Month: August 2024

Ricky Ponting Rules Out England White-Ball Coaching; Eyes IPL Coaching Return

August 9, 2024 admin

Legendary Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting has said he will not consider becoming England’s next men’s white-ball coach, while also being hopeful in making a return to coaching in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Matthew Mott’s departure as England’s white-ball coach means there’s a hunt for a prominent person in the cricketing world to…

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Muhammad Yunus Honours Heroes, First Act As Bangladesh Interim Leader

August 9, 2024 admin

Muhammad Yunus stood alongside student and civil society leaders in the new “advisory” cabinet. Dhaka: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus led a solemn tribute to Bangladesh’s fallen independence heroes in the first act of his interim government on Friday, after a student-led uprising forced predecessor Sheikh Hasina into exile. A day after returning home from Europe…

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Manish Sisodia Lawyer On Bail Order

August 9, 2024 admin

New Delhi: AAP leader Manish Sisodia, granted bail in a case linked to the Delhi liquor policy, is expected to walk out of jail today or tomorrow. The former Delhi deputy chief minister’s lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi said Mr Sisodia would be released later today or tomorrow once the formalities at Tihar jail are completed….

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Case Against Puja Khedkar’s Father For Obstructing Government Work

August 9, 2024 admin

The incident occurred in June this year. Pune: Police have registered a case against Dilip Khedkar, the father of former probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, on charges of threatening and obstructing a public servant in the discharge of duty in Pune district, officials said on Friday. The case was filed at the Bundgarden police station…

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Toshakhana corruption case: Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi’s remand extended by 11 days

August 9, 2024 admin

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. File | Photo Credit: Reuters “An accountability court has extended by 11 days the physical remand of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the new Toshakhana corruption case,” media reports said on Friday (August 9, 2024.) The hearing, presided over by Accountability…

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Jack Karlson, The Man Behind Democracy Manifest Meme, Dies At 82

August 9, 2024 admin

Jack Karlson had been in the hospital for the past three weeks. Jack Karlson, famed for the classic “democracy manifest” and “succulent Chinese meal” clip, died on August 7, aged 82. In a statement, Karlson’s family confirmed his death, saying he had prostate cancer. “He walked a full and colourful path and despite the troubles…

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Court allows Philippine news site Rappler to continue operating: decision

August 9, 2024 admin

Filipino journalist Maria Ressa, 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winner and Rappler CEO gestures as she talks to reporters after being acquitted by the Pasig Regional Trial Court over a tax evasion case in Pasig City, Philippines, on Sept. 12, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP A court has ruled that the Philippine news site Rappler can…

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US Presidential Elections: Donald Trump Agrees To Debate Kamala Harris: What Latest Polls Suggest

August 9, 2024 admin

Donald Trump has agreed to debate his Democratic counterpart Kamala Harris on September 10. US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has agreed to debate his Democratic counterpart Kamala Harris on September 10. The showdown is set to be hosted by ABC, with additional debates proposed for September 4 and September 25 on Fox and NBC,…

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Russian airfield fire, drone strike reported 300km from Ukraine

August 9, 2024 admin

A fire burns, as Russian forces battle Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region, in this screen grab obtained from social media video released on Friday (August 9, 2024). | Photo Credit: Reuters A fire broke out at a Russian military airfield hundreds of kilometres from the Ukrainian border, state media reported early Friday (August 9,…

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“It Is My Duty…”: PR Sreejesh Explains India’s Journey To Paris Olympics 2024 Bronze

August 9, 2024 admin

PR Sreejesh after India’s bronze medal win at Paris Olympics 2024© AFP Following the victory, Sreejesh bowed down in front of the goal post while his teammates celebrated the triumph around him. When asked about his emotions at that moment, Sreejesh said that it was ‘home’ for him for the last 24 years…

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