MI to bank on positive record against RCB to break the string of losses

by Argus News

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MI would be banking on the positive record against the RCB, having won 17 of the 29 games played thus far with RCB winning 11 and one ending in a tie, which RCB won in a super-over.

Pune, April 9: Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians' poor form, which has plagued them from last season, is something which has become a cause for concern for skipper Rohit Sharma. The side's crucial match against a Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on song at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium later on Saturday, could well decide in which direction the star-studded MI are headed in this edition of the IPL.

Having lost all three matches this season despite having one of the best support staff and recovery specialists, MI would be banking on the positive record against the RCB, having won 17 of the 29 games played thus far with RCB winning 11 and one ending in a tie, which RCB won in a super-over.

Having said that, RCB have got the better of Mumbai Indians in three of the last five games, and with new skipper Faf du Plessis marshalling his side -- and the South African having also played a couple of good knocks at the top -- it gives the team from Bengaluru the momentum going into the crunch game.

Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik's match-winning 23-ball unbeaten 44, which came at a time when RCB were in a hopeless situation against Rajasthan Royals, also gives the team the self-belief that it can come back from any situation and win if they have wickets in hand.

Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been among the wickets for RCB -- he picked four against RR -- whilst also being economical. Harshal Patel has continued from where he left off last season.

For Mumbai Indians, young Tilak Varma has been a shining light with crucial knocks in all three games while Dewald Brevis showed no nerves on debut last time out. Suryakumar Yadav too played a blazing knock against Kolkata Knight Riders in the last game, indicating he is fit and ready to take on the burden in the middle overs.

Tymal Mills has consistently picked wickets in all phases while Basil Thampi and Murugan Ashwin have also been impressive.

If he plays, this will be Surya's 200th T20 match overall. He also needs one more six to complete 50 for MI in the IPL, while two big hits will fetch 150 T20 sixes.

Skipper Sharma needs five boundaries to complete 500 fours in the IPL and if he does so, he will become the fifth batter to reach this milestone. He also needs five sixes to complete 200 sixes for MI.

Jasprit Bumrah, with 24 wickets, is the highest wicket-taker against RCB in the IPL and Mumbai Indians would be counting on him to add to that tally. It has been a tough season so far but MI have the wherewithal to turn around their fortunes at any given time.

(IANS)

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UP: Yogi Adityanath's Transparent Initiatives Result In Job Opportunities For Youth

by Hemanta Pande

Lucknow, Dec 5: In a major accomplishment for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the increased transparency in recruitments brought about in the state in recent years with the CM's initiatives, is not only ensuring the provision of employment to maximum number of youths, but also the appointment of the most deserving, meritorious and the eligible ones to vacant positions across sectors.

In this sequence, the state government held an appointment letter distribution ceremony for the second time in three days on Tuesday for the healthcare staff. The Chief Minister distributed appointment letters to a total of 278 assistant professors, 2142 staff nurses, and 48 Ayush Medical Teachers through public representatives in Lok Bhavan and other districts, read a statement from the chief minister's office.

Expressing their gratitude, newly appointed individuals attribute their success to the transparent recruitment process implemented by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The youth believe that transparency has played a crucial role in their obtaining employment and has given them an acute sense of responsibility towards the work as well.

Earlier on Sunday, CM Yogi had distributed appointment letters to 242 Assistant Boring Technicians at Lok Bhavan.
One of the new recruits Dr Ved Prakash Upadhyay expressed pride in receiving his appointment letter at Lok Bhavan, stating that CM Yogi's address inspires him to work with dedication and also pay attention to both the treatments of patients and the education of children.

Sarojini Devi, a newly appointed Staff Nurse from Barabanki, commended the complete transparency maintained in government department appointments across the state.

Dr Anjali Chaudhary, who received the appointment letter for the post of Assistant Professor in Sultanpur, thanked Prime Minister Modi and CM Yogi for the fair selection. She said that recruitment based on a fair process boosts "our confidence and inspires us to do something new every day."

Mohd. Faizan Ansari, who has been appointed as an Assistant Professor in Kanpur Dehat, praised the impartiality of the appointment process and expressed gratitude towards the Yogi government. He said, "The honest appointment process has increased our responsibility as well. We have to work hard to deliver good results."

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Yet another candidate Shweta Singh, a resident of Deoria, who has been selected for Basti, said that the appointment has taken place in a completely fair and transparent manner.

"In Uttar Pradesh, eligibility is the only criterion for selection. We obtained employment only by meeting this criterion. For this, we thank the Yogi government", she added. (ANI)

Nadda Meets PM Modi, Discusses CM Probables For MP, Rajasthan & Chhattisgarh

by Hemanta Pande

New Delhi, Dec 5: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence here to discuss the names for the post of chief minister in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh where the saffron emerged victorious in the recently-concluded Assembly polls, a source said.

The BJP leadership has been holding discussions on the probable chief ministerial names since the results were announced on Sunday (December 3).

Senior party leaders, especially those who oversaw the election process in the three states, have met Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday, as well as on Tuesday, to submit their feedback.

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A source in the know of things said that Nadda is likely to share the feedback he received so far with Modi during his meeting with the Prime Minister.

The BJP retained power in Madhya Pradesh while it defeated the Congress in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh to wrest power from the grand old party.(IANS)

Odisha Tops List In Deaths Due To Accidental Fire

by Hemanta Pande

Bhubaneswar, Dec 5: Odisha continues to top the list of states registering the highest number of deaths due to accidental fire in the country.

The latest report of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) on ‘Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India’ has revealed that 1219 persons including 906 males and 313 females died in fire accidents in the state during 2022.

Odisha recorded minor decrease in fire accident deaths in 2022 compared to 1248 deaths due to fire mishaps in 2021.

Meanwhile, Odisha also recorded 1222 fire mishaps which were highest among states in 2022. As per the report, the country witnessed as many as 7,566 cases of fire accidents during 2022.

The state accounted for 16.2 percent of the total fire mishaps occurred in the country in 2022.

As many as 446 persons including 403 males and 43 females died in 449 fire mishaps which occurred due to electric short circuit during 2022.

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The NCRB report also said that Odisha witnessed maximum accidental deaths due to the forces of nature such as lightning, heat or sun stroke, exposure of cold, drowning, falls, poisoning and accidental fire. The state has also recorded as many as 2445 accidental deaths due to these causes in 2022.

Similarly, Odisha with 316 deaths, held the third spot among the states with highest number of deaths due to lightning in 2022.

The NCRB report also reveals that Odisha after Maharashtra registered the maximum number of deaths due to accidental falls in 2022. The state registered 2324 deaths while Maharashtra reported 4236 persons died due to accidental fall in 2022.

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