More Than 3 Lakh People Evacuated As Cyclone Vayu Set To Hit Gujarat

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that authorities have evacuated about 3.1 lakh people living in the low-lying areas and the NDRF has positioned 52 teams for rescue and relief operations. The latest weather report said that Cyclone Vayu, which turned into a "very severe cyclonic storm", has changed its course slightly and would now hit Gujarat coast anywhere between Veraval in the south and Dwarka in the west.

"Gujarat has evacuated about 3 lakh people and Diu has evacuated over 10,000 people from low-lying areas to safer places...(the) MHA is in continuous touch with state govts/UT and central agencies. The NDRF has pre-positioned 52 teams equipped with boats, tree-cutters, telecom equipments etc," Amit Shah tweeted. The home minister said cyclone Vayu is expected to cross the Gujarat coast between Porbandar and Union Territory Diu and he "prays for the safety of the people".

A total of "36 NDRF team have been deployed, 11 more teams are ready," Additional Chief Secretary of Gujarat Revenue Department Pankaj Kumar told news agency ANI. He said nine SDRF teams, 14 companies of SRP and 300 marine commandos have also been deployed.

"Nine helicopters have been placed at strategic points, and 10,000 tourists have also been shifted," he added.


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Yuvraj Singh – A timeline of one of India’s finest players

NEW DELHI: A remarkable cricketing career came to an end when Yuvraj Singh brought the curtain down on his international career on Monday.

There were many ups and downs during his international career which spanned 17 years. Yuvraj took 148 international wickets and scored 11,778 runs in 404 matches in which he represented India.

Here is a look at the timeline of Yuvraj’s career right from the very beginning to the point where he called it a day.

1997 - Makes his first class debut in for Punjab against Orissa during the 1997/98 season, was dismissed for a duck in his first innings.

2000- Yuvraj does well for India at the 2000 U-19 World Cup, which India went on to win in Sri Lanka. Yuvraj was named the player of the tournament for his all-round performance.

2000- The Chandigarh born left-hander is selected for India and makes his debut against Kenya. In his first knock, goes on to score 84 against Australia in Nairobi.

2002 -Helps India beat England in the final of the Natwest series. Chasing 326 in the final at Lord’s, Yuvraj came to crease with India struggling and went on make 69 as India won by two wickets.

2003 - Was crucial part of the India team that went on to reach the final of the 2003 cricket World Cup. He made his Test debut later that year against New Zealand in Mohali.

2003 - Becomes only the second Indian after great Sachin Tendulkar to play for Yorkshire in English County circuit.

2004 - Yuvraj scores his first Test century (129) against Pakistan in Lahore in a losing cause. India went on to win the next Test and the series 2-1.

2007 - Yuvraj is made the vice-captain of the India team for the inaugural World T20 in South Africa. He clobbered Stuart Broad for six sixes in an over at Kingsmead, Durban, making fastest ever fifty in any format of the game (12 balls). Plays a superb innings against Australia (70) in the semis.

2008 – Named captain of the Kings XI Punjab as the IPL begins for the very first time. Yuvraj went on to play for six different franchises

2011 - Player of the tournament as India go on to lift the 2011 cricket World Cup held in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Yuvraj scored more than 300 runs and took 15 wickets in the quadrennial event. Won four man-of-the-match awards during the course of the tournament.

2011/12 - Diagnosed with cancer and receives treatment in USA. In March 2012 he is discharged after completing treatment. Picked for India after for 2012 T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka.

2017 - Plays his last game for India against West Indies in Antigua.

2019 - Plays his last first class game for Punjab scoring an aggregate of 13 runs in the match.


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ICC World Cup 2019: India Beat Australia in ICC Crick World cup

LONDON: India opener Shikhar Dhawan could not field after sustaining a thumb injury while batting during India's World Cup game against Australia on Sunday.

Dhawan was hit on his left thumb by a delivery from Nathan Coulter-Nile and needed medical attention. hysiotherapist Patrick Farhart would check on him during breaks as he continued manfully, getting to 117
off 109 balls.

With his finger taped, as a precautionary measure, he didn't take field during the Australian innings.


It was Ravindra Jadeja who took field instead.


Dhawan's good run in ICC tournaments continued as his stylish hundred formed the cornerstone of a
fantastic batting display that powered India to a commanding 352 for five.



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Tradition Meets tech: PM Modi goes Digital to offer Pooja at Guruvayur Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Thrissur, Kerala and offered prayers at Sri Krishna Temple in Guruvayur. Many are terming PM Modi's visit to the temple as a blend of technology and tradition as he made a digital transaction to pay for the rituals.

According to sources, PM Modi paid an amount of Rs 39,421 for Saturday's ceremonies in advance.

PM Modi has been urging the entire nation to use digital payments solutions and ditch cash transactions as it is hassle-free and leaves no scope for black money transactions.

Since demonetisation, there has been a gradual increase in the number of digital transactions in the country and almost all business and non-profits use digital payments. Now, even temples and other religious places accept pooja donations and charity via digital payments.

This is a positive development for millions of temple-goers who are required to stand in serpentine queues, often missing their chance to offer pooja. Introducing digital payment solutions to book pooja slots has made the entire process significantly convenient.

Netizens were quick to highlight the fact that the PM had paid the amount for the pooja using digital payments at the 5000-year-old Guruvayur temple.

PM Modi offered prayers at the famed Sri Krishna Temple after landing near Guruvayur at around 9:50 am. He reached Guruvayur in a special helicopter from Kochi Naval Airport.

After an hour-long 'darshan' at the temple, the prime minister addressed a party meeting Abhinandan Sabha being organised by the BJP Kerala State committee.

This will be his first public meeting after assuming the PM's post for a second term.

Later in the day, PM Modi is expected to leave for visits Maldives today where he will be will jointly inaugurating two defence-related projects - a coastal surveillance radar system and composite training centre for Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF).

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First Meeting of New Union Cabinet likely Friday Evening

The first meeting of the new Union Cabinet is likely to be held Friday evening, official sources said.

They said as of now there is no fixed agenda. The possible date of convening the Parliament session could be decided, they added.

The newly-elected Lok Sabha members have to be administered oath.

In the coming days, the prime minister would also decide on the various cabinet committees such as Cabinet Committee on Security, Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs and Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs.


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Virat Kohli Among Early Voters On Polling Day In Delhi, Gurgaon

Over 22 lakh voters will decide the fate of 24 candidates as Gurgaon, along with nine other Lok Sabha constituencies in Haryana, vote today in the sixth phase of the national election

GURGAON: Cricketer Virat Kohli was among the early voters who turned up at a polling booth in Gurgaon this morning. In a t-shirt, the cricketer was seen standing in a long queue waiting for his turn to vote.

He did not speak to anyone as he walked out after casting his vote, though he signed some autographs after some fans requested him for it.

Before he left, a polling booth volunteer asked him if he could stand behind a cutout installed at the booth for a voter awareness programme for a photo, which he agreed. The cricketer then showed his inked finger as fans took his photos and selfies with him.

Over 22 lakh voters will decide the fate of 24 candidates as Gurgaon, along with nine other Lok Sabha constituencies in Haryana, vote today in the sixth phase of the national election.

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Mamata Banerjee's Latest Jab At BJP Involves Z Plus Security And Cash Boxes

KOLKATA: Reopening the debate over the box unloaded at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's helipad at Chitragupta, Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday claimed BJP leaders with Z Plus security were evading scrutiny and entering the state with boxes of cash.
"Yesterday, a BJP candidate was caught with crores of rupees," Ms Banerjee said, referring to the midnight drama in which Rs. 1,13,895 was seized from Bharati Ghosh's car, the BJP candidate from Ghatal.

"Today, too, I have heard many BJP leaders with Z plus, Y plus, BJP plus security, are using their security status to go about with boxes full of cash in police cars," Ms. Banerjee said at a public rally at Ashoknagar in North 24 Parganas district.

"Just before the elections, they are giving anti-socials cash to capture booths and give the poor food and drink for a day or two. Is this an election?" she said.

Referring to the Model Code of Conduct which authorizes election officers or media to take photos, she said, "Why is no press or EC photographer allowed in where the PM is? One day, one picture of one a box came out. Who knows how many such boxes are being brought to Bengal by BJP leaders?"

After the furor over the box whisked out of the prime minister's helicopter on 9 April in Karnataka, clarifications were reported about how security equipment was being transported in the box.

"You can't do elections with boxes in Bengal. We will catch the leader who has gone even today to different places to distribute money. I say, stay awake at night and catch people distributing cash. The moment campaigning ends, they start handing out cash through the night. Today campaigning ends. But since yesterday, cars full of cash are going around," she said.

Dilip Ghosh, the state BJP chief said the "law will take its own course" in this matter. BJP's National General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya supported Bharati Ghosh, a former police officer in the matter. "We stand by Bharati Ghosh. She is being framed by the Trinamool. The allegations are false," he said.

Another BJP leader, who requested anonymity, said Ms. Banerjee has offered no evidence to shore up her claims.

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