Month: July 2024

CBI books former Heavy Engineering Corporation MD and others for alleged corruption

July 1, 2024 admin

The CBI has registered a corruption case against a former chairman-cum-managing director of Heavy Engineering Corporation Limited, Avijit Ghosh. File The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a corruption case against a former chairman-cum-managing director of Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC) Limited, Avijit Ghosh, his two junior colleagues and others. The other named accused have…

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“This Is How You…”: Pakistan Greats React To Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s T20I Retirement

July 1, 2024 admin

Several Pakistan cricket greats such as Wasim Akram and Javed Miandad praised Indian stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for timing their retirement to perfection following the team’s triumph in the just-concluded T20 World Cup. India outwitted South Africa by seven runs in a topsy-turvy final at Barbados to lift their second T20…

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RBI appoints two new executive directors

July 1, 2024 admin

The Reserve Bank of India. File | Photo Credit: REUTERS The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on July 1 announced the appointment of Arnab Kumar Chowdhury and Charulatha S. Kar as executive directors. Mr. Chowdhury and Ms. Kar will look after three departments each. Ms. Kar has been appointed as Executive Director (ED) with effect…

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“Best Bowler On Land…”: Mohammed Siraj’s Blockbuster Praise For Jasprit Bumrah

July 1, 2024 admin

Jasprit Bumrah in action© X (Twitter) Pacer Jasprit Bumrah was one of the main architects of India’s victory at the T20 World Cup 2024. The 30-year-old pacer produced many magnificent spells and took India out from the jaws of defeat. In the final match, India posted a total of 176/7 in 20 overs….

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Key Features Of India’s 3 New Criminal Laws

July 1, 2024 admin

India has completely overhauled its criminal justice system (Representational) New Delhi: India has completely overhauled its criminal justice system with three new criminal laws coming into effect today. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC); Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Bharatiya Sakshya…

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Sikandar Raza To Lead Young Zimbabwe Team Against India In T20I Series

July 1, 2024 admin

Experienced batter Sikandar Raza was on Monday named as captain of a young Zimbabwe team for the five-match T20I series against world champions India, which begins in Harare from July 6. The African side has also named Belgium-born Antum Naqvi in the squad but his final inclusion is subject to the confirmation of…

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“He Was Thin And Weak”: Jasprit Bumrah’s Neighbour Reveals His Difficult Journey To Becoming A ‘Legend’

July 1, 2024 admin

Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah etched his name forever in history books as he guided his side to the T20 World Cup 2024 title with a win over South Africa. Bumrah, who is considered to be one of the best bowlers in modern cricket, finished the tournament with 15 wickets and…

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GST collections show 7.7% growth, slowest increase since July 2021

July 1, 2024 admin

The gross GST collections in June stood at around ₹1.74 lakh crore. Image for representation purposes only. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in June stood at around ₹1.74 lakh crore, as per sources, reflecting a rise of around 7.7% from the ₹1,61,497 crore collected in June…

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Chess: D Gukesh’s World Championship Match Against Ding Liren To Be Hosted In Singapore

July 1, 2024 admin

Singapore will host the 2024 World Championship match between India’s chess sensation D Gukesh and defending champion Ding Liren from China, FIDE announced on Monday. The development means that Gukesh won’t compete on home turf as neither Delhi nor Chennai could secure the hosting rights for the much-anticipated event which will be held…

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“Cushion Had Moved But…”: South Africa Great Shaun Pollock On Suryakumar Yadav’s Catch In Final

July 1, 2024 admin

Shaun Pollock on Suryakumar Yadav catch© Instagram-X (Twitter) Arguably the title-defining moment in the T20 World Cup 2024 final, Suryakumar Yadav‘s catch remains a big talking point among fans. The India star’s spectacular effort on the boundary rope to deny South Africa batter David Miller a six and send him packing turned out…

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