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Rinku Singh’s Asia Cup Spot under threat amid intense selection dilemma

Rinku Singh’s Asia Cup Spot under threat amid intense selection dilemma

Rinku Singhโ€™s place in Indiaโ€™s Asia Cup T20 squad is uncertain amid stiff competition and a shift towards multi-dimensional players. With limited recent impact and rising options like Abhishek, Jitesh, and Dube, selectors may opt for more versatile choices. New Delhi: As Indiaโ€™s squad for the Asia Cup T20 nears announcement, the selection panel led by Ajit Agarkar faces a delicate balancing act, with several key batting positions up for contention. Among the biggest talking points is the uncertain status of Rinku Singh, once seen as Indiaโ€™s designated T20 finisher. Rinkuโ€™s rise to prominence came during a memorable IPL performance…
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Flash floods, torrential rains leave more than 200 dead in PoK, Pakistan

Flash floods, torrential rains leave more than 200 dead in PoK, Pakistan

Pakistan rains: Since late June, the onset of the monsoon season has brought torrential rains that triggered deadly floods and landslides across Pakistan, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the northern regions bearing the heaviest impact. New Delhi: At least 214 people were killed and several injured as heavy rains lashed multiple parts of Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) over the past 36 hours, officials have said. Theย Buner district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region of the country's northwest recorded the highest toll with 92 deaths. Other badly affected districts include Mansehra, Bajaur, Batagram, Lower Dir and Shangla. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa worst hit Most…
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Mohamed Salah makes Premier League history as Liverpool beat Bournemouth in opening game

Mohamed Salah makes Premier League history as Liverpool beat Bournemouth in opening game

Liverpool began their Premier League title defence with a dramatic 4-2 win over Bournemouth at an emotional Anfield, honouring Diogo Jota. Late goals from Chiesa and Salah sealed victory after Semenyoโ€™s brace had levelled the game. Liverpool: Anfield opened its doors for the new Premier League season under a cloud of emotion and remembrance, but by full-time, Liverpool fans were celebrating a dramatic 4-2 win over Bournemouth. It was a night marked by late drama, touching tributes, and glimpses of a team in transition that recently lost to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield final. The match served as Liverpoolโ€™s…
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Russia ‘killing’ people on day of negotiations: Zelenskyy as Trump-Putin meet in Alaska

Russia ‘killing’ people on day of negotiations: Zelenskyy as Trump-Putin meet in Alaska

Ukraine war: In a video message on 'X', Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia has not given any indication that it is preparing to end the war in Ukraine that broke out in February 2022. Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday claimed that the Russian military has continued its attack on Ukraine and is 'killing people' on a day when US President Donald Trump is set to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska. In a video message on 'X', Zelenskyy said Russia has not given any indication that it is preparing to end the war in Ukraine…
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Had Trump been in office in 2022, there would’ve been no Ukraine war: Putin’s veiled dig at Biden

Had Trump been in office in 2022, there would’ve been no Ukraine war: Putin’s veiled dig at Biden

Putin has backed Trump's claim that there would have been no war in Ukraine had he been in office in 2022. He made the remarks in a joint press conference following the historic Alaska summit. Alaska : Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday took a veiled dig at former US President Joe Biden and said that the war in Ukraine would have never begun had Trump been in the White House in 2022. He made the remarks during a joint press conference with Trump following the conclusion of their history Alaska summit. Without taking any name, the Russian leader said…
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Trump calls summit with Putin ‘productive’; Russian leader proposes next meet in Moscow | Key points

Trump calls summit with Putin ‘productive’; Russian leader proposes next meet in Moscow | Key points

In a joint press conference, the two leaders said the talks were held in a "constructive and mutually respectful atmosphere" and were "very thorough and useful". Alaska : The high-level summit between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, which was held in Alaska, were 'productive', said the two leaders on Friday. In a joint press conference, the two leaders said the talks were held in a "constructive and mutually respectful atmosphere" and were "very thorough and useful".ย  Putin says have reached an 'understanding' on Ukraine with Trump, takes a veiled dig at Biden During the press…
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At summit with Trump, Putin avoids question on ceasefire | Video

At summit with Trump, Putin avoids question on ceasefire | Video

US-Russia Summit: As the two leaders arrived for the meeting, a journalist asked Putin whether he would agree to a ceasefire and "stop killing civilians", but the Russian leader gestured that he didn't hear the question. Alaska : Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday arrived in Alaska for a high-stake summit with US President Donald Trump, aiming to end the Ukraine conflict that began in February 2022. Upon his arrival, Putin received a warm welcome from Trump and the two leaders were seen shaking hands at the US airbase. Later, the two leaders headed to the location where the summit…
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B2 Stealth Bomber, F-22s fly over Putin as he arrives in Alaska | Video

B2 Stealth Bomber, F-22s fly over Putin as he arrives in Alaska | Video

US-Russia Summit: The video is also being shared on social media in which Putin could be seen looking at the sky as B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and F-22 Raptors flew over him and Trump in Anchorage, Alaska. Alaska : Russian President Vladimir Putin received a special welcome from the United States upon his arrival for the summit with his American counterpart Donald Trump, as a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and several F-22 Raptors thundered across the sky in an apparent show of strength of the US Air Force. The video is also being shared on social media in which the…
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England announce ODI, T20I squad vs South Africa; Jofra Archer returns to ODIs

England announce ODI, T20I squad vs South Africa; Jofra Archer returns to ODIs

England have announced a 15-member ODI squad and a 16-member T20I squad for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa at home. Jofra Archer returned to the scheme of things, while the Three Lions rested and dropped key bowlers. London: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the ODI and T20I squad against South Africa, slated to begin on September 2 at Headingley. As far as the ODI team is concerned, Jofra Archer has made his return to the squad. He was selected for the Champions Trophy earlier in the year, but due to an injury, he was ruled…
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Trump, Putin shake hands as summit on Ukraine war begins | Video

Trump, Putin shake hands as summit on Ukraine war begins | Video

Russia-US Summit: Upon their arrival, Putin and Trump greeted each other and the two later were seen using the same vehicle to reach the location where the summit is being held in Anchorage, Alaska. Alaska : US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin were seen shaking hands warmly as the two leaders arrived in Alaska on Friday for their crucial summit, aiming to end the Ukraine conflict. Upon their arrival, the two leaders greeted each other and later were seen using the same vehicle to reach the location where the summit is being held in Anchorage. Take…
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