England cricket captain Ben Stokes revealed that his home in Castle Eden was burglarized while he was in Pakistan. The robbers stole his OBE medal, jewelry, and other items of sentimental value. His family was inside but unharmed physically, though emotionally affected. Stokes shared the incident to aid police in catching the culprits.
New Delhi’s air quality deteriorated to ‘very poor’ the day before Diwali due to calm winds and high local pollution, primarily from transport emissions. The Air Quality Index (AQI) rose to 307, with some areas reporting severe levels. The situation may worsen on Diwali and November 1 if firecracker and stubble burning emissions increase.
Movie Trade Expert Girish Wankhede gives us a thorough low down on the entire scenario. He says, “This Diwali promises to be a significant event at the Indian box office, with two highly anticipated films, “Singam Again” and “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3,” set to clash. Both films come with strong franchise backing, a star-studded cast,...
Canada’s government admitted leaking sensitive information to The Washington Post about alleged involvement of Indian officials in criminal activities, leading to the withdrawal of six Indian diplomats. Canada’s NSA Nathalie Drouin confirmed the leak to counter Indian disinformation, while India declared the accusations as baseless and backed by weak evidence.
With the IPL franchises finalizing their retained player lists by 5 pm today, the maximum retains are six players including five capped and two uncapped. The salary cap stands at Rs 120 crore, a 20% increase from last year. Teams can utilize Right to Match (RTM) cards during the auction for released players.
Diwali festivities often come with eye irritants from fireworks smoke. Key preventive measures include staying indoors, using air filters, wearing protective eyewear, and keeping eyes moist with artificial tears. During fireworks displays, maintain a safe distance, wear safety glasses, and avoid direct viewing to protect eyes from debris and intense light.
Former President Trump criticized President Biden’s comments likening his supporters to ‘garbage’ by appearing in a garbage truck. Trump’s rally response continued to mock Biden and also addressed Tony Hinchcliffe’s controversial remarks about Puerto Rico. Vice President Harris distanced her campaign from Biden’s statement, opposing personal attacks on voters.