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Energised by an enthusiastic party convention last week, supporters of President Trump are excitedly discussing the possibility of a resounding victory, potentially reaching or even exceeding 400 electoral votes. This optimism comes amidst perceived chaos within the Democratic Party. "ab ki baar 400 paar," they say, borrowing a phrase from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which translates to "this time we will cross 400."
Paris is ready for the upcoming Olympics, according to Tony Estanguet, head of the organizing committee. With the opening ceremony five days away, Estanguet expressed satisfaction with the city's preparations and emphasized the need for continued vigilance. Athletes and officials are arriving, and the Seine River's improved water quality is set for outdoor events. However, security measures have impacted local businesses. Despite cybersecurity concerns and geopolitical tensions, Paris aims to shine on the global stage.
Gull Feroza's aggressive half-century led Pakistan to a nine-wicket victory over Nepal in the women's Asia Cup. Her 57 off 35 balls, including 10 boundaries, propelled Pakistan's chase of 109, with a 105-run opening stand with Muneeba Ali (46* off 34). Pakistan achieved the target in 11.5 overs, maintaining semifinal hopes with a net run rate of +0.40. Earlier, Pakistan’s bowlers restricted Nepal to 108 for six, with Sadia Iqbal taking two for 19. They must beat UAE to secure a semifinal spot.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam in the capital on Sunday, with Unesco Director-General Audrey Azoulay in attendance. For the first time, India is hosting this significant meeting. Prime Minister Modi also announced a contribution of 1 million dollars to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
The Kerala health department has taken a groundbreaking step by releasing a set of specialized guidelines for managing amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare and often fatal brain infection. This marks the first time such a comprehensive approach has been undertaken in India. The infection, which is caused by free-living amoeba found in contaminated water sources, has been responsible for a number of deaths in the state recently.
Tennis icon Rafael Nadal's winning streak at the Nordea Open ended when he was defeated by Nuno Borges in the final. Borges, ranked seventh, secured his first ATP tour victory with a 6-3, 6-2 win, breaking Nadal's serve five times. Despite Nadal being the favourite, Borges acknowledged the surprising nature of his win. This match marked Nadal's first final since the 2022 French Open and served as a crucial warm-up for the upcoming Olympics on clay.
In a landmark move for Indian sports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has committed INR 8.5 crores to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to support athletes heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics. This substantial financial backing is a testament to the BCCI’s dedication to promoting and nurturing talent across all sports disciplines, extending its support well beyond cricket.
Mumbai Police advise avoiding coastal areas due to heavy rainfall; emergency number 100 issued. The IMD’s orange alert includes Thane, Palghar, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg. Mumbai faces waterlogged roads, traffic snarls. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation urges staying indoors. July 21 alerts for heavy rain, thunderstorms in Himachal’s Kangra, Mandi, and other districts, including a lightning prediction.
Omar Abdullah, vice president of the National Conference, argues against postponing assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir due to the rise in terrorist activities, recalling that elections were held even in 1996 when militancy was at its peak. He asserts that avoiding elections would be equivalent to surrendering to terrorists and dishonoring the sacrifices of security personnel. Abdullah criticizes the administration's delayed response to terrorist threats and claims that the region is experiencing more frequent attacks and casualties among security personnel.
The BJP launched a scathing criticism of Jairam Ramesh, a prominent Congress leader, on Sunday for his actions during an all-party meeting. The ruling party took issue with Ramesh's decision to "live-tweet" the various concerns and topics brought up by different political parties throughout the course of the meeting. In a strongly worded statement, the BJP suggested that the Congress party should consider sending a "more seasoned hand" to represent them in future meetings
In their second Women's Asia Cup T20 match, India secured a 78-run victory over UAE, driven by half-centuries from Harmanpreet Kaur (66 off 47) and Richa Ghosh (64 off 29). Their partnership propelled India to a record T20I total of 201 for 5. The Indian bowlers, led by Deepti Sharma's 2 for 23, restricted UAE to 123 for 7. Despite a resilient 38 from Esha Rohit Oza, UAE struggled against India's balanced attack. India now leads Group A with 4 points and an NRR of +3.298.
Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, extended an offer of refuge on Sunday to individuals facing hardship due to the current unrest in Bangladesh. She referred to the UN Resolution on refugees to support her position, taking into account the grave deterioration of law and order that has engulfed Bangladesh recently.
Union home minister Amit Shah criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a recent address, accusing him of arrogance and predicting that his pride will be shattered when the BJP wins the upcoming assembly elections. This statement was made during the BJP State Conclave held in Pune on Sunday. "Rahul Gandhi's arrogance will be crushed after the BJP wins the forthcoming assembly polls in Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and Haryana," said Amit Shah
On the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, alongside his mother Bishna Devi, planted a sapling under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. The event, held by the Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority, promotes tree planting in honor of mothers. Dhami urged residents to join the initiative during the monsoon season to enhance the environment.
Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour has endorsed Shubman Gill as a future leader for the Indian cricket team due to his exceptional talent and level-headedness. Shubman Gill, 24, has demonstrated remarkable performance across formats, particularly in ODIs in 2023, amassing 1584 runs at an average of 63.36 runs in 29 matches.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Joe Biden in Washington on Tuesday, his office announced Sunday. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with US President Joe Biden will take place on Tuesday at noon," said a statement released by Netanyahu's office, which added that the Israeli leader will fly to the United States on Monday. tw/jsa
Sadhguru, recognized as one of the fifty most influential people in India, is a celebrated yogi, mystic, and visionary, as well as a New York Times bestselling author. In 2017, he received the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, for his outstanding contributions to society. He is also the driving force behind Conscious Planet – Save Soil, a global movement that has engaged over 4 billion people.
The government convened an all-party meeting chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh ahead of the Budget session, scheduled to start on July 22 with 19 sittings until August 12. Congress demanded the Deputy Speaker post and raised concerns about NEET and central agency misuse. JD(U) and YSRCP sought special status for their states.
AAP’s Sanjay Singh accused BJP, central govt, and LG of endangering CM Arvind Kejriwal in jail via false health info. Kejriwal’s sugar levels dropped below 50 on June 3, 4, and July 1. Singh criticized conflicting claims about Kejriwal’s diet and warned of possible attempted murder charges due to this health mismanagement.
Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar is unhappy with the appointment of Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, instead of Hardik Pandya. Bangar believes Pandya played a crucial role in India's recent T20 successes and feels unfairly overlooked. India will play three T20Is and three ODIs against Sri Lanka starting July 27.
BCCI has divulged India’s squads for the Sri Lanka series featuring T20Is and ODIs, seeing Rohit and Kohli return and Yadav as T20I captain. Gaikwad and Abhishek Sharma miss out. Head coach Gambhir’s tenure starts. Badrinath critiques selection process in 'Cric Debate,' which went viral. Rinku Singh continues in T20I, awaiting ODI call-up. Bad guy image impacts selections.
India's journey at the Olympics has been marked by both struggles and triumphs, evolving significantly over the years. India's performance at the Olympics has improved over the years, with more focus on training, infrastructure, and support for athletes. India's journey at the Olympics reflects a story of resilience, perseverance, and gradual improvement, paving the way for future successes on the global stage.
Breast cancer cases will surge by 2040, largely impacting low- and middle-income countries. Younger women face aggressive forms linked to hormone receptor status and HER2 protein. Risk factors include family history, estrogen, alcohol, smoking, and obesity. Regular screenings, self-exams, exercise, diet, breastfeeding, and genetic counselling are essential. Dr. Nita Nair recommends lifestyle changes.
Mohammed Shami, India's prominent fast bowler, has at last responded to the circulating speculations regarding his alleged wedding to tennis sensation Sania Mirza. In the wake of Sania's separation from ex-Pakistan cricket player Shoaib Malik, numerous social media conjectures proposed that Shami and Mirza were on the verge of getting married. Regarding the recent retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from T20I cricket, Shami expressed his surprise and acknowledged the challenge of filling their shoes.
A head-on collision between a truck and a bus on a highway in the Bolivian Andes on Saturday left 22 people dead and 16 injured in the country's worst road accident this year, police said. A collision on a busy road in southwestern Bolivia on April 4 killed 14 people and left two injured.
Chennai Super Kings are reportedly considering Rishabh Pant as a potential replacement for MS Dhoni ahead of the IPL mega auction. Dhoni is set to play his final season next year, and CSK has appointed Ruturaj Gaikwad as his successor. Delhi Capitals are uncertain about Pant's future, leading to speculations about his potential trade before the 2025 season.
Nigeria fined Meta $220 million for antitrust and data violations after a 38-month FCCPC investigation. Meta, owning Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, faces discriminatory practices, data misuse, and market abuse charges. Nigeria's government is not the first to take Meta to task for antitrust and data collection breaches. Earlier this month, the European Union accused Meta of breaching the bloc's tech regulations.
Rohit, who retired from T20I cricket following India’s victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup, expressed deep admiration for Dravid. Dravid’s mentorship has been crucial to Rohit’s achievements, especially during the recent T20 World Cup in the Americas, where Dravid served as head coach. Pant, the young and dynamic wicket-keeper batsman, spoke about the invaluable guidance he has received from Dhoni. He credited Dhoni’s wisdom and experience as essential to his development as a player.
Slamming US Vice President for questioning his loyalty to the country, Republican Vice presidential nominee JD Vance said he had served in the United States Marine Corps but "what the hell Kamala Harris has done other than collect a check?" In his address at the rally in Michigan's Grand Rapids on Saturday (local time), Vance said, "There's some bad news actually, Vice President Kamala Harris, she doesn't like me."
In a society where marriage is still considered a rite of passage, a combination of heteronormative factors - parental pressure, societal norms, denial - had made many gay individuals step into matrimony. But after the 2018 Supreme Court order decriminalised homosexuality and honoured LGBTQ rights, more and more people are emboldened to come out and file for divorce. Interestingly, no matrimonial law mentions sexual preference as grounds for divorce, forcing lawyers to creatively describe the reasons for the annulment.
A candidate with muscular dystrophy, Kartik Kansal, has been denied service despite clearing the civil services exams four times. There are discrepancies in the eligibility criteria for different services. In 2021, when he was ranked 271, even without a disability quota he ought to have got the IAS, since that year those ranked 272 and 273 got IAS.
Oxford's 12 lakh excess death estimate using NFHS 2019-21 data, rejected by India's health ministry as 'gross and misleading,' showed a 2.6-year life expectancy decline, particularly affecting Muslims (5.4 years). Union health ministry Saturday criticised the methodology of taking a subset of households included in the NFHS survey between Jan and April 2021, and comparing the mortality in these households in 2020 with 2019, and then extrapolating the results to the entire country.
Recent monsoon rainfall distribution in India has shown significant variations, with some states facing deficits and others experiencing surpluses. The delay in La Nina formation could impact crop sowing. Despite government efforts to promote millet cultivation, acreage has declined while overall kharif crop acreage has increased compared to last year.
Indian airport systems were restored post a 17-hour MS Windows outage. With 273 cancellations, flights dropped from 3,000 to 2,700. According to aviation ministry data, around 3,000 domestic flights operated Thursday, but this number fell to 2,700 Friday - a decrease of over 300 flights, with IndiGo alone cancelling 273 flights (about 14% of its daily operations). The on-time performance of domestic flights was affected Friday due to slower manual processes.
The Rajasthan government has requested a CBI inquiry into fake Aadhaar cards using animal irises and toe prints. Campaigns will address e-Mitra operators' misconduct. Congress MLA Ratan Devasi highlighted issues. UIDAI's showcause notices resulted in 14 operators being deregistered. Disciplinary actions by the Department of IT & communication. Two police cases were filed; Manohar Lal was arrested.
Israeli fighter jets struck Houthi military targets near Yemen's Hodeidah port on Saturday, killing at least three people and wounding 87, a day after a drone launched by the Iranian-backed group hit Israeli economic hub Tel Aviv. Most of the wounded suffered severe burns in air strikes that targeted oil facilities and a power station, Al-Masirah TV, the main television news outlet run by Yemen's Houthi movement, quoted the health ministry as saying.
A Pune woman, Jerlyn D'Silva, claimed she was punched in the face by an old man while travelling with her two kids. The incident allegedly occurred because the man did not get enough space to overtake. D'Silva said the man had been speeding through them for two kilometers before he picked up more speed to overtake and then punched her in the face. D'Silva, who was bleeding profusely from her nose, requested the police to act against the man.
Hasan Ali has responded to the possibility of India not travelling to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He affirmed that if the tournament is set in Pakistan, it will be hosted there regardless of India's participation. Ali emphasized that cricket should not be influenced by politics and noted that many Indian players have expressed a desire to play in Pakistan. The BCCI may request the ICC to relocate the matches to Sri Lanka or Dubai due to political tensions.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's recent "superman" remark has sparked criticism from the opposition INDIA bloc, with NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar notably commenting on the statement. Speaking in Jharkhand on Thursday, Bhagwat mentioned that through self-development, a man may aspire to become "superman," then "Devta" and "Bhagwan" (God), and eventually aim for "vishwaroop." Responding to this, Sharad Pawar stated, "Sensible people should take note of Bhagwat's statement."
Omega, the official timekeeper of the Olympics since 1932, will showcase their expertise at the upcoming 33rd Olympic Games in Paris. With a team of over 500 timekeepers and advanced technology, Omega ensures every moment is accurately recorded. Their commitment to precision preserves the legacy of the Games for future generations.
In the revised NEET-UG results, no candidates from the Hardayal Public School centre in Jhajjar, Haryana scored above 682. This comes after a Supreme Court-ordered retest due to suspicions of inflated marks. The suspicion arose when six aspirants from this centre scored a perfect 720 out of 720 in the May 5 medical entrance exam. This unprecedented result led to nationwide protests and uncovered cases of paper leaks and alleged irregularities.
The appointment of Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach of the Indian cricket team has generated excitement. Potential assistant coaches include Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate, though the BCCI hasn't confirmed this yet. Gambhir, who led KKR to two IPL titles, praised ten Doeschate as the "greatest team man." Ten Doeschate, a former Dutch international, announced his retirement in 2021 after a storied career. His dedication and selflessness are expected to benefit Team India's coaching setup.
Union minister Chirag Paswan, a key ally of the NDA in Bihar, has called for a nationwide caste census, arguing it helps the government develop schemes for the "upliftment of castes." Paswan, leader of the LJP (Ram Vilas), opposes making the census data public, fearing it could cause "division in society." Paswan emphasized the importance of a caste census for government planning but expressed concerns about societal impacts if the data were disclosed.
Four members of an Indian-origin family lost their lives in a fire that engulfed their home in Abbassia, Kuwait on Friday night. The family had recently returned to Kuwait on Thursday after completing their vacation. The victims were identified as Mathew Muzhakkal, his wife Lini Abraham, and their two children, Isaac and Erin. They hailed from Pathanamthitta in Kerala.
Korean archery coach Baek Woong Ki criticized the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for denying him accreditation for the Paris Olympics. His contract with the Archery Association of India (AAI) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) expires on August 30, and he chose not to renew it. Woong Ki, who has trained Indian archers for two years, was removed from his role just before the Olympics. He questioned the IOA's decision, citing its impact on India's medal prospects.
Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, unveiled five key promises on Saturday as part of the Aam Aadmi Party's campaign for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections. These assurances, dubbed "Kejriwal's guarantees," encompass a range of benefits for the state's residents. The guarantees include the provision of free electricity, ensuring accessible medical treatment, and offering quality education to all.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is actively responding to a fire on the merchant vessel Maersk Frankfurt, positioned 17 miles from Karwar, Karnataka. ICG ships Sachet, Sujeet, and Samrat are engaged in firefighting operations, supported by an ICG Dornier aircraft and an ALH Dhruv helicopter for aerial assessments and the potential deployment of Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) bags. The fire was initially reported late on Friday night, prompting immediate action from the ICG.
Transportation systems worldwide facing disruptions due to global technology outage caused by faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. Airports experiencing delays and cancellations, while businesses and governments work to restore normal operations. Mayor of Portland declares emergency as city's computer systems affected. Border crossings into the US delayed by internet outage.
Indian archer Deepika Kumari balances her athletic aspirations with motherhood, facing challenges while preparing for her fourth Olympics in Paris. Despite being away from her daughter, Vedika, for two months to train, she received support from her husband, Atanu Das. After giving birth in December 2022, Deepika overcame physical obstacles and trained under Korean coach Kim Hyung-Tak. Focused on the present, she aims to secure an Olympic medal, partnering with Dhiraj Bommadevara in the mixed team event.
Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday criticised Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, alleging that "land jihad" and "love jihad" have caused demographic shifts in the state. Speaking at a BJP meeting, Shah announced plans for a "white paper" to protect the state's tribal population. Shah claimed the Tribal population in Jharkhand is decreasing because "infiltrators marry tribal women and buy land in the state."