Thiruvananthapuram, May 15 (IANS) Even as Kerala prepares for the swearing in of V.D. Satheesan as the Chief Minister of the state on Monday, one prominent Congress leader will be missing from the high profile event in Thiruvananthapuram would be the flamboyant local MP Shashi Tharoor. But if recent political developments are any indication, Tharoor’s absence from the ceremony is unlikely to diminish his growing visibility within the Congress and Kerala politics.In a characteristically elegant s…

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took to social media to rebut a source-based media report claiming that the government was considering imposing a levy on foreign travel “at highest levels”.“This is totally false. Not an iota of truth in this,” the Prime Minister said in posts shared on social media platforms including X and Facebook.“There is no question of putting such restrictions on foreign travel. We remain committed to improving ‘Ease of Doing Bus…

Bhubaneswar, May 15 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced that the state government will soon roll out a dedicated film policy to revive and strengthen the Odia film industry, which he described as a vital symbol of Odisha’s identity and cultural heritage. The announcement was made during a special interaction programme held in Bhubaneswar, where the Chief Minister held detailed discussions with prominent personalities, actors, producers, and technicians from the …

Jaipur, May 15 (IANS) With Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to the citizens of the country for restraint in fuel consumption, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday took a significant decision to temporarily postpone the upcoming Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM-2026), which was scheduled to be held at Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) in Jaipur from May 23 to 25. The Prime Minister had urged citizens to use petrol, diesel, and LPG judiciously and encouraged g…

Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants have brought in Akash Singh, Abdul Samad and Mukul Choudhary as skipper Rishabh Pant won the toss and elected to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Friday.A win for CSK will help them enter the top four phase in the points table and further boost their chances of sealing a playoffs spot. LSG, meanwhile, are already out of the race for the playoffs and would look for a victory at home to salvage some pride…

Liverpool, May 15 (IANS) Seamus Coleman will bring an end to his remarkable 17-year journey with Everton F.C. at the end of the season after confirming he will leave the club when his contract expires this summer. The 37-year-old defender, who joined Everton from Sligo Rovers F.C. in January 2009 for just £60,000, has become one of the club’s modern-day legends during his long stay at Goodison Park.Coleman revealed that Sunday’s home match against Sunderland A.F.C. will be his final appeara…

Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants’ senior pacer Mohammed Shami said that sticking to tight lines during the powerplay overs remains the cornerstone of success for any fast-bowling unit. LSG, who are already out of the race for IPL 2026 playoffs, are taking on Chennai Super Kings at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium.”In the modern T20 game, every team looks for an explosive start. As a bowling unit, it is vital to stick to tight lines. You must quickly identify the batter’s weakness an…

Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Prashant Veer has hailed the franchise’s support staff for maintaining a positive and stable environment through the ups and downs of the season, adding their backing for helping the players was key in regrouping after early blips.A win for CSK will help them enter the top four phase in the points table. “We’ve always maintained a very stable team environment, regardless of the results. Our support staff is exceptional; they never stop b…

Dhaka, May 15 (IANS) Pakistan’s shocking defeat against Bangladesh in the first Test has triggered war of words and discontent in the team’s dressing room after an altercation between a hapless skipper Shan Masood and under-performing pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi.Pakistan failed to survive two sessions of the first Test on Tuesday and were bowled out for a paltry 163 – their second lowest total against Bangladesh — in a chase of 268 – to suffer their third consecutive defeat again…

Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) Players from both Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, along with match officials, observed a one-minute silence and wore black armbands before commencing their IPL 2026 clash at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday, as a mark of respect to those who lost their lives in the devastating storm that struck Uttar Pradesh earlier this week.A violent storm accompanied by rain and hail swept across the state, leaving a trail of destruction. At least 104 people were…