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Ranji Trophy: Sarfaraz's double ton rescues Mumbai after top-order collapse - Times of India
DHARAMSALA (HP): In-form Sarfaraz Khan rescued Mumbai with an unbeaten double century, powering the visitors to a comfortable 372 for five after a top-order collapse on the opening day of their Group B Ranji Trophy game against Himachal Pradesh on Monday. The 22-year-old Sarfaraz, who had hit an unbeaten triple-hundred in the last game against Uttar Pradesh, took a listless HP attack to cleaners, hitting 32 fours and four sixes during his unbeaten 226-run knock.
IPL 2020 Horoscope: Defending champions Mumbai Indians should look to go even this season
A 2020 horoscope for IPL sides. Can Rohit Sharma and Mumbai Indians break the odd year streak and go even this season? Will Virat Kohli finally get his hands on the prize? Here's a look at what the stars say for IPL franchises in 2020: MI: The year 2020 may be one of firsts for Mumbai Indians who haven't won the title in an even year. While the stars may have favoured Rohit Sharma previously in odd years (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019), it's time to go even this season.
JEE Mains result 2020: 10% of CFAL students score above 99 per cent
MANGALURU: With the results of Joint Entrance Examination (JEE-Main) out, it is celebration time at CFAL (Centre for Advanced Learning), a training institute in City as 12 of its students have secured above 99 percent, out of 120 students.
Praggnanandhaa stuns former world champ Topalov in Gibraltar chess - Times of India
GIBRALTAR: Young Indian Grand Master R Praggnanandhaa pulled off a huge upset, beating former world champion Veselin Topalov in the sixth round of the 18th Gibraltar chess festival to record his fifth straight win here. The 14-year old Chennai lad needed just 33 moves to put it across the Bulgarian. He had started with a loss against compatriot P V Nandhidhaa but since then he has been on a winning spree.
Philander fined for swearing at England batsman - Times of India
South African paceman Vernon Philander became the fourth cricketer to be fined and given a demerit point in the series against England when the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a sanction for swearing on Sunday. Vernon Philander. (AFP Photo) JOHANNESBURG: South African paceman Vernon Philander became the fourth cricketer to be fined and given a demerit point in the series against England when the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a sanction for swearing on Sunday.
MS Dhoni is fit and Indian team needs him: Suresh Raina - Times of India
CHENNAI: Owing to a left knee injury, Suresh Raina has been sidelined from playing any competitive cricket since the end of the 2019 IPL. Raina underwent a knee surgery — his second — in August as a result, but the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) left-hander is fully fit once again and is aiming to gradually work his way back ahead of IPL 2020. The 33-year-old is currently training in Chennai with former India and current CSK trainer Greg King.
WB SET 2020 Answer Key released @wbcsc.org.in; feedback accepted till Feb 3
Representational Image NEW DELHI: The West Bengal College Service Commission, Salt Lake, Kolkata has released 22nd State Level Eligibility Test (SET) Question Papers, Answer Keys & Jumbling Formula. The candidates are advised to visit www.wbcsc.org.in for 22nd SET Question Papers, Answer Keys (X Series Only) & Jumbling Formula. The candidates are also advised to carefully go through the question papers (X, Y & Z for Paper - I and X & Y for Paper - II) and the answer keys.
4th Test: Record tailender stand sees England to 400 runs in first innings - Times of India
South Africa were 11-0 in reply at tea on the second day as they began the long haul to try to get back into contention but hopes of a series-levelling victory look a long way off. Stuart Broad and Mark Wood scored 82 runs together to set a record 10th-wicket partnership at The Wanderers and inflict a morale crushing blow on their hosts, already 2-1 down in the series.
Horoscope Today, 25 January 2020: Check astrological prediction for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer and other signs
The week is coming to an end, so is the day going to be fruitful for you? Read on to know Aries Today you are blessed by moon, which may make you happy. Last week’s crunch is now over. With the help of blessings , you may get reciprocation of your hard work. With the help of your subordinates, you may be able to initiate your postponed works. There are some gains in your business which may boost your finances. Taurus Today you may feel dull, you may have some health issues.
Ryan Palmer surges into lead, Tiger Woods battles back at Torrey Pines - Times of India
SAN DIEGO: Ryan Palmer's birdie blitz vaulted him into a two-stroke lead while Tiger Woods recovered from a terrible start in the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines on Friday. The sizzling Palmer had 11 birdies with his only blemish being a bogey on his final hole to shoot a 10-under par 62 on a sunny day at the ocean-side course. After shooting an even opening round, the 43-year-old came alive on the North Course to sit on 134 at the halfway point.
Teenager Erling Haaland scores another two as Borussia Dortmund thump Cologne 5-1 - Times of India
DORTMUND: Borussia Dortmund teenager Erling Haaland followed up his debut hat-trick by scoring two more goals, again off the bench, in a 5-1 demolition of Cologne in the Bundesliga on Friday. Fellow 19-year-old Jadon Sancho was also on target with his 11th Bundesliga goal of the season and his eighth in his last eight outings as Dortmund outclassed the hapless Billy Goats.
India vs New Zealand: Shreyas Iyer stamps his authority as India's No. 4 - Times of India
MUMBAI: On the evening of May 23, 2016, Shreyas Iyer appeared so frustrated he would have smashed anything in sight, just like he smoked Tim Southee out of the park to seal India’s win in Auckland in the opening T20I over New Zealand on Friday.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes in foul-mouthed altercation with spectator - Times of India
JOHANNESBURG: England all-rounder Ben Stokes apologised for a foul-mouthed row with a spectator after his dismissal in Friday’s Test against South Africa at The Wanderers as he faces possible sanctions while England asked for extra security for players and staff.
Monetary policy has limits, need structural reforms: RBI governor
MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday called for structural reforms and fiscal measures to activate growth, saying monetary policy has its limits. The governor identified five growth drives that could be prioritised to push growth. These are food processing industries, tourism, e-commerce, startups and efforts to become a part of the global value chain.
Raids on Lalit hotels group, promoter led to Rs 1,000 crore black foreign assets: CBDT
NEW DELHI: The Income Tax (I-T) department's searches on the Bharat Hotels Group that runs a chain of luxury units under the Lalit Hotels brand has led to the detection of "undisclosed" foreign assets of over Rs 1,000 crore and huge black money that the business house has "stashed" abroad, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said on Friday.
'Turbanator' Harbhajan recalls India's historic victory against Australia - Times of India
Offie Harbhajan Singh talks to Dwaipayan Datta about his career changing 15-wicket haul at Chepauk against Australia that gave India one of their most memorable Test series wins ever. I was relaxing in my room at the Chennai Super Kings team hotel a day ahead of our IPL opener (March 23) at Chepauk when I got a WhatsApp message of a YouTube clip of a young sardar running with his bat over his head to complete a second run for an Indian team from another era.
Mock drill held to tackle chemical emergency in factories - Times of India
TNN | Mar 29, 2019, 07:59 IST Ludhiana: In view of widespread use of chemicals in factories, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) of the district administration organised a mock drill to tackle a chemical emergency on Thursday.
Local bizman selected in veteran squad for England shuttle c’ship - Times of India
Ludhiana: Age is just a number for city-based businessman Arun Dhand (61), who has made the city proud by securing a berth in the Indian senior veteran squad for the next session of the 103rd All England Senior Open Badminton Championship, which will kick off on April 5 at Hatfield in England. Dhand — who took part in an international badminton championship — was selected on the basis of recent performances at the National Veteran Badminton Tournament.
SIT formed to investigate poaching in Rajaji Tiger Reserve - Times of India
TNN | Mar 26, 2019, 12:27 IST DEHRADUN: The police department on Monday set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged poaching of wild animals in Rajaji Tiger Reserve. The order was issued on the directions of the home department. Ashok Kumar, director general (DG) law and order, confirmed to TOI that the SIT has been tasked to investigate poaching cases allegedly took place in 2017 and 2018.
Assembly adjourned amid noisy scenes - Times of India
PATNA: The legislative assembly was adjourned on Tuesday after the opposition members created noisy scenes demanding suspension of the question hour to discuss the law and order situation and communal clashes. Speaker Vijay Kumar Choudhary adjourned the House within 10 minutes in the first session and within 20 minutes in the post-lunch session. “The government is not ready for any serious discussion in the House on the issue.
Trudeau, Trump share 'disappointment' over GM plant closures
OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and US President Donald Trump found common ground during a phone call on Tuesday in which they discussed the announced closure of General Motors plants. "They expressed their disappointment over the closures of the GM plants in Canada and the US" and "underscored their concern for the workers, their families and the communities that are affected by this decision," Trudeau spokesman Cameron Ahmad said.
Man held for sexually harassing wife and sons - Times of India
PUNE: A 25-year-old labourer was arrested on Monday night for forcing his wife into unnatural sex and sodomizing his two minor sons aged four and five. The man’s 23-year-old wife lodged a complaint against him after she caught him sexually harassing their sons on Monday.
Telangana assembly elections 2018: Rahul Gandhi-Naidu rally in Hyderabad at 6pm - Times of India
HYDERABAD: After addressing a historic joint public meeting in Khammam on Wednesday afternoon, Congress president Rahul Gandhi and TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu will address another meeting in Hyderabad the same evening.While the meeting at Khammam is slated to be held at 2.30pm, the one in Hyderabad is scheduled for 6pm. The rest of the common schedule is yet to be finalised, but indications are that Rahul will hold roadside meetings in the city in areas like Nampally.
INLD’s Naina projects son Dushyant as CM candidate - Times of India
YAMUNANAGAR: Wife of expelled Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) leader Ajay Singh Chautala and Dabwali MLA Naina Chautala on Monday held a rally at Jagdhauli village in Sadhaura block of Yamunanagar district as part of ‘Hari Chunari Chaupal’ programme. During the rally, she invited women to come in large numbers for the rally in Jind on December 9 where the name of the new party, which will be led by her husband and son Dushyant Chautala , would be announced.
HC asks chief secy to respond to plea seeking updates on CM’s health - Times of India
Panaji: The high court of Bombay at Goa on Monday directed the chief secretary to file a reply on the maintainability of a petition seeking the status of chief minister Manohar Parrikar’s health and his capability to continue holding the post. The court will first examine whether such a petition can be entertained by it.
Mumbai: Duo with gun tries to rob cash van, flees - Times of India
MUMBAI: Two youngsters, one of them wielding a gun, tried to rob a cash-loading van outside an ATM in Kandivli (E) recently. When staff on the van put up a fight, the two panicked and fled. The incident has been captured by CCTV cameras. Interestingly, police were unaware about the incident for nearly 24 hours as nobody lodged a complaint.Residents said between 1.30pm-2pm, a youngster checked out the Vijaya Bank ATM at Fountain Heights Society on November 22.
Amarinder warns Pak, says India has a bigger Army - Times of India
GURDASPUR: Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh on Monday struck a combative note at a function to lay the foundation of the Kartarpur corridor, delivering a sharp warning to Pakistan army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa to stop brutal killings of Indian soldiers and innocent citizens.
Man asks cops to trace Rs 800 chappals - Times of India
Chennai: People go to police with requests to trace all kinds of stolen valuables. But a pair of chappals that cost Rs 800? That is exactly what Rajesh Gupta, a native of Rajasthan who runs a hardware store in Parrys’ Corner, asked police to trace saying they were new and had been chosen by his wife. Gupta told police that he had left his footwear outside a private diagnostics laboratory opposite the Tondiarpet post office on Thiruvottiyur High Road on Sunday when he went in for a blood test.
History-sheeter nabbed with country-made pistol - Times of India
Vadodara: The special operations group (SOG) arrested a history-sheeter for carrying country-made pistol. Faizal Khan alias Chillar Pathan, a resident of Bawamanpura area, was nabbed in Panigate on Monday, following specific information about his movements.“The pistol is worth Rs 20,000. During his interrogation, Pathan revealed that he had bought the pistol from Ashfaq Sheikh, who is member of the notorious Bichhu Gang,” police said.
Are schoolkids eating healthy? Not really: Survey - Times of India
Gurgaon: Forty-seven in every 100 schoolchildren studying in classes V-XII don’t eat enough vegetables , while 72 in 100 don’t have enough fruits on a daily basis. The trend is the same for boys and girls in this age group, according to a survey across 90 government and private schools in NCR.
Three internal roads to be widened to unclog Udyog Vihar, expressway - Times of India
GURUGRAM: In a development that is likely to bring relief to thousands of commuters, Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has allotted tenders for widening and revamp of three internal roads of Udyog Vihar connecting Old Delhi Road with NH-8. Also in the pipeline is the widening of the road between Rezang La Chowk and Delhi border. According to GMDA officials, Shankar road, Shyam road and Anath road will all be widened to reduce congestion on these routes.
Chidambaram asks PM Modi to tell status of NCTC, NATGRID - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to tell the status of the NCTC and the NATGRID , both were conceived in the wake of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks 10 years ago. On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the country's worst terror attack, Chidambaram asked whether these institutions were not important to construct a comprehensive security architecture.
ISL: Udanta's late strike helps Bengaluru FC beat Delhi Dynamos 1-0 - Times of India
BENGALURU: A late strike from Udanta Singh helped Bengaluru FC beat Delhi Dynamos by a solitary goal and top the Indian Super League table on Monday. The home side survived onslaughts from Delhi Dynamos before Udanta struck the lone goal in the 87th minute to win the match for his captain Sunil Chhetri who was playing the 150th game for the club.
PM Modi should resign if he cannot protect Delhi CM: Arvind Kejriwal - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to step down if he can not ensure his safety, days after a man flung chilli powder at him inside the Delhi secretariat. Speaking at the one-day special session of the Delhi assembly, Kejriwal alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was behind the Nov 20 attack as it was "baffled" by the "good work" done by his government in the national capital.
Cyclone Gaja likely to cross Tamil Nadu coast early hours on Friday: IMD - Times of India
CHENNAI: Cyclone 'Gaja' is very likely to cross the Tamil Nadu coast between Pamban and Cuddalore , south of Nagapattinam by early hours of Friday as a severe cyclonic storm with a wind speed of 90-100kmph gusting to 110kmph, a weather bulletin said Thursday night. The state government, which has put its machinery in full alert in vulnerable districts, said a total of 63,203 people have been evacuated and housed in 331 relief centres in six districts including Cuddalore and Nagapattinam.
Kuldeep Yadav vaults 20 places to No. 3 in T20I rankings - Times of India
DUBAI: India's left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav made the most significant gains and entered the top five for the first time in the latest ICC men's T20 International player rankings. Yadav, who took four wickets across the three Twenty20 Internationals against Australia, moved up a whopping 20 places to No. 3.
Mary Kom eyes gold at 2020 Tokyo Olympics, says 'I am not tired' - Times of India
NEW DELHI: An unpredented six World Championships titles, one Olympic medal, two Asian Games medals, five Asian Championships golds and many more victories but India's boxing queen MC Mary Kom 's hunger for bringing more laurels to the country hasn't diminish yet. "I am not tired," the 35-year-old boxer said. "Now, my target is to win an Olympic gold medal.
Ahmedabad: Upping the game against blood cancer - Times of India
AHMEDABAD: A group of patients with oncogenic conditions such as thalassamia, anaemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, high-risk acute myelogenous leukemia participated, along with their relatives, in a workshop organized by AddLife Foundation in Ahmedabad on Sunday where experts talked about different conditions, applicability of bone marrow transplants and challenges ahead.
Sushma Swaraj meets Maldivian foreign minister - Times of India
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday met her Maldivian counterpart Abdulla Shahid to "deepen" bilateral cooperation and ensure peace and security in the region. This is Shahid's first visit after assuming charge as foreign minister of Maldives and assumes significance as the ties between both the countries had severely strained under the previous government in the island nation. "Working together to fulfil the developmental priorities of Maldives.
Bhupesh murder: One more held - Times of India
PANCHKULA: The CIA-II of Panchkula police on Saturday night arrested one more accused in the Bhupesh murder case that took place in Barwala in April. The accused was involved in doing the recce before murder. According to the information given by the CIA-II officials, accused Ram Kumar (39), a resident of Barwala, has been arrested from Barwala.
California's deadliest wildfire finally tamed
LOS ANGELES: The deadliest and most destructive fire in California's history was finally brought totally under control by firefighters, more than two weeks after it erupted, authorities said on Sunday. The so-called Camp Fire , which broke out on November 8, is so far known to have killed 85 people. The Butte County Sheriff 's department said that they had mistakenly added two people to an earlier death toll of 87.
Sevilla go top of La Liga after narrow win over Real Valladolid - Times of India
SEVILLE (Spain): Sevilla moved back to the top of La Liga on Sunday as they capitalised on the stuttering form of their rivals by beating Real Valladolid 1-0. Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona all failed to win on Saturday as Real were shocked 3-0 by Eibar before Atletico and Barca played out a 1-1 draw at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Amrapali buyers stage protest on DND, stall traffic - Times of India
Noida: Nearly 500 homebuyers of over 20 projects of beleaguered builder group Amrapali held a protest on the DND toll road on Sunday. The buyers blocked all the gates on the DND from 11am to 1pm and stopped the movement of vehicles. “We staged this protest because it is high time that a resolution on the Amrapali issue be arrived at.
Delhi: Fake cops rob couple of Rs 1.6 lakh in VVIP zone - Times of India
NEW DELHI: A halt at Golf Links for a chat after lunch at Khan Market turned into a nightmare for a 21-year-old MBA student and his girlfriend, who were apprehended by two "policemen" for indulging in "obscene acts" in a high security area. The two men not only robbed the couple of around 1 lakh in cash but also thrashed them and forcibly took them to an ATM in Lodhi Colony, where they were made to withdraw more money, sources said on Friday afternoon.
Congress desperately trying to reintroduce politics of appeasement and caste: Amit Shah - Times of India
It was a hectic day even by the standards of his punishing schedule. After day-long campaigning in politically recharged Chambal-Gwalior region including a roadshow in neighbouring Ashok Nagar, BJP president Amit Shah was visibly upbeat of retaining power in Madhya Pradesh despite three terms of incumbency. After staying the night in Gwalior, he was ready to leave for Telangana.
NU’s second term starts, but no classes held yet - Times of India
Nagpur: The second academic session started a week ago, yet not a single class has been held in nearly all Nagpur University postgraduate departments and affiliated colleges because students are still busy with winter exams. Teachers have blamed the exam schedule, where papers of backlog students were held first while regular students had to wait till November 12. Even now, exams of several undergraduate and postgraduate courses are yet to begin.
Govt will wait for SC to hear Ayodhya case in January, says Amit Shah - Times of India
GWALIOR: Amid rising clamour for a law to facilitate the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya , BJP chief Amit Shah has said the government will wait for the Supreme Court to hear the case in January.“The matter is pending in Supreme Court and let us wait until it is heard,” Shah said, an indication that the government has no plan yet to enact a law to help construction of the Ram mandir In an exclusive conversation with TOI, Shah said BJP would retain power in Rajasthan, MP and...
Here, lives of commuters are at risk - Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: Pedestrians and motorists are at risk as widening works for NH 66 are progressing without any traffic diversion. In the latest accident a 58-year-old retired post master lost his life in a freak accident at Chackai. Suresh Kumar from Parassala was on his way to attend a marriage at Chackai when he was run over by a truck-mounted crane at 10:30am on Sunday. The crane was on its way to the construction site of the flyover which is being built parallel to the Chackai Bridge.
NH works: No decision yet on shifting families - Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: Even though the tender proceedings for the widening of the Pravachambalam-Kodinada stretch as part of the Karamana-Kaliyikkavila road widening project is nearing completion, there is no decision yet on the shifting of around 22 families from the Old Rajapatha at Pravachambalam. A year ago, the state cabinet decided to allot three cents each for rehabilitation of the 22 families, but, the proposal still remains on paper.
Maharashtra: Poor tribals denied burial unless they host wedding feast, says mass marriage organiser - Times of India
MUMBAI: Approximately three decades after having a family, raising children, seeing them marry and settle down, an elderly tribal woman from Jawhar in Palghar finally married the man she had lived with for the most part of her life. Only then did the couple earn the social sanction they were denied all these years, and permitted to utter the greeting 'Ram Ram'.
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