Month: December 2024

Mujibur’s “Joy Bangla” Ceases To Be National Slogan For Bangladesh

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Mujibur’s “Joy Bangla” Ceases To Be National Slogan For Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has put a hold on a High Court verdict that declared “Joy Bangla” as the country’s national slogan. This phrase, popularised by Bangbandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, has been a significant part of Bangladesh’s history and identity. “Joy Bangla” or “Victory to Bangla” was the symbol of patriotism and unity especially during the…

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DDCA polls | It’s incumbent Rohan Jaitely versus Kirti Azad elections

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DDCA polls | It’s incumbent Rohan Jaitely versus Kirti Azad elections

A view of the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in New Delhi. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu It will be a two-way fight between incumbent Rohan Jaitley and former India cricketer Kirti Azad for the president’s post in the three-day DDCA elections beginning on Friday (December 13, 2024). The results will be declared on December…

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How Did Mitchell Starc React To Yashasvi Jaiswal’s “Too Slow” Sledge? Ricky Ponting Says…

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How Did Mitchell Starc React To Yashasvi Jaiswal’s “Too Slow” Sledge? Ricky Ponting Says…

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes a cheeky remark from India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal during the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series may have given extra motivation to Mitchell Starc to deliver his career-best performance in the second Test in Adelaide. Jaiswal contributed a knock of 161 in the second innings of…

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Rupee hits fresh all-time low, settles 4 paise lower at 83.87 against dollar

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Rupee hits fresh all-time low, settles 4 paise lower at 83.87 against dollar

Image for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated by 4 paise to settle at an all-time low of 84.87 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Thursday (December 12, 2024), dragged down by negative domestic equity markets, outflow of foreign funds and rise in crude oil prices. Forex traders said investors were…

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Ex-KKR Captain Nitish Rana Embroiled In Verbal Spat With LSG Star Ayush Badoni, Umpire Has To Step In

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Ex-KKR Captain Nitish Rana Embroiled In Verbal Spat With LSG Star Ayush Badoni, Umpire Has To Step In

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy action has been going on thick and fast, as the quarter-finals got underway in India’s domestic T20 tournament. The latest match, a clash between northern rivals Delhi and Uttar Pradesh saw two Indian Premier League (IPL) stars clash. Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Nitish Rana and current Lucknow…

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Sports

“When You Have The Best Bowler In The World….”: Mitchell Marsh On Plans To Attack Jasprit Bumrah During 3rd Test

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“When You Have The Best Bowler In The World….”: Mitchell Marsh On Plans To Attack Jasprit Bumrah During 3rd Test

Ahead of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh highlighted the importance of taking on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Marsh noted that merely “seeing off” the “best bowler in the world” could lead to losing one’s wicket, emphasising the need to adapt to the situation and apply…

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Farmer Taken To Hospital In Handcuffs, Revanth Reddy Demands Inquiry

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Farmer Taken To Hospital In Handcuffs, Revanth Reddy Demands Inquiry

The CM warned that such incidents would not be tolerated. (File) Hyderabad: A farmer accused in the November 11 attack on government officials in Telangana’s Vikarabad district was taken to a hospital in handcuffs on Thursday, drawing rebuke from Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. Taking serious note of the incident, the Chief Minister sought to…

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Nation

Mumbai Bus Crash Spotlights Crippled BEST

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Mumbai Bus Crash Spotlights Crippled BEST

Seven people were killed and 42 others injured in the accident in Mumbai’s Kurla Monday Mumbai: The chilling bus crash in Mumbai’s Kurla, which left seven people dead and 42 others injured, has put under the spotlight inadequate training and poor work conditions of contractual drivers operating buses of Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport, commonly…

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Australia’s Alyssa Healy To Return As Specialist Batter In ODI Series Against New Zealand

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Australia’s Alyssa Healy To Return As Specialist Batter In ODI Series Against New Zealand

Australia captain Alyssa Healy has confirmed she will play as a specialist batter in the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, marking her return from a knee injury that prematurely ended her WBBL season. The star opener, who missed Australia’s 3-0 ODI series sweep over India, is on track to feature in the…

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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan and wife indicted in another graft case: reports

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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan and wife indicted in another graft case: reports

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister, Imran Khan (R) along with his wife Bushra Bibi (L). File | Photo Credit: AFP A Pakistani court indicted imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife on fresh charges of illegally selling State gifts on Thursday, (December 12, 2024) local broadcaster Geo reported. Also Read | Pakistan’s Imran Khan gets…

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