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April 22, 2025

Eight Naxals killed in Jharkhand encounter

EIGHT Naxals, including a top rung central committee member of the extremists carrying a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head, were killed in an encounter with CoBRA commandos of the CRPF and police in Bokaro district of Jharkhand on Monday, officials said.

1 min

Koraput bags prestigious PM's Award for Excellence in Public Administration

IN a momentous occasion for Odisha, Koraput district has brought pride and prestige to the State with Prime Minister Narendra Modi presenting the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration for the year 2024 in the Holistic Development of Districts category to the Koraput Collector, V. Keerthi Vasan during a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, on the occasion of Public Service Day today.

1 min

Coal India signs pact with DVC for ₹16,500-cr power project in J'khand

STATE-OWNED Coal India on Monday said it has entered into a pact with with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for setting up a ultra supercritical power plant in Jharkhand with a total investment of Rs 16,500 crore.

1 min

India’s largest cruise terminal inaugurated, ₹5,700 cr infra MoUs at Vadhavan Port signed

UNION Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Monday, flagged off cruise operations from the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT), India’s largest cruise terminal.

1 min

Rahul: Very clear poll panel is compromised

FORMER Congress president Rahul Gandhi has cited the Maharashtra Assembly polls to allege that the Election Commission is \"compromised\" and \"there is something wrong with the system\".

1 min

'Nagrik Devo Bhava': Modi's good governance mantra to bureaucrats

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked civil servants to follow the principle of \"Nagrik Devo Bhava\" while redressal of issues of underprivileged people, and emphasised last-mile delivery to ensure inclusivity in development.

1 min

India actively engaging with US; hopes to sign first phase of bilateral pact by Oct: FM

FINANCE Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said India is \"actively engaging” with the new US administration and hopes to conclude the first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement \"positively\" by fall (Sept-Oct) this year.

1 min

Pope Francis' bond with India: Canonisations, new Indian Cardinal and unfulfilled visit

Pope Francis's connection with India was marked by a mix of hopes and challenges. His long-held wish to visit the country remained unfulfilled. However, just months ago, he elevated an Indian priest, who is a Vatican official, to the rank of Cardinal--a notable moment for the Catholic community there.

3 mins

Global tributes pour in to honour Pope Francis after his death

TRIBUTES to Pope Francis instantly poured in from around the world from presidents to people of all walks of like on Monday after the Vatican announced the pontiff's death at age 88.

4 mins

Contributions of Civil Service Officers crucial in building Viksit Odisha: Majhi

“THE Civil Service Officers play a crucial role in the development journey of our country, India.

2 mins

PR professionals carry a deep responsibility in informing, influencing ethically: Prof. Karmalkar

“TECHNOLOGY, especially AI, is only as ethical and effective as the intent behind its use. As custodians of communication, PR professionals carry a deep responsibility not just to inform, but to influence ethically,” said Prof. Shreepad Karmalkar, Director, IIT Bhubaneswar while addressing National Public Relation Day 2025 celebrations organised here today by the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI) Bhubaneswar Chapter, in collaboration with IIT Bhubaneswar.

2 mins

DY CM Singh Deo condoles death of Talcher king Harichandan Deb

DEPUTY Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment and Power, Kanak Bardhan Singh Deo has expressed deep condolences on the demise of — Rajendra Chandra Birbar Harichandan Deb, the King of Talcher and a social worker.

1 min

14 places in Odisha record temp above 40 degrees Celsius, Jharsuguda hottest at 45.4

AT least 14 towns in Odisha on Monday recorded maximum temperature at or above 40 degrees Celsius with Jharsuguda being the hottest place in the state at 45.4 degrees Celsius, the IMD said.

1 min

Guv Kambhapati, CM Majhi mourn death of Pope Francis

ODISHA Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Monday condoled the death of Pope Francis, and praised his compassion for the people in distress.

1 min

Bengal STF arrests 2 sons of Ziaul Sheikh, detains six other in connection with Murshidabad violence

THE West Bengal STF with the help of Odisha Police on Monday arrested two sons of Ziaul Sheikh, one of the prime suspects in the murder of a father-son duo in Murshidabad's Jafrabad during violence earlier this month from Jharsuguda district, a senior officer said.

2 mins

CM Majhi holds public grievance hearing session in Sambalpur

Says Govt will go to State's different regions for redressal of people's grievances

2 mins

For a Greener Tomorrow: Vedanta Aluminium's Matri Van initiative in Odisha flourishes on Earth Day

AS the world gathers to observe Earth Day 2025 on April 22, this year’s theme of ‘Our Power, Our Planet’ is a compelling reminder that the duty to protect and nurture our planet lies in our own hands and definite actions.

2 mins

WCD Ministry asks states to cut sugar in meals at Anganwadi centres

THE Ministry of Women and Child Development on Monday said it has issued advisories to states to cut down sugar content in meals served at Anganwadi centres, with a preference for jaggery and less processed forms of sugar.

1 min

ED functioning like election department of BJP: Bhupesh Baghel on National Herald case

SENIOR Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday alleged that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is functioning as BJP's \"Election Department\", referring to the National Herald case.

2 mins

Congress leaders pay tribute to J B Patnaik on death anniversary

FORMER Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and several senior Congress leaders on Monday paid tributes to former Odisha CM Janaki Ballav Patnaik on his 10th death anniversary.

1 min

Vedanta consistently exemplifies its dedication to community development: Revenue Minister Pujari

\"VEDANTA has consistently exemplified its dedication to community development,\" said Odisha’s Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari.

2 mins

Tribal dreams take flight: 100 KISS students pursuing in KIIT bag prestigious campus placements

AS many as 100 students from the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), currently pursuing at KIIT-DU, have secured prestigious placements in leading national and multinational companies. This marks a turning point in their lives, as these students hail from humble tribal backgrounds, many of whom are the first in their families to enter the professional workforce.

1 min

PM Modi, US VP Vance welcome progress in negotiations for trade pact

INDIA and the US on Monday welcomed the \"significant progress\" in the negotiations for a mutually beneficial bilateral trade pact as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance held wide-ranging talks to enhance cooperation in areas of defence, energy and technologies.

1 min

Jobless teachers rally outside West Bengal SSC Hqrs, demand release of 2016 recruitment list

HUNDREDS of teaching and non-teaching staff, whose appointments were invalidated following the Supreme Court order on April 3, staged a protest outside the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) office on Monday, demanding the immediate publication of the list of candidates who had qualified in the 2016 SSC recruitment test.

1 min

'Blown away by talent and dedication of Sudharsan'

AHEAD of IPL 2025 table-toppers (GT) taking on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler said he has been left mighty impressed by top order batter B Sai Sudharsan's talent and dedication for making big runs in the competition.

1 min

Two killed in a devastating fire at commercial building in Kolkata

TWO persons were killed on Monday morning in a devastating fire at a commercial building complex at Pathuriaghata Street in North Kolkata, West Bengal.

1 min

Bengal primary teachers' recruitment case: First hearing by HC on April 28

THE first hearing in the case of irregularities in primary teachers' appointment made by the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) will be held by a new division bench of the Calcutta High Court on April 28.

1 min

Bengal Governor hospitalised after docs discover cardiac blockage; CM visits Bose

WEST Bengal Governor, C.V. Ananda Bose, was hospitalised on Monday afternoon after the medical team while doing his routine medical check-up decided to get him admitted after identifying some cardiac blockage.

1 min

Bengal CM lays foundation stone of 1,600 MW ultra-spercricital thermal power plant at Salboni

WEST Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday laid the foundation stone of a 1,600 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant at Salboni in Paschim Medinipur district, claiming it as a major step in the state's push for industrial and infrastructure growth.

2 mins

Fire at chemical factory in Howrah's Domjur

A fire broke out at a chemical factory at Domjur in West Bengal’s Howrah district on Monday afternoon, a senior official of the state fire department said.

1 min

Adhikari approaches HC for permission to hold rally on day of Digha temple opening by Mamata

LEADER of the Opposition (LoP) in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Monday approached the Calcutta High Court to get permission to hold a rally of Sanatani Hindus in East Midnapore district on April 30.

1 min

Arrests made in killing of father, son nullifies state Govt’s ‘outsider’ theory

THE West Bengal government's initial \"outsider\" theory behind the communal violence in the minority-dominated Murshidabad district has been nullified to a great extent by the identities of the four arrested individuals in connection with the killing of a man and his son on April 12.

1 min

Union minister visits riot-hit Samserganj, lambasts Bengal CM for 'not visiting area'

WEST Bengal BJP president and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Monday visited the violence-hit areas of Samserganj in Murshidabad district, where he interacted with residents and slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for not visiting the riot-affected region.

1 min

Snow persistence in Hindu Kush hits 23-year low, South Asia’s water security at risk: Report

NOW persistence -- or snow that usually stays on the ground between November and March -- was 23.6 per cent below normal levels in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region this year, a record low in the last 23 years, according to a new report.

2 mins

A Case for Truth & Reconciliation Commussion

Unprecedented genocidal violence in 1984 and 2002 tragically remains unpunished as India urgently needs an effective and transparent truth and reconciliation mechanism, writes Prof. Satya Narayan Misra.

4 mins

New study on brain’s visual regions can help build effective AI systems

Columbia University's School of Engineering study in the US has shown that the brain's visual regions play an active role in making sense of information, which could help build more adaptive AI systems.

2 mins

India-USA-Italy trilateral in the making: Vas Shenoy

IT would seem all roads lead to Rome, with US Vice President LJ.D. Vance, along with his family, visiting Rome the day after Italian PM Georgia Meloni visited Washington to spend Good Friday in the eternal city.

3 mins

Anarkali suit, kurta-pyjama: US V-P Vance's children steal hearts in Indian attire

DRESSED in traditional Indian attire chosen especially for their visit to India, US Vice-President JD Vance's three children won hearts, with their photographs going viral on social media shortly after they landed in Delhi on Monday.

1 min

For some, religious identities are staple to forward hateful politics: Quraishi hits back at Dubey

HITTING out at BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for his \"Muslim commissioner\" barb, former chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi on Monday said he believes in an idea of India where an individual is defined by his contributions, and asserted that \"for some, religious identities are a staple to forward their hateful politics\".

1 min

Rahul demands to enact law to end discrimination in education

CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi has written to the chief ministers of party-ruled Telangana and Himachal Pradesh for enacting a law to ensure no one faced caste-based discrimination in the education system, days after urging Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to enact a similar legislation.

1 min

Your contribution has impacted growth: Murmu to civil servants

PRESIDENT Droupadi Murmu greeted civil servants on Civil Services Day on Monday and said their contribution to policymaking has impacted the well-being of citizens and the country's development.

1 min

Nadda expresses concern over underutilisation of health funds

UNION Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday expressed strong concern over the underutilisation of allocated health funds by states and asked them to focus on improving healthcare infrastructure.

1 min

National Herald case a ‘political’ conspiracy, says Kanhaiya Kumar

CONGRESS leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Monday said the National Herald case was a \"political conspiracy\", not a legal matter and accused the BJP of misusing central agencies to suppress opposition voices and distract people from core issues.

1 min

Child trafficking: Situation gone from bad to worse, says SC

WHILE asking Delhi Police to take steps to arrest an accused behind a children trafficking racket in the capital, the Supreme Court on Monday said the \"situation seems to have gone from bad to worse\".

1 min

US Vice President Vance calls on PM Modi

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held talks with US Vice President JD Vance against the backdrop of ongoing negotiations for a bilateral trade pact.

1 min

Pope Francis's compassion to build a better world defined his papacy: EAM

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday condoled the demise of Pope Francis and said his compassion and commitment to building a better world defined his papacy.

1 min

Mahadev betting app case: ED seizes securities bonds, worth Rs 573 cr

THE Enforcement Directorate Monday said it has seized securities, bonds and demat accounts worth Rs 573 crore after it conducted a fresh round of searches in the Mahadev online betting app-linked money laundering case last week.

1 min

In 'traitor' jibe at Rahul, BJP says his remarks against EC shows frustration over ED action

THE BJP on Monday called Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a \"traitor\" for his remarks against the Election Commission and accused him of venting his frustration over ED action in the National Herald case on the poll body.

1 min

Stock markets rally for 5th day; Sensex jumps 855 pts on buying in banking & IT shares

BENCHMARK equity indices Sensex and Nifty surged more than 1 per cent on Monday, registering their fifth day of rally on the back of buying in banking and IT shares after encouraging quarterly earnings and foreign fund inflows.

1 min

Khadi and Village Industries sales cross all-time high of ₹1.7 lakh crore in FY25

THE sales of Khadi and Village Industries have registered a five-fold jump from Rs 31,154.19 crore in 2013-14 to an all-time high of Rs 1,70,551.37 crore in the financial year 2024-25, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Chairman, Manoj Kumar, said on Monday.

1 min

India to stay on high growth path despite global challenges: CEA Nageswaran

INDIA will be able to maintain its growth advantage, despite the new challenges in the global environment, with the right policy measures, the country’s Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran said in his address at Columbia University here.

1 min

Apple achieves its best-ever first quarter shipments in India

APPLE achieved its best-ever first quarter shipments (Ql 2025) in India, driven by strong iPhone 16 series momentum and compelling offers across ecom-merce and large format retailers (LFRs) during the Republic Day promotions, a report said on Monday.

1 min

India’s gems and jewellery sector projected to reach $128 bn by 2029

INDIA’S gems and jewellery industry is expected to surge from $83 billion in 2024 to $128 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5 per cent, a report showed on Monday.

1 min

RBI permits minors above 10 years to operate bank accounts independently

THE Reserve Bank on Monday permitted banks to allow minors above the age of 10 years to open and operate savings/ term deposit accounts independently.

1 min

Govt imposes 12 per cent safeguard duty on certain steel products for 200 days

INDIA on Monday imposed a 12 per cent provisional safeguard duty for 200 days on five steel product categories, including hot rolled coils, sheets and plates, to protect domestic players from surge in imports.

2 mins

Google pays up ₹20 crore to settle Android TV antitrust case

GOOGLE has paid up a penalty of Rs 20.24 crore to settle its case with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) over the alleged unfair business practices and abuse of dominance by the US tech giant in India’s Android TV segment.

1 min

Top agronomist takes over as secretary of DARE and DG of ICAR

A distinguished agronomist, Dr Mangi Lal Jat, on Monday assumed charge as the Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

1 min

Primary focus of Modi govt to transform India into Viksit Bharat by 2047: FM

FINANCE Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the Modi government's primary focus is to transform India into a developed nation by 2047, with a strong focus on sunrise sectors to drive this objective.

1 min

Fire Safety Awareness Week successfully concludes at PPA

THE Fire Safety Awareness Week, observed across Paradip Port with the aim of enhancing public understanding and preparedness for fire-related emergencies, has concluded successfully.

1 min

RSP empowers rural youth with merit based scholarships

THE steel behemoth SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) presented merit-based scholarships amounting to Rs. Rs. 11.38 lakhs to 566 students from peripheral villages under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.

1 min

BJD delegation meets DGP, demand action against culprits involved in attacks on ex-MLA

A BJD delegation met Odisha DGP Y B Khurania on Monday and demanded stringent action against the culprits involved in the repeated attacks on Pranab Balabantaray, ex-MLA from Dharmasala in Jajpur district,

1 min

Sharad Pawar, Dy CM Ajit share stage at meet to discuss use of AI in agriculture

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and his estranged nephew, Ajit Pawar, shared the stage for the third time in a fortnight on Monday, this time to discuss the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in agriculture and the sugar industry.

1 min

Fadnavis says primacy to Marathi over revoking Hindi language move

THE Maharashtra government's language consultation committee has urged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to revoke the decision of making Hindi a mandatory third language for students of classes 1 to 5. Fadnavis on Sunday dismissed con-cerns over the “imposi-tion” of the Hindi lan-guage in the state, assert-ing Marathi will continue to be compulsory.

1 min

Vijayan makes scathing attack against Centre of adopting negative approach towards Kerala

CHIEF Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday made a scathing attack against the Centre, accusing it of wanting to see the ‘destruction’ of the southern state and adopting a negative approach towards its efforts to survive during time of difficulties.

1 min

CM Stalin asks if AIADMK will seek scrapping NEET to continue alliance with BJP

CHIEF Minister M K Stalin on Monday asked Leader of Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami if the AIADMK would insist the BJP to do away with NEET for Tamil Nadu in order to continue in the NDA.

1 min

US VP, family visit Delhi’s Cottage Emporium; admire Indian handicrafts

US Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his Indian-origin wife Usha and their three children, on Monday visited the Central Cottage Industries Emporium (CCIE) located in Janpath in the national capital, where they purchased some traditional Indian handicrafts.

1 min

2024 protest case: Delhi court summons TMC leaders O'Brien, Ghose, Gokhle, others

A Delhi court on Monday summoned TMC leaders Derek O'Brien, Sagarika Ghose, Saket Gokhle and other party functionaries for a holding protest in front of the Election Commission of India despite a prohibitory order in April last year.

1 min

AAP to boycott MCD mayor elections scheduled for April 25

THE AAP on Monday announced that it will not contest the upcoming elections for the posts of mayor and deputy mayor in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

1 min

Church leaders in Delhi mourn passing of Pope Francis; remember his legacy of humility, reform

SEVERAL churches in Delhi on — Monday expressed grief over the demise of Pope Francis by hoisting black flags and holding condolence meetings as clergies remembered him as a humble reformer who served with deep compassion.

1 min

Delhi BJP launches Waqf reform awareness campaign

THE Delhi BJP on Monday launched a Waqf Reform Awareness campaign to highlight the new ‘Act's public welfare provisions and counter misinformation allegedly being spread by political rivals.

1 min

Delhi Govt to roll out 76 electric buses under ‘DEVI’ initiative to boost last-mile connectivity

IN a boost to last-mile connectivity and sustainable transport, the Delhi government is set to roll out 76 electric buses from the Ghazipur depot starting Tuesday, transport department officials said.

1 min

Heatwave warning alerts, green roofs at bus stops part of Delhi govt’s heat action plan

AN early warning system for heatwaves, green roofs at bus stops and special wards for heat-stroke patients at all hospitals are part of the Delhi Heat Action Plan 2025 launched on Monday.

1 min

Delhi University invites applications for Vice Chancellor Internship Scheme

THE University of Delhi has opened applications for the Summer Internship 2025 under its Vice Chancellor Internship Scheme (VCIS) to provide hands-on administrative experience to undergraduate and postgraduate students.

1 min

Delhi: Three held for killing key eyewitness in murder case

POLICE have arrested three men for allegedly killing a 20-year-old woman who was a key eyewitness in a murder case.

1 min

AAP lost faith of people in Delhi, its councillors unhappy: CM Rekha

THE Aam Aadmi Party's political base has shifted in Delhi and people have completely lost faith in it, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday after the Arvind Kejriwal-led party decided not to field its candidate in the upcoming mayoral poll.

1 min

Vatican declares 167 victims of IS-inspired bombings in Sri Lanka witnesses of faith

SRI Lanka's Catholic church says the Vatican has named 167 of its faithful killed in Islamic State-inspired suicide bombings six years ago as witnesses of faith.

1 min

Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire dedared by Putin killed 3 in Ukraine's Kherson region

RUSSIAN attacks during the 30-hour Easter ceasefire unilaterally declared by President Vladimir Putin over the weekend killed three people in Ukraine's southern Kherson region, the local governor said Monday.

1 min

Pope Francis reached out to migrants, LGBTQ+ community, but also drew unusual opposition

SOME takeaways about the life of Pope Francis, who died Monday:

2 mins

China threatens to retaliate against countries striking trade deals with US at its expense

CHINA on Monday threatened to impose countermeasures on countries seeking to strike trade deals with the US at its expense in order to get American tariff exemptions.

1 min

Hegseth had second Signal chat where he shared details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports

DEFENCE Secretary Pete Hegseth created another Signal messaging chat that included his wife and brother where he shared similar details of a March military airstrike against Yemen's Houthi militants that were sent in another chain with top Trump administration leaders, The New York Times reported.

1 min

Israeli President urges India to deepen ties by working together on geostrategic issues

ISRAELI President Isaac Herzog on Monday urged India to further deepen bilateral ties by working together on geostrategic issues, especially emphasising on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) project, which he described as the \"future of the world\".

2 mins

Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to create an 'impression of a ceasefire' as attacks continue

UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia on Sunday of creating a false appearance of honouring an Easter ceasefire, saying Moscow continued to launch attacks after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilat eral temporary truce.

1 min

‘I cannot share my opinion’: Max

MAX Verstappen refused to discuss a time penalty which dropped him out of the lead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, saying after Sunday's race that he fears being punished for any criticism.

1 min

Higgo takes advantage of Dahmen's late meltdown to win in the Dominican Republic

GARRICK Higgo took advantage of Joel Dahmen's late meltdown to win the windy Corales Puntacana Championship on Sunday for his second PGA Tour victory.

1 min

Even if we don't qualify, need to get secure 11 for next year: Dhoni

\"WE need to see whether we are playing the right form of cricket,” the struggling Chennai Super Kings’ skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said, urging his teammates to do a bit of soul-searching with an eye on the bigger picture of creating a \"secure eleven\" for the 2026 IPL season.

1 min

India should be clear in their purpose why it wants to host CWG, says Moses

LEGENDARY Olympian Edwin Moses wants India's sporting establishment to be clear in their minds about the purpose for wanting to host a Commonwealth Games or Olympics -- is it about having a mega event or develop sports in the country.

1 min

Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin throw event on May 24 shifted to Bengaluru from Panchkula

THE maiden edition of Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin throw event on May 24 has been shifted from Panchkula to Bengaluru due to inadequate lighting at the original venue for live telecast but the field will be teeming with stars as the likes of Anderson Peters and Thomas Rohler have confirmed their participation.

1 min

Delhi Capitals eye capital gains from openers against confident Lucknow Super Giants

DELHI Capitals will expect a more productive effort from their openers when they visit the 'City of Nawabs' to face an increasingly confident Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL match here on Tuesday.

1 min

Mhatre’s sparkling debut marks shift in CSK’s with experience-first philosophy

FOR a side which has thrived on experienced players for its five IPL titles, it was uncharacteristic of Chennai Super Kings to promote a 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre barely days after he joined the camp.

1 min

BCCI Central Contracts: Rohit, Virat retained in top grade; Iyer, Kishan back

THE BCCI on Monday retained megastars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the top bracket of its annual players contract list, less than 24 hours after they played sublime knocks to win IPL games for their respective franchises.