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Amid heightened security, ย protests were staged across Jammu & Kashmir by the ruling NC and the Opposition PDP on Wednesday to mark the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of provisions of Article 370.
05
Aug
By The Press Editor
Politics

Amid heightened security, ย protests were staged across Jammu & Kashmir by the ruling NC and the Opposition PDP on Wednesday to mark the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of provisions of Article 370.

Amid heightened security, ย protests were staged across Jammu & Kashmir by the ruling National Conference (NC) and the Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday to mark the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of provisions of Article 370, which granted J&K a special status. ย  ย NC and PDP announced had already plans for separate protests on Wednesday on the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of erstwhile J&K into two Union territories with directions to the party units at district levels to ensure participation. However, opposition BJP marked the day with celebratory events at its party…
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Christina Applegate is back home from hospital
05
Aug
By The Press Editor
Entertainment

Christina Applegate is back home from hospital

Hollywood actress Christina Applegate has finally returned home after her months-long hospitalisation amid an ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis. Insiders say that "all is well" with Applegate. ย  Reports of the 54-year-old Emmy winner's hospitalisation surfaced in late March, with many suggesting that people close to Applegate were preparing for the worst. ย  In April, she finally spoke out on Instagram, stating that she was "getting stronger and better every day." ย  "Thank you for the outpouring of love and well wishes. Health issues are a constant for me, but I'm a strong chick and I'm getting stronger and better…
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will probably break this world record: Jos Buttler predicts India star to create history
05
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will probably break this world record: Jos Buttler predicts India star to create history

New Delhi: Former England captain Jos Buttler on Wednesday shattered the world record for most runs scored in T20 cricket. Buttler, the 2022 T20 World Cup-winning skipper, achieved the feat during the Hundred 2026 when he smashed an unbeaten 51 from 20 balls to power Manchester Super Giants to a strong nine-wicket win against Welsh Fire in Manchester. Buttler broke Kieron Pollard's record for most runs in T20 cricket with his stroke-filled knock that featured six sixes and two fours. The England star, who made a return as captain with the Manchester franchise, now has 14833 runs in 522 matches…
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Jos Buttler breaks Kieron Pollard’s world record on return to Manchester Super Giants captaincy in the Hundred
05
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

Jos Buttler breaks Kieron Pollard’s world record on return to Manchester Super Giants captaincy in the Hundred

New Delhi: Jos Buttler etched his name into the history books as he shattered a massive T20 world record on his return to captaincy for the Manchester Super Giants in the Hundred on Wednesday, August 5. Buttler broke former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard's world record of most runs in T20 cricket with his unbeaten 51 against Welsh Fire at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. Buttler scored a 20-ball 51 with two fours and six sixes to power his team to a nine-wicket win against Welsh as he helped his team chase down the 155-run target in 69 balls in…
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Miscreants attempt to set fire to Shakib Al Hasan’s house after he attended Sheikh Hasina’s press conference
05
Aug
By The Press Editor
World

Miscreants attempt to set fire to Shakib Al Hasan’s house after he attended Sheikh Hasina’s press conference

New Delhi: Unidentified people attempted to set fire to former Bangladesh captain and ex-lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan's house in Magura, police said. The incident occurred a little after the former Bangladesh skipper attended a media interaction addressed by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The interaction was hosted by the Foreign Correspondents' Club of South Asia in New Delhi. The Daily Star reported that the incident took place around 9:00 PM, quoting Md Abdullah Al Mamun, officer-in-charge of Magura Sadar Police Station. "Several miscreants threw brick chips at the house and vandalised windows. They also tried to set the house on…
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BWF World Championships’ draws revealed, Ayush Shetty faces stern test, Sindhu, Lakshya’s opponents confirmed
05
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

BWF World Championships’ draws revealed, Ayush Shetty faces stern test, Sindhu, Lakshya’s opponents confirmed

New Delhi: The draws of the BWF World Championships, set to take place in New Delhi from August 17 to 23, have been revealed. Asian Championships silver medallist Ayush Shetty will be facing a stern test from world champion Shi Yuqi of China in the men's singles opening round. Shetty had lost to Yuqi in the final of the Asian Championships. PV Sindhu, former world champion, will be facing world number 141 Sophia Nobel of Ireland in her first round, while 2022 world championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen will open his campaign against Collins Valentine Filimon of Austria. Sen could…
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Sheikh Hasina’s son says Bangladesh has become another Pakistan on India’s eastern border
05
Aug
By The Press Editor
World

Sheikh Hasina’s son says Bangladesh has become another Pakistan on India’s eastern border

Dhaka: Formerย Bangladeshย Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed on Wednesday said that what should concern New Delhi most is that Bangladesh has become another Pakistan on India's eastern border and raised concerns over the role of foreign intelligence agencies inย Bangladesh. Addressing an event hosted by the Foreign Correspondents' Club (FCC) of South Asia in Delhi, Wazed also questioned the death toll reported in connection with the July-August 2024 protests inย Bangladesh. He pointed the pointing to differences between figures cited by the United Nations and those cited by the previous administration headed by Muhammad Yunus. Bangladesh today is a failed state:…
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Australia unveil plan before Border-Gavaskar series, list out preparation options ahead of five-match contest
05
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

Australia unveil plan before Border-Gavaskar series, list out preparation options ahead of five-match contest

New Delhi: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed that his team will not be playing in practice matches before the high-octane Border-Gavaskar series and instead will have a preparatory camp, similar to the sub-continent conditions. The series is set to start from January 21 in Nagpur in what remains one of the most anticipated Test series around the world. Australia last won a Test series in India in 2004-05, and India remains their final frontier. Australia will also be playing in a four-match Test series against New Zealand before the India series. "We feel as though we've got enough…
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China blacklists six US firms, tightens drone exports in retaliation to fresh American tariffs
05
Aug
By The Press Editor
World

China blacklists six US firms, tightens drone exports in retaliation to fresh American tariffs

Beijing: China has announced a fresh round of retaliatory measures against the United States, escalating tensions between the world's two largest economies. In response to the latest US trade sanctions, Beijing has imposed sanctions on six American companies, tightened export controls on drones and launched a series of additional trade-related actions targeting Washington. The measures were unveiled on Wednesday after the United States introduced another round of tariffs on China and more than 50 other countries as part of President Donald Trump's broader trade strategy. The US administration has argued that the tariffs are aimed at correcting trade imbalances that…
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Super Kings release Faf du Plessis, MI Cape Town leave out Kieron Pollard ahead of upcoming SA20 season
05
Aug
By The Press Editor
Sports

Super Kings release Faf du Plessis, MI Cape Town leave out Kieron Pollard ahead of upcoming SA20 season

New Delhi: Mitchell Marsh, Sam Curran, Joe Root, Phil Salt and Jason Holder are among the biggest overseas names confirmed for the upcoming SA20 season. The six franchises have finalised a significant portion of their squads ahead of the Season 5 auction, as they revealed the pre-auction signings and player retentions on Wednesday, August 5.ย  Interestingly, Durban's Super Giants and Paarl Royals have already completed their 19-member squads through retentions and pre-auction signings. The remaining franchises collectively have 19 spots available ahead of the next edition. Sunrisers sign Mitchell Marsh, Root joins Paarl Sunrisers Eastern Cape strengthened their title-defending squad…
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