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Masses of pilgrims on Sunday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia under the soaring summer heat. The ritual marks the final days of the Haj, or Islamic pilgrimage, and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world. The stoning is among the final rites of the…
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Muslim pilgrims take part in the annual haj pilgrimage in Mina, Saudi Arabia, June 16, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters At least 19 Jordanian and Iranian pilgrims have died while on the haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, authorities from their countries said on June 16, as temperatures soar in the kingdom. “Fourteen Jordanian pilgrims died…
Just days after being sworn in for a record third time, Prime Minister Modi was in top gear at the recently concluded G7 summit. Modi, who was at the centre of the G7 family picture, made the best use of the opportunity for a ‘pull-aside’ with US President Joe Biden. The move was significant since…
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Slovenia vs Denmark Live Streaming Euro 2024 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch© AFP Slovenia vs Denmark Live Streaming Euro 2024 Live Telecast: Slovenia and Denmark face each other in the first Group C game of UEFA Euro 2024; a group that also consists of Serbia and favourites England. Qualifying to the knockouts…
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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are in this Indian set-up because of their ability to play defining knocks when it matters the most and Sanjay Manjrekar wouldn’t mind a few underwhelming group league scores from the two megastars if they can make a difference in the semi-final or final of the ongoing T20…
Netherlands beat Poland in Euro 2024 encounter© AFP Late substitute Wout Weghorst snatched the Netherlands a 2-1 victory over a dogged Poland in their Euro 2024 opener in Hamburg on Sunday. Poland, without the injured Robert Lewandowski, led the Group D game through Adam Buksa’s header, but Cody Gakpo levelled before Weghorst swept…
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Smriti Mandhana’s resolute hundred and a disciplined bowling effort, led by spinners Deepti Sharma and Asha Shobana, piloted India to a huge 143-run win over South Africa in the first women’s ODI on Sunday. India now lead the three-match series 1-0, and the second game will be played on June 19. Mandhana’s sixth…
Earlier this week, Russian Army announced the capture of three villages in the east, southeast and northeast of Ukraine. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Russia on Sunday claimed its troops had captured a village in southern Ukraine, continuing its progress on the front line against a Ukrainian army lacking troops and ammunition. “Units of the Eastern…
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Former England captain Michael Vaughan wants young India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal to open the batting for the team during the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. During India’s three group games, which were all played in New York, star batter Virat Kohli was promoted to open with captain Rohit Sharma. Kohli,…
File image of Smriti Mandhana.© X (Twitter) India opener Smriti Mandhana etched her name into the history book by becoming the second-highest run-scorer for the nation on Sunday. With her fighting hundred against South Africa, she went past the 7000-run mark and joined former India star Mithali Raj in the elite list. Mandhana…
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