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Unesco for 'heritage sites in danger' tag for Venice

Unesco experts have recommended that Venice and its lagoon be added to its list of World Heritage in Danger as Italy is not doing enough to protect the city from the impact of climate change and mass tourism. Unesco said corrective steps proposed by the Italian state are "insufficient". from Times of India https://ift.tt/cPCb7md via IFTTT

Isro slingshots Chandrayaan-3 towards Moon; Lunar orbit insertion expected August 5

Isro early on Tuesday completed the critical trans-lunar injection (TLI), a slingshot that has now put Chandrayaan-3 on a five-day journey to Moon. Now, the 2145-kg propulsion module, on top of which sits the landing module comprising Vikram (the lander) and Pragyan (the rover), will travel in a straight path to reach the lunar orbit. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GCNx1Lu via IFTTT

5th Test: Broad enjoys fitting finale as England win to draw Ashes 2-2

In a fitting climax to his illustrious cricket career, Stuart Broad delivered a memorable performance, sealing England a series-tying victory on Day 5 of the fifth Ashes Test against Australia on Monday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/9xyGRMJ via IFTTT

Ponting calls for ball change in Australia’s chase to be 'investigated'

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has expressed concerns over the ball change that occurred during Australia's second innings in the ongoing fifth Ashes Test at The Oval in London. He called for an investigation into what he considers a "huge blunder." from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/ij37ysP via IFTTT

Prithvi Shaw set for county debut with Northamptonshire

Prithvi Shaw, the out-of-favour India opener, is set to embark on his first-ever stint in the English county circuit with Northamptonshire. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/FfGuU6s via IFTTT

43 killed, 200 wounded in suicide bombing at political rally

At least 43 people were killed and 200-odd wounded in a suspected suicide attack on Sunday targeting a workers' convention of the right-wing Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), an ally of Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's PML-N, in the northwestern tribal district of Bajaur, bordering Afghanistan. Sharif condemned the blast, saying it was a travesty that terrorists had targeted those who advocated the cause of Islam, the Quran and Pakistan. from Times of India https://ift.tt/zbYAp8t via IFTTT

Constitution benches pendency: 29 cases, oldest one on for 31yrs

At last count, the Supreme Court had 69,766 cases pending before it for adjudication. But what catches the eye is the pendency before its constitution benches. The oldest case before a five-judge constitution bench has been pending for 31 years now, and another before a seven-judge bench has been undecided for 29 years. In all, 29 cases are pending before constitution benches. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OAY5fq2 via IFTTT

'Take a bow Stuart Broad': Yuvraj congratulates 'a real legend'

Former India batter Yuvraj Singh extended his warm wishes to England pacer Stuart Broad, who made a surprise announcement of retiring from Test cricket. The ongoing fifth Ashes Test will be Broad's last match of his career. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/XG2UDIP via IFTTT

CBI files FIR in Manipur stripping case, to seek custody of accused

CBI on Saturday formally took over the investigation into the alleged sexual assault on two women by a mob in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on May 4, a video clip of which went viral on social media platforms earlier this month triggering a nationwide outrage. It will seek custody of the seven suspects apprehended by the Manipur police in the case relating to the viral video and interrogate them afresh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Q3Juqva via IFTTT

Pegged at 3,167 in Apr, India's tiger popn now placed at 3,682

There are 3,682 tigers now in India, up from 2,967 in 2018 — a rise of almost 24% in four years. The revised figures follow detailed analyses of census data collected during the fifth cycle of estimation conducted in 2022. With this, India is now home to approximately 75% of the world’s tiger population. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ucRp5TL via IFTTT

England great Stuart Broad to retire after Ashes finale

England fast bowler Stuart Broad has decided to bid farewell to Test cricket, culminating a magnificent 17-year international career. With a remarkable contribution to the game, he leaves behind a legacy that will be remembered for years to come. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/0o8cLRv via IFTTT

5th Ashes Test: Pitch invader disrupts play on Day 3 at The Oval

The Ashes series continues to be on the radar of pitch invaders as the third day of the fifth and final Test between England and Australia at The Oval witnessed an incident where a topless man ran onto the field to disturb the play. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/JC251F6 via IFTTT

5th Test: Root leads run-spree as England press for Ashes-levelling win

Former skipper Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow put on a magnificent partnership, in a crucial match to level the Ashes series at 2-2, driving England towards a commanding position in the fifth and final Test at The Oval in London on Saturday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/EAeL5uh via IFTTT

Withdraw look-out notice against TMC MP, wife: SC to ED

The Supreme Court Friday asked ED to withdraw a look-out circular against Mamata Banerjee's nephew and TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee and his wife, Rujira, who are being probed in a money laundering case arising out of a coal pilferage scam. The court, however, directed the couple to take the agency's permission a week before flying out of India. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MAszRoJ via IFTTT

F1: Leclerc starts from pole at Belgian GP after Verstappen penalty

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc will start from pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix despite Max Verstappen having set the fastest time in qualifying on Friday. Double world champion Verstappen incurred a five-grid penalty for a change of gearbox on his Red Bull demoting him to sixth for Sunday's race. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/61JlO24 via IFTTT

We wanted to give game time to our ODI players: Rohit

India captain Rohit Sharma justified playing ODI specialists ahead of him and Virat Kohli in the first match at Kensington Oval. India defeated the West Indies by five wickets, with spinners claiming ten of the fifteen wickets that fell on a rank turner with a lot of bounce and carry. from Times of India https://ift.tt/uPYzhId via IFTTT

1st ODI: Spinners shine as India beat West Indies by five wickets

India secured a resounding five-wicket win over the West Indies in the opening One Day International (ODI) of the three-match series at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Thursday. Opting to field first, India's spin duo, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav orchestrated the downfall of the West Indies batting line-up, bundling them out for a paltry 114 runs in just 23 overs. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/N6hPVDR via IFTTT

We wanted to give game time to our ODI players: Rohit Sharma

India captain Rohit Sharma justified playing ODI specialists ahead of him and Virat Kohli in the first match at Kensington Oval. India defeated the West Indies by five wickets, with spinners claiming ten of the fifteen wickets that fell on a rank turner with a lot of bounce and carry. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/uPYzhId via IFTTT

USCIS announces 2nd round of lottery-selection for H-1B cap aspirants

Indians, especially those who have been sponsored by the technology sector are key beneficiaries of the H-1B visa program and will stand to gain from a second lottery. Immigration experts also view that the second round of lottery would be especially useful to students who are already in the US and who are waiting to transition to an H-1B cap visa. from Times of India https://ift.tt/JNEDb2h via IFTTT

Muharram procession held in Srinagar after 3 decades

Expressing happiness over the peaceful 8th Muharram procession, lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha and the security brass said it was a testimony to the return of peace and normalcy in J&K. The LG said street violence had ended in Kashmir and people were breathing freely today. The gathering of more than 25,000 people was fully disciplined and well-coordinated, police said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OqPBRLl via IFTTT

Deemed universities scrapping NRI quota for medical seats

With the Supreme Court directing the Medical Counselling Committee to conduct admission rounds for all deemed university seats online, half a dozen institutes have scrapped the NRI quota and moved them to the open category while some others have reduced seats in this category. Educationists, parents of doctor aspirants interpreted it as a sign that the business of medical education is becoming more transparent. from Times of India https://ift.tt/S45y1Ll via IFTTT

29 years after ‘gang rape by cops’, woman deposes

She was 30 years old when she was allegedly gang-raped by policemen from UP at Rampur Tiraha during the brutal crackdown on protesters demanding a separate state of Uttarakhand in 1994. Almost 60 now, she deposed with her testimony for the first time before a court in Muzaffarnagar as both victim and witness of the crime. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1DGK7ez via IFTTT

Odisha has highest dropout rate at secondary school level

Odisha (27.3%) has the highest dropout rate at secondary school level followed by Meghalaya (21.7%), Bihar (20.5%), and Assam (20.3%). While the all India dropout rate at this stage of schooling is 12.6%, states like West Bengal, Punjab, Nagaland, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh have dropout rates of over 15%. The figures were cited in the Rajya Sabha by the ministry of education. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ymRv0V5 via IFTTT

Lok Sabha Speaker admits no-trust motion: BJP eyeing debate as chance to turn tables on Cong

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday accepted a no-confidence motion moved by 26 opposition parties against the BJP government, setting the stage for a contest which the governing party is set to win comfortably but which will be leveraged by its opponents for sharpening their anti-Modi plank. from Times of India https://ift.tt/VLoX5Ra via IFTTT

Govt in SC again to seek 2.5 months more for ED chief

Just days before the July 31 deadline set by the Supreme Court for Enforcement Directorate chief Sanjay Mishra to demit office, the Centre on Wednesday requested the court to allow him to continue till October 15 as the review by international watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) of the country’s anti-money laundering system is under way and a change of guard now will hamper national interest. from Times of India https://ift.tt/MzL5t6h via IFTTT

US Fed raises interest rates, leaves door open to another hike

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, citing still elevated inflation as a rationale for what is now the highest US central bank policy rate in 16 years.The rate hike, the Fed's 11th in its last 12 meetings, set the benchmark overnight interest rate in the 5.25%-5.50% range, and the accompanying policy statement left the door open to another increase. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5nOTsmI via IFTTT

Ex-Haryana minister acquitted of charge of abetting Geetika suicide

Former Haryana minister Gopal Kanda was Tuesday acquitted by a court of the charge of abetting the suicide of ex-airhostess Geetika Sharma who was employed with his now-defunct airline. Special judge Vikas Dhull at a Rouse Avenue court also acquitted co-accused Aruna Chadha, saying the prosecution had failed to prove the charges beyond all reasonable doubt. from Times of India https://ift.tt/SVtJLm0 via IFTTT

Decide anew plea against Mizoram ST quota move, SC tells HC

The Supreme Court has asked the Gauhati HC to decide anew a writ petition filed by Mizoram Chakma Students Union (MCSU) challenging the validity of Mizoram (Selection of Candidates for Higher Technical Courses) Rules, 2016, by which the state had sub-classified Scheduled Tribe ST communities and provided 93% quota to Zo tribe while reducing Chakma tribe’s quota from 4% to 1% in 2021. from Times of India https://ift.tt/xOdgJnc via IFTTT

Manipur police search for origin of fake lynching video

Manipur police have launched a hunt for the owner of an IP address who uploaded video footage from Myanmar, falsely attributing it to an incident of a woman being assaulted in Manipur. This misinformation emerged amidst ongoing violence in Manipur, fuelled by creators of fake news who even targeted the Army. from Times of India https://ift.tt/G8qk2AO via IFTTT

East India Company, Indian Mujahideen, PFI too have ‘India’ in name: PM launches attack on opposition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the opposition for blocking the proceedings of Parliament and for branding their grouping as ‘INDIA’, and dismissed the move to bring a no-trust motion as “inconsequential”. “It has been the practice since the British rule to use ‘India’ as a camouflage for vested interests," the PM is learnt to have said at the closed-door meeting of BJP MPs. from Times of India https://ift.tt/WycdnBv via IFTTT

With essentials, first-ever goods train reaches Manipur

Amid the mindless mayhem, there was a small relief for Manipur on Monday as it received its first-ever train, a goods train carrying food and other essential items, which is expected to ease the scarcity of commodities in the violence ravaged state. CM N Biren Singh, who was present at the newly built Khongsang railway station to receive the inaugural freight train, flagged off from Guwahati on Sunday, tweeted his delight at witnessing its “momentous arrival”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/JwNB039 via IFTTT

Anurag Thakur warns of action on CBFC over ‘Oppenheimer’

As Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’, which released worldwide to critical acclaim last week, faced accusations of religious insensitivity over a controversial scene featuring a copy of the Bhagavad Gita, Union I&B minister Anurag Thakur demanded “absolute accountability” from the Central Board of Film Certification and asked the filmmakers to promptly remove the scene. from Times of India https://ift.tt/PyLRtK7 via IFTTT

2nd Test: Rain ruins India's plans as Rohit & co. settle for 1-0 series win

Team India's push for a victory on the final day of the second Test against West Indies came to an agonizing end as Day 5 got washed out due to rain in Port of Spain on Monday. Not a single ball was bowled on the final day as torrential rain robbed India a chance for a potential 2-0 series series whitewash. As the rain forced a draw in Trinidad, India settled for a 1-0 series win in their first assignment of the new World Test Championship cycle. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/d4gK3lf via IFTTT

Rain forces draw in 2nd Test. India take series 1-0 vs WI

Team India's push for a victory on the final day of the second Test against West Indies came to an agonizing end as Day 5 got washed out due to rain in Port of Spain on Monday. Not a single ball was bowled on the final day as torrential rain robbed India a chance for a potential 2-0 series series whitewash. As the rain forced a draw in Trinidad, India settled for a 1-0 series win in their first assignment of the new World Test Championship cycle. from Times of India https://ift.tt/d4gK3lf via IFTTT

Argentina star Yamila surprises by picking Ronaldo over Messi

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the two biggest football icons in the world and both of them boast of the most passionate and fervent fan followings. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/DNyoGtg via IFTTT

Manipur horror: School torched, 1 shot in fresh violence; chances of returning to classrooms bleak

The Manipur government’s order to reopen schools has faced significant challenges in violence-affected districts, the latest being miscreants setting fire to a school building near the border of Churachandpur and Bishnupur on Saturday evening amid reports of gunfights between two groups in the region. A woman was hit by a bullet during violence in Kwakta of Bishnupur district. She was rushed to a hospital in Imphal for treatment. from Times of India https://ift.tt/AcSDxBp via IFTTT

X.com now redirects to Twitter.com: Elon Musk

Elon Musk on Sunday announced that the x.com URL will now be directed to the microblogging website Twitter. He also said that the interm X logo will go live later in the day.The announcement comes hours after Musk said that he plans to change the logo of Twitter to an “X” from the famous blue bird. This would be the latest big change since the billionaire bought the social media platform for $44 billion last year. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6o1em8F via IFTTT

Jonas Vingegaard retains Tour de France title

Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark won back-to-back men's Tour de France titles after finishing safely in the main bunch in Sunday's final stage, which was won by Belgian Jordi Meeus. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/4scJLTE via IFTTT

HC backs exemption from Asiad trials for Phogat, Punia

Courts can’t sit in appeal over decision taken by wrestling experts to give direct entry to top wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat for Asian Games, more so when there is a greater risk of injury being caused during trials, the Delhi high court said Saturday. Refusing to interfere with the exemption granted to top Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia from Asian Games trials, it dismissed the petition against the direct entry allowed to the duo to participate in the tournament. from Times of India https://ift.tt/b9eEkvz via IFTTT

Delhi issues Yamuna rise warning as Hathnikund volume up

A fresh spell of rain in the hill states led to the release of huge volumes of water from the Hathnikund barrage into the Yamuna on Saturday, forcing the Delhi government to issue a warning to people who had moved back to their houses in the low-lying areas. The release rate had increased to 2.51 lakh cusecs on Saturday morning, an engineer said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/fyB1RcX via IFTTT

4th Ashes Test: Rain frustrates England's push for series-levelling win

Rain once again played a significant role in the fourth Test match between England and Australia at Old Trafford, frustrating England's hopes of forcing a series-levelling win. Only 30 overs were bowled during the fourth day when the wet weather returned during the revised tea break, leading to the day's play being abandoned at 1727 GMT. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/DFk3QeS via IFTTT

CBSE schools can now teach in local languages

In a major move to promote multilingual school education, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has allowed schools to offer education in Indian languages from pre-primary to Class XII. Currently in majority of the CBSE-affiliated schools, the medium of instruction is English and in some, education is imparted in Hindi. from Times of India https://ift.tt/OC93vyA via IFTTT

Conduct survey of Gyanvapi complex: Local court to ASI

A local court directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Friday to conduct a scientific investigation of the Gyanvapi complex, adjacent to the Kashi Vishwanath temple, to determine whether it was constructed over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple. But the survey will not cover the “wuzukhana (ablution pond)” area of the complex, which has been sealed following a Supreme Court order in May 2022. from Times of India https://ift.tt/dR2untO via IFTTT

2nd Test: Windies fight back after Kohli century in India's 438

The West Indian batters put on a much-improved and spirited performance after a couple of horrendous outings in the series opener as the hosts reached 86 for one at stumps on the second day of the second Test in Port of Spain. After India finished at 438 riding on Virat Kohli's 29th Test century, openers Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul put up superb fight, adding 71 runs for the opening wicket as India bowlers found it a tough grind in the final session of the day. from Times of India https://ift.tt/YUBx9Ld via IFTTT

Ensure life of dignity for Tamils: PM Modi to Sri Lanka President

India signed five agreements with debt-ridden neighbour Sri Lanka and released a bilateral vision document for economic cooperation, even as PM Narendra Modi told visiting Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe that the security interests and development of the two countries were intertwined and it was essential for them to work together keeping in mind each other’s safety and sensitivities. from Times of India https://ift.tt/Avg06yS via IFTTT

NCW told about stripping horror via mails June 12

The National Commission for Women (NCW) had received on June 12 separate emails from a pair of Hyderabad-based activists and the North American Manipur Tribal Association, flagging the May 4 horror of a mob stripping and parading two women naked in B Phainom village of Kangpokpi district. from Times of India https://ift.tt/ypEIQeC via IFTTT

Forex reserves cross $600 billion, a 15-month high

Reserves rose by $12.74 billion from the preceding week, recording their biggest gain in four months, mainly due to an increase in US government bonds held by RBI and an appreciation of non-dollar currencies. RBI holds over two-thirds of its foreign currency assets in US dollars, with the remaining in euro, yen, pound and Chinese renminbi. from Times of India https://ift.tt/aiLxXNd via IFTTT

2nd Test: West Indies batters fight back after Kohli century in India's 438

The West Indian batters put on a much-improved and spirited performance after a couple of horrendous outings in the series opener as the hosts reached 86 for one at stumps on the second day of the second Test in Port of Spain. After India finished at 438 riding on Virat Kohli's 29th Test century, openers Kraigg Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul put up superb fight, adding 71 runs for the opening wicket as India bowlers found it a tough grind in the final session of the day. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-west-indies/2nd-test-west-indies-batters-fight-back-after-virat-kohli-century-in-indias-438/articleshow/102025555.cms via IFTTT

4th Ashes Test: Wood puts England on the brink of victory vs Australia

England's Mark Wood unleashed a hostile spell of bowling on day three of the thrilling fourth Ashes Test, helping to restrict Australia to 113/4 in their second innings. With this strong performance, England are closing in on a crucial victory that would level the series. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2ub8KG4 via IFTTT

NIA busts Kerala-based IS module

The NIA has busted a Kerala-based Islamic State module that was allegedly planning terror attacks at different places of worship as well as on leaders of certain communities in the state. The module had been conducting reconnaissance missions at potential targets, it said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/R8AXoyw via IFTTT

Raut aide & doc held in first arrests in Covid hosps scam

Patkar and three other partners of Lifeline Hospital Management Services (LHMS), in connivance with BMC officials, are accused of fraudulently bagging contracts for setting up or managing Covid-19 field hospitals. Bisure was dean of a jumbo centre at Dahisar. The BMC was assigned the job of providing healthcare staff and other facilities on a contract basis. from Times of India https://ift.tt/gSTsIcr via IFTTT

2nd Test: Virat Kohli puts India ahead on Day 1

Playing his 500th international game, Virat Kohli inched closer to a memorable century as India finished the first day of the second Test at 288 for 4 against West Indies in Trinidad on Thursday. After a disappointing performance in the first Test, the West Indian bowlers put up a much needed fight but Kohli's unbeaten 87 ensured India's control at the close of play. from Times of India https://ift.tt/jpYqlPH via IFTTT

2nd Test: West Indies show some fight before Kohli puts India ahead on Day 1

Playing his 500th international game, Virat Kohli inched closer to a memorable century as India finished the first day of the second Test at 288 for 4 against West Indies in Trinidad on Thursday. After a disappointing performance in the first Test, the West Indian bowlers put up a much needed fight but Kohli's unbeaten 87 ensured India's control at the close of play. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/jpYqlPH via IFTTT

140 crore Indians shamed by heinous incident: PM Modi

Amid an uproar on the opening day of the monsoon session of Parliament, the PM said: “What has happened to the daughters of Manipur can never be forgiven. The law with all its might will take one step after another. I assure the countrymen that not even a single culprit will be spared.” from Times of India https://ift.tt/8XPtB5i via IFTTT

2 months after FIR, a day after video surfaces, 4 held for Manipur horror

The prime accused and three other suspects from the Manipur mob that paraded two women naked and allegedly gang-raped one of them on May 4 were arrested on Thursday, 63 days after a zero FIR was registered and within 10 hours of a video emerging of the horrific assault that one of the survivors — a Kargil War veteran’s wife — recounted to TOI as akin to being attacked by “wild animals”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/qMH6htd via IFTTT

4th Test: Crawley ton gives England hope of levelling Ashes

Opener Zak Crawley delivered a sensational batting performance, scoring an impressive 189 runs, to help England achieve a remarkable total of 384-4 on the second day of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford in Manchester on Thursday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/UtGj1x7 via IFTTT

Ready to discuss all issues, including Manipur: Government

Faced with the opposition’s demand for a discussion on the Manipur situation, the government on Wednesday said at the all-party meeting that it is ready to discuss every issue permitted under the rules and approved by the Chair, but said the insistence on a statement from PM Modi on the issue was a “caveat for creating disruption”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0qiPDjX via IFTTT

4th Test: Australia tail frustrates England after pacers shine on Day 1

Australia's lower-order batsmen displayed a resilient performance, frustrating England as the visitors reached 299-8 at the close of play on the first day of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford on Wednesday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/LXkmD0E via IFTTT

Mob stops IGP’s car in Imphal, sets it on fire

A mob went on a rampage Monday night and burned down an official vehicle belonging to IGP (Narcotics, border affairs and Zone-II) Kabib K in Imphal city when the officer and his escorts were caught in a protest by women demanding an audience with CM N Biren Singh. from Times of India https://ift.tt/AfdFVMo via IFTTT

MLC LIVE: Sunil Narine breaks Matthew Wade-Finn Allen stand

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Rhea bail final as NCB tells Supreme Court it won’t appeal

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that the Bombay high court ruling in actress Rhea Chakraborty’s case — that giving money to a person for procuring drugs would not mean encouraging illicit trafficking — would not be considered as a precedent while allowing the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)’s plea not to challenge the bail granted to her. from Times of India https://ift.tt/IDSqNe5 via IFTTT

Rich nations on track to raise $100 billion climate funds

While the resources had to be generated annually from 2020 itself, the rich nations have so far failed to raise the funds. But at the meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors here, they have indicated that they are on course to meet the target in 2023 — a position that was taken note of in the ‘outcome document and chair’s summary’, which also backed a reform of multi-lateral development banks. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BHxwP6T via IFTTT

12 Indian athletes under WADA watch

A Word Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) inquiry into Indian sports has identified 12 positive tests (Adverse Analytical Findings) and 97 whereabouts failures of 70 athletes. The adverse findings, not reported by India’s National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), are now under investigation. “These are now subject to results management processes as appropriate,” said WADA on Tuesday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/3zOpeXt via IFTTT

Delhi wades and watches as river level surges again

The Central Water Commission attributed the increase to local factors, such as rain in the plains, and said it had nothing to do with discharge of water from the Hathnikund barrage. It added that the water level is likely to start coming down again from Monday night. from Times of India https://ift.tt/GfTC0DO via IFTTT

Govt: Don’t write off cheetah project, hopeful of its success

Amid deaths of eight cheetahs, including three cubs born on Indian soil, in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh in the past four months, the environment ministry on Sunday said Project Cheetah is yet to complete a year and it will be premature to conclude the outcome in terms of success and failure since cheetah introduction is a long-term project. from Times of India https://ift.tt/5z72Bvu via IFTTT

Congress says will oppose ordinance in Parliament

A day after marking its opposition to the Delhi ordinance, Congress on Sunday made it clear that the party would oppose it in Parliament, prompting AAP to welcome the announcement as “a positive development” and declare that it would take part in the two-day opposition meet, to be held in Bengaluru from Monday to chalk out joint strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. from Times of India https://ift.tt/hqT4S18 via IFTTT

Carlos Alcaraz ends Novak Djokovic's reign to win maiden Wimbledon title

Carlos Alcaraz marked a pivotal moment in men's tennis by ending Novak Djokovic's illustrious Wimbledon reign with an electrifying 1-6, 7-6(6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 victory on Sunday, claiming his first-ever title at the All England Club. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/8M79Hwx via IFTTT

Australia retain Women's Ashes despite Sciver-Brunt century

In a thrilling contest at Southampton, Australia secured a remarkable three-run victory over England in the second one-day international to retain the Women's Ashes. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/IcGnSJZ via IFTTT

‘Brazen assault’: Congress opposes Delhi ordinance

Congress on Saturday said the Modi government’s “assault” on democratically elected state governments is a subject of national concern and slammed the Delhi ordinance as its manifestation — spelling out the party stance on the ordinance that AAP said was a prerequisite for its attendance in the opposition parties meeting in Bengaluru next week. from Times of India https://ift.tt/1bxluWv via IFTTT

‘Undermining India’: BJP reacts to tweet

BJP on Saturday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of undermining India’s “strategic and geopolitical interests” by seeking foreign intervention in internal matters after he tweeted on Saturday morning, “Manipur burns. EU Parliament discusses India’s internal matter. PM hasn’t said a word on either!” from Times of India https://ift.tt/ub4nDfB via IFTTT

Mahesh Babu's daughter donates 1st acting remuneration to charity

Sitara Ghattamaneni, the daughter of renowned actor Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar, made her first foray into acting in a commercial and decided to donate her entire remuneration to charity. During an event held at a five star hotel in Hyderabad, Sitara unveiled a photo album and a lookbook bearing her name, accompanied by her mother Namrata Ghattamaneni. Alongside this, she also presented a preview of her upcoming short film titled 'Princess.' from Times of India https://ift.tt/7WTZNij via IFTTT

Titas named in India squad for Asian Games, Richa returns

Young fast bowler Titas Sadhu on Friday was included in India's formidable squad for the women's cricket competition at the Asian Games, scheduled to take place from September to October. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/OpSCtAd via IFTTT

1st T20I: Bangladesh beat Afghanistan despite Karim Janat hat-trick

Afghanistan's Karim Janat grabbed a hat-trick in the final over but Bangladesh held their nerve to sneak a two-wicket win with just a ball to spare in the first T20 international in Sylhet on Friday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/yFzuRKp via IFTTT

Yashasvi third Indian opener to hit century on Test debut

Young sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal demonstrated remarkable resilience and unwavering passion as he notched up a century on his debut against the West Indies on Day 2 of the first Test in Dominica. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/ZhY6mHv via IFTTT

Djokovic resumes Grand Slam quest at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic's quest for his fifth consecutive Wimbledon title and eighth overall, matching Roger Federer's record, continues as he prepares to face Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals on Friday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/yuOtJXV via IFTTT

1st Test: Ashwin puts India in commanding position on Day 1

Ravichandran Ashwin made a triumphant return to the cricketing arena following his disappointment in the World Test Championship final last month. The seasoned Indian spinner claimed his 33rd five-wicket haul, leading India's charge against a lacklustre West Indies team on the first day of the opening Test. from Times of India https://ift.tt/8iI1SYC via IFTTT

In boost ahead of 2024, TMC wins big in Bengal rural polls

Bengal’s violence-marred rural vote gave Trinamool Congress a massive, morale-boosting mandate on Wednesday, going into next year’s big Lok Sabha battle — all 20 zilla parishads, 317 of the 341 panchayat samitis, and 2,644 of the 3,317 gram panchayats at stake.Second-placed BJP’s tally of six panchayat samitis and 220 gram panchayats accentuated TMC’s dominance in the three-tier elections, which appeared a foregone conclusion as results and trends emerged on the first day of counting. from Times of India https://ift.tt/lmuoTnS via IFTTT

Can’t probe PMLA cases if ED has no power to take custody, HC told

Solicitor general Tushar Mehta cautioned against denuding the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of its power to probe while arguing before Madras HC on Wednesday, a day after senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing arrested Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji, questioned the central agency’s authority to “investigate” and seek custody of suspects. from Times of India https://ift.tt/BmL09YZ via IFTTT

Medvedev weathers Eubanks storm to reach Wimbledon semis

Third seed Daniil Medvedev brought an end to American debutant Christopher Eubanks' remarkable Wimbledon journey in a hard-fought quarter-final match. Medvedev emerged victorious with a 6-4, 1-6, 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-1 scoreline in London on Wednesday. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/zDZAyV3 via IFTTT

Dipa Karmakar makes Asiad cut on return from doping suspension

Ace Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar secured her place in the Asian Games squad by emerging victorious in the selection trials held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/tQMjTKY via IFTTT

Chandrayaan-3: Isro pins hopes on lessons from failure

Isro, which is attempting to launch Chandrayaan-3 at 2.35pm Friday onboard LVM3, has spent nearly four years — after Chandrayaan-2’s failure to soft-land — anticipating failure scenarios and ensuring they’re addressed. Among several changes introduced will be the first orbit Chandrayaan-3 gets injected into Friday, while most changes are in the last phase of the mission. from Times of India https://ift.tt/HE1fqKU via IFTTT

Yashasvi to debut as Rohit Sharma's opening partner in first Test

Captain Rohit Sharma has confirmed on Tuesday that there will be a new opening partnership for India in the first Test of the two-match series against West Indies, set to begin in Dominica on Wednesday. As the ICC World Test Championship 2023-2025 cycle kicks off, 21-year-old left-hander Yashasvi Jaiswal is expected to join Rohit Sharma as his opening partner. from Times of India https://ift.tt/I64zEGd via IFTTT

J&K transformed after scrapping of Article 370: Govt in SC

On the eve of the hearing before the Supreme Court, the Centre on Monday put up a robust defence of the scrapping of J&K’s special status under Article 370 by detailing fast-paced development work in the two Union Territories (the other being Ladakh), security to all sections of society and drastic reduction in terrorist violence that had bloodied the erstwhile state since 1990s. from Times of India https://ift.tt/6zVF2H3 via IFTTT

41 more lives lost in unrelenting rain in North flood fury in states

The combined might of the monsoon and a western disturbance continued to barrel down on northern India, leading to more deaths and causing extensive landslides and flooding in the mountains and the plains, with the swollen and swift-flowing Beas, Satluj and other rivers and streams taking down houses and parked cars, and submerging cities, villages and swathes of cropland. from Times of India https://ift.tt/0JkcDaC via IFTTT