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London protest: Over 425 demonstrators arrested at rally against banned group Palestine Action

London protest: Over 425 demonstrators arrested at rally against banned group Palestine Action

British police arrested several protesters in London for defying a ban on Palestine Action which has sparked debate on civil liberties, free speech and the limits of counterterrorism laws. However, the critics argue the ban undermines democratic freedoms. London: Tense scenes unfolded outside the UK Parliament on Saturday as police detained more than 425 protesters who had gathered to defy a government ban on the activist group Palestine Action, which has been declared a terrorist organisation. The protest was organised by campaign group Defend Our Juries, which claimed that around 1,500 people joined the demonstration, sitting on the streets with…
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What can be India’s likely playing XI in T20 Asia Cup 2025?

What can be India’s likely playing XI in T20 Asia Cup 2025?

India have reached Dubai and started training for the upcoming Asia Cup. Following the inclusion of Shubman Gill, the batting order seems complicated at the moment. Here's how the Indian team can possibly line-up in the marquee continental tournament. Dubai: The upcoming Asia Cup 2025 will begin on September 9, with Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong. India will start their campaign on the following day, against UAE at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. A few days later, on September 14, the Suryakumar Yadav-led side will challenge Pakistan, and their last group game is against Oman on September 19. The Indian…
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‘Indian players in good place ahead of Asia Cup final’: Coach Craig Fulton after China win

‘Indian players in good place ahead of Asia Cup final’: Coach Craig Fulton after China win

India made light work of China in their last Super Four clash as they defeated them 7-0 on Saturday. India have now set a meeting with Hockey Asia Cup defending champions South Korea. Meanwhile, coach Craig Fulton has stated that the team is in good place. New Delhi: After thrashing China in their final Super Four match at the Hockey Asia Cup 2025, India coach Craig Fulton stated that the Indian players are in a good place ahead of the final against the defending champions South Korea. India thrashed the Chinese 7-0 in a one-sided clash at the Rajgir Hockey…
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Max Verstappen takes pole at Italian GP with fastest lap in Formula 1 history

Max Verstappen takes pole at Italian GP with fastest lap in Formula 1 history

Max Verstappen took his fifth pole in the Formula 1 2025 season after registering a record-breaking lap at the Italian GP. Verstappen broke Lewis Hamilton's record for fastest average lap in F1 history with his 1:18.792 effort at Monza. New Delhi: Red Bull driver Max Verstappen took the pole at the Italian GP with the fastest average lap in Formula 1 history at Monza on Saturday, September 6. The four-time defending champion clocked 1 minute, 18.792 seconds for an average speed of 164.466 mph (264.682 kph) to take the first position from McLaren's Lando Norris. Verstappen secured his fifth pole…
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Abhishek Sharma on course to break Shikhar Dhawan’s illustrious T20I record

Abhishek Sharma on course to break Shikhar Dhawan’s illustrious T20I record

Abhishek Sharma can break Shikhar Dhawan's record for most sixes in a year by a left-handed Indian batter. The youngster can achieve the feat in the upcoming Asia Cup, which is slated to begin on September 9. India, in the meantime, needs to fix its batting unit. Dubai: Former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan holds the title for most sixes in a calendar year by a left-handed Indian batter. The southpaw achieved the feat in 2018, when he hit 25 sixes in 17 innings. However, he is very likely to lose the top spot to Abhishek Sharma in the upcoming Asia Cup.…
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Kashi Rudras rattle Meerut Mavericks to win UPT20 League

Kashi Rudras rattle Meerut Mavericks to win UPT20 League

Kashi Rudras won the second edition of the UPT20 League. Captain Karan Sharma won the Player of the Match as Kashi won the match by eight wickets. Lucknow: Kashi Rudras defeated Meerut Mavericks to win the second edition of the UPT20 League. In the absence of Captain Rinku Singh, the Mavericks failed to establish any sort of authority with the bat and that arguably cost them the match. They lost three wickets inside the powerplay and could never recover from that. In the middle order Prashanth Chaudhary tried to bring some stability, but there was little to no support from…
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Astronomer-Coldplay controversy: Ex-HR Kristin Cabot files for divorce months after viral clip with Andy Byron

Astronomer-Coldplay controversy: Ex-HR Kristin Cabot files for divorce months after viral clip with Andy Byron

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and the companyโ€™s Chief Public Officer Kristen Cabot were caught on a Coldplay concert Kiss Cam in Boston on July 16, sparking a viral scandal. New Delhi: Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was filmed embracing his company's Chief Public Officer Kristin Cabot during a Coldplay concert in Boston, US, onย July 16. The infamous clip, shown during the concert's Kiss Cam, captured Byron with his arms around Cabotโ€™s waist, presenting them like a couple. The video quickly spread across social media, prompting both Byron and Cabot to resign from their positions. Coldplay concert kiss cam row: The fallout…
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Humboldt Forum | Loot, loss, and learning in Berlin

Humboldt Forum | Loot, loss, and learning in Berlin

When the Humboldt Forum opened in 2021, it was met with excitement and quite a lot of controversy. The latter because the newest addition to Berlinโ€™s already impressive ensemble of museums is a testament to colonial acquisitions โ€” with over 20,000 objects in their vast collection taken (more often than not, forcibly) during a time of European expansion. Think Nataraja bronzes from the Chola era, delicate Ming-era porcelain, an intricately beaded Mandu Yenu throne from Cameroon, and ivory tools from Namibia. A Natarajaย statue from South India on display at the Humboldt Forum | Photo Credit: Getty Images Over the last…
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YSRCP MP gets bail to vote in vice-presidential poll

YSRCP MP gets bail to vote in vice-presidential poll

Rajampet YSRCP MP PV Midhun Reddy on Saturday got a five-day interim bail to be able to cast his vote in the vice-presidential election on September 9, his advocate said.ย  ย  According to Advocate T Nagarjuna Reddy, Midhun Reddy got interim bail from September 6 to September 11.ย  ย  Andhra Pradesh Police arrested the MP on July 19 in the alleged Rs 3,200-crore liquor scam that happened during the erstwhile YSRCP regime.ย  ย  "The ACB Court granted an interim bail to Midhun Reddy so that he can cast his vote in the vice-presidential election," Nagarjuna Reddy stated, adding that two…
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Sabalenka, Anisimova look for glory at US Open 2025 to flip heartbreaking season

Sabalenka, Anisimova look for glory at US Open 2025 to flip heartbreaking season

Aryna Sabalenka, the World No.1, has surprisingly not won a single Grand Slam this year despite having reached in semifinals of all the previous three Majors. Sabalenka face Amanda Anisimova in the final of the US Open 2025. New Delhi: Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova have been bruised by their own heartbreaking instances this season. Sabalenka, the World No.1, has lost two Grand Slam finals this year and her emotions spilt over her after the French Open final against Coco Gauff, for which she apologised to the American. The Americans have come in between Sabalenka in her quest for her…
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