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China sends ‘deliberate signals’ to India, West as Xi Jinping skips G-20

September 5, 2023 admin

File image for representation. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto With Chinese President Xi Jinping skipping a G-20 summit for the first time, Beijing is sending “deliberate signals” to India and the West by essentially downgrading its involvement in a key international forum, according to current and former officials and people familiar with Beijing’s thinking. Missing…

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BJP On DMK Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Sanatana Dharma Remark

September 5, 2023 admin

BJP likened Udhayanidhi Stalin’s comments to Hitler’s characterisation of Jews. (File) New Delhi: Keeping the heat on the opposition over Udhayanidhi Stalin’s ‘Sanatan Dharma’ remark, the BJP on Tuesday likened the DMK leader’s controversial comments to Hitler’s characterisation of Jews. “Uday Stalin’s meditated comment is unadulterated hate speech and a call for genocide of 80…

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Sharad Pawar On ‘Bharat’ Invite

September 5, 2023 admin

NCP chief Sharad Pawar today said no one has the right to change the country’s name. (File) Jalgaon, Maharashtra: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar today said no one has the right to change the country’s name, after the Congress claimed that a G20 dinner invite refers to the President as “President of Bharat”….

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India’s Cricket World Cup Squad: How Have India’s WC-Bound Players Performed In Last 1 Year? Check Stats

September 5, 2023 admin

The 15-member squad of Team India for the upcoming ODI World Cup was announced on Tuesday. The squad turned out to be the expected one as the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul and others were picked again while there was no place for wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson. Apart from him, Mumbai Indians star batter…

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Hong Kong Top Court’s Big Move On Recognising Overseas Same-Sex Marriages

September 5, 2023 admin

Decision could also influence Asian financial hubs from Tokyo to Singapore (Representational) Hong Kong: Hong Kong’s top court partially approved on Tuesday a landmark appeal by an LGBTQ activist for recognition of overseas same-sex marriages, and called for an alternative legal framework for such couples to legitimise their basic social needs. The ruling ended a…

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Who Was Neerja Bhanot? Remembering Icon of Courage 37 Years After Plane Hijack

September 5, 2023 admin

Neerja Bhanot was shot dead two days before her 23rd birthday. On a day when India is celebrating Teachers’ Day, it is important to remember the sacrifice made by Neerja Bhanot, a flight purser, who was killed on September 5, 1986, during the hijack of Pan Am Flight 73. The extraordinary story of Ms Bhanot…

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Sharad Pawar Demands Centre Remove 50% Quota Cap, Raise It By 15-16%

September 5, 2023 admin

He said there should be no differences between OBC and other communities. Jalgaon: NCP president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday demanded that the Centre remove the 50 per cent cap on quota and raise it by 15-16 per cent to accommodate more communities, amid the renewed focus on Maratha reservation in Maharashtra. Addressing a news conference,…

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“Don’t Ask Me Such Questions…”: Rohit Sharma Loses Cool While Announcing India’s World Cup 2023 Squad

September 5, 2023 admin

World Cup 2023: File image of Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma© AFP The Indian cricket team announced its World Cup squad on Tuesday. While the veteran batting duo KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, who have just returned from lengthy injury breaks, found a place in the 15-member team, Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma (who…

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Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Live Score Updates, Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka Skipper Dasun Shanaka Wins Toss, Opts To Bat vs Afghanistan

September 5, 2023 admin

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup, Live: Must-win match for Afghanistan© AFP Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023, Live Updates:Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka won the toss and opted to bat against Afghanistan in their Asia Cup 2023 match on Tuesday in Lahore. Afghanistan not only find themselves in a must-win situation after the loss…

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India’s Squad For Cricket World Cup 2023: KL Rahul Included, Tilak Varma And Sanju Samson Out

September 5, 2023 admin

India’s Squad For Cricket World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma (L) and Virat Kohli© AFP The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member squad for the ODI World Cup 2023. The Board made a bold call in giving wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul the nod despite the fact that he didn’t feature…

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