Month: August 2024

Mediators to the Gaza War cease-fire talks say the two-day talks have wrapped up

August 16, 2024 admin

Mediators to the Gaza Warcease-fire talks said on Friday (August 16, 2024) the two-day talks wrapped up and they aim to reconvene in Cairo next week to seal a deal to stop the fighting. In a statement on Friday, the United States, Egypt, and Qatar said talks were constructive and conducted in a positive atmosphere….

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“Could See Myself Playing Till…”: Vinesh Phogat’s Latest Post A Hint On Retirement U-Turn?

August 16, 2024 admin

For Vinesh Phogat, the last 10 days have been no less than a nightmare. Less than 24 hours after becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to enter final in Olympics, Vinesh was disqualified for being 100 gram overweight that the permissible 50 kg weight limit. The star wrestler and the Indian Olympic Association…

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Sri Lanka Star, Previously Summoned For Poor Disciplinary Record, Suspended For Doping Violation

August 16, 2024 admin

File photo from Lanka Premier League.© AFP Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella has been suspended by Sri Lanka Cricket following allegations of an anti-doping violation during the Lankan Premier League. The SLC announced the decision with immediate effect on Friday, with the alleged incident taking place during the recently-concluded LPL where he captained…

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Centre Announces Major Reshuffle Of Top Bureaucrats: See Names, Details

August 16, 2024 admin

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has cleared a series of bureaucratic appointments New Delhi: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has cleared a series of high-profile bureaucratic appointments in various ministries, marking a reshuffling of leadership in key departments. The latest appointments, which include new postings across finance, defence, and minority affairs,…

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‘Strong indications’ Bangladesh security forces used ‘unnecessary’ force: UN

August 16, 2024 admin

The United Nations report stressed the need for a rapid restoration of law and order. File | Photo Credit: AP The United Nations said on Friday (August 16, 2024) there were strong indications that the Bangladeshi security forces used unnecessary force in tackling the student-led uprising that ousted premier Sheikh Hasina. Ms. Hasina, 76, fled…

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RSS affiliate takes out march to protest atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh

August 16, 2024 admin

Nari Shakti Forum members take part in a protest over violence against minorities in Bangladesh, from Mandi House to Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on August 16, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit on Friday (August 16) participated in a march organised…

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3 Days After Big Order On Deposits With SBI And PNB, Karnataka Hits Pause

August 16, 2024 admin

The order has been paused for 15 days. Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has paused its order suspending all transactions with the Central government-run State Bank of India (SBI) and Punjab National Bank (PNB) just three days after it was issued, stating that the banks have sought some time to resolve the issues. The order has…

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“Time Was Not Fair…”: Vinesh Phogat Breaks Silence On What She Went Through During Olympics Disqualification

August 16, 2024 admin

Vinesh Phogat has finally broken her silence on her heart-breaking disqualification from the women’s 50kg final at the Paris Olympics 2024. The star wrestler had made history by becoming the first Indian woman to enter a wrestling event final at the Olympics. But on the morning of her event on August 7, Vinesh…

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Man Arrested For Raising Palestine Flag On Independence Day In Bhopal: Cops

August 16, 2024 admin

Palestine flag was removed and the accused was arrested after questioning: Cops (Representational) Bhopal: A 40-year-old man was arrested in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh for hoisting the flag of Palestine outside his tailoring shop on Independence Day, a police official said on Friday. “Haneef Khan was arrested for hoisting the Palestinian flag outside his shop…

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New Defence, Health Secretary In Top-Level Bureaucratic Reshuffle By Centre

August 16, 2024 admin

The government today announced a big reshuffle of senior bureaucrats in key departments New Delhi: The government today announced a big reshuffle of senior bureaucrats in key departments. The latest appointments, which include new postings across finance, defence, and minority affairs, reflect the government’s emphasis on experience and continuity, sources said. Senior bureaucrat Punya Salila…

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