and his Liberal Party are projected to retain power, winning enough seats in the election to form the government. Carney took over as the Canadian leader after former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's party lost faith in him towards the end of his term. According to an IPSOS poll conducted by Global News, the Liberal party secured a lead, holding a four-point lead in Monday's poll. Carney on ties with India Carney has publicly advocated for better ties with India, marking a shift from Trudeau's tenure, which was strained due to his claims of Indian government involvement in the killing of NIA-designated terrorist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Describing Ottawa's relation with New Delhi as “incredibly important,” Carney earlier said that he may reset ties with India if he were to return to power. “It’s an incredibly important relationship, the Canada-India relationship, on many levels. On the personal level, with Canadians having deep personal ties, economically, strategically,” he said.

'India, Canada bound by shared democratic values'; PM Modi congratulates Mark Carney on election win

Delhi&rsquo;s Cabinet has given the green light to a new draft bill aimed at controlling how private and government schools set their fees, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Tuesday (April 29).
Gupta said that the Delhi School Education Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees Bill, 2025 had been cleared in response to rising panic among parents and complaints of students being mistreated over fee disputes.
&ldquo;There was panic among parents and alleged harassment of students in the name of fee hike,&rdquo; Gupta said during a press briefing, as reported by PTI.
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<h2>No previous rules to stop fee hikes, says CM</h2>
Gupta criticised earlier governments for failing to act. &ldquo;The previous governments in Delhi made no provision to prevent fee hike. There was no guideline to help government prevent fee hike by private schools,&rdquo; she said.
The announcement comes just weeks after large groups of parents held protests outside the Directorate of Education (DoE), demanding that schools reverse sudden fee increases.
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<h2>Action already underway against schools</h2>
In response to the unrest, the DoE announced on 16 April that it had started proceedings against certain unaided private schools found to be raising fees without approval. Penalties could include stripping schools of recognition or even taking over their management.
Delhi&rsquo;s education minister, Ashish Sood, provided further details about the bill, explaining that it would undergo review across 18 key points before being fully enforced.
&ldquo;The bill will be presented and passed soon. Parents, teachers, and management will be regulating the fees, we will be reviewing it on 18 provisions, and implementing it. The fees will be hiked in three years. Schools violating it will be taken over,&rdquo; PTI quoted him as saying.
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He added that a three-tier committee system would be introduced to oversee and regulate future fee increases.
<h2>Parents: &lsquo;We&rsquo;re not ATMs&rsquo;</h2>
Parents across the city have voiced strong opposition to what they say are unjustified and sudden hikes in school charges. Placards during protests read &ldquo;Stop fee hike, parents are not ATMs&rdquo; and &ldquo;Education is the right of every child.&rdquo;
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India news: Gupta said that the Delhi School Education Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees Bill, 2025 had been cleared in response to rising panic among parents.

Delhi’s Cabinet has given the green light to a new draft bill aimed at controlling how private and government schools set their fees, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Tuesday (April 29). Gupta said that the Delhi School Education Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees Bill, 2025 had been cleared in response to rising panic among parents and complaints of students being mistreated over fee disputes. “There was panic among parents and alleged harassment of students in the name of fee hike,” Gupta said during a press briefing, as reported by PTI. Also read: 'History can't be wished away’: NCERT erases Mughals from books, adds Maha Kumbh but skips stampede: Full list of new changes No previous rules to stop fee hikes, says CM Gupta criticised earlier governments for failing to act. “The previous governments in Delhi made no provision to prevent fee hike. There was no guideline to help government prevent fee hike by private schools,” she said. The announcement comes just weeks after large groups of parents held protests outside the Directorate of Education (DoE), demanding that schools reverse sudden fee increases. Also read: 'Zero Tolerance': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta acts against school after unjust fee increase-VIDEO Action already underway against schools In response to the unrest, the DoE announced on 16 April that it had started proceedings against certain unaided private schools found to be raising fees without approval. Penalties could include stripping schools of recognition or even taking over their management. Delhi’s education minister, Ashish Sood, provided further details about the bill, explaining that it would undergo review across 18 key points before being fully enforced. “The bill will be presented and passed soon. Parents, teachers, and management will be regulating the fees, we will be reviewing it on 18 provisions, and implementing it. The fees will be hiked in three years. Schools violating it will be taken over,” PTI quoted him as saying. Also read: On Women's Day, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta approves ₹2,500 monthly aid for women; AAP's Atishi says ‘still waiting’ He added that a three-tier committee system would be introduced to oversee and regulate future fee increases. Parents: ‘We’re not ATMs’ Parents across the city have voiced strong opposition to what they say are unjustified and sudden hikes in school charges. Placards during protests read “Stop fee hike, parents are not ATMs” and “Education is the right of every child.” Also read: 'Guy who’s been giving money...': Zuckerbergs to shut down free school only after 10 years

'Parents are not ATMs': Delhi cracks down on fee hikes in schools - Here's what the new 'Education Transparency' bill means

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