Top-order batsman Joe Root’s strokeful 121 helped England post a respectable 309 for six against Sri Lanka in a pool A ODI match of the cricket World Cup, here today.
Electing to bat at the Westpac Stadium, England were in a bit of trouble at 161 for four before a 98-run partnership between Root, whose 108-ball stay was laced with 14 fours and 2 sixes, and James Taylor put the innings back on course to a big total.
Unhappy over the “raw deal” meted out to Andhra Pradesh in the union budget, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu Saturday decided to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek justice for his state reeling under the impact of bifurcation.
Naidu, who is also president of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), a partner in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, told reporters here that the budget dashed hopes of people who had reposed faith in the alliance.
Meghalaya’s sitting legislator from Chokpot constituency and founder of Garo National Congress (GNC) party Clifford R Marak passed away today at a hospital in Guwahati, family sources said.
The 68-year-old MLA was battling with liver and kidney diseases for the last several months and left behind wife Kalpana D Sangma, three daughters and two sons.
Marak had undergone treatment at the Apollo Hospitals in Chennai a few months ago.
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe today celebrated his 91st birthday with a lavish million dollar bash that was slammed by the opposition as “obscene” in a country wracked by poverty.
Thousands of supporters of the ruling ZANU-PF, many wearing party regalia emblazoned with the president’s image, sang and danced as he arrived for the jamboree at a luxury hotel in the famed Victoria Falls resort.
Assisted by his wife Grace, the elderly liberation leader, who wore a black suit, white shirt and red tie, threw 91 balloons into the air.
Congress general secretary Ajay Maken will be the chief of the party unit in Delhi where Congress suffered a wipe-out in assembly polls in the national capital.
The decision is expected to be announced in a day or two, sources said, indicating that some other changes could also be announced which includes replacing Punjab Congress chief Pratap Singh Bajwa.
The name of former minister Lal Singh is doing the rounds as Bajwa’s replacement, sources said.
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare’s platform is more political and not just social anymore, MoS External Affairs V K Singh said today.
Speaking over the issue of Land Acquisition Ordinance, Singh said though he respects Hazare but over time the activist’s platform of issues to be discussed has turned more political and is not social anymore.
Singh who was speaking at a Holi function here, said Hazare now shares the stage with leaders from Congress and Aam Aadmi Party, thus it cannot be called merely a social platform.
An FIR has been registered against two policemen for allegedly threatening and taking bribe from a person after the victim sent the recording of the incident to Delhi Police’s anti-corruption WhatsApp helpline.
The accused policemen have not been arrested as the recording has been sent for forensic test and further investigation is underway.
The complainant has forwarded a video/audio recording on the whatsApp helpline of vigilance, recorded by him on February 17, in which he has recorded his conversation with Head Constable Ram Kamal of Ambedkar Nagar police station.
With BJP all set to rule Jammu and Kashmir for the first time in alliance with PDP,RSS mouthpiece ‘Organiser’ today said this is a “historic opportunity” that will help the state join the national mainstream, but admitted that running the government would be a tightrope walk.
“Though running this government will be a tightrope walk, especially for the PDP, if interests of the people of J&K are kept in mind, this will be a historic opportunity.
All central government ministries have been asked to upload notified recruitment rules on their websites to ensure greater transparency.
The move comes after it was noticed that ministries or departments are not uploading these rules for various posts on their official websites.
–PTI
The swine flu epidemic has claimed the lives of 36 more people, taking the total death toll in the country to 1,041.
The number of people affected by the virus also stands at 19,000 now.
Rajasthan and Gujarat have been the worst-hit states so far with 234 and 231 deaths, respectively.
According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, unusual weather conditions prevailing across the country have aggravated the situation and with the rainy days expected ahead, there is a possibility of steep rise in the numbers.
The festival of colours-Holi-will be celebrated on Friday (March 6), and in keeping with the spirit of particpating in it in a safe but fun manner, the Shahnaz Husain Group, India’s leading company in the field of natural beauty, has launched a herbal based Gulal.
National capital New Delhi and parts of the extended National Capital region ( NCR) were hit by rains and strong winds on Sunday morning,bringing temperatures down by a few notches.
The Indian Metrological Department (IMD) had earlier warned of the possibility of rains and cloudy weather over the weekend.
The maximum temperature recorded on Saturday was pegged at 29.2 degrees Celsius, four notches above the season’s average. While the minimum temperature was at 12.6 degrees Celsius. (ANI)
Condemning the poster demanding the resignation of Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, party leader and former Kanpur MP Sriprakash Jaiswal on Sunday said the act was a conspiracy against the party.
“I condemn this act; it’s a plot against us. Rahulji is our leader, I refuse to believe that the man behind this act is a member of the party,” said Jaiswal.
Another party leader Har Prakash Agnihotri confirmed that the Congress worker responsible for the act had been expelled.
Governor of Telangana and A.P. inaugurated English Language Teachers’ Education Conference at Hyderabad International Convention Center yesterday. This conference is being organized for three days by British Council in collaboration with English and Foreign Languages University with an objective of ensuring quality in English Language teaching. He stressed the need for the students to improve their proficiency in English language for getting better jobs and also getting admissions in foreign universities.
In the wake of threat from radical elements in their communally-sensitive home district Kasargode, a Muslim youth and his Hindu lover have got married in Kochi at the intervention of the high court.
The youth, a post-graduate and businessman, has been in love with the Hindu woman, a graduate for several years. To get married as per the special marriages act, both furnished mandatory notices at Badiyadukka sub-registrar office in Kasargode on January 24, this year.
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed will be sworn as the next chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir here on Sunday amidst very tight security.
He will be heading a PDP-BJPcoalition government.
The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the General Zorawar Auditorium of Jammu University from around 11 a.m. on Sunday and will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and leaders of both the PDP and BJP, besides other invited dignitaries. The Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, N.N. Vohra, will administer the oath of office and secrecy.
Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar will commence his four-nation SAARC Yatra from Sunday, with Bhutan being the first port of call.
The visits to Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan between March 1 and March 4 is being seen as the Indian Government’s desire to give a fillip to its neighbourhood outreach policy.
After visiting Bhutan today, Jaishankar will travel to Bangladesh March 2, Pakistan March 3 and Afghanistan on March 4.
He will undertake visits to Sri Lanka, Maldives and Nepal later.
England rode on Joe Root’s 121 to score 309/6 against Sri Lanka in a World Cup Pool A game at the Westpac Stadium here on Sunday.
During his 108-ball stay, right-hander Root scored his fourth century in One-day International (ODI) cricket to power his country to a position of strength. Several batsmen chipped in with useful contributions for England.
Experienced opener Ian Bell made 49 in 54 balls, while Eoin Morgan (27) and James Taylor (25) got two very good partnerships with the 24-year-old Root. Jos Buttler provided late spark with an unbeaten 39 of 19 balls.
The Amboli police arrested a 40-year-old Urdu teacher on Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl thrice in the last few days.
The police booked the accused, Abu Chaudhary, for rape and under other relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. They produced him in court and he was remanded in police custody till March 4.
The victim used to take Urdu lessons from Chaudhary in Jogeshwari. The accused took the child to his house and sexually assaulted her.
Movement of Reformation of Society of All India Muslim Personal Law Board (Women) is organizing a seminar on “Matrimonial conflicts – Causes” at 11 a.m. today at Limra Garden, Towlichowki. Prof. Jameelunnisa will preside over the seminar. Dr. Asma Zehra, member of All India Personal Law Board, Prof. Rafeequnnisa, Ms. Farzana, Dr. Zakia sultana, Ms. Mohsina Parveen, Prof. Tayyaiba Sultana and other Islamic Scholars will address the gathering. Ms. Ruhi Khan is the convener. Ladies and women are requested to attend this seminar in large numbers.
–Siasat News
A neurosurgeon from AIIMS and two others were arrested for allegedly raping a 25-year-old woman, who had been trafficked from Sikkim.
The woman, wife of an armyman from Sikkim, was trafficked by a couple, Suman and Sandip Chhetry, and Dharamvir and Kamal on the pretext of getting her enrolled in a beautician course in the capital.
The incident came to light when she managed to escape her captors and reach Hauz Khas police station. On the basis of a complaint, a raid was conducted and the five people, including Dr Meher Taj (27), were arrested.
Urdu Academy of Jeddah is organizing annual award function today at 10 a.m. at Salar Jung Museum Auditorium. Mr. Mohammed Mahmood Ali, Dy. CM of Telangana State will be the Chief Guest. Mr. Syed Omer Jaleel, IAS, Special Secretary of the Department of Minorities Welfare, Prof. S.A. Shukoor, Secretary of Urdu Academy and Mr. Khaleequr Rahman, Senior Congress leaders who will the guests of honour. This function is being held under the supervision of Chief Patron of Urdu Academy, Mr. Asif Samdani. It will be preside over the Mr. Syed Jamalullah Quadri, President of Urdu Academy Jeddah.
Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor was, on Friday (February 27, 2015), tested H1N1 virus positive after she was admitted into Sterling Hospital on 150 ft Ring Road in Rajkot.
Sonam, who is in Gondal town of Rajkot district, some 30 km away from Rajkot, for the shooting of the film Prem Ratan Dhan Payo which also features Salman Khan, was rushed to hospital on Friday morning after she complained of viral fever.
An FIR has been registered against two policemen for allegedly threatening and taking bribe from a person after the victim sent the recording of the incident to Delhi Police’s anti-corruption WhatsApp helpline.
The accused policemen have not been arrested as the recording has been sent for forensic test and further investigation is underway.
The complainant has forwarded a video/audio recording on the whatsApp helpline of vigilance, recorded by him on February 17, in which he has recorded his conversation with Head Constable Ram Kamal of Ambedkar Nagar police station.
Sajad Gani Lone, former separatist leader and chief of the Peoples Conference, rushed to Jammu to join the PDP-BJP government in Jammu and Kashmir as a cabinet minister Sunday, a source said.
“He received a call from the senior BJP leadership at the centre to reach to Jammu,” a source close to Lone told IANS on phone from Srinagar.
The source added Lone had flown back to Srinagar a day before, but decided to rush back to Jammu late Saturday by road.
–IANS