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Who Is Shashank Singh? PBKS Star Who Took Team To Win vs GT

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The Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings IPL 2024 match was a thriller to the core. After Shubman Gill‘s 89* took Gujarat Titans to 199/4 in 20 overs, most the Punjab Kings top batters fell on low scores. But one man had some other idea – Shashank Singh. The domestic cricket star slammed 61* in 29 balls (4x6s, 6x4s) to take his team to a memorable win in the last over vs GT. In a team filled with stars like Shikhar Dhawan and Sam Curran, it was Shashank Singh who did the job for PBKS.

However, Shashank Singh’ auction selection lead to a lot of controversy. At the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction, Punjab Kings co-owners Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia looked confused after they won the bid for uncapped Indian Shashank Singh. It appeared that the IPL franchise did not intend to buy the player, but then the gavel had already fallen. IPL 2024 auctioneer Mallika Sagar also looked a little surprised as the PBKS management was seen going through the players auction list. However, PBKS decided to go ahead with the buy and even welcomed Shashank Singh to their team through a post on X.

Punjab Kings clarified that buying Shashank Singh was always in  their plans.

“Punjab Kings would like to clarify that Shashank Singh was always on our target list. The confusion was due to 2 players of the same name being on the list. We are delighted to have him onboard and see him contribute to our success,” Punjab Kings wrote in a post on X.

Shashank Singh was brought up in the accelerated phase of the auction, with PBKS and other franchises looking to buy some uncapped Indian players in the category of INR 20 lakh base price.

When Shashank’s name was brought up, Preity Zinta raised the paddle after discussing the player with her team. The player was quickly sold as no other franchise bid for him, and the hammer went down.

Shashank Singh has played 58 domestic T20, scoring 754 at a strike-rate of 137.34. The 32-year-old batting all-rounder plays for Chhattisgarh at the national level. He is journeyman of sorts in IPL. Earlier, he has been associated with three other IPL franchises – SunRisers Hyderabad, Delhi Daredevils (erstwhile) and Rajasthan Royals. 

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Hyderabad: Police seize Alprazolam worth Rs 15 lakh, arrest two individuals

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The police seized one kilogram of Alprazolam worth Rs. 15 lakh, a car, and cash Rs. 7.90 lakh from them.

Published Date – 4 April 2024, 11:46 PM


Hyderabad: Police seize Alprazolam worth Rs 15 lakh, arrest two individuals

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Hyderabad The Cyberabad SOT along with the TSNAB on Thursday caught two persons who were allegedly transporting Alprazolam.

The police seized one kilogram of Alprazolam worth Rs. 15 lakh, a car, and cash Rs. 7.90 lakh from them.

The arrested persons A Sai Kumar Goud (37) and K Satya Narayana (45) had purchased Alprazolam from one Rakesh of Mahabubnagar and were planning to sell it to some persons when they were nabbed.

Satya Narayana, who owns a toddy compound was recently arrested in a similar case and remanded. After release from prison he resumed the illegal activity, said Mahabubnagar SOT, D Srinivas.

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Biden Speaks With Netanyahu After Israeli Strike Kills 7 Food Aid Workers

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Joe Biden Speaks With Benjamin Netanyahu After Israeli Strike Kills Aid Workers In Gaza

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Washington:

US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, three days after Israel launched an attack that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza, according to a source familiar with the matter.

The White House has described Biden as outraged and heartbroken by the attack but the president has made no fundamental change in Washington’s steadfast support for Israel in its conflict against Hamas.

The call between the two leaders lasted less than 30 minutes, the White House official said.

A US official said before the phone call that Biden was likely to bring up the need for better protections for humanitarian workers and for an increase of food shipments into Gaza.

Celebrity chef Jose Andres told Reuters in an emotional interview on Wednesday that the Israeli attack had targeted his aid workers “systematically, car by car.”

Israel said on Thursday its investigation into the attack may take weeks. The country’s leaders have voiced sorrow over the incident and described it as a misidentification.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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Boy, 8, Suffers Burns After Falling Into Boiling Rice Pot In Odisha School

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Boy, 8, Suffers Burns After Falling Into Boiling Rice Pot In Odisha School

The incident took place at the government-run Ananat Narayan Upper Primary School (Representational)

Kendrapara:

An eight-year-old boy sustained severe burn injuries after accidentally falling into a pot of boiling rice being prepared as part of the midday meal scheme at a school in Odisha’s Kendrapara district on Thursday.

The incident took place at the government-run Ananat Narayan Upper Primary School in Bahakandia village, where victim Aahwahan Nayak resides.

A class-3 student, Aahwahan suffered burns on his back and was promptly taken to the community health centre in Marshaghai for initial treatment.

He was later shifted to Kendrapara District Hospital for further medical care, where his condition is reported to be stable.

Saroj Sahoo, inspector of Kendrapara Sadar police station, confirmed ongoing investigations into the incident.

District education officer Pradeep Kumar Nag said a show cause notice has been issued to the school’s headmaster, and a team led by the block education officer has been tasked with conducting a thorough investigation and submitting a report.

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Youth cancer, mental health rise: Apollo’s 2024 Survey

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Compared to USA and Europe, cancers in India are making their presence felt among the younger generation.

Published Date – 4 April 2024, 11:30 PM


Youth cancer, mental health rise: Apollo’s 2024 Survey


Hyderabad: Cancers getting diagnosed at a younger age, a sharp rise in mental health disorders in the 18 and 40 year age group, expanding waistlines with more people getting diagnosed with obesity, and more number of patients hovering in the pre-hypertension zone, were observations in the Health of the Nation 2024 survey conducted among patients of Apollo Hospitals.

Compared to USA and Europe, cancers in India are making their presence felt among the younger generation.

While the median age of breast cancer in US and UK is 63 years, in India, it is 52 years, meaning women were getting diagnosed with breast cancer 11 years younger. From 5,000 persons who were screened for quality of sleep, one in 4 persons were at a high risk for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).

From amongst 11,000 persons who were surveyed to assess their stress levels, almost 80 percent of young adults (18-30 years) and seniors (>;65 years) reported significant stress levels.

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"Don't Need UN To Tell Me…": S Jaishankar On Free And Fair Polls Remark

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'Don't Need UN To Tell Me...': S Jaishankar On Free And Fair Elections Remark

The minister said the UN official was asked a very loaded question.

Thiruvananthapuram:

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday dismissed a senior United Nations official’s recent remark on elections in India, saying that he does not need the global body to tell that the elections in the country should be “free and fair”.

His comments came in response to a query regarding a statement by a spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General that they “hope” that in India, people’s “political and civil rights” are protected and everyone is able to vote in a “free & fair” atmosphere.

Mr Jaishankar, who was here to campaign for his ministerial colleague and BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar in the Lok Sabha polls, also said that the UN official made the comment on the Indian elections last week in response to a “very loaded question” during a press briefing at the UN.

“I don’t need the United Nations to tell me our elections should be free and fair. I have the people of India. The people of India will ensure that elections are free and fair. So, don’t worry about it,” the minister told reporters during an interaction here.

Last week, Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, was asked about the “political unrest” in India ahead of the upcoming national elections in the wake of the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the freezing of the opposition Congress’ bank accounts.

“What we very much hope that in India, as in any country that is having elections, that everyone’s rights are protected, including political and civil rights, and everyone is able to vote in an atmosphere that is free and fair,” Mr Dujarric had said.

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Joe Biden Speaks With Benjamin Netanyahu After Israeli Strike Kills Food Aid Workers

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Joe Biden Speaks With Benjamin Netanyahu After Israeli Strike Kills Aid Workers In Gaza

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Washington:

US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, three days after Israel launched an attack that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza, according to a source familiar with the matter.

The White House has described Biden as outraged and heartbroken by the attack but the president has made no fundamental change in Washington’s steadfast support for Israel in its conflict against Hamas.

The call between the two leaders lasted less than 30 minutes, the White House official said.

A US official said before the phone call that Biden was likely to bring up the need for better protections for humanitarian workers and for an increase of food shipments into Gaza.

Celebrity chef Jose Andres told Reuters in an emotional interview on Wednesday that the Israeli attack had targeted his aid workers “systematically, car by car.”

Israel said on Thursday its investigation into the attack may take weeks. The country’s leaders have voiced sorrow over the incident and described it as a misidentification.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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5.3 Earthquake Hits Chamba In Himachal Pradesh

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5.3 Earthquake Hits Chamba In Himachal Pradesh

The earthquake hit Chamba at around 9:30 pm (Representational)

An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude hit Chamba town in Himachal Pradesh this evening. Strong tremors were felt across the town and also in Manali, which is around 100 km from Chamba. No major damage has been reported so far.

The earthquake hit Chamba at 9:34 pm, at the depth of 10 km, said National Center for Seismology. 

“Felt quite strong tremors in Manali. It lasted for about seven seconds,” said Divyanshu, a Manali local. 

“I felt a strong jolt lasting a couple of seconds. Just when I was thinking of rushing downstairs, the tremors stopped,” Sanjay Kumar, a Chandigarh resident, told PTI.

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Death of monkeys in water tank: Show-cause notices served to civic chief, irrigation EE

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The additional collector, who visited Nandikonda, conducted a preliminary inquiry and submitted his report to the Collector immediately.

Published Date – 4 April 2024, 11:00 PM


Death of monkeys in water tank: Show-cause notices served to civic chief, irrigation EE


Hyderabad A show-cause notice was served by the District Collector D Harichandana on Thursday to Nandikonda Municipal Commissioner and the Executive Engineer of the Irrigation Department over supply of drinking water in Nagarjuna Hill Colony from the water tank where in monkeys were found dead.

Taking a serious note of the episode, she appointed Additional Collector T Purnachander to investigate into the issue.

The additional collector, who visited Nandikonda, conducted a preliminary inquiry and submitted his report to the Collector immediately.

He stated that only nine houses, wherein altogether 49 people were residing, received drinking water supply from the contaminated source wherein monkeys got trapped and died.

He reported that drinking water supply in the colony was supported by three large tanks. The death of monkeys in the water tank was noticed at 2 pm on the April 3.

The main intra-pipeline connecting the water tank with the Mission Bhagiratha network, was removed immediately. No health issues were report so far in the colony.

The District Medical and Health Officer also visited the township.

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Maharashtra win title in UTT 30th Masters Nationals

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In the final of the 70+  age group category, Satish Kulkarni, Shivanand Kundaje and the duo of Satish and Shivanand recorded victories to help Maharashtra A’s men’s record 3-0 win over Delhi B.

Published Date – 4 April 2024, 10:54 PM


Maharashtra win title in UTT 30th Masters Nationals

CG Ramachandran of Kerala in action in the 70+ category match.

Hyderabad: Maharashtra A men’s team emerged winners of the 70+  age group title of the UTT 30th Masters National Table Tennis Championships at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad on Thursday.

In the final, Satish Kulkarni, Shivanand Kundaje and the duo of Satish and Shivanand recorded victories to help their side record 3-0 win over Delhi B.

Results: Finals: Men’s Team: 70+: Maharashtra A bt Delhi B 3-0: Satish Kulkarni bt Raj Kumar Sharma 11-9, 11-5, 11-7, Shivanand Kundaje bt Prem Parkash Manchanda 11-4, 11-8, 11-5, Satish/Shivanand bt Raj Kumar/Prem Prakash 11-9, 12-10, 11-7; Women’s Team (60+): Madhya Pradesh bt West Bengal 3-2: Rashmi Soni lost to Mantu Murmu 4-11, 6-11, 12-10, 8-11, Rubi Kaur bt Maity Karabi 11-7, 11-6, 11-5, Sandhya Patwa bt Bula Somani 11-0, 11-3, 11-6, Rubi lost to Mantu 6-11, 11-7, 7-11, 10-12, Rashmi bt Maity 11-5, 8-11, 11-9, 7-11, 11-7; Men’s Team:75+: Chandigarh bt Gujarat 3-2: Balbir Singh Virdi bt Rajpur Dhirubhai 13-11, 11-9, 11-6, Patanjali Kumar bt Indresh Purohit 11-9, 6-11, 9-11, 11-8, 11-7, Balbir/Patanjali lost to Rajput/Indresh 10-12, 11-4, 6-11, 11-7, 12-14, Balbir lost to Indresh 9-11, 8-11, 9-11, Patanjali bt Rajput 9-11, 11-5, 11-4, 11-4; Men’s Team: 80+: Karnataka bt Delhi 3-2: K Satyanarayan lost to BN Khazanchi bt 12-10, 10-12, 11-13, 11-13, S Gopalan bt Anand Prakash 9-11, 11-6, 11-7, 11-2, Satya/Gopalan lost to Khazanchi/Anand 5-11, 11-6, 12-14, 7-11, Gopalan bt Khazanchi 11-3, 11-7, 8-11, 12-10, Satya bt Anand 11-6, 11-6, 11-3; Women’s Team: 65+, 70+, 80+: Maharashtra B bt MP 3-2; Ujwala B Sutar lost to Rita Jain 5-11, 4-11, 3-11, Rajeshwari Mehta bt Krishna Jaiswal 11-1, 11-4, 11-0, Rajeshwari, Ujwala bt Chhya Jadhav/Rita 12-10, 8-11, 11-8, 12-10, Rajeshwari lost to Rita 5-11, 7-11, 7-11, Ujwala bt Krishna 11-8, 11-5, 11-9.