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Saina Nehwal confirms retirement from competitive badminton, says ‘I thought it’s enough, can’t push anymore’

Saina Nehwal confirms retirement from competitive badminton, says ‘I thought it’s enough, can’t push anymore’

Saina Nehwal has been out of action for two years due to chronic knee pain. She has not played any official match since the Singapore Open 2023. Nehwal has confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton. New Delhi: India's iconic shuttler Saina Nehwal has confirmed her retirement from competitive badminton, saying that she can't push it anymore. The 2012 Olympics bronze medallist, Nehwal, has not played any official match since the 2023 Singapore Open and has been out of action due to a chronic knee condition.ย  "I had stopped playing two years back. I actually felt that I entered the sport…
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Former Test cricketer becomes fourth Sri Lankan player to complete 1000 First-class wickets

Former Test cricketer becomes fourth Sri Lankan player to complete 1000 First-class wickets

Former Test cricketer Malinda Pushpakumara has achieved a huge milestone as he completed 1000 wickets in first-class cricket. He has become just the fourth player from his country to get to the milestone. New Delhi: Former Test cricketer Malinda Pushpakumara achieved a huge milestone in domestic cricket as he completed 1000 wickets in First-class cricket. Pushpakumara has become just the fourth Sri Lankan and third active player to have reached the milestone. The 38-year-old Pushpakumara, who last played for Sri Lanka in 2018, achieved the feat while playing for Badureliya Sports Club in their clash against Moors Sports Club in…
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Starmer rebukes Trump over Greenland tariff threat, says ‘trade wars help no one’

Starmer rebukes Trump over Greenland tariff threat, says ‘trade wars help no one’

The sharp response from Starmer follows Trumpโ€™s announcement on Saturday that the United States would impose a 10 per cent import tax from February on goods from eight European countries, including the UK. New Delhi: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday issued his strongest public criticism yet of US President Donald Trump, calling Washingtonโ€™s threat to impose tariffs on allied nations over Greenland โ€œcompletely wrongโ€ and warning that a trade war would damage all sides. Speaking at a press conference in London, Starmer said the United Kingdom firmly rejects the idea of using economic pressure against allies and made…
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Shubman Gill to turn up for Punjab in Ranji Trophy after conclusion of ODI series against New Zealand

Shubman Gill to turn up for Punjab in Ranji Trophy after conclusion of ODI series against New Zealand

Shubman Gill has opted not to take a break after the completion of the ODI series between India and New Zealand. He is set to play for Punjab in their upcoming Ranji Trophy clash against Saurashtra. New Delhi: India ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill has decided against taking a rest following the conclusion of the ODI series against New Zealand. With several Indian players featuring in the T20I series against the Kiwis and with Gill not part of the T20Is, the 27-year-old has decided to play for Punjab in their next Ranji Trophy match, starting Thursday. Gill was not…
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Putin receives Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ invite, Kremlin says proposal under review

Putin receives Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ invite, Kremlin says proposal under review

The Board of Peace is reportedly part of the second phase of Trumpโ€™s plan to resolve the Gaza conflict. The body would be chaired by Trump for life and would initially focus on bringing an end to the war in Gaza. New Delhi: The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to join US President Donald Trumpโ€™s proposed โ€œBoard of Peace,โ€ a new initiative aimed at ending the ongoing war in Gaza. The Kremlin confirmed the development on Monday, saying it is reviewing the proposal and seeking more clarity from Washington. โ€œWe hope to have contacts with the US…
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Cole Walliser defends Jennifer Lopez after Glambot video went viral

Cole Walliser defends Jennifer Lopez after Glambot video went viral

Cole Walliser has set the record straight about singer-actor Jennifer Lopezโ€™s viral Glambot moment at the Golden Globes 2026. ย  Walliser, the Canadian filmmaker and music video director who is the mastermind behind the popular Glambot slow-motion red carpet videos, rubbished the chatter that JLo was rude to him during her viral Glambot moment at the recent Golden Globes award ceremony. ย  Addressing the controversy in an Instagram video, Walliser said he never felt disrespected during the interaction. ย  The clip came after social media users accused Lopez of being dismissive during her Glambot shoot at the awards ceremony on…
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RSS-BJP trying to impose culture of silence: Rahul Gandhi

RSS-BJP trying to impose culture of silence: Rahul Gandhi

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi today said that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the Bharatiya Janata Party were trying to impose the โ€œculture of silenceโ€ in the country so that people have no voice. ย  He also said that the Congress was fighting a political battle in the state while at the same time it was fighting an ideological battle at the national level against the ideology of the RSS and the BJP. ย  Addressing the newly elected members of the gram, block and district samitis, municipalities and municipal corporations here today, Gandhi congratulated them, saying…
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Virat Kohli shatters Ricky Ponting’s world record after breaking Tendulkar’s feat in IND vs NZ 3rd ODI

Virat Kohli shatters Ricky Ponting’s world record after breaking Tendulkar’s feat in IND vs NZ 3rd ODI

Virat Kohli played a jaw-dropping knock in the third ODI between India and New Zealand. En route to his 124 in Indore, he registered some massive milestones, including breaking a Ricky Ponting world record. New Delhi: India icon Virat Kohli continued his rich vein of form as he smashed a scintillating century in the third ODI against New Zealand at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Kohli almost pulled off a near impossible chase with only little help on offer with his stellar hundred that shattered a few records. The 37-year-old made 124 from 108 balls and carried India's hopes…
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France 15, Sweden 3 and UK 1: European nations deploy troops in Greenland amid Trump’s threat

France 15, Sweden 3 and UK 1: European nations deploy troops in Greenland amid Trump’s threat

According to a 1951 defence agreement, the US already has an access to Greenland. But the US military presence has decreased in Greenland over the years. According to Trump, he wants the Danish territory to keep a check on Russia and China. London: Tensions have been soaring between the European Union (EU) and the United States (US) over President Donald Trump's demand of purchasing out Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. The EU has vehemently opposed the US president's demand, who has imposed 10 per cent tariffs on several European nations, including the United Kingdom (UK), France, Germany, the Netherlands and…
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What it really takes to get a Schengen Visa the first time: A first-hand account |

What it really takes to get a Schengen Visa the first time: A first-hand account |

A Schengen visa is a short-stay permit that allows travel across 29 European countries without internal border checks, for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. It is typically issued for tourism, business, or family visits. Applicants must apply through the embassy or consulate of their main destination and submit documents such as a valid passport, photographs, and proof of funds and travel insurance. While the visa allows free movement within the Schengen Area, final entry is always subject to checks by border authorities. Hereโ€™s how this traveller got his Schengen visa approved, as per his post he shared…
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