Month: July 2024

Violent Protests In Bihar After 4 Workers Die from Toxic Gas Inhalation

July 18, 2024 admin

The killed workers were aged between 18 and 60 years, police said. (Representational) Motihari: Four labourers died after inhaling toxic gases inside a septic tank in Bihar’s East Champaran district on Thursday, triggering violent protests by a mob which vandalised a private clinic, set fire to an ambulance and attacked a police party, leaving two…

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3 Arrested, Minor Was “Main Shooter”: Cops

July 18, 2024 admin

So far, six people, including one juvenile, have been caughtin the Hospital firing case: Cops (File) New Delhi: Two people and a juvenile, who was “the main shooter” in the GTB Hospital firing incident where a 32-year-old man was shot dead, were arrested here on Thursday, officials said. According to the officials, the juvenile and…

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Bangladesh TV goes off air as anti-quota protesters set fire to TV station; mobile internet blocked

July 18, 2024 admin

Ongoing anti-quota protest in Dhaka on July 18, 2024. Bangladeshi students set fire to the country’s state broadcaster on July 18, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina appeared on the network seeking to calm escalating clashes that have killed at least 32 people. | Photo Credit: AFP The High Commission of India has cautioned…

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India will look to dominate rivals in Asia Cup: Harmanpreet

July 18, 2024 admin

India Women skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (4th right) with other skippers of participating nations poses for photographs ahead of the Women’s Asia Cup T20 tournament, in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, on July 18, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI Seeking to continue their domination over teams in the sub-continent, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Thursday said they are…

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After 53 Years, Mortar Shells From 1971 Indo-Pak War Found In Fish Pond

July 18, 2024 admin

Several mortar rounds from the 1971 war were recovered in Tripura New Delhi: A large quantity of mortar shells believed to be from the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war, which led to the liberation of Bangladesh, was discovered while excavating a fish pond in West Tripura district’s Rangutia on Thursday. The discovery has caused a stir in…

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“Humanitarian Crisis Due To Israel-Hamas Conflict Concerning”: India At UN

July 18, 2024 admin

India reiterated the call for an immediate, full and complete ceasefire. United Nations: Describing the continuing humanitarian crisis due to the Israel-Hamas conflict as “deeply concerning”, India has reiterated its call for de-escalation, emphasising a peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. Delivering India’s statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on…

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Cop Injured In Attack In Central Paris, Says French Minister

July 18, 2024 admin

Paris police did not immediately reply to a request for comment. (Representational) One police officer was injured in an attack in central Paris on Thursday, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said. The attacker was incapacitated by police while the area where the incident occurred was cordoned off, Darmanin said. Paris police did not immediately reply…

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England pace legend Stuart Broad unveils ‘Pavilion End’ named after him at Trent Bridge

July 18, 2024 admin

Former England cricketer Stuart Broad with his father and former cricketer Chris Broad, and family, as they unveil the ‘Stuart Broad End’ pavilion. | Photo Credit: Action Images via Reuters England pace legend Stuart Broad unveiled the ‘Pavilion End’ named after him at Trent Bridge cricket stadium ahead of the second Test match between the…

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Trump Owns Republicans Now, Critics Wary Of Unchecked Quest For Power

July 18, 2024 admin

Milwaukee: Five days after narrowly escaping assassination, Donald Trump will accept his presidential nomination on Thursday before an adoring crowd of supporters, the final act in his transformation of the Republican Party into the party of Trump. His brush with death has fueled the growing quasi-religious fervor among the party faithful, elevating him from political…

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Ton-up Pope makes Windies pay for dropped catches in second Test

July 18, 2024 admin

England’s Ollie Pope celebrates a century during day one of the second Test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge cricket ground, Nottingham, England, on July 18, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Ollie Pope rode his luck to an unbeaten century as England reached 259-4 at tea on the first day of the second…

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