Month: February 2024

Are States getting funds they are entitled from the Centre?

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The recent agitations by the governments of Kerala and Karnataka, and the support extended by several State governments, have highlighted many disquieting issues in the practice of fiscal federalism in India. These agitations show that the newly constituted 16th Finance Commission (FC) would have to proceed seriously and innovatively to justly address complaints of increasing…

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Business

Not Only Shreyas Iyer And Ishan Kishan, These 4 Veterans Including Cheteshwar Pujara Axed Too From BCCI Contracts

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The out-of-favour duo of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were excluded after ignoring the directive to play Ranji Trophy, while skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli expectedly retained their place in the top bracket as the BCCI unveiled its centrally-contracted players for this year on Wednesday. The 25-year-old Kishan did not turn up…

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Sports

Conway out, Ravindra in for New Zealand ahead of 1st test against Australia

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New Zealand’s Devon Conway. | Photo Credit: AFP Devon Conway has been ruled out but Rachin Ravindra has been cleared to play for New Zealand in the first cricket test against Australia starting at the Basin Reserve on Thursday. Conway suffered a thumb injury while keeping wicket in the second Twenty20 international between the teams…

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“In The Game Of Cricket…”: Ravi Shastri’s Blunt Message To Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer After BCCI Contract Axing

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Former India coach Ravi Shastri on Wednesday backed the duo of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan to come back stronger after they were excluded from the BCCI central contracts for ignoring the board’s directive of playing in the Ranji Trophy. The BCCI Wednesday unveiled its centrally-contracted players for this year. While skipper Rohit Sharma, star…

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Ganga In West Bengal Declared Unfit For Bathing Due To Untreated Sewage, NGT Warns Of Fines

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The entire stretch of the Ganga in West Bengal contains high faecal coliform. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a stern warning to authorities in West Bengal after finding the entire stretch of the Ganga River in the state unfit for bathing due to high levels of faecal coliform bacteria. The NGT, a judicial…

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Nation

“And Then There Was 3….”: Kane Williamson’s Special Post Welcoming Baby Girl

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Star New Zealand batter Kane Williamson and his wife have been blessed with a baby girl, announced the former Kiwi skipper on Tuesday. Williamson took to Instagram to share the news with everyone. “And then there was 3 Welcome to the world beautiful Girl. So grateful for your safe arrival and the exciting journey ahead,”…

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IIT Madras, Walmart to help MSMEs with AI, IoT

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Indian Institute of Technology- Madras in Chennai. File | Photo Credit: VELANKANNI RAJ B  The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has established a Centre for Tech Excellence to cater to the micro, small and medium enterprises with support from Walmart. The centre aims to train MSME units in the use of artificial intelligence and internet…

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Australian Intel Chief Mike Burgess Reveals Foreign Espionage Network

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Australia is a member of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing group. Sydney: The head of Australia’s main intelligence agency on Wednesday revealed the existence of an “A-Team” of foreign spies that for several years has recruited Australian academics, politicians and businesspeople, gaining access to sensitive political, economic and defence information. In an extremely rare public revelation…

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World

U-Turn By Virbhadra Singh’s Son Hours After Quitting As Himachal Minister

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Mr SIngh said he took the decision after speaking to the observers sent by the party’s high command. In signs of a thaw in the infighting-riddled Himachal Pradesh unit of the Congress, state minister Vikramaditya Singh has taken back his resignation hours after tendering it. Six Congress MLAs had cross-voted in favour of the BJP…

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