Month: January 2025

Crystal Palace signs teenage midfielder Romain Esse from Millwall

January 18, 2025 admin

Crystal Palace signed 19-year-old attacking midfielder Romain Esse from second-division Millwall | Photo Credit: Instagram handle of Romain Esse Crystal Palace signed 19-year-old attacking midfielder Romain Esse from second-division Millwall on Saturday (January 18, 2025). The London native signed a five-and-a-half year contact with the Premier League club after scoring five goals for Millwall this…

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Nigeria admitted as partner country of BRICS bloc

January 18, 2025 admin

File picture of the Outreach/BRICS Plus format session at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, on October 24, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Nigeria has been admitted as a “partner country” of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, according to Brazil, the group’s chair. BRICS was formed by Brazil, Russia, India and China in 2009,…

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“Budget Will Lead India To A Developed Nation”: Naveen Jindal To NDTV

January 18, 2025 admin

New Delhi: Increasing the per capita income is an important aspect in the road to becoming a developed nation, said Industrialist Naveen Jindal today, hoping that the upcoming Budget will lead the country towards achieving this dream. In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, the Jindal Steel and Power chairman also spoke about Donald Trump taking…

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AAP Claims Arvind Kejriwal’s Car Attacked By BJP Workers, Party Hits Back

January 18, 2025 admin

A stone was thrown at Arvind Kejriwal’s car, which his party has blamed on the BJP, as the AAP leader was campaigning across the city for the February 5 Delhi polls, sparking the latest flashpoint between the ruling party and the BJP. BJP’s Parvesh Verma, the challenger against Mr Kejriwal in the New Delhi constituency,…

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RG Kar Rape-Murder Victim’s Mother On Sanjay Roy’s Conviction

January 18, 2025 admin

Kolkata: Welcoming the conviction of prime accused Sanjay Roy by a trial court here in the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case, the mother of the woman doctor on Saturday said they were still waiting for the other criminals to be arrested and punished. “That Sanjay is guilty was proved through biological evidence. And that…

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Morocco To Cull 3 Million Dogs Ahead Of 2030 FIFA World Cup. Here’s Why

January 18, 2025 admin

Morocco, a 2030 FIFA World Cup co-host with Spain and Portugal, has announced plans to cull up to three million stray dogs to enhance its tourism appeal. This initiative has drawn criticism from animal welfare organizations and activists globally. The Daily Mail reports that Moroccan authorities are employing inhumane and potentially illegal methods to address…

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Rohit Sharma confirms availability for Mumbai’s next Ranji game, says ‘you need time off cricket’

January 18, 2025 admin

Captain Rohit Sharma during a press conference to announce the ODI squad for England and Champions Trophy at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on January 18, 2025. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini\ India captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday (January 18, 2025) confirmed his availability for Mumbai’s next Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir, but stressed…

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Not Hardik Pandya Or Jasprit Bumrah: BCCI Reveals Vice-Captain Choice For Champions Trophy 2025

January 18, 2025 admin

Jasprit Bumrah has been named in India’s Champions Trophy squad beginning on February 19. His inclusion, though, is subject to him being fit in time for the tournament, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar expressing optimism on his participation. Bumrah didn’t bowl in the second innings of the Sydney Test due to back spasms,…

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“Someone Averages 700+…”: On Karun Nair’s Champions Trophy Snub, BCCI’s Blunt Verdict

January 18, 2025 admin

Team India’s squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy, as well as the preceeding ODI series against England, was announced on Saturday in Mumbai during a press conference. India captain Rohit Sharma and the BCCI’s chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar addressed the media after a delay of more than two hours. Pacer Mohammed Shami…

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Jasprit Bumrah May Not Play Champions Trophy 2025 Despite Selection. BCCI Says…

January 18, 2025 admin

Indian cricket team star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was named in the 15-member squad for Champions Trophy 2025 but his availability will completely be dependent on his fitness. Bumrah suffered a back spasm during the final Test match against Australia in Sydney and was unable to bowl on the final day of the…

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