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IPL 2024: Rajasthan Royals win toss; Elect to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

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Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in match 19 of IPL 2024 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday evening. RR, ranked second in the points table, are aiming to register the fourth straight win of their IPL 2024 campaign, while RCB have only one win in four matches so far and are in eighth place. RR are wearing a dark pink jersey, to mark a women’s empowerment in rural Rajasthan initiative named ‘Pink Promise’. After winning the…

Gary Kirsten to coach white-ball; Jason Gillespie red-ball as Pakistan set to announce teams

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Islamabad: Gary Kirsten, the former star batsman of South Africa, and former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie have been finalized as head coaches for the white-ball and the red-ball cricket respectively of the Pakistan men’s senior cricket teams. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finally got its head coaches and an announcement of which would be made in the coming days. As per details, Kirsten is going to take over the coaching responsibilities of the white-ball team, which includes the One-day Internationals (ODI) and T20 Internationals (T20I). Gillespie, the former Australian fast…

Virat Kohli Makes History in IPL; Becomes First Batsman to Achieve this Milestone

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In a historic moment for cricket fans worldwide, Virat Kohli has etched his name into the annals of cricket history by becoming the first batsman ever to achieve the remarkable milestone of scoring 7500 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Indian cricketing legend achieved this feat during a thrilling league stage match against Rajasthan Royals at the iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday (April 6). Notably, all of Kohli’s monumental runs have been amassed while donning the jersey of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Kohli’s unwavering loyalty to a…

25 BRS MLAs going to join Congress soon: Uttam

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Hyderabad: Minister for Irrigation Uttam Kumar Reddy has made sensational remarks stating that 25 BRS MLAs are going to join Congress soon. Speaking at a press conference at Gandhi Bhavan here on Saturday, Uttam Kumar Reddy along with Ministers Jupally Krishna Rao and Ponnam Prabhakar said that the BRS party, which was once 104 MLAs, fell to 39 due to its president K Chandrashekar Rao’s arrogance. “Because of KCR’s behavior, the BRS party has suffered a terrible defeat in the recent Assembly elections, and it will be completely disappeared in Telangana…

Center provides Y-category security cover to BJP candidate Madhavi Latha

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Hyderabad: The Center has provided Y Plus category security to Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat BJP candidate Madhavi Latha. She is contesting against AIMIM chief and Hyderabad sitting MP Asaduddin Owaisi. As part of VIP security, the government has provided her a security cover with 11 personnel. Six CRPF security officers will accompany her. Also, five more guards will be there for security at her residence. Providing security to her has become a topic of discussion in the BJP. BJP MLA Raja Singh has already written several letters to the Union Home…

161 Qur’an memorized Graduates from Markaz Academy of Quran Studies

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Calicut, Kerala: In a significant milestone for Quranic education, the Markaz Academy of Quran Studies celebrated the graduation of 161 huffaz who completed their memorization of the Quran in 2022 and 2023. This esteemed academy, renowned as one of India’s largest Quranic study centres, has already seen around 2500 individuals complete their studies. With a commitment to excellence, more than 800 students are currently enrolled in Quranic studies across 25 off-campuses. The impact of the academy extends globally, with Markaz students showcasing their talents on international platforms and representing India…

Markaz Holy Qur’an Harbinger Award to Shafi Saquafi Mundambra

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Kozhikode: Scholar and Qur’an orator Shafi Saquafi Mundambra was honoured with the prestigious Markaz Holy Qur’an Harbinger Award. This esteemed accolade was bestowed upon him by the Grand Mufti of India, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, during the Markaz Quran congregation and Hifz Convocation, recognizing his commendable dedication to delivering comprehensive lectures on various chapters of the Quran over the past 24 years. Distinguished for his unique approach, Shafi Saquafi has endeared himself to audiences by delivering the actual teachings of the Holy Quran with accessible commentary, resonating profoundly with scholars and…

Malta shopper apologizes & removes Lord Ganesha socks after Hindu protest

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Santa Venera (Malta) based “Malta’s leading Home Decor E-Commerce site” Maltashopper apologized and withdrew socks carrying images of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha; which protesting Hindus called “highly inappropriate”. David Thake, Chairman of Maltashopper Limited, in an email to distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed (who spearheaded this protest), wrote: Recognizing the significance of Lord Ganesh in Hinduism and understanding the inappropriateness of depicting such a revered figure on socks, we are taking immediate and decisive action. We have immediately removed the product from our platform and do not hesitate to issue…

PM sleeping while China entered Indian territory: Mallikarjun Kharge

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Jaipur: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “sleeping” after taking a pill while China “entered” Indian territory. Addressing an election rally in Rajasthan’s Chittorgarh, he also called Modi a “sardar of liars”. He said Modi does not think for the country and only abuses the Gandhi family. “Modi says ‘I have a 56-inch chest, I will not be scared’. If you are not afraid, then why have you left a large part of our land for China. They are coming inside, and you are sleeping.…

One can trust snake but not BJP: Mamta Banerjee at poll rally

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Cooch Behar/Malbazar: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the BJP of not following the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the Lok Sabha polls and asserted that a poisonous snake can be trusted but not the saffron camp. Addressing a rally in Cooch Behar, Banerjee alleged that the central investigating agencies, Border Security Force (BSF) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) are working at the behest of the BJP and urged the Election Commission to look into it and ensure a level playing field for all political parties.…