A wave of riots and protests has erupted across the United Kingdom, fueled by misinformation and tension surrounding immigration issues. The unrest was sparked by a tragic attack at a children’s event in Southport, and has led to violent anti-immigration demonstrations, targeting asylum seekers, Muslims, and migrant-related facilities.In response to the far-right protests, thousands of…
NEW DELHI: American wrestler Sarah Ann Hildebrandt won the gold medal in the 50kg category at the Paris Olympics after Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight. Hildebrandt, who had been preparing for the final, faced an unexpected situation when Phogat was replaced by Cuban wrestler Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, whom Hildebrandt…
NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar strongly criticized TMC leader Derek O’Brien and other opposition leaders following the chaos that erupted over demands for a discussion on wrestler Vinesh Phogat‘s disqualification from the Paris Olympics. The opposition walked out of the House after their demand to discuss the matter was not taken up.Dhankar reprimanded…
One of the subplots of the much-awaited men’s javelin throw final at the Paris Olympics on Thursday is the India vs Pakistan battle between defending champion Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem.The Stade de France arena will be buzzing under lights when the line-up of 12 of the world’s best throwers gets on the runway to…
NEW DELHI: Former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, a Marxist leader, passed away at his Kolkata home on Thursday at the age of 80. Renowned for his pragmatic approach, Bhattacharjee set aside ideological convictions to promote industrialisation in his state but will also be remembered for witnessing the end of the 34-year-old Left Front…
The day Shaikh Haseena fled from Dhaka I was in Bangladesh. I saw sloganeering, jeering, rowdy crowds cheering the opposition and overall chaos that ensued. It all started on 17th July 2024. I went to teach on a sabbatical to the students of the Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh on 30th May 2024. Initially,…
An unusual incident has come to light after a video captured a pet dog accidentally igniting a house fire. A family dog inadvertently started a fire in a suburban home after chewing through a portable power bank.Tulsa, Oklahoma – Local fire officials are urging pet owners to exercise caution after a recent house fire ignited…
NEW DELHI: After India’s series defeat by Sri Lanka, captain Rohit Sharma voiced his worries about the Men in Blue’s lack of dominance against spin and their failure to execute enough sweep shots on a challenging surface.The hosts prevailed resoundingly, winning the series 2-0. This is the first time Sri Lanka has triumphed over India…
NEW DELHI: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2024 is facing controversy as a plea for its postponement has been filed in the Supreme Court, alongside allegations of paper leaks surfacing on social media. The exam is scheduled for August 11, 2024 and the admit card is scheduled to be released…
MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday announced the monetary policy committee’s decision to keep rates on hold for the ninth consecutive time, citing strong demand and the need to maintain inflation’s declining trajectory.“The MPC decided by a majority of 4:2 to keep the policy report unchanged at 6.5%. Consequently, the standing…
