Month: July 2024

Harbhajan Singh Breaks Silence On ‘Disability’ Controversy Over Instagram Reel

July 15, 2024 admin

Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh© X (formerly Twitter) India Champions emerged victorious in the final of the inaugural World Championship of Legends (WCL) after defeating Pakistan Champions by five wickets at Edgbaston. Following the victory, former cricketers – Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh – featured in a celebratory video…

Sports

What to watch as the Republican National Convention kicks off days after Trump assassination attempt

July 15, 2024 admin

The Republican National Convention starts on July 15 in Milwaukee, two days after Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt, with the violent scene at his campaign rally horrifying the country and amplifying already intense political divisions. Trump and his advisers are pledging resilience in the face of the attack, with plans going forward…

World

Proving Me Guilty By Media Trial Wrong

July 15, 2024 admin

Trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar said she will testify in front of the expert committee. Puja Khedkar, the trainee IAS officer in the eye of a massive controversy over alleged misuse of power and privileges, has said “The media trial proving me guilty is wrong”. The 34-year-old faces accusations of using fraudulent means to clear…

Nation

Russia Should Attend Second Ukraine Summit, Says Zelensky Amid Raging War

July 15, 2024 admin

“Russian representatives should be at the second summit,” Zelensky told a press conference (File) Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that Russia should be represented at a second summit aiming to secure lasting peace with the Kremlin, after more than two years of war. Dozens of world leaders voiced support for a just peace…

World

Ex Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Indicted In May 9 Violence Case

July 15, 2024 admin

Shah Mahmood Qureshi has denied the charges (File) Lahore: An anti-terrorism court here on Monday charged top Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in a case involving the burning down of a police station during the May 9 violence last year. Mr Qureshi, 68, who was brought to Kot Lakhpat jail…

World

Police complaint against Yuvraj Singh, 3 other ex-cricketers for ‘mocking’ people with disabilities

July 15, 2024 admin

Former cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh and Suresh Raina shared a video on Instagram after India Champions beat Pakistan Champions by five wickets in the World Championship of Legends final. | Photo Credit: Instagram/@harbhajan3 A police complaint has been filed against former cricketers Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh and Gurkeerat Mann for allegedly mocking people…

Sports

Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina Blasted By Para-Badminton Star Manasi Joshi For ‘Mocking Disabilities’

July 15, 2024 admin

Harbhajan Singh (L) and para-badminton star Manasi Joshi© X (Twitter) In a pulsating finale of the inaugural World Championship of Legends, India Champions emerged victorious by defeating arch-rivals Pakistan Champions by five wickets at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Saturday. After opting to bat, the Younis Khan-led Pakistan Champions posted a competitive total of 156…

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Russian deputy PM says global oil market will be balanced from second half of 2024

July 15, 2024 admin

Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Monday the global oil market will be balanced in the second half of the year and thereafter, thanks to the OPEC+ deal on production supply. OPEC+, which groups the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting countries and…

World

No More Tobacco Ads At Cricket Stadiums? BCCI Set To Receive New Mandate: Report

July 15, 2024 admin

Representative image© AFP The Union Health Ministry is planning to instruct the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to stop putting hoardings with advertisements for smokeless tobacco products at cricket venues around the country. According to a report by Live Mint, a number of tobacco products, endorsed by former cricketers and Bollywood…

Sports

6:9 – More Support Staff Than Players In India’s Olympics Table Tennis Contingent

July 15, 2024 admin

The Olympic-bound Indian table tennis team is currently training in the German city of Saarbrucken with the support staff outnumbering the players who will be competing in Paris. Italy’s Massimo Costantini, who has returned as India’s head coach for a third third time ahead of the Paris Olympics, is getting help from former…

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