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Gaekwad was awarded the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, which is the highest honor conferred by BCCI on a former player, in 2018.
Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas leader recently killed in Iran, was known for his role in the group's international diplomacy amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where he lost three sons in an Israeli airstrike.
The Amarnath Yatra 2024 has set a new record with over 4.71 lakh devotees visiting so far, surpassing last year's total of 4.45 lakh. On Wednesday, another 1,654 pilgrims departed from Jammu for the Valley.
On July 21, 2024, the world experienced its hottest day on record. Remarkably, just 24 hours later, this record was surpassed, making July 22 likely the hottest day in thousands of years. Such extreme temperature readings, though seemingly extraordinary, are confirmed through advanced scientific techniques developed to handle the challenges of global climate monitoring.
At least three people, including a one-year-old baby, have died, and 16 others were injured after a boat capsized in Brazil’s Amazon River. The incident occurred on Monday when the boat, “M. Monteiro,” carrying over 200 passengers, caught fire following an explosion near Uarini in Amazonas state.
Traffic restrictions have been imposed in Bengaluru for the Town Hall festival on Wednesday. The Bengaluru Traffic Police have set specific limits for heavy goods vehicles in the areas of Gunjur, Balagere, Gunjur Palya, and Vinayaka Nagar to facilitate smooth vehicular movement during the Deepotsava and Pallakki events.
On Sunday, Team India beat the Sri Lankan team by 7 wickets in a rain-affected second T20I of the three-match series.
This year, the official theme for International Friendship Day is “Embracing Diversity, Fostering Unity." The United Nations (UN) General Assembly declared July 30 as the International Day of Friendship in 2011.
Since the Odisha rail tragedy last year, which resulted in over 290 fatalities, India has experienced numerous train derailments, including three significant passenger train accidents in the past six weeks, claiming 17 lives.
One person died and six were injured when 18 coaches of the Mumbai-Howrah Mail derailed in Jharkhand early Tuesday. The accident occurred around 3:45 a.m. in Bara Bambu village near Chakradharpur.
Manika Batra has made history at the Paris Olympics 2024 by becoming the first Indian table tennis player to reach the pre-quarterfinals of any singles event. The 29-year-old achieved this milestone by defeating France’s world No. 18, Prithika Pavade, with a commanding performance, winning 11-9, 11-6, 11-9, 11-7 to secure a spot in the Round of 16.
Estonian badminton player Kristin Kubba is gearing up for her maiden clash against PV Sindhu at the Paris Olympics 2024, driven by the belief that she has nothing to lose. Ranked 74th in the world, Kubba is set to face Sindhu, a two-time Indian Olympic medallist and former world No. 1, on Wednesday. The match is part of Group M, where Kubba also competes alongside Maldives' FN Abdul Razzaq.
Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu recently lauded Dhanush’s second directorial venture, 'Raayan,' calling it "brilliantly directed and performed" and a "must-watch." Babu praised the film's entire cast, including S.J. Suryah, Prakash Raj, and Sundeep Kishan, and described A.R. Rahman’s score as "electrifying."
Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav said that from now on in the T20 format, the men-in-blue will move forward with a positive attitude and fearless playing style.
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi is expected to address the Union Budget 2024 in the Lower House at 2 pm today. Sources indicate that Congress MPs believe Rahul, as the Leader of the Opposition, should deliver the address. Despite having spoken during the special Parliament session, Rahul Gandhi previously expressed a desire for rotational speaking opportunities among party members.