<p>A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Hanumangarh in the western state of Rajasthan, killing three people and injuring as many. The news agency ANI reported citing sources that the pilot is safe, with rescue operations underway. The jet crashed during a routine training sortie after suffering a technical snag.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Initial reports mentioned that the jet, which had taken off from Suratgarh, crashed on a house in Bahlolnagar and killed three villagers. According to local media reports, police said that all three killed in the crash were women.&nbsp;A video shared by the news agency showed locals gathering at the crash site. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pilot, meanwhile, jumped out of the aircraft and landed safely in a drain area with the help of their parachute and sustained minor injuries. Reports mentioned that an IAF helicopter was sent to rescue the injured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a tweet, IAF wrote: "A MiG-21 aircraft of the IAF crashed near Suratgarh during a routine training sortie today morning. The pilot ejected safely, sustaining minor injuries."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The air force also mentioned that an inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>IAF also noted that the "pilot experienced an onboard emergency, following which he attempted to recover the aircraft as per existing procedures. Having failed to do so, he initiated an ejection".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Local police have informed about the accident in the Sadar police station area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Om Prakash, Inspector General of Police, Bikaner, said: "The pilot made all efforts to avert human casualties and crash-landed the plane on the outskirts of the village."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>MiG-21 jets have served as the backbone of the country's air force for decades after first entering Indian service in the 1960s, but s number of crashes in the past few decades has raised concerns over the planes and their safety.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last month, an Indian Army chopper crashed in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, near Machhna village in the district's Marwah tehsil. Reports said that three people onboard the chopper sustained injuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In March, a Cheetah helicopter crashed near the Mandala hills area in Arunachal Pradesh, killing the pilot and co-pilot. The pilots were identified as Lieutenant Colonel VVB Reddy and Major Jayanth A.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In January, two fighter jets – Sukhoi-30 and Mirage 2000 – crashed near Morena in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, killing one pilot. The air force said that the jets had taken off from Gwalior and the aircraft were on a routine operational flying training mission.&nbsp;</p>

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A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Hanumangarh in the western state of Rajasthan, killing three people and injuring as many. The news agency ANI reported citing sources that the pilot is safe, with rescue operations underway.

A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Hanumangarh in the western state of Rajasthan, killing three people and injuring as many. The news agency ANI reported citing sources that the pilot is safe, with rescue operations underway. The jet crashed during a routine training sortie after suffering a technical snag. Initial reports mentioned that the jet, which had taken off from Suratgarh, crashed on a house in Bahlolnagar and killed three villagers. According to local media reports, police said that all three killed in the crash were women. A video shared by the news agency showed locals gathering at the crash site. The pilot, meanwhile, jumped out of the aircraft and landed safely in a drain area with the help of their parachute and sustained minor injuries. Reports mentioned that an IAF helicopter was sent to rescue the injured. In a tweet, IAF wrote: "A MiG-21 aircraft of the IAF crashed near Suratgarh during a routine training sortie today morning. The pilot ejected safely, sustaining minor injuries." The air force also mentioned that an inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident. IAF also noted that the "pilot experienced an onboard emergency, following which he attempted to recover the aircraft as per existing procedures. Having failed to do so, he initiated an ejection". Local police have informed about the accident in the Sadar police station area. Om Prakash, Inspector General of Police, Bikaner, said: "The pilot made all efforts to avert human casualties and crash-landed the plane on the outskirts of the village." A MiG-21 aircraft of the IAF crashed near Suratgarh during a routine training sortie today morning. The pilot ejected safely, sustaining minor injuries. An inquiry has been constituted to ascertain the cause of the accident. — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) May 8, 2023 × #WATCH | Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed near Hanumangarh in Rajasthan. The aircraft had taken off from Suratgarh. The pilot is safe. More details awaited: IAF Sources pic.twitter.com/0WOwoU5ASi — ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2023 × MiG-21 jets have served as the backbone of the country's air force for decades after first entering Indian service in the 1960s, but s number of crashes in the past few decades has raised concerns over the planes and their safety. Last month, an Indian Army chopper crashed in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, near Machhna village in the district's Marwah tehsil. Reports said that three people onboard the chopper sustained injuries. In March, a Cheetah helicopter crashed near the Mandala hills area in Arunachal Pradesh, killing the pilot and co-pilot. The pilots were identified as Lieutenant Colonel VVB Reddy and Major Jayanth A. In January, two fighter jets – Sukhoi-30 and Mirage 2000 – crashed near Morena in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, killing one pilot. The air force said that the jets had taken off from Gwalior and the aircraft were on a routine operational flying training mission. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A Cinereous vulture is a giant bird found in parts of Asia and Europe, known to live in large groups and&nbsp;capable of high-altitude flight for very long distances. What if one such bird is forced to be lonely and confined to a cage, owing to circumstances. That was exactly the plight of a vulture that was found in India's southernmost district Kanyakumari, back in 2017. The bird was found in an injured condition at a time when the&nbsp;southern peninsular India was being battered by Cyclone 'Ockhi'. The then juvenile vulture is said to have lost its way and sustained injury, thus necessitating captive treatment.</p>

<p>Over the last five years, the bird has been under the care of the Udhayagiri Zoo and was being treated by the forest department officials of Tamil Nadu. With the bird having fully recuperated and understood to be capable of living in the wild, the officials led by Supriya Sahu, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Environment &amp; Forests, Tamil Nadu took measures to re-wild the bird, by taking steps to rehabilitate it to its natural ways.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Considering the requirements and existing natural habitats of the Cinereous vultures in India, it was chosen that the bird could be rehabilitated in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, nearly 2,600kms away from Kanyakumari. Jodhpur offered a unique advantage of supporting a considerable population of this species, given how the city had dumping grounds where cattle carcasses were disposed, thus offering food for scavengers. With the nod from the relevant authorities in Rajasthan, it was decided to transport the bird.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This week, a lone Cinereous <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/vulture?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#vulture</a> travelled 600kms by road from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kanyakumari?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kanyakumari</a> to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/chennai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#chennai</a> in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TamilNadu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TamilNadu</a> ,then <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/chennai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#chennai</a> to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/jodhpur?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#jodhpur</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/delhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#delhi</a> by <a href="https://twitter.com/airindiain?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@airindiain</a><br />
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After 5yrs of care in TN, vulture is being re-wilded in suitable habitat <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rajasthan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rajasthan</a><br />
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Hats off <a href="https://twitter.com/supriyasahuias?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@supriyasahuias</a> &amp; team <a href="https://t.co/KExrOwws6B">pic.twitter.com/KExrOwws6B</a></p>
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<p>However, moving by road or rail would have meant up to five days of travel and caused considerable stress to the bird. Hence, the bird was moved from Kanyakumari to Chennai via road, a distance of 600 kms. Thereafter, the bird was cared for at the zoo in Chennai and then taken on an Indian Airlines aircraft to Jodhpur, via Delhi. In all, the bird travelled a distance of 2,600 kms, this week, as part of the rehabilitation efforts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Jodhpur, the bird would be cared for at a local zoo and its acclimatization to the conditions there would be monitored closely. Very soon, the bird would be released into the wild and can join its feathered friends and family. As a matter of precaution and to study the efficacy of the re-wilding effort, forest officials would be tagging the bird to locate its whereabouts and keep a close watch on its health.&nbsp;</p>

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A Cinereous vulture is a giant bird found in parts of Asia and Europe, known to live in large groups and capable of high-altitude flight for very long distances. What if one such bird is forced to be lonely and confined to a cage, owing to circumstances. That was exactly the plight of a vulture that was found in India's southernmost district Kanyakumari, back in 2017. The bird was found in an injured condition at a time when the southern peninsular India was being battered by Cyclone 'Ockhi'. The then juvenile vulture is said to have lost its way and sustained injury, thus necessitating captive treatment. Over the last five years, the bird has been under the care of the Udhayagiri Zoo and was being treated by the forest department officials of Tamil Nadu. With the bird having fully recuperated and understood to be capable of living in the wild, the officials led by Supriya Sahu, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Environment & Forests, Tamil Nadu took measures to re-wild the bird, by taking steps to rehabilitate it to its natural ways. Considering the requirements and existing natural habitats of the Cinereous vultures in India, it was chosen that the bird could be rehabilitated in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, nearly 2,600kms away from Kanyakumari. Jodhpur offered a unique advantage of supporting a considerable population of this species, given how the city had dumping grounds where cattle carcasses were disposed, thus offering food for scavengers. With the nod from the relevant authorities in Rajasthan, it was decided to transport the bird. This week, a lone Cinereous #vulture travelled 600kms by road from #kanyakumari to #chennai in #TamilNadu ,then #chennai to #jodhpur via #delhi by @airindiain After 5yrs of care in TN, vulture is being re-wilded in suitable habitat #Rajasthan Hats off @supriyasahuias & team pic.twitter.com/KExrOwws6B — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) November 4, 2022 × However, moving by road or rail would have meant up to five days of travel and caused considerable stress to the bird. Hence, the bird was moved from Kanyakumari to Chennai via road, a distance of 600 kms. Thereafter, the bird was cared for at the zoo in Chennai and then taken on an Indian Airlines aircraft to Jodhpur, via Delhi. In all, the bird travelled a distance of 2,600 kms, this week, as part of the rehabilitation efforts. In Jodhpur, the bird would be cared for at a local zoo and its acclimatization to the conditions there would be monitored closely. Very soon, the bird would be released into the wild and can join its feathered friends and family. As a matter of precaution and to study the efficacy of the re-wilding effort, forest officials would be tagging the bird to locate its whereabouts and keep a close watch on its health. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The video of a horrific incident that has been making rounds on social media, shows a stray dog tied to a car and being dragged around the city of&nbsp;Jodhpur in Rajasthan&nbsp;while the dog is trying to keep up with the vehicle. The incident took place on Sunday when the driver, who was later identified as a doctor at the local hospital, allegedly chained a stray dog to his car and went on to mercilessly drag it&nbsp;around the city's&nbsp;streets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident has sparked anger among social media users who have called for severe punishment against the doctor for animal cruelty. As the stray dog was seen struggling to keep up with the car, there was also a piece of cloth tied around his mouth. The video was reportedly shot by the passengers of another vehicle following the car and that also shows, that a biker drove in front of the car forcing him to stop.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The person who did this he is a Dr. Rajneesh Gwala and dog legs have multiple fracture and this incident is of Shastri Nagar Jodhpur please spread this vidro so that <a href="https://twitter.com/CP_Jodhpur?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CP_Jodhpur</a> should take action against him and cancel his licence <a href="https://twitter.com/WHO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WHO</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheJohnAbraham?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheJohnAbraham</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Manekagandhibjp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Manekagandhibjp</a> <a href="https://t.co/leNVxklx1N">pic.twitter.com/leNVxklx1N</a></p>
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<p>The accused was later identified as Dr Rajneesh Galwa, a renowned plastic surgeon at the state’s government hospital, who has since been detained and a case has been filed against him under Section 428 (committing mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any animal or animals) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals act, 1960, which made&nbsp;"Treating animals cruelly" a punishable offence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Dog Home&nbsp;Foundation of Jodhpur,&nbsp;a local non-governmental organization,&nbsp;the dog’s legs sustained multiple fractures and injuries, while it also had bruises on the neck. A caretaker of the foundation also alleged that the police were reluctant to cooperate when the caretaker sought the dog’s immediate release and give him proper medical attention.&nbsp;<br />
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The video of a horrific incident that has been making rounds on social media, shows a stray dog tied to a car and being dragged around the city of Jodhpur in Rajasthan while the dog is trying to keep up with the vehicle.

The video of a horrific incident that has been making rounds on social media, shows a stray dog tied to a car and being dragged around the city of Jodhpur in Rajasthan while the dog is trying to keep up with the vehicle. The incident took place on Sunday when the driver, who was later identified as a doctor at the local hospital, allegedly chained a stray dog to his car and went on to mercilessly drag it around the city's streets. The incident has sparked anger among social media users who have called for severe punishment against the doctor for animal cruelty. As the stray dog was seen struggling to keep up with the car, there was also a piece of cloth tied around his mouth. The video was reportedly shot by the passengers of another vehicle following the car and that also shows, that a biker drove in front of the car forcing him to stop. The person who did this he is a Dr. Rajneesh Gwala and dog legs have multiple fracture and this incident is of Shastri Nagar Jodhpur please spread this vidro so that @CP_Jodhpur should take action against him and cancel his licence @WHO @TheJohnAbraham @Manekagandhibjp pic.twitter.com/leNVxklx1N — Dog Home Foundation (@DHFJodhpur) September 18, 2022 × The accused was later identified as Dr Rajneesh Galwa, a renowned plastic surgeon at the state’s government hospital, who has since been detained and a case has been filed against him under Section 428 (committing mischief by killing, poisoning, maiming or rendering useless any animal or animals) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals act, 1960, which made "Treating animals cruelly" a punishable offence. According to the Dog Home Foundation of Jodhpur, a local non-governmental organization, the dog’s legs sustained multiple fractures and injuries, while it also had bruises on the neck. A caretaker of the foundation also alleged that the police were reluctant to cooperate when the caretaker sought the dog’s immediate release and give him proper medical attention.

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<p>A stampede broke out at a temple in western Rajasthan on early Monday claiming three lives, while numerous people were injured. According to reports, the tragedy took place around 5 am at the entrance of the temple where people were gathered for a monthly fair in the Sikar region, about 115 km from the state capital of Jaipur.</p>

<p>According to ANI news agency, the incident occurred at the Khatu Shyamji Temple. Among those who were injured, two people were referred to a hospital in the state capital.</p>

<p>According to reports, en estimated 100,000 devotees had gathered at the temple to offer prayers in the morning.</p>

<p>A team of police were immediately rushed to the temple to control the crowd and bring the situation under control.</p>

<p>The cops said that a large crowd, which was gathered outside the temple, tried to push into the temple when the gates were opened. A woman reportedly fainted and fell, causing others behind her to fall as well. In the ensuing chaos, three women lost their lives and two were injured.</p>

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences. In a tweet, he said, “Saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede at the Khatu Shyamji Temple complex in Sikar, Rajasthan. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray that those who are injured recover at the earliest.”</p>

<p>Similarly, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed his grief.</p>

<p>“The death of 3 women devotees due to stampede in Khatushyam ji's temple in Sikar is very sad and unfortunate. My deepest sympathies are with the bereaved family, may God give them strength to bear this loss and may the departed soul rest in peace," he tweeted in Hindi.</p>

<p>The Khatu Shyamji temple is one of the most important pilgrim destinations in Rajasthan and draws huge crowds every year, especially in the month of monsoon according to the Hindu calendar.</p>

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A stampede broke out at a temple in western Rajasthan on early Monday claiming three lives, while numerous people were injured. According to reports, the tragedy took place around 5 am at the entrance of the temple where people were gathered for a monthly fair in the Sikar region, about 115 km from the state capital of Jaipur.

A stampede broke out at a temple in western Rajasthan on early Monday claiming three lives, while numerous people were injured. According to reports, the tragedy took place around 5 am at the entrance of the temple where people were gathered for a monthly fair in the Sikar region, about 115 km from the state capital of Jaipur. According to ANI news agency, the incident occurred at the Khatu Shyamji Temple. Among those who were injured, two people were referred to a hospital in the state capital. According to reports, en estimated 100,000 devotees had gathered at the temple to offer prayers in the morning. A team of police were immediately rushed to the temple to control the crowd and bring the situation under control. The cops said that a large crowd, which was gathered outside the temple, tried to push into the temple when the gates were opened. A woman reportedly fainted and fell, causing others behind her to fall as well. In the ensuing chaos, three women lost their lives and two were injured. Rajasthan | Three people died, several injured at Khatu Shyamji Temple in Sikar where a stampede occurred during a monthly fair, earlier this morning. Two injured people referred to a hospital in Jaipur. Police present at the spot. Further details awaited. pic.twitter.com/bgnL9sRr1j — ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) August 8, 2022 × Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences. In a tweet, he said, “Saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede at the Khatu Shyamji Temple complex in Sikar, Rajasthan. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray that those who are injured recover at the earliest.” Similarly, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed his grief. “The death of 3 women devotees due to stampede in Khatushyam ji's temple in Sikar is very sad and unfortunate. My deepest sympathies are with the bereaved family, may God give them strength to bear this loss and may the departed soul rest in peace," he tweeted in Hindi. The Khatu Shyamji temple is one of the most important pilgrim destinations in Rajasthan and draws huge crowds every year, especially in the month of monsoon according to the Hindu calendar. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Terrorists shot and killed a bank manager from Rajasthan in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in the Valley's second targeted attack in three days.<br />
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As he was being transported to the hospital following the attack, Vijay Kumar, the manager of Elaqahi Dehati Bank, lost his last breath.</p>

<p>"Terrorists fired upon a bank manager at Ellaqie Dehati Bank at Areh Mohanpora in Kulgam district. He received grievous gunshot injuries in this terror incident. He is a resident of Hanumangarh, Rajasthan," ANI quoted J&amp;K police as saying.<br />
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<p>They stated that the area had been cordoned off.<br />
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This occurs after Rajni Bala, a teacher, was killed in Kulgam the day before.</p>

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Terrorists shot and killed a bank manager from Rajasthan in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in the Valley's second targeted attack in three days. As he was being transported to the hospital following the attack, Vijay Kumar, the manager of Elaqahi Dehati Bank, lost his last breath.

Terrorists shot and killed a bank manager from Rajasthan in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in the Valley's second targeted attack in three days. As he was being transported to the hospital following the attack, Vijay Kumar, the manager of Elaqahi Dehati Bank, lost his last breath. "Terrorists fired upon a bank manager at Ellaqie Dehati Bank at Areh Mohanpora in Kulgam district. He received grievous gunshot injuries in this terror incident. He is a resident of Hanumangarh, Rajasthan," ANI quoted J&K police as saying. Also read | Hindu teacher shot dead outside government school in Kashmir They stated that the area had been cordoned off. This occurs after Rajni Bala, a teacher, was killed in Kulgam the day before. Meanwhile, Hindus working in Kashmir organised a demonstration in Jammu, demanding protection for their community members. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Jammu and Kashmir: Bank manager from Rajasthan shot dead in Kulgam

<p>News outlets have posted a terrifying 71-second video of an attack on a bank manager in Kulgam, Jammu &amp; Kashmir. A man dressed in black and wearing a face mask gazing inside the bank on a couple of occasions and then appearing to depart is shown in the video, which was captured on a cell phone and recorded CCTV footage and played on a computer screen. He storms again into the bank near the conclusion, this time armed with a gun and a bag. He appears uncertain, almost walking away, but then turns around and fires.</p>

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<p>The man killed in today's incident was an employee of the Ellaquai Dehati Bank in Kulgam, according to police. He was from the state of Rajasthan.</p>

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News outlets have posted a terrifying 71-second video of an attack on a bank manager in Kulgam, Jammu & Kashmir. A man dressed in black and wearing a face mask gazing inside the bank on a couple of occasions and then appearing to depart is shown in the video, which was captured on a cell phone and recorded CCTV footage and played on a computer screen.

News outlets have posted a terrifying 71-second video of an attack on a bank manager in Kulgam, Jammu & Kashmir. A man dressed in black and wearing a face mask gazing inside the bank on a couple of occasions and then appearing to depart is shown in the video, which was captured on a cell phone and recorded CCTV footage and played on a computer screen. He storms again into the bank near the conclusion, this time armed with a gun and a bag. He appears uncertain, almost walking away, but then turns around and fires. #WATCH | J&K: Terrorist fires at bank manager at Ellaqie Dehati Bank at Areh Mohanpora in Kulgam district. The bank manager later succumbed to his injuries. (CCTV visuals) pic.twitter.com/uIxVS29KVI — ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2022 × J&K | Security forces outside Ellaqie Dehati Bank at Areh Mohanpora in Kulgam district where bank manager was shot dead by terrorists. Search operation underway. (Visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/xC4sG1acnn — ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2022 × The man killed in today's incident was an employee of the Ellaquai Dehati Bank in Kulgam, according to police. He was from the state of Rajasthan. This is the second civilian attack in Jammu and Kashmir this week; a school teacher was shot dead in Kulgam on Monday. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Marvel's 'Hawkeye' is in India. Actor Jeremy Renner, who is best known for his role as one of the Avengers in Marvel Cinematic Universe, is in India.&nbsp;<br />
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The actor is reportedly shooting for a new project, rumoured to be a web series, in Rajasthan along with Bollywood star Anil Kapoor.&nbsp;<br />
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Though there has been no confirmation from either Kapoor or Renner's spokespersons, several posts on social media have indicated that the actors will be seen in a project together.<br />
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Renner arrived in India last week and on Tuesday, the Hollywood star, who is currently in Alwar, Rajasthan, shared a picture on his Instagram account, in which he was seen playing cricket with children.</p>

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<p>On Wednesday, several fan page accounts of Renner posted videos and photos of him shooting with Kapoor, with crew members and a few children dressed in school uniforms reportedly at a government-run senior secondary school in Laxmangarh Fort, Alwar.</p>

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<p>In one of the fan posts, Kapoor is seen dancing on a stage to the popular track "Gallan Goodiyaan" from his 2015 movie 'Dil Dhadakne Do' and Renner, who was standing with the crowd, was enjoying the actor's performance.<br />
Reports stated that the Hollywood star is shooting for 'Rennervations', a new non-scripted Disney+ series.<br />
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Both Renner and Kapoor had previously starred in Tom Cruise's 2011 movie 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol', though they did not share the screen space with each other.<br />
Kapoor has worked on several international projects such as award-winning movie 'Slumdog Millionaire', helmed by Danny Boyle, 'Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol' and TV series '24'.<br />
Renner, 51, most recently appeared in Marvel/Disney+ superhero series 'Hawkeye'.</p>


Marvel's 'Hawkeye' is in India. Actor Jeremy Renner, who is best known for his role as one of the Avengers in Marvel Cinematic Universe, is in India. The actor is reportedly shooting for a new project, rumoured to be a web series, in Rajasthan along with Bollywood star Anil Kapoor.

Marvel's 'Hawkeye' is in India. Actor Jeremy Renner, who is best known for his role as one of the Avengers in Marvel Cinematic Universe, is in India. The actor is reportedly shooting for a new project, rumoured to be a web series, in Rajasthan along with Bollywood star Anil Kapoor. Though there has been no confirmation from either Kapoor or Renner's spokespersons, several posts on social media have indicated that the actors will be seen in a project together. Renner arrived in India last week and on Tuesday, the Hollywood star, who is currently in Alwar, Rajasthan, shared a picture on his Instagram account, in which he was seen playing cricket with children. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeremy Renner (@jeremyrenner) × On Wednesday, several fan page accounts of Renner posted videos and photos of him shooting with Kapoor, with crew members and a few children dressed in school uniforms reportedly at a government-run senior secondary school in Laxmangarh Fort, Alwar. My father with @AnilKapoor and @JeremyRenner pic.twitter.com/K0EWS73sTQ — Imran khaildar (@imrankheldar) May 18, 2022 × In one of the fan posts, Kapoor is seen dancing on a stage to the popular track "Gallan Goodiyaan" from his 2015 movie 'Dil Dhadakne Do' and Renner, who was standing with the crowd, was enjoying the actor's performance. Reports stated that the Hollywood star is shooting for 'Rennervations', a new non-scripted Disney+ series. Both Renner and Kapoor had previously starred in Tom Cruise's 2011 movie 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol', though they did not share the screen space with each other. Kapoor has worked on several international projects such as award-winning movie 'Slumdog Millionaire', helmed by Danny Boyle, 'Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol' and TV series '24'. Renner, 51, most recently appeared in Marvel/Disney+ superhero series 'Hawkeye'.

'Hawkeye' star Jeremy Renner shoots in Rajasthan with Anil Kapoor for a new project

<p>The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for a new heatwave in Delhi&nbsp;with temperatures expected to reach 44 degrees Celsius by Wednesday (May 11).&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per IMD experts, this heatwave could last till May 15 because a cooling weather system is unlikely to impact northwest India in the following week.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to Mahesh Palawat, vice president (Meteorology and Climate Change), Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency said, temperatures will not rise dramatically in most parts of Delhi due to easterly winds brought on by Cyclone Asani over the Bay of Bengal, increased humidity levels.</p>

<p>He said, “Without the easterly winds, temperatures would have leaped to 46-47 degrees Celsius.” He further said that due to the dry and hot westerly winds, temperatures in regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Vidarbha could reach 46-47 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last week, sporadic rain, thunderstorms and strong winds gave some relief from the oppressive heat. &nbsp;The temperature began to rise during the weekend&nbsp;reaching 42 degrees in some areas in Sunday (May 9).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The capital had a hot and dry March&nbsp;with no rainfall compared to the typical 15.9 mm. In April, it received 0.3 mm of rain, compared to a monthly average of 12.2 mm. Several regions of Delhi saw a heatwave at the end of the month&nbsp;with the temperatures reaching 46 to 47 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Monday (May 9), increased temperatures and heatwave conditions disrupted normal living in most parts of Rajasthan’s western region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the Meteorological Department, Banswara was the hottest place in Rajasthan reaching 47.2 degrees Celsius. &nbsp;Dungarpur registered 46.3, Bikaner 46.2, Phalodi 45.7 degrees Celsius. &nbsp;</p>

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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for a new heatwave in Delhi with temperatures expected to reach 44 degrees Celsius by Wednesday (May 11).

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for a new heatwave in Delhi with temperatures expected to reach 44 degrees Celsius by Wednesday (May 11). As per IMD experts, this heatwave could last till May 15 because a cooling weather system is unlikely to impact northwest India in the following week. Also read | Heatwave is over in many parts of India, Delhi to experience rain on May 3: IMD Watch | Watch | Economic impact of heatwave in India According to Mahesh Palawat, vice president (Meteorology and Climate Change), Skymet, a private weather forecasting agency said, temperatures will not rise dramatically in most parts of Delhi due to easterly winds brought on by Cyclone Asani over the Bay of Bengal, increased humidity levels. He said, “Without the easterly winds, temperatures would have leaped to 46-47 degrees Celsius.” He further said that due to the dry and hot westerly winds, temperatures in regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Vidarbha could reach 46-47 degrees Celsius. Last week, sporadic rain, thunderstorms and strong winds gave some relief from the oppressive heat. The temperature began to rise during the weekend reaching 42 degrees in some areas in Sunday (May 9). WATCH WION LIVE HERE: The capital had a hot and dry March with no rainfall compared to the typical 15.9 mm. In April, it received 0.3 mm of rain, compared to a monthly average of 12.2 mm. Several regions of Delhi saw a heatwave at the end of the month with the temperatures reaching 46 to 47 degrees Celsius. Also read | India: 23 states, hundreds of cities, districts at risk due to heatwave, says official On Monday (May 9), increased temperatures and heatwave conditions disrupted normal living in most parts of Rajasthan’s western region. As per the Meteorological Department, Banswara was the hottest place in Rajasthan reaching 47.2 degrees Celsius. Dungarpur registered 46.3, Bikaner 46.2, Phalodi 45.7 degrees Celsius. (With inputs from agencies)

IMD issues yellow alert in Delhi as heatwave sweeps India

<p>A massive fire has broken out in India's Sariska Tiger Reserve in the state of Rajasthan. Officials have been quoted by news agency PTI to say that cause of the fire was unknown. The blaze erupted on Monday (March 28) evening.</p>

<p>Forest officials said that Tiger movement in the area has been affected by the fire.</p>

<p>Massive effort is on to douse the fire. Officials have said that around 150-200 people including the forest staff are trying to extinguish the flames.</p>

<p>"Villagers residing in the periphery of the fire-affected area have been asked to move to safety," the official said. The official was quoted by PTI.</p>

<p>Indian Army and Air Force have also joined the effort. Two air force&nbsp;helicopters are helping the forest staff fight the flames.</p>

<p>"At the behest of Alwar Dist admin to help control the spread of fire over large areas of #SariskaTigerReserve, Indian Air Force has deployed two Mi 17 V5 heptrs to undertake #BambiBucket ops. Fire Fighting Operations are underway since early morning today," tweeted Indian Air Force.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">At the behest of Alwar Dist admin to help control the spread of fire over large areas of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SariskaTigerReserve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SariskaTigerReserve</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/IAF_MCC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IAF_MCC</a> has deployed two Mi 17 V5 heptrs to undertake <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BambiBucket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BambiBucket</a> ops.<br />
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Fire Fighting Operations are underway since early morning today.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E0%A4%86%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%AE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#आपत्सुमित्रम</a> <a href="https://t.co/HhGEHsdYrS">pic.twitter.com/HhGEHsdYrS</a></p>
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A massive fire has broken out in India's Sariska Tiger Reserve in the state of Rajasthan. Officials have been quoted by news agency PTI to say that cause of the fire was unknown.

A massive fire has broken out in India's Sariska Tiger Reserve in the state of Rajasthan. Officials have been quoted by news agency PTI to say that cause of the fire was unknown. The blaze erupted on Monday (March 28) evening. Forest officials said that Tiger movement in the area has been affected by the fire. Massive effort is on to douse the fire. Officials have said that around 150-200 people including the forest staff are trying to extinguish the flames. "Villagers residing in the periphery of the fire-affected area have been asked to move to safety," the official said. The official was quoted by PTI. Indian Army and Air Force have also joined the effort. Two air force helicopters are helping the forest staff fight the flames. "At the behest of Alwar Dist admin to help control the spread of fire over large areas of #SariskaTigerReserve, Indian Air Force has deployed two Mi 17 V5 heptrs to undertake #BambiBucket ops. Fire Fighting Operations are underway since early morning today," tweeted Indian Air Force. At the behest of Alwar Dist admin to help control the spread of fire over large areas of #SariskaTigerReserve, @IAF_MCC has deployed two Mi 17 V5 heptrs to undertake #BambiBucket ops. Fire Fighting Operations are underway since early morning today.#आपत्सुमित्रम pic.twitter.com/HhGEHsdYrS — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) March 29, 2022 × (More to follow)

Indian Air Force called to battle massive fire in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan

<p>With just few days left of Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif's big fat Indian wedding, preparation are in full swing.&nbsp;<br />
The two are reportedly tying the knot at Six Senses Fort Barwara, Sawai Madhopur district in Rajasthan.&nbsp;<br />
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On Friday, local media reports stated that the district administration conducted a meeting to discuss law and order arrangements for the upcoming big fat wedding. The meeting was conducted in the presence of District Collector Rajendra Kishan, Superintendent of Police Rajesh Singh, ADM Suraj Singh Negi, and representatives of the event company. Members of the hotel staff were also present in the meeting.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-_5-hotels-booked-for-katrina-kaif-vicky-kaushal-wedding-in-rajasthan-reports-432938">45 hotels booked for Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal wedding in Rajasthan: Reports</a><br />
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It has been reported that wedding festivities will take place at the royal property from December 7 to December 9.<br />
Filmmaker Kabir Khan, producer Amritpal Singh Bindra, and director Anand Tiwari are likely to attend the wedding ceremony of Vicky and Katrina, who are fondly called ViKat by their fans.</p>

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Vicky and Katrina's romance rumours began after Katrina, in Karan Johar's popular TV show, said that she would like to work with Vicky and they would look good together. On hearing this, Vicky was completely flattered and made a gesture of fainting on the show.&nbsp;</p>

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Meanwhile, groom-to-be Vicky Kaushal was spotted arriving at Katrina's home on Friday evening. For the first time, the actor paused and posed for the media before heading inside the building.&nbsp;</p>

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With just few days left of Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif's big fat Indian wedding, preparation are in full swing. The two are reportedly tying the knot at Six Senses Fort Barwara, Sawai Madhopur district in Rajasthan.

With just few days left of Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif's big fat Indian wedding, preparation are in full swing. The two are reportedly tying the knot at Six Senses Fort Barwara, Sawai Madhopur district in Rajasthan. On Friday, local media reports stated that the district administration conducted a meeting to discuss law and order arrangements for the upcoming big fat wedding. The meeting was conducted in the presence of District Collector Rajendra Kishan, Superintendent of Police Rajesh Singh, ADM Suraj Singh Negi, and representatives of the event company. Members of the hotel staff were also present in the meeting. 45 hotels booked for Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal wedding in Rajasthan: Reports It has been reported that wedding festivities will take place at the royal property from December 7 to December 9. Filmmaker Kabir Khan, producer Amritpal Singh Bindra, and director Anand Tiwari are likely to attend the wedding ceremony of Vicky and Katrina, who are fondly called ViKat by their fans. Vicky Kaushal & Katrina Kaif wedding: A look at the couple's 'rumoured' romance Vicky and Katrina's romance rumours began after Katrina, in Karan Johar's popular TV show, said that she would like to work with Vicky and they would look good together. On hearing this, Vicky was completely flattered and made a gesture of fainting on the show. 'No contact with the outside world, no photos or reels': Rules at Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal wedding Meanwhile, groom-to-be Vicky Kaushal was spotted arriving at Katrina's home on Friday evening. For the first time, the actor paused and posed for the media before heading inside the building. Will Salman Khan attend Katrina Kaif- Vicky Kaushal's wedding?

Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif's wedding: Sawai Madhopur administration conducts meeting to discuss law, order

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<p>Teeth of new species of Hybodont Shark of Jurassic age have been reported for the first time from Jaisalmer, a city in the western state of India, Rajasthan, by a&nbsp;team from the Geological Survey of India (GSI).&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per a statement released on Wednesday (September 15) by the mines ministry of India, the "rare" and newly discovered crushing teeth represents a new species named by the research team as&nbsp;<em>Strophodusjaisalmerensis</em>.</p>

<p>The finding has been published in Historical Biology, a Journal of Palaeontology of International repute, in its August, 2021, 4th issue. Prof. Dr&nbsp;Sunil Bajpai, Head of the Department, Department of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, who is a co-author of this publication, played a significant role in this important discovery.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/older-than-stonehenge-and-pyramids-of-giza-camel-carvings-in-saudi-arabia-date-back-8000-years-413296">Older than Stonehenge and Pyramids of Giza? Camel carvings in Saudi Arabia date back 8,000 years</a></strong></p>

<p>According to Shri Krishna Kumar, who is a senior geologist (palaeontology division), Hybodont Sharks have been reported for the first time from the Jurassic rocks (approximately, between 160 and 168 million-years-old) of the Jaisalmer region of Rajasthan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The genus Strophodus has been identified for the first time from the Indian subcontinent and is only the third such record from Asia, the other two being from Japan and Thailand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The statement further stated that this discovery will mark an "important milestone" in the study of Jurassic vertebrate fossils in the Jaisalmer region of Rajasthan in India. It also opens a new window for further research in the domain of vertebrate fossils.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>What's&nbsp;Hybodont Shark?</strong></p>

<p>The research&nbsp;elaborated that Hybodonts, an extinct group of sharks, was a dominant group of fish in both marine and fluvial environments during the Triassic and early Jurassic times.</p>

<p>However, Hybodont Sharks started to decline in marine environments from the Middle Jurassic onwards until they formed a relatively minor component of open-marine shark assemblages. Hybodonts finally became extinct at the end of the Cretaceous time 65 million years ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new species has recently been included in the Shark references.Com, an international platform operating in association with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Species Survival Commission, and Germany.</p>

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Teeth of new species of Hybodont Shark of Jurassic age have been reported for the first time from Jaisalmer, a city in the western state of India, Rajasthan, by a team from the Geological Survey of India (GSI).

Teeth of new species of Hybodont Shark of Jurassic age have been reported for the first time from Jaisalmer, a city in the western state of India, Rajasthan, by a team from the Geological Survey of India (GSI). As per a statement released on Wednesday (September 15) by the mines ministry of India, the "rare" and newly discovered crushing teeth represents a new species named by the research team as Strophodusjaisalmerensis. The finding has been published in Historical Biology, a Journal of Palaeontology of International repute, in its August, 2021, 4th issue. Prof. Dr Sunil Bajpai, Head of the Department, Department of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, who is a co-author of this publication, played a significant role in this important discovery. ALSO READ | Older than Stonehenge and Pyramids of Giza? Camel carvings in Saudi Arabia date back 8,000 years According to Shri Krishna Kumar, who is a senior geologist (palaeontology division), Hybodont Sharks have been reported for the first time from the Jurassic rocks (approximately, between 160 and 168 million-years-old) of the Jaisalmer region of Rajasthan. The genus Strophodus has been identified for the first time from the Indian subcontinent and is only the third such record from Asia, the other two being from Japan and Thailand. The statement further stated that this discovery will mark an "important milestone" in the study of Jurassic vertebrate fossils in the Jaisalmer region of Rajasthan in India. It also opens a new window for further research in the domain of vertebrate fossils. ALSO READ | Jurassic Park revisited? Effort to revive woolly mammoths gets huge boost In a rare discovery, teeth of new species of hybodont shark of Jurassic age have been reported for the first time from Jaisalmer Discovery marks an important milestone in the study of Jurassic vertebrate fossils in the Jaisalmer region of Rajasthan Read: https://t.co/HNgWQHMfl2 pic.twitter.com/Dh2PxOEfEr — PIB in Rajasthan (@PIBJaipur) September 15, 2021 × What's Hybodont Shark? The research elaborated that Hybodonts, an extinct group of sharks, was a dominant group of fish in both marine and fluvial environments during the Triassic and early Jurassic times. However, Hybodont Sharks started to decline in marine environments from the Middle Jurassic onwards until they formed a relatively minor component of open-marine shark assemblages. Hybodonts finally became extinct at the end of the Cretaceous time 65 million years ago. The new species has recently been included in the Shark references.Com, an international platform operating in association with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Species Survival Commission, and Germany. (With inputs from agencies)

'Important milestone': New species of Jurassic-age Hybodont Shark discovered from Indian state Rajasthan

<p>As different parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan had intermittent rainfall on Sunday, at least 68 people were killed by lightning.</p>

<p>Eleven of them died while taking pictures in front of a fort dating from the 12th century in Jaipur, Rajasthan's capital.</p>

<p>On Monday, the death toll from severe lightning in Uttar Pradesh reached 41, while seven people died in Madhya Pradesh.</p>

<p>In addition, 20 people were killed when lightning struck Rajasthan on Sunday.</p>

<p>Lightning struck the historic Amber Fort's watchtower, killing 11 people and injuring 35 others, according to Jaipur police commissioner Anand Srivastava.</p>

<p>Amid the city's strong rains, several others fell down the hill into the bushes.</p>

<p>More lightning strikes, as well as heavy showers, are expected in portions of north India during the next two days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).</p>

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As different parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan had intermittent rainfall on Sunday, at least 68 people were killed by lightning. Eleven of them died while taking pictures in front of a fort dating from the 12th century in Jaipur, Rajasthan's capital.

As different parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan had intermittent rainfall on Sunday, at least 68 people were killed by lightning. Eleven of them died while taking pictures in front of a fort dating from the 12th century in Jaipur, Rajasthan's capital. On Monday, the death toll from severe lightning in Uttar Pradesh reached 41, while seven people died in Madhya Pradesh. In addition, 20 people were killed when lightning struck Rajasthan on Sunday. Lightning struck the historic Amber Fort's watchtower, killing 11 people and injuring 35 others, according to Jaipur police commissioner Anand Srivastava. Amid the city's strong rains, several others fell down the hill into the bushes. More lightning strikes, as well as heavy showers, are expected in portions of north India during the next two days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). (With inputs from agencies)

Lightning kills 68 across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

New epidemic on rise: Indian states with highest number of Black Fungus cases

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday discussed the COVID-19 situation with the Chief Ministers of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Puducherry over a phone call.</p>

<p>Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh are among the ten states that cumulatively account for 74.69 per cent of India's total active cases, said the Union Health Ministry.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="Delhi extends lockdown by another week">Delhi extends lockdown by another week</a></strong></p>

<p>Rajasthan has 2,08,698 active cases of COVID-19, followed by Uttar Pradesh at 1,77,643 and Chhattisgarh at 1,10,401 cases.</p>

<p>As per the ministry, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan are among the ten states that reported 74.7 per cent of the new cases in the last 24 hours.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:<a href="India adds 311,170 daily coronavirus infections to nearly 24.7 million">&nbsp;India adds 311,170 daily coronavirus infections to nearly 24.7 million</a></strong></p>

<p>While Rajasthan reported 13,575 new cases in the last 24 hours, Uttar Pradesh recorded 12,513 new cases.</p>

<p>These two states are also among the ten states that account for 75.55 per cent of the new COVID deaths in the last 24 hours, said the ministry.</p>

<p>Uttar Pradesh reported 281 deaths while Rajasthan recorded 149 casualties in the last 24 hours, informed the ministry.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, India reported 3,11,170 new COVID-19 cases and 3,62,437 recoveries in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry informed on Sunday.</p>

<p>The cumulative caseload stands at 2,46,84,077, including 2,07,95,335 recoveries and 36,18,458 active cases. The death toll, meanwhile, stands at 2,70,284.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday discussed the COVID-19 situation with the Chief Ministers of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Puducherry over a phone call.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday discussed the COVID-19 situation with the Chief Ministers of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Puducherry over a phone call. Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh are among the ten states that cumulatively account for 74.69 per cent of India's total active cases, said the Union Health Ministry. Also read: Delhi extends lockdown by another week Rajasthan has 2,08,698 active cases of COVID-19, followed by Uttar Pradesh at 1,77,643 and Chhattisgarh at 1,10,401 cases. As per the ministry, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan are among the ten states that reported 74.7 per cent of the new cases in the last 24 hours. Also read: India adds 311,170 daily coronavirus infections to nearly 24.7 million While Rajasthan reported 13,575 new cases in the last 24 hours, Uttar Pradesh recorded 12,513 new cases. These two states are also among the ten states that account for 75.55 per cent of the new COVID deaths in the last 24 hours, said the ministry. Uttar Pradesh reported 281 deaths while Rajasthan recorded 149 casualties in the last 24 hours, informed the ministry. Meanwhile, India reported 3,11,170 new COVID-19 cases and 3,62,437 recoveries in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry informed on Sunday. The cumulative caseload stands at 2,46,84,077, including 2,07,95,335 recoveries and 36,18,458 active cases. The death toll, meanwhile, stands at 2,70,284.

PM Modi reviews COVID-19 situation with CMs of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, UP, Puducherry

<p>In view of the steep rise in Covid-19 cases, the Rajasthan government has announced a 15-day lockdown starting from Monday and will continue till May 3.<br />
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The home department, late on Sunday night, issued new guidelines, and the lockdown period has been named 'Public Discipline Fortnight'. All offices except those connected with essential services shall remain closed.<br />
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Shops connected to grocery, fruit, dairy products, etc. shall remain open till 5 pm. Vegetable vendors have been allowed to sell their stuff by 7 pm. Petrol pumps shall remain open till 8 pm, as per the new guidelines.<br />
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Public transport shall remain open in the state and factories and manufacturing units shall also remain operational. NREGA projects will also continue to ensure workers get regular jobs.<br />
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According to the guidelines, the bazaars, malls, shopping complexes, cinema halls and all religious places shall remain closed. All the educational institutes, coaching centres, libraries, social and political programmes, etc. have also been suspended.<br />
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"All commercial offices and markets shall remain closed except the essential services. Commuters from bus stops, metro stations and airports shall have to show tickets to commute, those coming to Rajasthan from other states shall have to show their RT-PCR reports collected within 72 hours of travel.<br />
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"Pregnant women will be allowed to travel to hospital. Those going to take Covid shots will be permitted and the PDS shops will also run all through the week. Only 50 people will be allowed to attend wedding parties while 20 for a funeral. Telecom, Internet services, postal services, cable services, etc. will remain open" said the guidelines.</p>


In view of the steep rise in Covid-19 cases, the Rajasthan government has announced a 15-day lockdown starting from Monday and will continue till May 3. The home department, late on Sunday night, issued new guidelines, and the lockdown period has been named 'Public Discipline Fortnight'.

In view of the steep rise in Covid-19 cases, the Rajasthan government has announced a 15-day lockdown starting from Monday and will continue till May 3. The home department, late on Sunday night, issued new guidelines, and the lockdown period has been named 'Public Discipline Fortnight'. All offices except those connected with essential services shall remain closed. Shops connected to grocery, fruit, dairy products, etc. shall remain open till 5 pm. Vegetable vendors have been allowed to sell their stuff by 7 pm. Petrol pumps shall remain open till 8 pm, as per the new guidelines. Public transport shall remain open in the state and factories and manufacturing units shall also remain operational. NREGA projects will also continue to ensure workers get regular jobs. According to the guidelines, the bazaars, malls, shopping complexes, cinema halls and all religious places shall remain closed. All the educational institutes, coaching centres, libraries, social and political programmes, etc. have also been suspended. "All commercial offices and markets shall remain closed except the essential services. Commuters from bus stops, metro stations and airports shall have to show tickets to commute, those coming to Rajasthan from other states shall have to show their RT-PCR reports collected within 72 hours of travel. "Pregnant women will be allowed to travel to hospital. Those going to take Covid shots will be permitted and the PDS shops will also run all through the week. Only 50 people will be allowed to attend wedding parties while 20 for a funeral. Telecom, Internet services, postal services, cable services, etc. will remain open" said the guidelines.

COVID-19 in India: Rajasthan state imposes strict 15-day lockdown from today

India and France have been carrying out combined Air Defence exercises in Rajasthan's Jodhpur. The bilateral exercises go by the code name 'Desert-Knight 21'.

India-France holds combined Air Defence exercise in Jodhpur

<p>Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals have decided to part ways with their skipper Steve Smith and will not be retaining the Aussie in the upcoming auctions. The Royals will decide it shortly as the franchise will be releasing the list of retained players on January 20.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/the-obvious-thing-head-coach-justin-langer-names-will-pucovskis-potential-replacement-356471" hreflang="en">'The obvious thing': Head coach Justin Langer names Will Pucovski's potential replacement</a></p>

<p>Smith started the 2020 season with a bang after scoring fifties against CSK and KXIP and leading his team to victory. However, there was a steep downfall in Smith's form as he ended the IPL season with just 311 runs with an average and strike-rate of 25.91 and 131.22 respectively. Royals ended at the bottom of the table.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per reports in ESPNcricinfo, the franchise management asked the Royals to be more consistent in contention for the playoffs. The Royals' season review highlighted Smith's inconsistency as both a player and captain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2018 auctions, Royals retained the Australian for a mammoth 12.5 crores rupees ($1.95 million). Smith was appointed as the skipper but was forced to step down due to the sandpaper scandal. But he was finally appointed as the captain in 2019 after Ajinkya Rahane was sacked.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Smith's sacking leaves the captain's spot vacant. Sanju Samson could fill up the spot after being consistently good with the team in the previous editions. Samson recently led Kerala in their first match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy.</p>


Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals have decided to part ways with their skipper Steve Smith and will not be retaining the Aussie in the upcoming auctions.

Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals have decided to part ways with their skipper Steve Smith and will not be retaining the Aussie in the upcoming auctions. The Royals will decide it shortly as the franchise will be releasing the list of retained players on January 20. ALSO READ: 'The obvious thing': Head coach Justin Langer names Will Pucovski's potential replacement Smith started the 2020 season with a bang after scoring fifties against CSK and KXIP and leading his team to victory. However, there was a steep downfall in Smith's form as he ended the IPL season with just 311 runs with an average and strike-rate of 25.91 and 131.22 respectively. Royals ended at the bottom of the table. As per reports in ESPNcricinfo, the franchise management asked the Royals to be more consistent in contention for the playoffs. The Royals' season review highlighted Smith's inconsistency as both a player and captain. In 2018 auctions, Royals retained the Australian for a mammoth 12.5 crores rupees ($1.95 million). Smith was appointed as the skipper but was forced to step down due to the sandpaper scandal. But he was finally appointed as the captain in 2019 after Ajinkya Rahane was sacked. Smith's sacking leaves the captain's spot vacant. Sanju Samson could fill up the spot after being consistently good with the team in the previous editions. Samson recently led Kerala in their first match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy.

Rajasthan Royals to part ways with Steve Smith in upcoming IPL auctions: Reports

<p>Lovers do promise to bring moon for their beloved, but believe it or not but a husband, in reality, has taken this hyperbole seriously.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dharmendra Anija from Ajmer in northwestern India knew that bringing moon would not be possible for wife, so instead, he did the next best thing.</p>

<p>He gifted her wife Sapna three acres of land on the moon on their wedding anniversary.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dharmendra said he wanted to do "something different" rather than gifting common gifts like cars and jewellery.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It was our wedding anniversary on December 24. I wanted to do something special for her. Everyone gifts earthly possessions like cars and jewellery, but I wanted to do something different. Therefore, I purchased land on the moon for her," Dharmendra told news agency ANI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'm happy. I think I'm the first man in Rajasthan to buy land on the Moon."</p>

<p>He said that he booked the land from Luna Society International based in New York City, US and the process to acquire the land took about a year to finalise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Delighted by the gift, Sapna said she feels the couple are "on the moon"&nbsp;<br />
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"I'm extremely happy. I never expected he would gift me something so special. The party was organised by professional event organisers, and the setting was surreal. It felt like we are literally on the moon. There during the ceremony, he gifted me a framed certificate of the property document," she said.</p>


Lovers do promise to bring moon for their beloved, but believe it or not but a husband, in reality, has taken this hyperbole seriously. Dharmendra Anija from Ajmer in northwestern India knew that bringing moon would not be possible for wife, so instead, he did the next best thing.

Lovers do promise to bring moon for their beloved, but believe it or not but a husband, in reality, has taken this hyperbole seriously. Dharmendra Anija from Ajmer in northwestern India knew that bringing moon would not be possible for wife, so instead, he did the next best thing. He gifted her wife Sapna three acres of land on the moon on their wedding anniversary. Dharmendra said he wanted to do "something different" rather than gifting common gifts like cars and jewellery. "It was our wedding anniversary on December 24. I wanted to do something special for her. Everyone gifts earthly possessions like cars and jewellery, but I wanted to do something different. Therefore, I purchased land on the moon for her," Dharmendra told news agency ANI. "I'm happy. I think I'm the first man in Rajasthan to buy land on the Moon." He said that he booked the land from Luna Society International based in New York City, US and the process to acquire the land took about a year to finalise. Delighted by the gift, Sapna said she feels the couple are "on the moon" "I'm extremely happy. I never expected he would gift me something so special. The party was organised by professional event organisers, and the setting was surreal. It felt like we are literally on the moon. There during the ceremony, he gifted me a framed certificate of the property document," she said.

For her beloved: Believe it or not but a husband fulfils promise of moon for her wife

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) today announced realignment of its manufacturing operations with the goal of improving business efficiency.

Honda shuts Greater Noida car production plant, shifts to Rajashtan's Tapukara

<p>In the wake of a Ranthambore tiger being spotted with wire snare around its neck, the forest department of the Rajasthan government has issued a `Red Alert` till February 28, 2021 for all wildlife reserves, sanctuaries, and parks in the state.</p>

<p>Under the `Red Alert`, all forest officials have been directed to intensify search operations and seek local police assistance to nab hunters and criminals.</p>

<p>The order issued on Saturday says, "All forest officials under the `Red Alert` have been directed to intensify search operations and seek help from local police to nab hunters and criminals. The department further cancels leaves of all field officers, and directions have been issued for effective patrolling against illegal activities in protected areas," it says further.</p>

<p>The order also added that reports had earlier been received from the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve about animals being caught in traps laid by hunters.</p>

<p>"Recently, five hunters have also been arrested in Mount Abu for hunting a sambar deer, looking to which red alert has been announced till February 2021," it said.</p>

<p>Forest department`s senior officer Shruti Sharma gave clear orders that all officers and employees will work seriously in hunting for the hunters during the red alert.</p>

<p>Earlier, a total of 26 tigers have also been reported missing from Ranthambore.</p>

<p>The tiger T-108 spotted with wire has raised many questions, such as, have these tigers also fallen prey like T-108? What happened to them is yet to be answered by the forest department officials.</p>

<p>Rajsamand MP, Diya Kumari, earlier in August had sent a letter to Union Minister of Environment and Forests Prakash Javadekar and raised a demand to issue necessary guidelines to the state government for investigating the causes of the recent tiger deaths so that such incidents do not recur.</p>


In the wake of a Ranthambore tiger being spotted with wire snare around its neck, the forest department of the Rajasthan government has issued a `Red Alert` till February 28, 2021 for all wildlife reserves, sanctuaries, and parks in the state.

In the wake of a Ranthambore tiger being spotted with wire snare around its neck, the forest department of the Rajasthan government has issued a `Red Alert` till February 28, 2021 for all wildlife reserves, sanctuaries, and parks in the state. Under the `Red Alert`, all forest officials have been directed to intensify search operations and seek local police assistance to nab hunters and criminals. The order issued on Saturday says, "All forest officials under the `Red Alert` have been directed to intensify search operations and seek help from local police to nab hunters and criminals. The department further cancels leaves of all field officers, and directions have been issued for effective patrolling against illegal activities in protected areas," it says further. The order also added that reports had earlier been received from the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve about animals being caught in traps laid by hunters. "Recently, five hunters have also been arrested in Mount Abu for hunting a sambar deer, looking to which red alert has been announced till February 2021," it said. Forest department`s senior officer Shruti Sharma gave clear orders that all officers and employees will work seriously in hunting for the hunters during the red alert. Earlier, a total of 26 tigers have also been reported missing from Ranthambore. The tiger T-108 spotted with wire has raised many questions, such as, have these tigers also fallen prey like T-108? What happened to them is yet to be answered by the forest department officials. Rajsamand MP, Diya Kumari, earlier in August had sent a letter to Union Minister of Environment and Forests Prakash Javadekar and raised a demand to issue necessary guidelines to the state government for investigating the causes of the recent tiger deaths so that such incidents do not recur.

Red alert in Rajasthan after tiger spotted with wire snare around neck

<p>Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has slammed senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal for his critical comments on the party, saying it has hurt "sentiments of party workers".</p>

<p>Sibal in an interview to a national daily has criticised party's leadership for Congress's performance in the recently-concluded assembly election in Bihar.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"There was no need for Mr Kapil Sibal to mention our internal issue in media, this has hurt the sentiments of party workers across the country," the CM said on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We have improved with each and every crisis and also formed UPA government in 2004 under the able leadership of Soniaji, we shall overcome this time too," Gehlot said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"But each time rank and file of the Congress Party has shown undivided and firm belief in the party leadership and that is why we came out of it stronger and united after every crisis. Even today, Congress is the only party which can keep this nation united and take it forward on the path of comprehensive development," he further tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also said that the party faced a crisis in 1969, 1977, 1989 and 1996, and each time it had come out stronger due to its ideology, programmes and policies, among other things.</p>

<p>Recently, Sibal is being seen openly questioning Congress's leadership for the crisis it is facing for many years and was one of the 23 senior leaders of the party that wrote a letter to the party chief Sonia Gandhi on suggestions to revive India's Grand Old Party.&nbsp;</p>

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Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has slammed senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal for his critical comments on the party, saying it has hurt "sentiments of party workers".

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has slammed senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal for his critical comments on the party, saying it has hurt "sentiments of party workers". Sibal in an interview to a national daily has criticised party's leadership for Congress's performance in the recently-concluded assembly election in Bihar. Also read | From Sonia's beauty to Manmohan's 'integrity': Here's what Barack Obama wrote on Congress leaders "There was no need for Mr Kapil Sibal to mention our internal issue in media, this has hurt the sentiments of party workers across the country," the CM said on Twitter. Also read | Nitish Kumar sworn in as CM of Bihar for seventh time "We have improved with each and every crisis and also formed UPA government in 2004 under the able leadership of Soniaji, we shall overcome this time too," Gehlot said. There was no need for Mr Kapil Sibal to mentioned our internal issue in Media, this has hurt the sentiments of party workers across the country. 1/ — Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) November 16, 2020 × Congress has seen various crises including 1969, 1977, 1989 and later in the 1996 - but every-time we came out stronger due to our ideology, programs, policies and firm belief in party leadership. 2/ — Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) November 16, 2020 × We have improved with each and every crisis and also formed UPA government in 2004 under the able leadership of Soniaji, we shall overcome this time too. 3/ — Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) November 16, 2020 × There are various reasons for Electoral loses, . But each time rank and file of the Congress Party has shown undivided and firm belief in the party leadership and that is why we came out of it stronger and united after every crises. 4/ — Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) November 16, 2020 × Even today, Congress is the only party which can keep this Nation united and take it forward on the path of comprehensive development. 5/ — Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) November 16, 2020 × "But each time rank and file of the Congress Party has shown undivided and firm belief in the party leadership and that is why we came out of it stronger and united after every crisis. Even today, Congress is the only party which can keep this nation united and take it forward on the path of comprehensive development," he further tweeted. He also said that the party faced a crisis in 1969, 1977, 1989 and 1996, and each time it had come out stronger due to its ideology, programmes and policies, among other things. Recently, Sibal is being seen openly questioning Congress's leadership for the crisis it is facing for many years and was one of the 23 senior leaders of the party that wrote a letter to the party chief Sonia Gandhi on suggestions to revive India's Grand Old Party.

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot slams senior party leader Kapil Sibal for Congress criticism

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders knock Rajasthan Royals out of the tournament after beating them by 60 runs in the 54th match of IPL 2020 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.</p>

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<p>Rajasthan won the toss and chose to bowl first. Kolkata Knight Rider's lost their in-form batsman Nitish Rana on the very second ball. However, a 72-run partnership between Shubman Gill and Rahul Tripathi stabilised the innings for KKR. Eoin Morgan's blistering half-century (68 runs off 35 balls) powered Kolkata to a very competitive 191 runs by the end of the innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rajasthan Royals began the chase on a terrible note as they lost five wickets in the powerplay itself. Buttler and Tewatia tried to stabilise the innings. However, Buttler's wicket applied serious breaks to Rajasthan's chase. They suffered a mammoth loss by 60 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With this win, KKR jumped to the fourth position and hope to make it into playoffs unless Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Mumbai Indians. Rajasthan Royals finished at the bottom of the table with the loss. Pat Cummins was adjudged the Player of the Match for his match-winning bowling figures. The Aussie scalped four wickets which include Uthappa, Stokes and Smith.&nbsp;</p>


Kolkata Knight Riders knock Rajasthan Royals out of the tournament after beating them by 60 runs in the 54th match of IPL 2020 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Kolkata Knight Riders knock Rajasthan Royals out of the tournament after beating them by 60 runs in the 54th match of IPL 2020 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Also read: Chennai Super Kings end IPL 2020 campaign with 9-wicket win, knock Kings XI Punjab out Rajasthan won the toss and chose to bowl first. Kolkata Knight Rider's lost their in-form batsman Nitish Rana on the very second ball. However, a 72-run partnership between Shubman Gill and Rahul Tripathi stabilised the innings for KKR. Eoin Morgan's blistering half-century (68 runs off 35 balls) powered Kolkata to a very competitive 191 runs by the end of the innings. Rajasthan Royals began the chase on a terrible note as they lost five wickets in the powerplay itself. Buttler and Tewatia tried to stabilise the innings. However, Buttler's wicket applied serious breaks to Rajasthan's chase. They suffered a mammoth loss by 60 runs. With this win, KKR jumped to the fourth position and hope to make it into playoffs unless Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Mumbai Indians. Rajasthan Royals finished at the bottom of the table with the loss. Pat Cummins was adjudged the Player of the Match for his match-winning bowling figures. The Aussie scalped four wickets which include Uthappa, Stokes and Smith.

Pat Cummins show help Kolkata Knight Riders knock Rajasthan Royals out of IPL 2020

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<p>Delhi Capitals is set to take on Rajasthan Royals in Match 23 of IPL 2020 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday.</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-2020-high-scoring-thriller-between-kings-xi-punjab-and-rajasthan-royals-in-pictures-330930" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: High scoring thriller between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals in pictures</a></p>

<p>Delhi Capitals has been the most successful team in this year's Indian Premier League. They have won four games of five matches. Their only loss was to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Shreyas and Co. will be looking forward to keeping the momentum and top the table after beating the Royals. Sharjah has been a high scoring venue due to its shorter boundaries. They have a deep batting and bowling lineup. Hard-hitters like Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant and Marcus Stoinis will provide good pace for the team. Bowlers have not been so successful in Sharjah, however, current purple cap holder Kagiso Rabada will trouble the Rajasthan batsmen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Deflated Rajasthan started their campaign in style by securing mammoth victories against Chennai and Punjab. However, they saw a drastic drop in form as they went on to lose three consecutive matches. However, Sharjah has been lucky for the Royals. Their star all-rounder Ben Stokes will miss this match and join them in next. Steve Smith and Sanju Samson have hit a rough patch and have scored runs for the team. It could be the match where they redeem themselves. Rajasthan Royals are second last on the points table.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two teams have faced each other 20 times in the IPL so far, with Rajasthan holding an 11-9 head-to-head win/loss record over Delhi.</p>

<h2>Probable XI</h2>

<p><strong>Delhi Capitals:</strong>&nbsp;Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje</p>

<p><strong>Rajasthan Royals:</strong>&nbsp;Jos Buttler (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Steven Smith (c), Sanju Samson, Mahipal Lomror, Rahul Tewatia, Jofra Archer, Tom Curran, Shreyas Gopal, Ankit Rajpoot, Kartik Tyagi</p>


Delhi Capitals is set to take on Rajasthan Royals in Match 23 of IPL 2020 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday. IN PICS: IPL 2020: High scoring thriller between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals in pictures Delhi Capitals has been the most successful team in this year's Indian Premier League.

Delhi Capitals is set to take on Rajasthan Royals in Match 23 of IPL 2020 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday. IN PICS: IPL 2020: High scoring thriller between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals in pictures Delhi Capitals has been the most successful team in this year's Indian Premier League. They have won four games of five matches. Their only loss was to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Shreyas and Co. will be looking forward to keeping the momentum and top the table after beating the Royals. Sharjah has been a high scoring venue due to its shorter boundaries. They have a deep batting and bowling lineup. Hard-hitters like Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant and Marcus Stoinis will provide good pace for the team. Bowlers have not been so successful in Sharjah, however, current purple cap holder Kagiso Rabada will trouble the Rajasthan batsmen. Deflated Rajasthan started their campaign in style by securing mammoth victories against Chennai and Punjab. However, they saw a drastic drop in form as they went on to lose three consecutive matches. However, Sharjah has been lucky for the Royals. Their star all-rounder Ben Stokes will miss this match and join them in next. Steve Smith and Sanju Samson have hit a rough patch and have scored runs for the team. It could be the match where they redeem themselves. Rajasthan Royals are second last on the points table. The two teams have faced each other 20 times in the IPL so far, with Rajasthan holding an 11-9 head-to-head win/loss record over Delhi. Probable XI Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Steven Smith (c), Sanju Samson, Mahipal Lomror, Rahul Tewatia, Jofra Archer, Tom Curran, Shreyas Gopal, Ankit Rajpoot, Kartik Tyagi

IPL 2020, Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals: Preview, stats and players to watch out for

<p>Rajasthan Parliamentary Affair Minister Shanti Dhariwal on Friday moved a motion of confidence in Rajasthan Assembly.</p>

<p>Replying to the debate on the motion, Dhariwal blamed the Centre for trying to "topple" the governments in Madhya Pradesh, Manipur and Goa, using money and power, but said a similar attempt in Rajasthan would not succeed.</p>

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<p>Referring to Akbar, he said the Mughal emperor had to taste defeat in Mewar of Rajasthan during his quest to expand his empire.</p>

<p>Similarly, BJP's attempts to topple the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government were defeated, he added.</p>

<p>In a House of 200, the Congress party has 107 MLAs and the support of Independents and allies. The BJP has 72 members.&nbsp;</p>


Rajasthan Parliamentary Affair Minister Shanti Dhariwal on Friday moved a motion of confidence in Rajasthan Assembly. Replying to the debate on the motion, Dhariwal blamed the Centre for trying to "topple" the governments in Madhya Pradesh, Manipur and Goa, using money and power, but said a similar attempt in Rajasthan would not succeed.

Rajasthan Parliamentary Affair Minister Shanti Dhariwal on Friday moved a motion of confidence in Rajasthan Assembly. Replying to the debate on the motion, Dhariwal blamed the Centre for trying to "topple" the governments in Madhya Pradesh, Manipur and Goa, using money and power, but said a similar attempt in Rajasthan would not succeed. Also read | Rajasthan reports 11 more COVID-19 deaths, over 1,100 fresh cases Referring to Akbar, he said the Mughal emperor had to taste defeat in Mewar of Rajasthan during his quest to expand his empire. Similarly, BJP's attempts to topple the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government were defeated, he added. In a House of 200, the Congress party has 107 MLAs and the support of Independents and allies. The BJP has 72 members.

Confidence motion moved in Rajasthan Assembly

<p>Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said it was his responsibility to address the grievances of MLAs.</p>

<p>But why did the MLAs go and what promises were made to them, only they know it, Gehlot said.</p>

<p>"If any MLA is annoyed with me, then it is my responsibility to address that. I have kept doing this in the past and will do this now also," Gehlot told reporters before leaving for Jaisalmer.</p>

<p>Gehlot's announcement comes after rebel Congress leader Sachin Pilot's meeting with Rahul Gandhi on Monday night that signalled an "amicable resolution" of nearly a month-long political crisis in the state.</p>

<p>Pilot revolted against Gehlot a month ago and told reporters on Monday that he and the other MLAs had raised organisational issues, the case of sedition filed by the SOG and the style of governance in the state, and expressed the hope that these will be addressed soon.</p>


Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said it was his responsibility to address the grievances of MLAs. But why did the MLAs go and what promises were made to them, only they know it, Gehlot said.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said it was his responsibility to address the grievances of MLAs. But why did the MLAs go and what promises were made to them, only they know it, Gehlot said. "If any MLA is annoyed with me, then it is my responsibility to address that. I have kept doing this in the past and will do this now also," Gehlot told reporters before leaving for Jaisalmer. Gehlot's announcement comes after rebel Congress leader Sachin Pilot's meeting with Rahul Gandhi on Monday night that signalled an "amicable resolution" of nearly a month-long political crisis in the state. Pilot revolted against Gehlot a month ago and told reporters on Monday that he and the other MLAs had raised organisational issues, the case of sedition filed by the SOG and the style of governance in the state, and expressed the hope that these will be addressed soon.

Will address grievances of rebel Congress MLAs, says Ashok Gehlot

<p>Rajasthan's COVID-19 death toll rose to 800 on Monday after 11 more patients succumbed to the disease, while 1,173 new cases took the infection tally to 53,670.</p>

<p>Three of the fresh deaths were reported from Dungarpur, two each from Barmer, Jodhpur and Kota, and one each from Pali and Rajsamand, a health department official said.</p>

<p>So far, 36,310 of the infected have been discharged after treatment. The state now has 13,810 active COVID-19 cases.</p>

<p>Of the 1,173 fresh cases, 170 were recorded in Kota, 165 in Alwar, 115 in Bikaner, 114 in Jaipur, 111 in Sikar, 80 in Jodhpur, 71 in Bharatpur, 42 in Banswara, 40 in Barmer, 38 in Udaipur, 34 in Ajmer and 28 in Bhilwara.</p>

<p>Nineteen cases were registered in Jhunjhunu, 18 each in Nagaur and Pratapgarh, 16 each in Churu and Dungarpur, 13 in Rajsamand, 11 each in Ganganagar and Jaisalmer, 10 in Jalore, nine in Chittorgarh, six in Tonk, five in Hanumangarh, four in Dausa, three in Baran, and two each in Dholpur, Sawaimadhopur and Sirohi.</p>

<p>Jaipur accounts for the highest number of COVID-19 deaths in the state at 219, followed by 87 in Jodhpur, 57 in Bharatpur, 55 in Ajmer, 48 in Bikaner, 47 in Kota, 35 in Nagaur, 33 in Pali, 23 in Alwar and 19 in Dholpur.</p>


Rajasthan's COVID-19 death toll rose to 800 on Monday after 11 more patients succumbed to the disease, while 1,173 new cases took the infection tally to 53,670. Three of the fresh deaths were reported from Dungarpur, two each from Barmer, Jodhpur and Kota, and one each from Pali and Rajsamand, a health department official said.

Rajasthan's COVID-19 death toll rose to 800 on Monday after 11 more patients succumbed to the disease, while 1,173 new cases took the infection tally to 53,670. Three of the fresh deaths were reported from Dungarpur, two each from Barmer, Jodhpur and Kota, and one each from Pali and Rajsamand, a health department official said. So far, 36,310 of the infected have been discharged after treatment. The state now has 13,810 active COVID-19 cases. Of the 1,173 fresh cases, 170 were recorded in Kota, 165 in Alwar, 115 in Bikaner, 114 in Jaipur, 111 in Sikar, 80 in Jodhpur, 71 in Bharatpur, 42 in Banswara, 40 in Barmer, 38 in Udaipur, 34 in Ajmer and 28 in Bhilwara. Nineteen cases were registered in Jhunjhunu, 18 each in Nagaur and Pratapgarh, 16 each in Churu and Dungarpur, 13 in Rajsamand, 11 each in Ganganagar and Jaisalmer, 10 in Jalore, nine in Chittorgarh, six in Tonk, five in Hanumangarh, four in Dausa, three in Baran, and two each in Dholpur, Sawaimadhopur and Sirohi. Jaipur accounts for the highest number of COVID-19 deaths in the state at 219, followed by 87 in Jodhpur, 57 in Bharatpur, 55 in Ajmer, 48 in Bikaner, 47 in Kota, 35 in Nagaur, 33 in Pali, 23 in Alwar and 19 in Dholpur.

Rajasthan reports 11 more COVID-19 deaths, over 1,100 fresh cases

<p>Congress has finally agreed to constitute a three-member committee to address the grievances raised by rebel leader Sachin Pilot.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Pilot met senior party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi on Monday, the first time since the political crisis in Rajasthan began.</p>

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<p>"Sachin Pilot met with ex-Congress President Rahul Gandhi &amp; expressed his grievances in detail. They had a frank, open &amp; conclusive discussion. Sachin Pilot has committed to working in interest of Congress party &amp; Congress govt in Rajasthan, said KC Venugopal, General Secretary, All India Congress Committee (AICC), reported news agency ANI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Following this meeting, Congress President Sonia Gandhi has decided that the AICC will constitute a three-member committee to address the issues raised by Sachin Pilot &amp; the aggrieved MLA and arrive at an appropriate resolution thereof."</p>

<p>Earlier, sources close to Pilot said that the meeting lasted for nearly two hours and the Pilot camp was assured that all their concerns will be settled, said news agency PTI.</p>

<p>Other sources also said that the rebel leader is in touch with top leadership and formula is being worked upon for Pilot's return.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The political crisis in Rajasthan began after Pilot and 18 other MLAs rebelled against the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government, which led to Pilot's removal as deputy chief minister and state party head. &nbsp;</p>


Congress has finally agreed to constitute a three-member committee to address the grievances raised by rebel leader Sachin Pilot. Earlier in the day, Pilot met senior party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi on Monday, the first time since the political crisis in Rajasthan began.

Congress has finally agreed to constitute a three-member committee to address the grievances raised by rebel leader Sachin Pilot. Earlier in the day, Pilot met senior party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi on Monday, the first time since the political crisis in Rajasthan began. Also read | Sachin Pilot's aspirations are clear, how he may achieve them is not "Sachin Pilot met with ex-Congress President Rahul Gandhi & expressed his grievances in detail. They had a frank, open & conclusive discussion. Sachin Pilot has committed to working in interest of Congress party & Congress govt in Rajasthan, said KC Venugopal, General Secretary, All India Congress Committee (AICC), reported news agency ANI. Also read | Dynasts in democracy: The rise and surprise of Sachin Pilot "Following this meeting, Congress President Sonia Gandhi has decided that the AICC will constitute a three-member committee to address the issues raised by Sachin Pilot & the aggrieved MLA and arrive at an appropriate resolution thereof." Earlier, sources close to Pilot said that the meeting lasted for nearly two hours and the Pilot camp was assured that all their concerns will be settled, said news agency PTI. Other sources also said that the rebel leader is in touch with top leadership and formula is being worked upon for Pilot's return. The political crisis in Rajasthan began after Pilot and 18 other MLAs rebelled against the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government, which led to Pilot's removal as deputy chief minister and state party head.

Congress forms three-member committee to address Sachin Pilot's grievances

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