India’s eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan was not a deliberate plan to boost their net run-rate in the World Cup group stage. India captain Rohit Sharma scored 131 off 84 balls, helping the hosts chase a 273-run victory target in 35 overs. India is the third team to win their first two games and is...
Read MoreThe Supreme Court Collegium has recommended three judicial officers, Abhay Jainarayanji Mantri, Shyam Chhaganlal Chandak, and Neeraj Pradeep Dhote, for appointment as Judges of the High Court of Bombay. The chief ministers and governors of Maharashtra and Goa have concurred with the recommendation. The consultee-judges have found all three officers to be suitable for...
Read MoreIndia batting mainstay Virat Kohli on Wednesday moved up two places to reach the seventh position in ICC rankings for batters, after hitting a terrific 85 in his team’s six-wicket win over Australia in the World Cup in Chennai.
Read MoreAdditionally, the court will also make a determination regarding Khan’s appeal challenging the trial court’s verdict, which deemed his offense to be in the “rarest of the rare category,” thus justifying the maximum punishment of “hanging by the neck” until death.
Read MoreThe Indian government has launched Operation Ajay to facilitate the return of Indian nationals from Israel amid the Israel-Hamas war. The government has set up a 24-hour control room to monitor the situation and is making arrangements for special charter flights. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised concerns about the safety of Indian nationals...
Read MoreVirgin Atlantic latest UK airline to suspend flights to and from Israel
Read MoreThe Denver Broncos are determined to end their 15-game losing streak against the Kansas City Chiefs. Their last victory over the Chiefs occurred in 2015 when they scored two touchdowns in the final minute. Since then, the Broncos have faced an average loss margin of 11 points in their encounters.
Read MoreUnited Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said that the world is failing girls as the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals approaches. He also said that if current trends continue, child marriage will continue for another 300 years. Guterres also highlighted the discrimination faced by girls in various parts of the world, including limited...
Read MoreA report card on the performance of information commissions (IC) in India reveals that there is a rising backlog of appeals and complaints under the Right to Information Act. As of June 30, 2023, over 3.2 lakh appeals and complaints were pending in 27 ICs. The analysis also highlights that six commissions, including the...
Read MoreSnehith Gowda has become the first captain of Bigg Boss Kannada 10. He won a challenging task by outperforming Namratha Gowda and Thukhali Santosh. The task required contestants to maintain their balance on a wheel path. Snehith’s victory was dedicated to his mother, who had only seen his failures in the past.
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