Bhubaneswar: A court in Bhubaneswar Tuesday sentenced nine Bangladeshis, including three women, to two years of rigorous imprisonment each for infiltrating into India. The sentence was pronounced by the court of Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate, Bhubaneswar. Apart from two years' RI, the court also imposed a penalty of Rs 10,000 each on the nine Bangladeshis. Default in the...

Vadodara: Beth Mooney played the role of a sheet anchor with a composed unbeaten half-century as Gujarat Giants posted a competitive 168 for 7 against Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League Eliminator, here Tuesday. The Australia opener struck 62 not out off 51 balls, laced with six boundaries, holding the innings together after the Giants were...

Kathmandu: The Nepal government Tuesday decided to withdraw the controversial social media bill, which was under consideration in Parliament. The Social Media Bill 2025, registered by the then-government led by deposed prime minister K P Sharma Oli last year, drew criticism from all quarters over its intention to control social media platforms. A cabinet meeting Tuesday decided...

Malkangiri: Odisha vigilance department Tuesday arrested a junior engineer of a power distribution company while taking a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a brick factory owner in Malkangiri district, an official statement said. The vigilance officers seized the bribe money from the accused, it said. A case has been registered against the two at the Koraput vigilance police...

Colombo: Sri Lanka's former president Mahinda Rajapaksa's wife and son were questioned separately by police Tuesday in connection with two different cases, officials said. The former first lady, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, was questioned in connection with a case filed in 2015 over alleged financial irregularities involving a foundation headed by her. Namal Rajapaksa, an opposition legislator, was quizzed...

Rourkela: An 18-year-old Maoist from Jharkhand surrendered before Odisha Police here Tuesday, a senior officer said. The surrendered Maoist was identified as Umblen Honhaga alias Prabhu, a local guerrilla squad member (LGSM) of the CPI(Maoist). He is a resident of Halamuli village in Chhotanagra police station area in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. His village, situated inside...

Balasore: President Droupadi Murmu Tuesday urged students of Fakir Mohan University to help those left behind in the developmental journey. Addressing the convocation ceremony of the institute in Balasore, she said that a society's growth lies in the progress of everyone. She said that the key to success in every endeavour is dedication. The President paid tributes...

New Delhi/Imphal: Manipur Assembly's former Speaker Yumnam Khemchand Singh will be the state's next Chief Minister, it was announced Tuesday. The BJP legislature party, after a meeting in New Delhi, announced that Khemchand Singh has been elected as the party’s Legislature Party Leader and will take over as Chief Minister of Manipur, where President’s Rule has been...

New Delhi: The BCCI announced the commencement of the third stage of ticket sales for the upcoming T20 World Cup following the two successful ticketing windows, with Phase 1 launched December 11, 2025, and Phase 2 January 14, 2026. This latest phase provides fans with a further opportunity to secure seats for matches across the tournament, which...

Vadodara: Delhi Capitals skipper Jemimah Rodrigues won the toss and elected to bowl against Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League Eliminator Tuesday. Both teams are unchanged. The winner of the clash will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final Thursday. Teams: Delhi Capitals: Lizelle Lee (wk), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp,...