Cricketer Monty Panesar hopes to oust Virendra Sharma in UK election with George Galloway's party

Former England international cricketer Monty Panesar has announced that he is running for the Workers Party of Britain led by George Galloway in the upcoming UK general election. His aim is to defeat the long-standing Labour MP Virendra Sharma, who has represented the Ealing Southall constituency since 2007. Galloway, who is well-liked by Muslims for his supportive stance on Palestine and opposition to Israel, introduced 500 candidates.

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Amazon Prime Video brings this OTT platform to India

Amazon launches MGM+ on Prime Video, offering Indian users access to a variety of movies and series for an additional subscription fee. The service includes popular titles such as Legally Blonde and Stargate SG-1.

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Windows laptop not turning on? Here are five ways to fix it

Fix common Windows laptop startup problems by troubleshooting power connections, hardware issues, external devices, display problems, and boot configurations effectively.

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Delhi-born businessman runs for London mayor

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Bulgarian in Cadila rape row seeks job back

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UGC ex-chief DP Singh named new TISS head

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Hardik in focus as Agarkar set to meet Rohit in Delhi

Chairman of national selection committee Ajit Agarkar and skipper Rohit Sharma are expected to have an informal meeting in the national capital on a possible 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup in the Americas.

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Blinken and Xi discuss contentious issues in high-level talks

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Indian man sentenced to jail in UK for attempted murder

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Drops of toilet cleaner mixed in Imran wife's jail food

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Reliance Jio has become the world's largest mobile company

Reliance Jio, top global mobile data consumer, faces ARPU challenge due to rapid growth and 5G monetization delay. Airtel's rising revenue contrasts Jio's stagnant ARPU, highlighting the importance of upcoming tariff hikes for 5G success.

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'Asteroid Kamo'oalewa: An extra Moon may be orbiting Earth'

Nature Astronomy study links asteroid 469219 Kamo'oalewa to potential lunar fragment, supported by similarities to lunar rock. Tianwen-2 mission could confirm its lunar origin, aiding in understanding minimoons for future space exploration.

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Govt staffer meets dad’s fate at terrorists’ hands in Rajouri

A government employee, appointed on compassionate grounds following the tragic loss of his father to terrorists 19 years ago, met a similar fate on Monday night. He was targeted by militants near his residence in Thanamandi, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir. Mohammad Razaq was shot dead by terrorists when he along with his brother, came out of a mosque in Kunda Top village.

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Altaf Bukhari backs Lone in Baramulla to NC’s chagrin

Jammu & Kashmir Apni Party on Monday declared its support for Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone in the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat, eliciting displeasure from the National Conference. "Apni Party has fielded candidates from Srinagar and Anantnag-Rajouri constituencies and have received Lone’s support. We will reciprocate it in north Kashmir (Baramulla)," said Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari.

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Odisha seeks ED probe against trio for monetising videos displaying animals

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IPL: Bowlers spin Gujarat Titans to fourth win of season

R Sai Kishore starred on a dominant day for the spinners as Gujarat Titans tamed Punjab Kings by three wickets for their fourth win in the 2024 IPL on Sunday. The win was Titans' fourth of the season while Punjab registered their 6th defeat in 8 matches.

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Happy Mahavir Jayanti 2024: Best wishes, messages, quotes

Mahavir Jayanti, celebrating Lord Mahavir's birth, emphasizes non-violence, truthfulness, self-discipline, and compassion. The festival includes fasting, ceremony of abhishek, blood donation camps, and distributing food to the needy, with people exchanging best wishes and messages. Here are the best wishes, messages, quotes and images to share with your family and friends on this auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti:

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Preity Zinta blasts fake news involving Rohit, Punjab Kings

On Thursday, Mumbai Indians pipped Punjab Kings by 9 runs in a thriller in Mullanpur, securing their third win of the season. MI are currently at the seventh spot on the points table while Punjab are languishing at the 9th spot with 5 losses in 7 games.

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Deepfake video of Ranveer Singh criticising government goes viral

Deepfakes surface online prior to India's 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with actors Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh featured in manipulated videos. Khan takes legal action against a fake endorsement video circulating online.

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DC register their biggest win of the IPL after defeating GT

Restricting Gujarat Titans to a lowly total of 89 after opting to bowl, the Delhi Capitals' bowlers displayed remarkable discipline and control to bundle out GT in 17.3 overs. Subsequently, their batsmen chased down the target in just 8.5 overs with ease, highlighting their depth and skill. This was DC's biggest win in terms of balls remaining (67), bettering their previous one against Punjab Kings (57) in Mumbai two years ago.

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'Only thought process before coming to field is...': Pant

The T20 World Cup is around the corner and Rishabh Pant is striving to be the best version of himself, and the latest proof of that is his brilliant all-round display in Delhi Capitals' six-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the IPL on Wednesday.

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What Israel says on claims of Indian YouTuber denied entry in nightclubs

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IPL: Head, Klaasen power SRH to 25-run win over RCB

Travis Head's explosive century, complemented by skipper Pat Cummins' resilience, propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to a meticulously crafted 25-run triumph over Royal Challengers Bangalore in a thrilling encounter on Monday. Head's remarkable maiden T20 century, comprising 102 runs off just 41 balls, embellished with 9 boundaries and 8 sixes, alongside Heinrich Klaasen's aggressive 67 off 31 deliveries, steered Sunrisers to a record-breaking total of 287 for three.

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PM Modi's ‘classic handshake’ that left western media in awe

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflected on the widely-discussed "classic handshake" between US President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Bin Salman, where he swiftly placed his hands over theirs, garnering significant attention worldwide. In an interview with news agency ANI, PM Modi commented on the handshake between the US president and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, noting his friendships with both leaders.

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'Those three sixes proved to be the difference': Gaikwad

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad recognised MS Dhoni's pivotal contribution, acknowledging that it ultimately made the decisive difference in the match. Dhoni scored 20 runs off four balls, and that proved to be the exact margin of victory for CSK. Dhoni arrived in the middle with the scorecard showing 186/4 in 19.2 overs, and in no time, vintage Dhoni (20 off 4 balls) made the scoreboard read 206/4 in the stipulated 20 overs, with the help of three massive sixes and a double off the last ball of the innings.

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How Russia is trying to extend its geopolitical reach

Russia's global influence grows as it conducts unconventional warfare tactics, as per a recent report by Britain's RUSI. The report highlights Russia's covert operations in Europe, deployment of mercenaries in Africa, and engagement with Muslim communities in Central Asia and Europe. This expansion of geopolitical reach raises concerns amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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'It's easier to catch...': Samson's stern message to RR pacers

Despite the seemingly modest target of 148, Rajasthan Royals encountered significant hurdles as they navigated through a set of disciplined Punjab KIngs bowlers and a tricky playing surface. However, despite the challenges posed by the Punjab bowlers and the tacky pitch, Royals exhibited resilience and determination to overcome the obstacles. Through determined efforts and effective partnerships, they managed to reach the target, ultimately posting a total of 152 for seven.

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Oldest living conjoined twins, Lori and George Schappell, die at 62

Conjoined twins Lori and George Schappell, aged 62, passed away in Pennsylvania. Guinness World Records recognized them as the oldest living conjoined twins. They led separate lives but shared a remarkable journey together. The twins, born Sept. 18, 1961, in West Reading, Pennsylvania, had distinct brains but were joined at the skull.

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Watch: Fraser-McGurk hits hat-trick of sixes, slams fifty on IPL debut

The young Australian cricketer, who scored a quickfire 55 off 35 balls with the help of 2 fours and 5 sixes, made short work of LSG's left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya, hitting him for three consecutive sixes. DC finally registered their second win of the season, beating hosts LSG by six wickets, riding on debutant Fraser-McGurk's fine half century and skipper Rishabh Pant's 24-ball 41, which included 4 fours and 2 sixes.

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Watch: Topley pulls off a screamer to send Rohit back

Rohit Sharma, who scored 38 off 24 balls with the help of three fours and as many sixes, gave Mumbai Indians a terrific start, in chase of 197, with his opening partner Ishan Kishan. Playing second fiddle, Rohit and Kishan, who played a blistering 69-run knock off 34 balls, added 101 runs for the first wicket. Kishan hammered 7 fours and 5 sixes during his stay in the middle. Interestingly, this was the 93rd time Rohit had opened the batting in IPL and the first time he has been involved in a 100+ opening partnership.

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Hollywood producers plan to combat digital piracy by shutting these websites

MPA's Chairman, Charles Rivkin, spearheads a site-blocking initiative at CinemaCon to combat digital piracy's economic impact on the US film industry, emphasizing the need for support from theatre owners and addressing free speech concerns.

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'As British citizen, I’m...': Mustafa in 1st blog as CEO of Microsoft AI

Mustafa Suleyman, former Google DeepMind co-founder, is now the CEO of Microsoft AI. He launched Inflection AI, joined Microsoft, and announced the opening of Microsoft AI London. The focus is on advancing language models and collaborating with OpenAI.

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'This kind of politics is not democracy': Vadra on targeting of oppn leaders

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Lekhasri, BJP leader and bitter critic of Naveen Patnaik, joins BJD

Ex-BJP critic Lekhasri joins BJD, may contest Balasore LS. Naveen Patnaik praised. BJP unaffected by her exit. BJD and BJP field turncoats in several seats for elections.

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‘Mourn Mukhtar’s death, don’t celebrate Eid’, says hoarding outside Samajwadi Party's office

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SRH skipper Pat Cummins makes a big statement on CSK legend

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins on Friday made a big statement on Chennai Super Kings legend MS Dhoni, praising his unparalleled fan base. Cummins acknowledged Dhoni's enduring impact on the game, highlighting his invaluable contributions to cricket both on and off the field. The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad was filled with excitement as the legendary MS Dhoni stepped onto the field for his second batting appearance in IPL 2024.

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Finally, VIP chief Sahani becomes part of oppn Grand Alliance in Bihar

Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahani, also known as the "Son of Mallah," joined the Grand Alliance in Bihar on Friday ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. With his entry, the number of allies in the opposition has gone up to six now. So far, the RJD, Congress, CPI-ML, CPI and CPIM were part of the Grand Alliance.

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6.0 magnitude earthquake jolts Japan, no tsunami alert: Japan agency

A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck off northeastern Japan's Fukushima region on Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, but no tsunami warning was issued. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries after the earthquake, whose epicentre had a depth of 40 kilometres (25 miles) and which was also felt in Tokyo.

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'This is IPL for you...': GT skipper Gill after losing to PBKS

The thrilling match saw an outstanding unbeaten half-century from all-rounder Shashank Singh, whose aggressive innings of 61 runs off just 29 deliveries proved crucial in Punjab's successful chase of the 200-run target. Supporting him was Ashutosh Sharma, who contributed with a rapid 31 runs off 17 balls, forming a valuable 43-run partnership with Shashank.

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'Cricket is all about batting...': Narine after match-winning knock

Sunil Narine's 85-run batting performance led Kolkata Knight Riders to a 106-run victory over Delhi Capitals, after posting the second-highest ever IPL total of 272/7. Narine, who was named man of the match, emphasized the importance of both batting and bowling in cricket, enjoying batting as an opener with Philip Salt.

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Dominant KKR crush DC by 106 runs, jump to top of IPL standings

The Kolkata Knight Riders dominated the Indian Premier League 2024 points table after registering a thumping 106-run victory over Delhi Capitals, thanks to a strong performance from Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, and Rinku Singh. Their total of 272/7 was just five runs short of the highest in IPL history.

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Fitra charity amount for Ramzan ranges from Rs 70 to Rs 1,050

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'It's an action you haven't...': Du Plessis lauds Mayank Yadav

Latest pace sensation Mayank Yadav's scorching three-wicket haul, conceding a mere 14 runs, proved to be the turning point of the match. His fiery spell dismantled the RCB batting order, leaving them struggling at 153 all out. Lucknow Super Giants' innings were anchored around the astute batting display of de Kock, who crafted a superb 81 off 56 deliveries. De Kock's innings provided the much-needed stability to the LSG's batting lineup, allowing them to construct a competitive total of 181 for five.

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For first time since 2018-19, adoptions cross 4000-mark

In 2022-23, the total number of adoptions stood at 3,441, up from 3,405 in the previous financial year. Data collated by Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), under the ministry of women and child development, show that of the 4,009 adoptions in 2023-24, 449 were inter-country adoptions. This year, CARA expanded the ambit of adoption to include concept of 'foster adoption' as a category.

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'We need to be a bit more disciplined and show...': Hardik Pandya

Opting to bowl first, Rajasthan Royals restricted Mumbai Indians to a total of 125 for nine, and then comfortably chased down the target with 27 balls to spare. With the win, Royals moved to the top of the standings. This defeat marked Mumbai Indians' third consecutive loss in the tournament, posing a challenging start to their campaign.

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