Peshawar [Pakistan], October 12: Amid political turmoil over Pakistan’s federal government’s announcement of an emergency in Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shifted the ongoing first-class President’s Trophy Grade 1 matches out of Peshawar and Abbottabad to venues in Sheikhupura and Lahore, as reported by Cricinfo. The move comes after Islamabad… Continue reading PCB shifts President’s Trophy matches after emergency announced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Cement prices likely to rise by Rs 10-15 per bag from mid-October: Emkay Research
New Delhi [India], October 12: Cement manufacturers in India are likely to hike prices by Rs 10 to 15 per bag starting mid-October to counter persistent input cost pressures, even as volume offtake registers steady growth, according to a research report released by Emkay Research. “Given the onset of a busy season, favorable demand supply… Continue reading Cement prices likely to rise by Rs 10-15 per bag from mid-October: Emkay Research
CJP gives Delhi Police 24-hour ultimatum to allot date for Jantar Mantar protest
New Delhi [India], October 12: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activists on Monday visited Parliament Street Police Station to seek a date for holding a protest at Jantar Mantar, giving Delhi Police a 24-hour ultimatum to respond. Speaking to reporters upon arriving at the police station, CJP activist Saurav Das said the party was willing to… Continue reading CJP gives Delhi Police 24-hour ultimatum to allot date for Jantar Mantar protest
India placing sport at centre of nation-building: Mandaviya
AHMEDABAD: (Oct 12) Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said India is placing sport at the centre of nation-building by investing in future-ready sports infrastructure as he inaugurated the BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games here. Designed as a non-competitive platform, the one-day event focusses on demonstration, and the exchange of traditional sporting practices.… Continue reading India placing sport at centre of nation-building: Mandaviya
Actor Arjun Rampal starts filming ‘Arjun Naga’
NEW DELHI: (Oct 12) Actor Arjun Rampal has started shooting for his next film, “Arjun Naga”. The film is directed by Anil Sharma and features the actor in the role of an antagonist. Rampal, known for films such as “Raajneeti”, “Don” and “Dhurandhar”, among others, shared a picture on his Instagram handle on Monday as… Continue reading Actor Arjun Rampal starts filming ‘Arjun Naga’
Ashok Leyland partners with Tamilnad Mercantile Bank for customised vehicle financing
MUMBAI: (Oct 12) Commercial Vehicle maker Ashok Leyland has signed an initial pact with Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) for customised vehicle financing options for its customers. TMB, with a network of more than 600 branches, has a significant presence across rural and semi-urban centres, Ashok Leyland said in a statement. The bank also has deep… Continue reading Ashok Leyland partners with Tamilnad Mercantile Bank for customised vehicle financing
The UK and Denmark: a dentist assesses the state of the nations’ teeth
LIMERICK (IRELAND): (Oct 12) Teeth are an unlikely place to start when judging a health system, but they can be one of the most revealing. Oral health tells a surprisingly big story. Tooth decay, gum disease and tooth loss are some of the most common chronic conditions anywhere in the world, and they often reflect… Continue reading The UK and Denmark: a dentist assesses the state of the nations’ teeth
Sindhu faces nemesis An Se-young, Lakshya gets Chou test at Denmark Open
ODENSE (DENMARK): (Oct 12) Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu faces a daunting opening-round challenge against world No.1 and defending champion An Se-young as she sets out to lead the Indian challenge through a tricky draw at the USD 950,000 Denmark Open Super 750 tournament beginning here on Tuesday. In the men’s event, Lakshya Sen… Continue reading Sindhu faces nemesis An Se-young, Lakshya gets Chou test at Denmark Open
Bangladesh home minister to skip BIMSTEC meet in India amid strained ties
DHAKA: (Oct 12) Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed will skip the first-ever meeting of home ministers of the BIMSTEC grouping in New Delhi, with a delegation led by a senior bureaucrat set to represent Dhaka amid strained ties between India and Bangladesh. Home Affairs Senior Secretary Manzur Morshed Chowdhury is leading the Bangladesh delegation at the… Continue reading Bangladesh home minister to skip BIMSTEC meet in India amid strained ties
Delhi Metro shuts entry, exit at six stations ahead of Congress’ protest
NEW DELHI: (Oct 12) The entry and exit gates at six Delhi Metro stations, including Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk and Patel Chowk, will remain closed till 4 pm on Monday ahead of a protest announced by the Congress against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said the entry and exit… Continue reading Delhi Metro shuts entry, exit at six stations ahead of Congress’ protest