Ksenia Karelina, a 32-year-old US-Russian citizen, was sentenced to 12 years in a Russian prison for donating $50 to a pro-Ukraine charity. She was detained in Yekaterinburg in January. The Russian court charged her with high treason, claiming the funds were used to support Ukrainian armed forces. The United States criticized the arrest as...
Read MoreMahindra launched the new Thar Roxx, a 5-door variant of its SUV, aimed at competing in India’s crowded SUV market. It offers two engine choices and multiple transmission options. It squares off against key players like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Tata Harrier, and MG Hector, each having unique attributes in dimensions, engines, and pricing.
Read MoreItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Emmanuel Macron, Vladimir Putin, and Mohamed Muizzu, extended congratulations to India on its 78th Independence Day. Meloni highlighted the deepening ties between Italy and India, while other leaders emphasized their strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts aimed at mutual prosperity and regional stability.
Read MoreAn Israeli-born executive filed a federal lawsuit against Intel, alleging retaliation for reporting a supervisor’s pro-Hamas social media activity. The executive was dismissed and reassigned to a lower-paying role after raising concerns about the posts. Attorney Douglas Wigdor criticized Intel for condoning the behavior and retaliating against the plaintiff.
Read MoreWith 12,027 runs in 143 Tests at 50.11 with 32 centuries and 63 fifties so far, Joe Root is overall the seventh highest run-scorer in Tests and could overtake Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara (12,400 runs) and his former teammate Alastair Cook (12,472) soon.
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his dismay over Indian students seeking medical education abroad and announced the creation of 75,000 new medical seats in India over the next five years. He emphasized reviving Nalanda University’s legacy, promoting higher learning, and allocating significant funds for research and innovation to establish India as a global education...
Read MoreIndian cricket star Virat Kohli was seen in London following a challenging ODI series against Sri Lanka, where he scored just 58 runs in three matches. Earlier, the cricketer, accompanied by his wife Anushka Sharma and their newborn son Akaay, was observed enjoying some leisure time and attending a spiritual gathering at Union Chapel.
Read MoreSenior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized PM Modi’s Independence Day speech, accusing him of ‘insulting’ BR Ambedkar by calling existing civil laws ‘communal.’ PM Modi emphasized the need for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to eliminate religious discrimination. The UCC proposal, part of BJP’s initiatives, aims for uniform personal laws across diverse sections of...
Read MoreOn August 15, 2020, Mahendra Singh Dhoni retired from international cricket but continues to play in the IPL. Known for his leadership and grooming young talent, Dhoni’s calm and strategic approach left a lasting impact on Indian cricket. Rohit Sharma credits Dhoni for his crucial support and guidance during his early career.
Read MoreA Class 8 student in Janjgir Champa, Chhattisgarh, was caught with a pistol in his school bag during a routine inspection. His father and uncle were arrested for illegally procuring the weapon from Jharkhand. The boy was sent to a correction home, and the case was handled under the Arms Act.
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