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Indian sailor killed in strike on commercial vessel in Black Sea, MEA condemns attack

Indian sailor killed in strike on commercial vessel in Black Sea, MEA condemns attack

New Delhi: An Indian sailor was killed after a commercial vessel was attacked in the Black Sea, as the over four-year conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to drag on, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday. The vessel, which was in Russian territorial waters, was identified as Marshall Islands-flagged MV OMORFI.ย  The vessel, which was last ported at Saint Petersburg in Russia, was carrying ten crew members, including three Indian nationals, at the time of the incident. The MEA has not revealed the identity of the deceased, but has extended the government's deepest condolences to his family.…
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Jurgen Klopp threatens to quit Germany head coach role on day 1 of appointment, check what happened

Jurgen Klopp threatens to quit Germany head coach role on day 1 of appointment, check what happened

New Delhi: After a disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026, Germany appointed Jurgen Klopp as the new head coach. The former Liverpool boss has been handed a four-year contract after Julian Nagelsmann's resignation following Germany's shocking exit to Paraguay in the Round of 32 in the tournament. Klopp's deal will now keep him in charge through the 2030 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Meanwhile, in an interesting development, Klopp on day1 has warned that he will walk away from his new role as Germany head coach if his family's privacy is not respected. During the…
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Afghanistan announce new ODI captain, reveal squad for three-match Ireland series

Afghanistan announce new ODI captain, reveal squad for three-match Ireland series

New Delhi: Rahmat Shah has been appointed as the new Afghanistan ODI captain after Hashmatullah Shahidi resigned from his position ahead of the five-match series against Ireland, starting August 5.ย  Notably, the 33-year-old batter has served as Afghanistanโ€™s vice-captain in both Tests and ODIs since 2021. Now, he has been handed the baton to take command with the ODI World Cup 2027ย in the mind of the selectors and team management. Meanwhile, Rahmat takes up the role as Afghanistanโ€™s leading ODI run-scorer. He has accumulated 4,121 runs in the format at an average of 35.22.ย  On the other hand, Afghanistan have…
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Emotional Connection: Busy schedule? These 7 everyday conversations can keep couples emotionally close |

Emotional Connection: Busy schedule? These 7 everyday conversations can keep couples emotionally close |

Busy schedule? These 7 everyday conversations can keep couples emotionally close Work deadlines, chores, parenting duties, notificationsโ€”there are countless reasons why a busy couple finds little time to spend together. Still, relationship counsellors say that emotional connection isn't formed through significant romantic gestures or luxurious dates. An emotional bond forms through small conversations in which couples show interest, express appreciation, and talk about important things. Here are seven conversations that will help to develop an emotional connection between partners despite a busy schedule.Ask your partner, "How are you really feeling today?"Instead of asking your partner how their day went, ask…
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Cockroach Janta Party, which is spearheading protests against the NEET paper leak, has told two Union ministers that its demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation is “non-negotiable”.

Cockroach Janta Party, which is spearheading protests against the NEET paper leak, has told two Union ministers that its demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation is “non-negotiable”.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is spearheading protests against the NEET paper leak, has told two Union ministers that its demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is "non-negotiable". The group has also asked for Rs 1 crore compensation for families of those who committed suicide after the cancellation of the NEET test on May 3. ย  The two sides will meet again on Saturday.Two representatives of the CJP held a two hour meeting with Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh at the Vithalbhai Patel House here. ย  "We told Union ministers that our demand for the resignation…
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Sanju Samson reveals why he left RR for CSK, reveals reason for not demanding captaincy

Sanju Samson reveals why he left RR for CSK, reveals reason for not demanding captaincy

New Delhi: Indiaโ€™s keeper-batter Sanju Samson revealed the reason behind parting ways with Rajasthan Royals ahead of the IPL 2026 season. Calling it a huge risk, the Kerala-born threw light upon his reasons to join Chennai Super Kings. He mentioned that his time with the Royals felt over as he had nothing more to give and following which, the cricketer had a long chat with family to find some clarity.ย  โ€œI had long conversations with my family and my wife. They kept asking me if it was an impulsive decision or if I was really sure. We discussed it for…
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Soldiers among 15 killed in suicide bombing in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Soldiers among 15 killed in suicide bombing in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Islamabad: At least 15 people, including soldiers, police personnel and a government official, were killed after militants rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a security check post in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province overnight, the military said on Friday. According to the military's media wing, the dead included 12 soldiers, two police personnel and a government official from the forest department. The military described them as having embraced Shahadat (martyrdom) while defending the country. The attack occurred in Tank district, where militants drove an explosives-laden vehicle into the perimeter wall of a security check post, triggering a powerful blast that caused…
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EPFO credits interest into accounts of consumers, here’s how to check whether you have received it or not

EPFO credits interest into accounts of consumers, here’s how to check whether you have received it or not

New Delhi: If you are employed and a member of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), there's good news for you. The EPFO โ€‹โ€‹has begun crediting 8.25 per cent interest for the financial year 2025-26 to crores of accounts. According to the organisation, the interest amount has been updated in the accounts of approximately 34 crore members. Members can now view the new balance in their EPF accounts. If you haven't checked your balance yet, you can get this information from home using a few simple methods.ย  Your savings will grow with 8.25 per cent interest EPF is one of…
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5 underrated Badminton stars to keep an eye on at BWF World Championships 2026

5 underrated Badminton stars to keep an eye on at BWF World Championships 2026

New Delhi: The BWF World Championships have long been a stage where underdogs announce themselves to the world. Although the spotlight usually falls on the biggest names, every edition has produced unexpected breakthroughs from young challengers. With New Delhi hosting the event from August 17 to 23, several young challengers will look to test themselves against the sport's biggest names. Here are five players capable of causing an upset and even challenging for the title. 1. Ayush Shetty (India), men's singles The 20-year-old from Karnataka has had a breakout year, winning his first BWF World Tour title at the 2025…
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How Asim Munir’s private oil venture with IRGC shielded Saudi Arabia from Iranian strikes

How Asim Munir’s private oil venture with IRGC shielded Saudi Arabia from Iranian strikes

New Delhi: The ongoing conflict between the United States (US) and Iran has stablished the entire Middle East, with Tehran targeting all of Washington's bases in the Gulf, including those in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Kuwait. Strikes were also reported in Saudi Arabia, which has been one of Iran's biggest regional rivals, but Tehran agreed to stop the attacks on Riyadh after Pakistan's intervention. According to a report by The Times of Israel, Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir leveraged a joint oil transport venture with Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) chief Ahmad Vahidi to seal a deal…
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