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Month: July 2023

Jitesh Sharma selected for Asiad following Dravid’s advice

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Jitesh Sharma, the flamboyant wicket-keeper batsman from Vidarbha, who has been selected for the Indian squad for the Asian Games, has revealed that he is following the advice of coach Rahul Dravid. According to Jitesh, Dravid has asked him to continue playing his natural game and to bat the way he has been batting. Dravid's advice to Jitesh is a testament to his belief in the importance of allowing players to express themselves and play to their strengths. By encouraging Jitesh to continue playing his natural game, Dravid is not only boosting the player's confidence but also ensuring that the team benefits from his unique skills and abilities. Furthermore, Dravid's suggestion that Jitesh could bat at number five or six in the future highlights the coach's vision for the team's futur...

Major League: Texas Super Kings beat MI New York to reach top

Sports
The Texas Super Kings made a stunning comeback in the Major League Cricket after their defeat in the last match. Under the captaincy of Faf du Plessis, the Super Kings defeated MI New York by 17 runs, which helped them reach the top of the points table. The Super Kings put up a great performance, with opener Devon Conway leading the charge with a brilliant knock of 74 runs in just 55 balls. His innings was the cornerstone of the Super Kings' total of 154 runs, which they scored batting first. In reply, MI New York struggled to get going and could only manage 137 runs, falling short of the target by 17 runs. The Super Kings' bowlers were on fire, with Lungi Ngidi and Shardul Thakur picking up three wickets each. The win was a much-needed boost for the Super Kings, who had suffered a ...

Badminton: Sindhu going through bad form, at worst ranking in a decade

Sports
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has slipped to 17th position in the latest rankings released by the Badminton World Federation on Tuesday. This is the worst ranking for Sindhu in the last decade, and it comes as a result of her recent struggles with form since returning from injury. Sindhu had to undergo a heel injury during her victory in the Commonwealth Games, which forced her to take a break from the game for five months. Since her return, she has been struggling to find her rhythm, and her performance has been below par in recent tournaments. The Indian shuttler has earned a total of 49,480 points in 14 tournaments this season, which is a significant drop from her previous performances. She has been in the top-10 continuously since 2016, but her recent form has seen her slip dow...

Women’s ODI rankings: Mandhana gains one place, comes at sixth place

Sports
Indian women's cricket team players Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur have seen a change in their ODI batting rankings. Smriti Mandhana has moved up one place to number six, while Harmanpreet Kaur has slipped two places to number eight in the rankings. These two are the only Indian players in the top-10 ODI batting rankings. In the bowling rankings, Rajeshwari Gaikwad has lost one place and slipped to number nine. Meanwhile, Deepti Sharma is at the seventh position in the all-rounder ranking. Smriti Mandhana has been in good form recently and has been a consistent performer for the Indian team. Her rise in the rankings is a testament to her hard work and dedication towards the game. On the other hand, Harmanpreet Kaur has been struggling with her form and has not been able to cont...

Punjab: Photos and videos of women police officers posted on social media on a page without consent

Legal News
A social media page called 'Punjab Police Entertainment' has attempted to tarnish the image of women police officers and personnel by sharing their photos and videos without permission. The page has shared photos and videos of women officers from Punjab and other states, and many lewd comments have been made on them. Several women officers have strongly objected to this, and some officers whose photos and videos have been used are not even aware of it. SSP Hoshiarpur Sartaj Singh Chahal has stated that he was not aware of this matter, but he will instruct his social media cell to block the page. It is unacceptable to use photos of women police officers in this manner without their consent.

Majithia and other leaders did not appear in the court, said they are working to help the flood affected

Politics
Several Akali leaders were produced in court on Saturday in connection with a case of violation of DC's orders and clash with the police. However, Bikramjit Singh Majithia and other prominent leaders did not appear in court. The accused include big names like Chandumajra and NK Sharma. Advocate Rajesh Rai, who is representing Majithia and other leaders, filed an application in court stating that these leaders are currently engaged in helping people in the flood-affected areas of Punjab and therefore cannot appear in court. The court approved the application. The application was filed on behalf of Majithia, Kanwarjit Singh, Parambans Singh Romana, Pawan Kumar, Daljit Singh, Surjit Singh, Mahesh Inder Singh, and Balwinder Singh. The Sector-3 police station had registered a case against...

Patwari arrested for taking bribe of 4 thousand rupees in Tarn Taran through Google Pay

Politics
In a recent development, a Patwari named Ranjodh Singh, posted at village Pahuwind in district Tarn Taran, has been arrested by the Vigilance Bureau for accepting a bribe of Rs 4,000 through Google Pay. The arrest was made after a complaint was lodged on the Anti Corruption Portal on June 23. The complainant had alleged that the Patwari had taken the bribe in exchange for issuing a copy of the Jamabandi of the registered land in the name of the father. The copy of the Jamabandi was required to obtain a loan from the bank on the land. The Vigilance Bureau conducted a preliminary investigation and subsequently arrested the Patwari. A case has been registered against him under the sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The accused will be produced in court and remanded. This inci...

Maharashtra: Farmer became millionaire in a month from tomato farming

Food
Tukaram Bhagoji Gaykar, a tomato farmer from Pune district in Maharashtra, has become a millionaire within a month by selling 13,000 crates of tomatoes and earning Rs 1.5 crore. This is a remarkable achievement for a farmer who cultivates tomatoes in 12 acres of land out of his total 18 acres of land. Tukaram earned Rs 2,100 per crate of tomatoes, which is a significant amount for a farmer. On Friday, Tukaram sold a total of 900 crates of tomatoes, earning Rs 18 lakh in a single day. The maximum price of a tomato crate (20 kg) in the market is Rs 2,500, which means Rs 125 per kg. This is a good price for farmers who work hard to cultivate their crops. It is heartening to see farmers like Tukaram Bhagoji Gaykar earning a good income from their hard work and dedication. This is especia...

Haryana CM approves contracts and purchases worth Rs 620.88 crore

Politics
The recent meeting of the High Powered Purchase Committee (HPPC) and High Power Works Purchase Committee (HPWPC) chaired by CM Manohar Lal has approved the purchase and contract of about Rs 620.88 crore. This is a significant step towards improving the infrastructure and services in Haryana. The negotiation with various bidders has resulted in a saving of about Rs 15.47 crore, which is a positive outcome for the state. This indicates that the committee is taking measures to ensure that the procurement and contracts are made at the best possible rates. The meeting discussed 10 agenda items related to Irrigation, Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL), and Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) in the High Power Purchase Committee. Additionally, 4 agenda items of Public Works ...

OP Soni’s Appearance in court through VC from hospital, orders for medical examination

Politics
Former Punjab Deputy CM Omprakash Soni, who was arrested in a disproportionate assets case, appeared in court on Wednesday via video conferencing from a private hospital after completing a two-day remand. A medical board has been formed, and orders have been given to conduct Soni's complete medical checkup on Thursday and submit its report. SSP Vigilance Varinder Singh Sandhu has confirmed this development. Soni was arrested by Vigilance from Chandigarh on Sunday in connection with the case.