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Mandeep Singh leaves Tripura after just one season, captained in all formats in 2024-25

Mandeep Singh leaves Tripura after just one season, captained in all formats in 2024-25

Mandeep Singh has announced his decision to leave Tripura after spending just one year. He joined the team to earn more opportunities in all three formats. Notably, he captained in the domestic season. However, ahead of the next season, he announced the decision to leave. New Delhi: Veteran domestic cricketer Mandeep Singh has parted ways with the Tripura cricket team after just a single season. He leaves the team ahead of the 2025โ€“26 Indian domestic season. The 33-year-old batter, who took on the role of captain across all formats during his stint, confirmed his departure via an Instagram post. "Thank…
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Poland: F-16 fighter jet crashes during Radom Air Show rehearsal, pilot killed

Poland: F-16 fighter jet crashes during Radom Air Show rehearsal, pilot killed

A Polish F-16 crashed during an airshow rehearsal in Radom, killing the pilot and damaging the runway, which led to the cancellation of the August 30โ€“31 Radom Airshow. Warsaw (Poland): A Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed during a rehearsal for an airshow in Radom, central Poland, on Thursday, killing the pilot. Following the tragedy, organisers announced that the Radom Airshow scheduled for the weekend had been cancelled. The jet went down on the runway at around 1730 GMT, causing damage, according to reports. Government spokesperson Adam Szlapka confirmed the pilotโ€™s death on X, adding that defence minister Wล‚adysล‚aw…
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Amit Shah, JP Nadda slam Congress over โ€˜abuseโ€™ of PM Modiโ€™s mother

Amit Shah, JP Nadda slam Congress over โ€˜abuseโ€™ of PM Modiโ€™s mother

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda and Union Home Minister Amit Shah called upon Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, to issue an apology. The demand for an apology stemmed from what they described as "abuses" directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late mother during a rally in Bihar. In a video message shared on his official X account, JP Nadda expressed strong condemnation, stating, "The so-called โ€˜Vote Adhikar Yatraโ€™, where the joint platform of the Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) was used to abuse the late mother of Prime…
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Alejandro Garnacho set to join Chelsea after fallout with Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim

Alejandro Garnacho set to join Chelsea after fallout with Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim

Alejandro Garnacho will part ways with Manchester United in the upcoming days as his transfer to Chelsea is almost imminent. The London club will release Christopher Nkunku, who is set to join AC Milan. The move will alow Chelsea to complete Garnacho signing. London: Chelsea are set to complete the high-profile signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United in a deal that marks a significant moment in both clubs' transfer windows. The 21-year-old Argentine international had been told by United head coach Ruben Amorim to find a new club at the end of last season, and he now makes the…
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Neil Bhoopalam on theatre, comedy and performing The Horse at Kamani Auditorium

Neil Bhoopalam on theatre, comedy and performing The Horse at Kamani Auditorium

A still from The Horse | Photo Credit: Neville Sukhia Neil Bhoopalam is one of those actors who has always managed to make his presence felt on stage. Whether it was as the endearing Kaffee in A Few Good Men or as Alexander Ivanov, the dissident who speaks against the regime in the dark, yet funny Every Good Boy Deserves Favour. After regaling the Mumbai audience with The Horse, a political farce which is part of Aadyam Theatre, Neil hopes to recreate the same magic in the capital as well.Directed by Sunil Shanbag, The Horse has been adapted from a…
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After Insta divorce, Dubai princess engaged to French Montana

After Insta divorce, Dubai princess engaged to French Montana

A year after ending her first marriage through a public post on Instagram, Dubai princess Sheikha Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum, is engaged to Moroccan-American rapper French Montana. Mahra is the daughter of Dubaiโ€™s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. ย  The "Unforgettable" rapper, whose real name is Karim Kharbouch, popped the question to Mahra during Paris Fashion Week in June, shortly after he walked the runway for the first time for the 3.Paradis Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2026 show. ย  According to reports, French, 40, and Mahra, 31, were first linked in October 2024, when the latter shared…
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Amid concerns over Trump’s health, US V-P JD Vance says he is ‘ready to serve’ as President

Amid concerns over Trump’s health, US V-P JD Vance says he is ‘ready to serve’ as President

79-year-old Donald Trump is the oldest person to be sworn in as the President of the US. During his inauguration for the second term in office in January this year, Trump was 78 years old. Washington: Amid concerns over US President Donald Trump's health, his deputy, JD Vance, said on Thursday (local time) that he is to serve as the President of the United States in case a 'tragedy' strikes. However, the 41-year-old reiterated that Trump is in 'incredibly good health' and he has 'incredible energy'. 79-year-old Trump is the oldest person to be sworn in as the President of…
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India celebrates National Sports Day on August 29: What’s its significance, theme and history?

India celebrates National Sports Day on August 29: What’s its significance, theme and history?

India celebrates its National Sports Day on August 29, after the birth anniversary of legendary Hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. Several athletes and public representatives will encourage the citizens will promote the theme throughout the day. New Delhi: India observes National Sports Day on August 29, commemorating the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. He is widely hailed as one of the greatest field hockey players in history. Born in 1905, Dhyan Chand's unmatched skills on the field brought India immense pride, especially during its golden era of Olympic dominance from 1928 to 1936. His influence extended far…
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Josh Hazlewood targets Sheffield Shield return before facing ‘strongest England team’ in Ashes

Josh Hazlewood targets Sheffield Shield return before facing ‘strongest England team’ in Ashes

Josh Hazlewood plans to play a Sheffield Shield match before the Ashes to maintain red-ball intensity. He believes England's current batting line-up, led by Joe Root and Harry Brook, is the strongest they've brought to Australia during his career. Sydney: Josh Hazlewood is eyeing a Sheffield Shield appearance in the lead-up to the Ashes as he gears up to take on what he describes as the strongest England batting line-up heโ€™s faced in Australia. The veteran fast bowler, who played four Tests during the 2023 Ashes, wants to build red-ball momentum ahead of the first Test in Perth this November,…
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Tamil Nadu veteran ends 13-year-old association, leaves ahead of 2025-26 domestic season

Tamil Nadu veteran ends 13-year-old association, leaves ahead of 2025-26 domestic season

Vijay Shankar has left Tamil Nadu after 13 years, seeking more opportunities in the 2025โ€“26 domestic season. Granted an NOC, he follows B Aparajithโ€™s exit. TN replaces him with U-19 allrounder RS Ambrish amid injury setbacks and coaching changes. Chennai: Allrounder Vijay Shankar parted ways with Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2025-26 domestic cricket season, marking the end of a 13-year association with his home state. The 34-year-old has received a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA), paving the way for him to represent a new team in the upcoming season. The move comes after Shankar…
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