Biplab Samantray

Odisha announce 20-member squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025–26

Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) on Wednesday announced the state’s 20-member squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (T20 format) for the 2025–26 BCCI domestic season. The announcement was made by Odisha senior men’s selection committee chairperson Sourajit Mohapatra during a press meet held on Nov 19. Senior allrounder Biplab Samantray will lead…

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Gujarat Police arrest mastermind of major Southeast Asia cyber-slavery network

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Police have arrested the alleged mastermind of a vast international cyber-slavery and human-trafficking racket linked to Chinese crime syndicates operating out of Myanmar and Cambodia. Deputy chief minister and Home minister Harsh Sanghavi announced on Tuesday that the accused, Nilesh Purohit, also known as Neel or “The Ghost”, was taken into custody by…

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Land swap with Nepal Consulate removes key obstacle for Kolkata Metro’s Purple Line

Kolkata: Progress on the Kolkata Metro’s Purple Line (Joka–Park Street) received a significant boost after Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) and the Consulate General of Nepal formalised a land-exchange agreement crucial for the project’s next phase. As per the MoU, the Nepal Consulate will transfer 409.53 sq. metres of its land in exchange for 526.34…

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Kerala youth stabbed to death in Thiruvananthapuram after dispute among students, two held

Thiruvananthapuram: A 19-year-old youth was stabbed to death in a shocking incident near Thycaud on Monday evening, triggering widespread concern across the Kerala capital. The victim, Alan, a resident of Rajaji Nagar, was fatally injured during a clash behind the Thycaud temple around 6 pm. He was rushed to the Thiruvananthapuram General Hospital on a…

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