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CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad breaks MS Dhoni's record with 48-ball 62 against PBKS at Chepauk
Ruturaj Gaikwad added another feather to his cap after top-scoring for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their home game against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday. Gaikwad led from the front with a 42-ball 68 after Punjab invited Chennai to bat in the ‘Kings’ derby at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium collecting five fours and two sixes along the way and stitching a 64-run opening partnership with Ajinkya Rahane. Advertisement LIVE | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings,...
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Russian domain used to send bomb threats in Delhi schools? Emails traced, says LG
The bomb threats that created huge panic in multiple schools across Delhi reportedly originated from a server located in Russia. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Wednesday said that Delhi Police was able to trace the email address used to send the threatening messages to almost 100 schools. Sources have revealed that all the schools received the threat emails from a single IP address. In fact, all the schools received the same email, the screenshots of which have been making rounds on social...
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Situation in Delhi schools safe, bomb threats 'appear to be a hoax,' says MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has assured that the bomb threats received by over 50 schools were a “hoax call,” after the Delhi Police cleared some schools, giving much relief to parents as many students were sent back home on Wednesday. “There is no need to panic. Mails appears to be hoax. Delhi Police and security agencies are taking necessary steps as per protocol,” a home ministry official said. Also read: Students sent back home after over 50 Delhi-NCR schools receive bomb threats,...
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New Zealand, unlike Australia, to go ahead with Afghanistan Test
New Zealand Cricket said it will go ahead with a one-off Test match against Afghanistan in September. The development comes a month after Australia scrapped a T20I series against the Afghans. Cricket Australia postponed a three-match series scheduled for August at a neutral venue, saying the situation for women in the Taliban-ruled country was deteriorating. It was the third time since 2021 that Australia have decided against playing Afghanistan outside of international tournaments....
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Israeli officials raise alarm over looming ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu & Co.
Five Israeli and foreign officials said that Tel Aviv is concerned about reports that the International Criminal Court is preparing to issue arrest warrants against its top leadership. During a conversation with The New York Times, the officials mentioned that they believe the ICC is also weighing arrest warrants against leaders of Hamas. However, the officials noted that the international court could potentially be accused of preventing the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and...
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Can Malaysia revive its $100 billion city that has become a ‘ghost town?’
Malaysia is scrambling to save its $100 billion city of the future. Forest City, the brainchild of China’s troubled property giant Country Garden, located in southern Malaysia’s Johor has Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar as one of its major stakeholders. Billed as a paradise with turtles and white-sand beaches, Forest City aimed at housing 700,000 people across 7,000 acres on four reclaimed islands upon completion in 2035. But many years into construction, the joint venture between Country Garden and a...
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Now, 'Free Palestine' syndrome travels Down Under, protests erupt in Sydney University
After the US, pro-Palestinian protests have reached Australian universities. On Tuesday, a video of students holding anti-Israeli demonstrations at the Sydney University went viral. The incident comes hours after dozens of pupils were arrested at New York University for carrying out protests at an anti-Israel “liberated zone” set up on campus. BREAKING: Students for Palestine start an occupation of Sydney University in Australia.@V24Investigates pic.twitter.com/AndrRmjPJB — Visegrád 24...
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Why IIT placements are looking gloomier than ever this season
Think of Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) graduates and the one thought that pops into everyone’s heads is that they are guaranteed a high-paying job. However, that may not be the case, at least this placement season. A report published by the Times of India has revealed that IIT some students are being offered annual packages below Rs 10 lakh. Moreover, fewer students are being picked for recruitment, making several wonder what’s going wrong at India’s premier education institutes....
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5 striking moments from Janhvi Kapoor’s ‘Ulajh’ teaser
Junglee Pictures has announced the release date of the patriotic thriller Ulajh starring Jahnvi Kapoor. The movie shall hit theatres on 5th July
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Main Ladega, Mary Kom, Toofan – 5 Bollywood boxing dramas you need to watch
The beauty of Bollywood is that it has something for everyone in store. Similar has been the case with boxing dramas.