NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Saturday said the entrepreneurship scheme for women played a role in the victory of the NDA in the Bihar elections, even as he wondered how the Election Commission allowed distribution of funds during the poll process.

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of slender gecko in Andhra Pradesh, an official statement said.

 Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Nalin Prabhat on Saturday said the massive explosion at Nowgam police station that left nine dead and 32 injured was "accidental" and ruled out sabotage as the cause of the incident.

The Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress Committee (KPYCC) on Saturday staged a protest here alleging large-scale “vote chori” (vote theft) in elections across various states and demanded accountability from the Election Commission of India and the Centre over alleged electoral irregularities.

 Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said the Srinagar blast is a wake up call for the Central government to strengthen intelligence and anti-terror mechanism, saying that it cannot run away from accountability.

Charismatic allrounder Ravindra Jadeja and keeper-batter Sanju Samson are now set to play for Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings respectively after the high-profile trade was confirmed by the franchises ahead of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.

 India skipper Shubman Gill retired hurt after suffering a neck sprain while attempting a slog sweep off Simon Harmer on the second day of the first Test against South Africa, here on Saturday.

Gill faced just three balls before the injury forced him off the field.

With supply chain woes continuing to impact aircraft deliveries, IATA chief Willie Walsh on Saturday said airlines need to be properly rewarded as he flagged concerns about talks of original equipment manufacturers planning to increase prices due to tariffs and other issues.