Five Tamilnadu fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy Friday for allegedly fishing in the island nation’s waters, a Fisheries department official said here.
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BJP president Amit Shah Thursday asserted that victory in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls was crucial not only for the party, but also for the country, as 55 years of Congress rule could not protect India.
The Madras High Court Thursday wondered as to why constructive steps had not been taken in Tamilnadu by successive State governments for constructing checkdams across rivers to prevent water draining into the sea.
A large number of people from across the country thronged the Aurobindo Ashram here today to pay homage to Mother (Mirra Alfasa), spiritual coordinator of saint-philosopher Sri Aurobindo, on the occasion of her 141st birth anniversary.
Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden rates his countryman Marcus Stoinis above India’s promising all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Hayden, who turned out for his country in 103 Test matches, also feels that his compatriot and fast bowler Pat Cummins was likely to trouble India opener Shikhar Dhawan in the coming ODI and T20 between the two countries.
 Robert Vadra, brother-in-law of Congress president Rahul Gandhi, today appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case probe, officials said.
Manipur human rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila has criticized the NDA government, accusing it of disregarding people’s sentiments when making policy decisions. Democracy exists in the country “only in name” under the current dispensation, she said, urging people to vote for bringing about a change in the country.
Ashwath Mukunthan’s splendid effort of five for 35 went in vain as Tamil Nadu lost to Vidarbha by 90 runs in the BCCI U-23 men’s tournament in Jaipur on Monday.
Reigning national champion Sourabh Verma has appealed for financial help, which will enable him to play more international tournaments in order to improve his current world ranking.