Born in a poor village, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has overcome numerous obstacles throughout her life to win a controversial Paris Olympics gold on Friday. Sporting braided hair and standing strong at 1.79 metres (5ft 9in), the 25-year-old has unwittingly become one of the central figures of the Games. Along with Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting, she…
A nine-wicket match haul usually leaves a bowler on cloud nine, but for India pacer Akash Deep it’s a mere reminder of the areas he needs to improve upon ahead of a hectic season. Akash, who was included in India’s squad for the 1st Test against Bangladesh, produced a wonderful effort for India A against…
NHAI Manager Recruitment 2024: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is inviting applications for manager positions, which will be filled on a deputation basis. The deadline for submitting applications is September 23. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official website. The initial deputation period will be three years, with the possibility of a…
Abdul Ghafoor Noorani, eminent constitutional expert, lawyer and author, died today at the age of 93. A noted scholar on Jammu and Kashmir, his absence is being felt in the Union Territory, where many are mourning him. An alumnus of Mumbai’s Government Law College, his unwavering commitment to justice and legal acumen brought him accolades…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) team is expected to visit Pakistan in the coming weeks to take stock of preparations for next year’s Champions Trophy, scheduled to be hosted in Pakistan. As per the Sports Tak report, the ICC delegation is likely to come to Pakistan in the next few days (maximum 10 days) to…
Olympic wrestler Bajrang Punia, who joined the Congress, has received a threat message over WhatsApp warning him with dire consequences, police said on Sunday. Bajrang Punia has filed a complaint at Bahalgarh police station in Sonipat. A police official said they received a complaint from Bajrang Punia after which they launched an investigation. When asked…
The US presidential race remains neck-and-neck according to polls released Sunday, two days before Kamala Harris and Donald Trump hold their first — and potentially only — televised debate. The latest polling confirms that Trump retains locked-in support from about half of voters, despite the Republican’s historic status as a convicted felon and his role…
A truck driver shot dead three Israeli guards at a border crossing between the occupied West Bank and Jordan Sunday before being “eliminated”, Israel’s military said, as it pounded Gaza with new strikes. Jordan’s interior ministry identified the shooter as Jordanian national Maher Diab Hussein al-Jazi, citing “preliminary investigations”. The rare attack at the Allenby…
“In the Kolkata junior doctor rape and murder case, CCTV footage reveals the suspect with a Bluetooth earphone casually draped around his neck.” Kolkata: In the ongoing investigation of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at a Kolkata R.G.kar hospital, investigators have released a CCTV screenshot showing the suspect entering the hospital just…
“Shikhar Dhawan officially announced his retirement from both international and domestic cricket on Saturday.” Shikhar Dhawan made it official on Saturday, announcing his retirement from both international and domestic cricket.The left-handed batter shared a video message on social media, where he revealed his decision and expressed gratitude to fans and cricket associations for their unwavering…
