New Delhi: Former Australian Test opener Keith Stackpole, who played 43 Tests and scored seven centuries during an eight-year career from 1966-74, has died aged 84. Stackpole’s Test debut came in January 1966 against England in Adelaide, scoring 43 off 64 balls at No.8 and taking two wickets in the second innings as Australia won by an innings and nine. “All of us at Cricket Australia are mourning the passing of former Australian and Victorian cricketer Keith Stackpole, MBE. Keith was a passionate Victorian and a proud Australian who played the game with spirit, courage and respect,” Cricket Australia shared…
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Hyderabad: The illegal sale of Codeine-based cough syrups in Hyderabad was busted on Monday, April 21. Three persons, including a woman, were arrested. The accused were identified as Nalla Rajini, Anmol Kumar Singhal (licensee of Generic World Medical Shop, Vidyanagar), and Dinesh Kumar Goyal (licensee of Himalaya Pharma, Ghori Nagar, Old Bowenpally). In a joint operation, the Prohibition and Excise department and the Drug Control Administration (DCA) cancelled the licenses of the two medical shops and seized 1.050 kg of dry ganja from the accused. They were identified as Vaibhav Kulkarni and Manupati Bhanu Prakash at Ramanthapur. During interrogation, the…
Ranchi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out searches at 16 locations across Jharkhand and Bihar in connection with an alleged money laundering case linked to a massive land scam involving 117 acres of forest land in Bokaro. The raids began early in the morning and were spread across Ranchi, Bokaro, and Ramgarh in Jharkhand, as well as some locations in Bihar. The operation is part of the ED’s ongoing probe into illegal land transactions and suspected laundering of proceeds from the sale and purchase of forest land. Also ReadED issues notices to actor Mahesh Babu in money laundering…
While Hyderabad often takes the spotlight, Secunderabad quietly offers its own unique charm, which is rooted in colonial history, serene landscapes, and vibrant street life. Once a British cantonment, this twin city has grown into a fascinating blend of the old and new. Whether you are a history buff or a nature enthusiast, Secunderabad offers plenty of surprises. To make your visit to Secunderabad worthwhile, Siasat.com has curated a list of 10 things you must experience in this culturally rich city. 1. Step back in time with the Secunderabad’s clock towers Secunderabad’s skyline carries echoes of the past, and its…
A group of Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) members disrupted Easter celebrations at a private hall in Odhav area of Ahmedabad city, Gujarat, on Sunday, April 20, alleging religious conversions were taking place. A video of the group wielding sticks and chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans surfaced on social media later in the day. A group of Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) members disrupted an Easter celebration at a private hall in Ahmedabad’s Odhav area on Sunday, April 20, alleging religious conversions were taking place.A video of the group wielding sticks and chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’……
Hyderabad: A 23-year-old man has been arrested by cyber crime unit of the Hyderabad police for allegedly being involved in an online investment scam that duped a 68-year-old Hyderabad resident of Rs 52,29,500. The accused has been identified as Prateek Shukla. According to reports, the complainant told police that he was added to a WhatsApp group named “VIP 5paisa Group,” where individuals impersonating stock advisors identified as Priya Agrawal and Gourav Munjal lured him into investing in bogus stocks, IPOs, and OTC trading via a fake app. Fake profit screenshots were shared in the group, presumably populated by gang members…
Sambhal: Seven Muslims were arrested in connection with posters bearing ‘Free Gaza, Free Palestine’ messages appearing on walls of shops in Narauli town in Sambhal, police said on Sunday, April 20. The posters, which came to light a few days ago, also included an appeal to the Muslim community to boycott Israeli goods. Baniyather SHO Ramveer Singh told PTI that the police had launched a probe and identified the seven individuals based on CCTV camera footage. Additional information was gathered from owners of the shops on whose walls the posters appeared. Singh said the arrested individuals were identified as Asim,…
World-renowned actress Angelina Jolie has reaffirmed her support for the people of Gaza by sharing a powerful message on social media. Taking to her Instagram story on Sunday, April 20, Jolie reposted a statement from Doctors Without Borders, which described Gaza as a “mass grave for Palestinians and those trying to help them”. Also ReadAI video of Al-Aqsa Mosque demolition sparks Arab outrage The statement condemned the intensified air, land, and sea assaults by Israeli forces on the Gaza Strip. It added that Palestinian civilians are being forcibly displaced, while humanitarian aid is being systematically blocked — actions that are…
Hyderabad: In a shocking incident, a first-year intermediate student died and two more were known to be in a critical condition after injecting themselves with medicines which increased their heart rate rapidly, and consuming them with other tablets in Hyderabad on Monday, April 21. According to Syed Hussain, the paternal uncle of the victim, Mohd Abdul Nasser, 17, along with his two classmates, all intermediate first-year students at MS Junior College in Aramgarh, had sourced the injections and tablets from a racket of suppliers delivering them in their colonies. While Nasser died while undergoing treatment at Osmania General Hospital, the…
Hyderabad: Calling herself a link between Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) workers and their chief K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), leader and MLC K Kavitha urged cadres to approach her at any time if they face issues within the party. Addressing BRS workers in Bhadrachalam on Monday, April 21, Kavitha called out defected BRS MLA Tellam Venkat Rao as a traitor. Rao, who the 2023 Assembly election on a BRS ticket joined the Congress later. She attacked the Congress party, saying despite having three cabinet ministers from the erstwhile Khammam region, no funds have been allocated for its development. Also ReadRahul Gandhi urges Telangana…