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Australian journalist Cheng Lei smiles after she arrives at Tullamarine Airport in Melbourne on Wednesday October 11, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP Australian journalist Cheng Lei says she spent more than three years in detention in China for breaking an embargo with a television broadcast on a state-run TV network. Ms. Cheng‘s first television interview…
Veteran Australia opener David Warner is “annoyed” and “frustrated” at the DRS call which went against him in his side’s World Cup match against Sri Lanka and has called for more “accountability” in the system, according to a report. In the match, which Australia won by five wickets in Lucknow on Monday, Warner fell LBW…
After Afghanistan’s historic win over defending champions England last week, minnows Netherlands also pulled off another upset in the ongoing World Cup on Tuesday as the Dutch stunned South Africa by 38 runs in a rain-reduced 43-overs-a-side contest in Dharamsala. Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards led from the front with an unbeaten 78 to steer his…
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The logo of British multinational oil and gas company Shell is displayed during the LNG 2023 energy trade show in Vancouver. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Qatar has agreed to supply British firm Shell with natural gas for 27 years, the Gulf emirate’s state-owned energy company announced on October 18. Qatar will supply 3.5 million…
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Questions: 1. What is the name of the variety of invertebrate marine animals characterised by a hard, spiny covering or skin? 2. Name the part of the spine that is a fibrous cartilage bonding two adjacent vertebrae. In space, this part decompresses, allowing astronauts to grow a little taller – height that they lose once…
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha ethics committee has called BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and advocate Jai Anand Dehadrai for a hearing on October 26 in connection with their “cash for query” allegations against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra. This comes a day after Mr Dubey’s complaint against Ms Moitra was referred to the ethics committee….
Unlike Hamas, the Islamic Jihad does not contest political office. New Delhi: A massive explosion ripped through a hospital in Gaza, killing at least 500 people on Tuesday. The incident sparked global outrage and demonstrations in several Muslim-majority countries. Israel and Palestine exchanged blame for the incident, which US President Joe Biden denounced while en…
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Netherlands captain Scott Edwards plays a shot during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against South Africa at the HPCA Ground in Dharamshala on Tuesday October 17, 2023. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy The historic upset win over South Africa is not a fluke as Netherlands have the potential to beat any side in…
HDFC Bank collaborated with actress Anuradha Menon to play “Vigil Aunty”. Advertising plays a crucial role in the financial industry, particularly for banks, to create awareness, educate customers about services, and ultimately attract business. However, finding the right balance between effective marketing and avoiding controversy is a delicate challenge. Banks often face scrutiny for their…
The rupee appreciated by 2 paise to 83.23 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on October 18 on the back of a weaker American currency and an inflow of foreign funds in the domestic equity markets. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee appreciated by 2 paise to 83.23 against the U.S. dollar in early…
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