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File Pic: Laxman Sivaramakrishnan (TOI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and renowned commentator Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has made another explosive revelation about his years in cricket broadcasting, alleging that he was forced to return to commentary duties immediately after his elder brother’s cremation.The former leg-spinner, who recently retired from the BCCI commentary panel citing “colour...

Umar Khalid (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Friday granted three days’ interim bail to Umar Khalid in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case registered under the stringent UAPA.The court allowed Umar Khalid to be released on interim bail from June 1 to June 3, considering his mother’s upcoming surgery....

Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra has directed strict enforcement of animal welfare laws for Bakrid. NEW DELHI: Delhi development minister Kapil Mishra on Thrusday directed officials to ensure strict enforcement of animal welfare laws ahead of Bakrid, warning of stringent action against illegal animal transportation, unauthorised slaughter and cruelty towards animals.During a review meeting with officials,...

MS Dhoni with Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The future of MS Dhoni in the IPL remains one of cricket’s biggest talking points, and Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Eric Simons has now made it clear that only the legendary former captain himself will decide whether he returns next season.Speaking...

Absconding husband Samarth Singh filed a bail application in the Jabalpur high court on Thursday. NEW DELHI: The family of Twisha Sharma raised questions on the accused husband Samarth Singh after he moved to Madhya Pradesh high court seeking anticipatory bail in the alleged dowry harassment and suicide case.Twisha Sharma, a 33-year-old former model-turned-actor from...

File photo NEW DELHI: “Cow slaughter will also be done,” AJUP chief and West Bengal MLA Humayun Kabir said, triggering a fresh political controversy as he asserted that the Quran mandates qurbani and insisted that ritual sacrifice of animals would continue despite the state government’s recent restrictions on animal slaughter ahead of Eid.Stating that ritual...

Red alert issued in 10 districts of UP LUCKNOW: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for 10 districts in Uttar Pradesh (UP) for Friday. The alert has been issued for the districts of Banda, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Mirzapur, Varanasi, Bhadohi, and Jaunpur. A warning of “severe” to “very severe”...

BHOPAL: “Jiju lawyer honge court mein, ghar pe toh judge Twisha di hi hogi,” a harmless banter between a group of relative declares towards the end of one of Twisha Sharma’s wedding trailer video, as family members dance around the newly-married couple.The line — meant as harmless teasing during the celebrations of Twisha Sharma and...

NEW DELHI: Vanni Arasu and AM Shahjahan took oath as ministers in the Tamil Nadu cabinet on Friday after chief minister Vijay inducted two more members into his council of ministers as part of the ongoing cabinet expansion.Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office to the two legislators during a ceremony...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The swearing-in ceremony of members of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly on Thursday turned into more than just a constitutional formality, reflecting the state’s diversity, simplicity and distinct political culture.Legislators not only chose different languages for taking oath but also differed in whether they swore in the name of God or made a solemn...