Month: September 2024

Randhir Singh Becomes First Indian To Be Elected As Olympic Council Of Asia President

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File photo of Randhir Singh.© X/@Sanam83_ Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh on Sunday became the first Indian to be elected as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) during the 44th General Assembly of the continental body in New Delhi. A five-time Olympic shooter, Randhir was the lone eligible candidate for…

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Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party set to stage rally in Islamabad

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Pakistan’s capital was tense ahead of a planned rally by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Pakistan’s capital was tense on Sunday (September 8, 2024) ahead of a planned rally by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party to press the government for his release. Mr. Khan has been…

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Bengali Filmmaker Arindam Sil Suspended Over Sexual Assault Allegations

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Bengali filmmaker and actor Arindam Sil has been suspended by the Directors Association of Eastern India (DAEI) over allegations of sexual harassment on the sets of one of his films. Sil, who is also the executive producer for several Bollywood movies like Te3n, Gunday and Kahaani, was suspended based on “prima facie evidence”. In a…

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Prince Harry To Inherit Millions On 40th Birthday From Queen Mother

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Sources suggest that Harry may have received a larger portion of the inheritance Prince Harry is reportedly set to receive millions from the late Queen Mother on his 40th birthday next week, according to The Independent. The media outlet states that the Duke of Sussex will be eligible to receive a substantial sum on September…

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Pope arrives in remote jungles of Papua New Guinea, brings in a ton of humanitarian aid and toys

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Pope Francis celebrated the Catholic Church of the peripheries on Sunday (September 8, 2024) as he travelled to the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea, bringing with him a ton of medicine and toys and a message of love overcoming violence for the people who live there. The Pope flew aboard a Royal Australian Air…

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FIR registered against DIG of Prisons for reportedly engaging life convict in household work

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A view of the Central Prison in Vellore. File | Photo Credit: C. Venkatachalapathy The Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department (CB-CID) has registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Deputy Inspector General of Prisons, Vellore Range, R. Rajalakshmi; Additional Superintendent of Vellore Central Prison A. Abdul Rahman and 12 others on charges of forcing convicted prisoners…

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Bihar Teen Dies After Fake Doctor Relies On YouTube Videos For Surgery

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The fake doctor operated upon the teen at Ganpati Seva Sadan in Bihar’s Saran Patna: A 15-year-old has died in Bihar’s Saran after a fake doctor allegedly relied on YouTube videos and performed an operation to remove a stone from his gall bladder. As the teenager’s situation deteriorated, the ‘doctor’ arranged an ambulance to rush…

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UK Girl, 6, Becomes Youngest To Climb 13,000-Foot Mountain In Africa

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The six-year-old now plans to climb Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in western Europe. A six-year-old girl from the UK has climbed a 13,600-foot mountain to raise money for the hospital that saved her life as a baby. A resident of Wales, Seren Price, became the youngest person to climb Mount Toubkal in the Atlas…

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“Didn’t Get Picked For Australia Series”, England Star Moeen Ali Announces Retirement

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England allrounder Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket after being left out of the white-ball series against Australia. Moeen last represented England in their semifinal loss to India at the 2024 T20 World Cup in Guyana. “I’m 37 years old and didn’t get picked for this month’s Australia series. I’ve…

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Railways initiate process to relieve Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia

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Northern Railway has initiated the process of accepting the resignation of wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Northern Railway has initiated the process of accepting the resignation of wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, with both players expected to be relieved “as early as possible,” railway sources said…

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