Virat Kohli (122) and K L Rahul (111) struck unbeaten centuries to steer India to a commanding 356 for two, the team’s joint highest total against Pakistan in ODIs.
Updated On – 11:34 PM, Mon – 11 September 23
Colombo: India crushed Pakistan by 228 runs in a Super 4 match of the Asia Cup here on Monday.
Virat Kohli (122) and K L Rahul (111) struck unbeaten centuries to steer India to a commanding 356 for two, the team’s joint highest total against Pakistan in ODIs.
Part time spinner Iftikhar Ahmed leaked 52 runs in 5.4 overs and was the second most expensive bowler for Pakistan after Shaheen Shah Afridi (1/79 in 10 overs).
In response, Pakistan were all out for 128 in 32 overs. Kuldeep Yadav was the stand out bowler for India as he ended with a five wicket haul.
Brief Scores:
India 356 for 2 in 50 overs (Virat Kohli 122 not, K L Rahul 111 not out; S Khan 1/71). Pakistan 132 all out in 23 overs (Fakhar Zaman 27; Kuldeep Yadav 5/25). PTI BS
The initial share sale of travel service provider Yatra Online Ltd will open for public subscription on Friday.
Published Date – 10:41 PM, Mon – 11 September 23
The initial share sale of travel service provider Yatra Online Ltd will open for public subscription on Friday.
New Delhi: The initial share sale of travel service provider Yatra Online Ltd will open for public subscription on Friday.
The three-day Initial Public Offering (IPO) will conclude on September 20 and the bidding for anchor investors will open on September 14 and for retail on September 15, according to the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) filed on Friday.
The online travel company had raised Rs 62 crore from a rights issue and allotted 26.27 lakh shares at a price of Rs 236 per share, which was a part of pre-IPO placement.
Hence, the size of the fresh issue of Rs 750 crore has been reduced by Rs 148 crore, including the pre-IPO placement of Rs 62.01 crore, and accordingly, the fresh issue is Rs 602 crore.
The company has revised its Offer For Sale (OFS) component from 93.28 lakh equity shares to 1.22 crore equity shares after its promoter, THCL Travel Holding Cyprus Ltd offloading more shares in the issue.
The OFS now comprises up to 1.17 crore equity shares by THCL Travel Holding Cyprus Ltd and up to 4.31 lakh shares by investor Pandara Trust – Scheme I, represented by its trustee Vistra ITCL (India) Ltd, as per the RHP.
Proceeds from the fresh issue worth up to Rs 150 crore will be utilised towards strategic investments, acquisitions and inorganic growth and up to Rs 392 crore towards investment in customer acquisition and retention, technology, and other organic growth initiatives.
Yatra Online Ltd is a corporate travel services provider in terms of number of corporate clients and the third largest online travel company in the country among key online travel players in terms of gross booking revenue and operating revenue.
SBI Capital Markets Ltd, DAM Capital Advisors Ltd and IIFL Securities Ltd are the book-running lead managers to the IPO.
The shares of the company will be listed on the BSE and NSE.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the world is on the threshold or the beginning of a transformation, which includes the weakening of the arrogant powers.
“The arrogant power of America and some European countries has weakened and will become weaker,” he said in a meeting with thousands of people from the provinces of Sistan and Baluchestan and South Khorasan in Tehran on Monday.
The US, the Leader said, is working on ethnic and sectarian faultlines in Iran with the aim of creating a crisis in the country.
“Our information tells us that the American government has created a crisis group with the mission to search for the points which they think can be used to provoke a crisis in Iran.
“With contemplation and study, they have concluded that there are several crisis points in Iran: ethnic differences, religious differences, and the issue of gender and women, which should be provoked to create a crisis,” the Leader explained.
“This is America’s program but camels dream of cotton seeds,” Ayatollah Khamenei, using a famous Persian proverb to denote delusion.
About a year ago, Iran was hit by a cocktail of subversive action, which included riots under the moniker of women’s rights after a young girl from Iran’s Kurdistan collapsed at a police station and passed away later in hospital.
The incident was pounced upon by subversive elements in Sistan and Baluchestan and Kurdistan to trigger months of mayhem. Like the Iranian Kurdistan which is predominantly Kurdish and Sunni, Sistan and Baluchestan has a significant Baluch and Sunni population.
People from the provinces of Sistan and Baluchestan and South Khorasan meet with Ayatollah Khamenei in Tehran.
Ayatollah Khamenei said, “The enemy is serious in its enmity and planning, but we are also very serious in confronting the enemy.”
“The enemy has targeted two basic points, one is national unity, the other is national security, and we must stand against this plan of the enemy.”
Unity, Ayatollah Khamenei said, means that religious, political, group and ethnic differences should be left aside where the interests of the nation are at stake.
“All people from different ethnicities and religion groups should join together. Since there is a clear direction, this unity is important,” the Leader said.
As for security, he said, “those who threaten national security are the enemies of the nation; they work for the enemy, whether they realize it or not”.
‘Big change’
Ayatollah Khamenei said a big change is in the making in the world, toward which the regional nations should not be indifferent, as they were during the colonial era, or after the First World War.
“The main lines of this transformation are several things: First of all, the weakening of the world’s arrogant powers. The arrogant power of America has weakened and is getting weaker. Another main line of this evolution is the emergence of new regional and global powers.
“They themselves say that the indicators of American power in the world like economy are declining. One of the most important indicators of American power was the strong American economy; they say it is declining.”
Another line is the US possibility of interfering in other states, Ayatollah Khamenei said.
“America interfered in various governments, but the condition is now declining. Today, America has to create a combined war in order to hit the governments that it wants to hit, which is very costly for it, and will not work out in the end.”
The Leader called the US failure in Syria and the humiliating escape from Afghanistan as two obvious examples of the decline of American power.
As for the decline of Europe, the situation is no better.
“You hear these days how the African countries that were under the influence of France are rising against it one after another,” the Leader said.
“The Western powers, which are headed by America and then Europe, do not have the former power today, they are weakening and this weakness is increasing. Day by day, new powers are rising; this is a great global change.”
Nevertheless, “when we say the enemy is becoming weak, it doesn’t mean that it cannot plot, be hostile and strike, it can,” Ayatollah Khamenei said.
“They are busy planning, we should not sleep, we should not be negligent.”
Ayatollah Khamenei said the US plots are not exclusive to Iran. Washington, he said, has also plans in the region for Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Afghanistan and even for the countries of the Persian Gulf, which are its old and traditional friends.
Ayatollah Khamenei meets people from the provinces of Sistan and Baluchestan and South Khorasan.
‘With the Prophet, against infidels’
“We must be careful not to go astray, not to make mistakes, not to exchange right for wrong,” the Leader said.
“The Qur’an has given us a standard. The Qur’an says that ‘Muhammad is the Messenger of God and those who are with him.’ Are we with the Prophet or not? This is the way, it has a sign.
“’And those who are with Him are bitter against the infidels.’ If you see that the way we are going is a path that makes the infidels happy, know that you are not bitter against the infidels. So you are not with the Messenger of God, you are not with the Prophet.”
Ayatollah Khanenei said, “We must be focused. We must know what we are doing and saying. The words we utter should not play into the enemy’s plan and complete its puzzle. This is dangerous.
“Care must be taken that this does not happen. If we are careful, the enemy cannot do a damn thing.”
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called on Norwegian lawmakers including former Prime Minister Erna Solberg in Oslo
Published Date – 11:27 PM, Mon – 11 September 23
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called on Norwegian lawmakers including former Prime Minister Erna Solberg in Oslo
Oslo: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday called on Norwegian lawmakers including former Prime Minister Erna Solberg in Oslo. The Congress MP is on a tour of Europe, organised by the Indian Overseas Congress.
Taking to social media platform, X, Congress wrote, “Shri @RahulGandhi had a fruitful meeting with Erna Solberg, an MP and former Prime Minister of Norway, and Sverre Myrli, an MP who is also a member of the Asia delegation and the Standing Committee on Business and Industry.” Earlier on Friday, Rahul addressed a press briefing at the Brussels Press Club in Belgium.
He said that the opposition’s bloc–Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance– understands India’s relations with Russia, and contended they would by and large agree with the country’s position on the ongoing war in Ukraine.
“I think the Opposition, by and large, would agree with India’s current position on the conflict (between Russia and Ukraine). We have a relationship with Russia. I don’t think the Opposition would have a different position than what the Government is currently proposing, Rahul Gandhi told reporters, when he was asked to respond to rising crude oil sales to India when the West has put sanctions on Russia. India has been buying Russian crude oil at discounts.
India on several occasions maintained that its oil imports will be determined by its national interest and keeping in mind its large consumer base.
Also, India’s position has been that Russia needs to pursue the path of dialogue and diplomacy for an early resolution of the conflict.
The IMD also forecasted light to moderate spells of rainfall over Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and several other states during night time
Published Date – 11:09 PM, Mon – 11 September 23
New Delhi:India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday said that recent satellite imagery suggests light to moderate spells of rainfall at a few places with occasional intense spells over parts of East Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, East Rajasthan, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura during night time.
The IMD also forecasted light to moderate spells of rainfall over Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, North interior Karnataka and south interior Maharashtra during night time.
IMD also said that significant rainfall was observed over Uttar Pradesh from 8.30 am to 5.30 p.m. today. “Significant Rainfall was observed over Uttar Pradesh from 0830 hrs IST to 1730 hrs IST of today, the 11th September Bahraich (IMD Observatory)-98.4 mm Bahraich (AWS)-97 mm Itwa (AWS) Siddharthnagar-50 mm Lucknow – 17.2 mm Fursatganj (Raebareilly)-15.9 mm Lucknow (AWS)-15 mm,” IMD posted on X.
Meanwhile, incessant rain led to heavy waterlogging in several areas of Lucknow on Monday morning. Residents faced problems in the lower areas of Sadar in the district due to waterlogging and road subsidence.
It has been raining heavily in Lucknow since Sunday, and more rainfall is expected on Monday, as per the weather forecast. As the monsoon season continues, people in the affected areas are advised to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines to stay safe amidst inclement weather.
Earlier, the district official announced that all the schools in Lucknow will remain closed.In a press release, Lucknow District Magistrate Surya Pal Gangvar said, In view of the heavy rain and bad weather in Lucknow since night and due to the alert of the Meteorological Department, a holiday has been declared in all schools today, September 11.
In a statement issued on Monday, Hezbollah boldly opposed and categorically rejected the infighting, stressing that the Zionist enemy is the only beneficiary and that the Palestinian people and cause are the most affected.
“At a time when the Palestinian resistance fighters in the inside are engaging in the greatest epics aimed at liberating the soil of Palestine, this pointless fighting … destroys people and stones, deepens the tragedy, and greatly harms Palestinian national unity and the future of national action.”
Hezbollah called for an immediate ceasefire and commitment to the stipulations as well as mechanisms of the solution approved within the framework of the Palestinian national action, in coordination with the Lebanese security services and the active and influential forces.
“Deeply pained by the fall of the innocent victims”, Hezbollah asked God Almighty to grant the casualties families mercy and patience and the wounded wellness and recovery.
Hezbollah finally praised all the efforts exerted by all parties to decisively end this fighting, cope with its repercussions, and prevent it from erupting again.
Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad Mohammad Kazem Ale-Sadeq (L) and President of Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region Nechirvan Barzani meet on September 11, 2023. (Photo by IRNA)
The president of Iraq’s Kurdistan, Nechirvan Barzani, says the semi-autonomous region is committed to a security agreement between Iran and the Arab country and will allow no one to pose a threat to Tehran.
Barzani made the remarks in a meeting with Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad Mohammad Kazem Ale-Sadeq on Monday.
He stressed the importance of relations with Iran as an important neighbor for Iraq’s Kurdistan region.
Iran and Iraq signed a security agreement that includes coordination in protecting the border between the two countries in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on March 19.
Anti-Iranian terrorist groups residing in the Iraqi Kurdistan region have increased their malign activities, especially in border areas.
Responding to the activities, Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) launched several rounds of airstrikes against their positions since September 24 last year, vowing to continue the attacks till the groups are unarmed.
Iran has, on countless occasions, warned the Iraqi Kurdistan’s local authorities that it will not tolerate the presence and activity of terrorist groups along its northwestern borders, saying the country will give a decisive response should those areas become a hub of anti-Islamic Republic terrorists.
Ale-Sadeq, for his part, called for the implementation of the Iran-Iraq security agreement and the promotion of mutual relations as well as constructive dialogue and interaction between Tehran and Erbil.
The ambassador also lauded great efforts by Kurdish authorities in the Kurdistan region to facilitate the Arba’een mourning ceremony, the largest annual religious gathering in the world.
During the meeting, Barzani and Ale-Sadeq also discussed the latest developments in the region and issues of common interests.
Gukesh, who is 17 years old, recently overtook Anand to become the top-ranked player in India since July 1986, in the FIDE rating list
Published Date – 11:13 PM, Mon – 11 September 23
Gukesh, who is 17 years old, recently overtook Anand to become the top-ranked player in India since July 1986, in the FIDE rating list
Chennai: India’s Grandmaster D Gukesh, who achieved a milestone by surpassing chess legend Viswanathan Anand to become India’s Number one player, said that he should note compared with former five-time World Chess Champion by any means.
Gukesh, who is 17 years old, recently overtook Anand to become the top-ranked player in India since July 1986, in the FIDE rating list.
The 17-year-old prodigy jumped to eighth position with 2758 points, he gained seven spots up in the list. While Anand is standing at number nine in the recent rankings.
“The expectations are always there so I’m used to it. Holding India’s No. 1 ranking is a really special thing for me. But by no means i should be compared to Vishi sir. He is a five-time world champion,” Gukesh told ANI. “My plan is to always improve my game as much as I can. I will be playing a few tournaments,” he added.
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh, two of India’s top young grandmasters from Chennai, were facilitated by their school where the two prodigies studied on Monday.
At his school, Praggnanadhaa was given a warm welcome. He was pictured sitting atop a chariot as the backdrop felicitation was accompanied by drumbeats.
Eighteen-year-old Praggnanandhaa bagged silver medal at the World Cup held in Baku, Azerbaijan, after suffering a defeat to Magnus Carlsen in the final.
Udhayanidhi Stalin, TN Sports Minister, guaranteed Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh all the support in the future. Stalin took to X, previously known as Twitter, and wrote, “Today, we participated in the award ceremony held for the students of Velammal School, Chennai, who achieved achievements in #FIDEChessWorldChampionship and brought pride to Tamilnadu in @rpragchess, @DGukesh and #WorldSchoolChessChampionship . We awarded Rs.60 lakh as prize money to chess players including Pragnananda, India’s No. 1 chess player Gukesh who reached the finals of the World Cup Chess Tournament.
Congratulations to brother Pragnananda and brother Gukesh, who were born in a simple family and who have made Tamil Nadu stand on the world stage with their talent. May the duo’s epic journey continue – may their quest to become the world’s No. 1 chess player win. @PKSekarbabu @vishy64theking @JosephsamuelMLA @PriyarajanDMK.”
