Member of the 1983 World Cup winning team Binny was a strong contender to succeed Ganguly after the former India captain's exit was confirmed. Binny has previously served as a member of the BCCI selection committee.
Sonipat (Haryana) [India], October 18 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) raided the premises of sharpshooters belonging to Lawrence Bishnoi in Sonipat, said sources on Tuesday.
Earlier, Sourav Ganguly was stripped of the BCCI president's post, with 1983 World Cup-winning member Roger Binny slated to replace the former India captain. BJP MLA Ashish Shelar is likely to be the Treasurer replacing Arun Dhumal as per sources in the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 18 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is likely to pass a resolution against the central government's "Hindi imposition" in the state assembly today, said sources.
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on early Tuesday carried out searches at multiple locations in various states across northern India in an ongoing case against gangs and their nexus with terror groups, sources said.
Pittsburgh [US], October 17 (ANI): People with lung disease are more likely to die if they live in areas with higher levels of air pollution composed of chemicals associated with industrial sources and vehicular traffic, according to new research by scientists.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 17 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged that former India skipper Sourav Ganguly had been "excluded in an unfair way" from another term as BCCI chief and said he should be allowed to contest ICC election.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 17 (ANI/PNN): After debuting in theatres nationwide on October 14, the political satire film Love You Loktantra, starring Isha Kopikkar, Ravi Kishen, and Manoj Joshi, has been gaining traction among filmgoers.
Tokyo [Japan], October 17 (ANI): Apple has shelved plans to use memory chips from China's Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC) in its products, Japanese newspaper Nikkei Asia reported citing multiple sources.
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Buying a dream car on Dhanteras seems further away for customers as dealers have stopped immediate or instant bookings for the auspicious day due to high demand. More than four lakh people have booked their favourite cars to bring home on Dhanteras day
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): A total of 75 delegates from the Congress party will cast their votes for electing the new party president in the national capital, said sources on Monday.
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to hold a meeting of the Central Election Committee (CEC) to finalise the candidates for the upcoming Himachal Pradesh Assembly election, as per sources.