2-year-old falls into borewell in Karnataka, trapped at 15-20ft

A two-year-old boy fell into a defunct borewell in Indi taluk, Vijayapura, Karnataka. Rescuers monitored the situation using a camera and lowered oxygen pipes. A parallel well was dug up to 10 feet deep. Satvik Satish Mujagond fell while playing on his grandparents' farm. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with the boy in critical condition. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/97tN21A

Mehbooba Mufti says PDP will fight LS polls alone

PDP's Mehbooba Mufti plans to contest all 5 seats in Jammu & Kashmir for Lok Sabha elections, reacting to NC's Omar Abdullah's announcement. The Lok Sabha polls in the Union Territory will be held in the first five phases on April 19 (Udhampur), April 26 (Jammu), May 7 (Anantnag-Rajouri), May 13 (Srinagar) and May 20 (Baramulla). Via Times of India https://ift.tt/97tN21A

'Cricket is all about batting...': Narine after match-winning knock

Sunil Narine's 85-run batting performance led Kolkata Knight Riders to a 106-run victory over Delhi Capitals, after posting the second-highest ever IPL total of 272/7. Narine, who was named man of the match, emphasized the importance of both batting and bowling in cricket, enjoying batting as an opener with Philip Salt. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/97tN21A

Fitra charity amount for Ramzan ranges from Rs 70 to Rs 1,050

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'It's an action you haven't...': Du Plessis lauds Mayank Yadav

Latest pace sensation Mayank Yadav's scorching three-wicket haul, conceding a mere 14 runs, proved to be the turning point of the match. His fiery spell dismantled the RCB batting order, leaving them struggling at 153 all out. Lucknow Super Giants' innings were anchored around the astute batting display of de Kock, who crafted a superb 81 off 56 deliveries. De Kock's innings provided the much-needed stability to the LSG's batting lineup, allowing them to construct a competitive total of 181 for five. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/CDJzgKb

For first time since 2018-19, adoptions cross 4000-mark

In 2022-23, the total number of adoptions stood at 3,441, up from 3,405 in the previous financial year. Data collated by Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), under the ministry of women and child development, show that of the 4,009 adoptions in 2023-24, 449 were inter-country adoptions. This year, CARA expanded the ambit of adoption to include concept of 'foster adoption' as a category. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WSQ23zP

'We need to be a bit more disciplined and show...': Hardik Pandya

Opting to bowl first, Rajasthan Royals restricted Mumbai Indians to a total of 125 for nine, and then comfortably chased down the target with 27 balls to spare. With the win, Royals moved to the top of the standings. This defeat marked Mumbai Indians' third consecutive loss in the tournament, posing a challenging start to their campaign. Via Times of India https://ift.tt/WSQ23zP