A seven-year-old boy in Aligarh was allegedly beaten and subjected to cruelty by his teacher for forgetting his school bag. His family filed a police complaint after he recounted the incident. The school’s principal denied these allegations, asserting that CCTV footage would disprove them.
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi praised India’s young chess players for their historic achievements at the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest. Both men’s and women’s teams clinched their maiden gold medals by defeating Slovenia and Azerbaijan respectively. Modi interacted with the champions, who presented him with a chessboard, followed by a quick game between Praggnanandhaa...
Read MoreIsrael has alerted its troops for a potential entry into Lebanon after Hezbollah targeted Tel Aviv with missiles. The US and France are advocating for a 21-day ceasefire to reduce escalating tensions. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has appealed to the UN Security Council for an immediate ceasefire, citing Israeli violations of Lebanon’s sovereignty.
Read MoreYuvraj Singh shared a personal story from the 2007/08 Border-Gavaskar series on a podcast, revealing he was dating an actress who followed him to Canberra despite his request for space. This led to a humorous incident where he had to wear her pink slip-ons, much to the amusement of his teammates.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court has granted bail to former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate last year for money laundering. Strict conditions were imposed while granting bail. The special court in Chennai has been directed to conclude the case within three months, with daily hearings as per guidelines issued by...
Read MoreA recent poll suggests Kamala Harris’s gender is a larger hurdle in the upcoming US presidential elections than it was for Hillary Clinton in 2016. Conversely, Donald Trump’s gender may work to his advantage. The shift is mainly driven by Democrats, while Republicans’ views have shown little change.
Read MoreVirat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will look to regain form as India face Bangladesh in the second Test of their series in Kanpur. After underwhelming performances in the first Test, both the players are keen to contribute significantly. A 2-0 series win would bolster India’s position atop the World Test Championship leaderboard.
Read MoreYSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has urged people across the state to offer poojas in temples on Saturday to restore the sanctity of Tirumala. He accused CM N Chandrababu Naidu of spreading false claims about the adulteration of Tirumala’s sacred laddu prasadam with animal fat, calling for public participation to counter this misinformation.
Read MoreThe IMF’s executive board has approved a $7 billion loan for Pakistan to aid its struggling economy. Disbursed over 37 months, the first tranche of $1 billion is available immediately. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude for the support, which follows reforms and increased tax measures required by the IMF.
Read MoreIndia looks to secure a clean sweep against Bangladesh in the second Test starting Friday. Key players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma need to perform well, while Rishabh Pant shows promise. The Green Park pitch favors spinners, and weather conditions could be challenging. Bangladesh may adjust their lineup after their struggles in the...
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