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At least 19 Jordanian and Iranian pilgrims have died while on the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, authorities from their countries said on Sunday, as temperatures soar in the kingdom. “14 Jordanian pilgrims died and 17 others were missing” during the performance of hajj rituals, Jordan’s foreign ministry said in a statement, not specifying their cause of death. Iranian Red Crescent chief Pirhossein Koolivand said “five Iranian pilgrims have lost their lives so far in Mecca and Medina during the hajj this year”, also not saying how they died. The hajj, one of the world’s biggest religious gatherings, is one…
India batter Shubman Gill posted a heartwarming picture on Instagram with Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and his daughter Samaira, that has sent fans into frenzy. Gill recently came into the spotlight as fans claimed that he had unfollowed Rohit on Instagram. However, this recent post seems to be an indirect message that both players still share a good relationship. Gill – who is a reserve for Team India at the 2024 T20 World Cup – will reportedly leave the India squad and come back home after the group stages. Gill posted a picture with Rohit Sharma and his daughter with…
Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has opened up on the team’s elimination from the T20 World Cup. Pakistan failed to get out of the group stage after losing to USA and India, respectively. India and USA secured their place in the Super 8 stage from Group A, finishing first and second with seven and five points, respectively. With Pakistan failing to get out of the group stage for the first time in T20 World Cup, Inzamam hinted at changes in the side, and admitted that the team is on a decline. Inzamam pointed out how Pakistan have managed to perform better…
The Congress, like Mark Twain, can say “the rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated”. The party’s 99 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha election restored democratic balance in India, giving the main opposition party a new lease of life. So far, it was felt that even if the Congress won important state elections, it was not able to make a dent in national politics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cult popularity seemed too strong to shake off. The Lok Sabha results have broken that myth. And the Congress has earned seats not only from the South but also from…
A sense of unease hangs in the air of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch, even at a bustling marketplace. The mountains overlooking the border town are hiding a troubling reality of Pir Panjal region — highly trained Pakistani terrorists holed up in the green forest cover. Though the army has intensified patrolling after the recent spike in terrorist attacks, searching these dense forests is a challenging task. After a gap of 18 years, terrorism has resurfaced in Poonch and Rajouri. The first major attack on the army was carried out in the forests of Surankote in October 2021. Since then, the…
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam rued the mistakes his side made against India and the USA in its earlier Group A matches, even as the former champions bid adieu to the T20 World Cup with a consolation three-wicket win over Ireland in Lauderhill. Babar was there to see Pakistan reaching home against the Irish outfit as he made an unbeaten 32 in a chase of 107 that they nearly botched up. “I think with the bowling, conditions suited our bowlers. But in batting we made few mistakes in the matches against the USA and India. When you lose wickets, the pressure…
Kartik Aaryan’s latest venture, Chandu Champion, a sports biography, is steadily gaining momentum at the Indian box office. The film, depicting the life of India’s first Paralympic gold medallist, Murlikant Petkar, has shown significant growth on its third day. Released on June 14, 2024, the movie features an ensemble cast including Vijay Raaz, Bhuvan Arora, Rajpal Yadav, and Shreyas Talpade in key roles. Known for his successful track record in Bollywood, Kartik Aaryan has led several hit films like Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, and Sonu Ki Titu Ki Sweety. Despite its niche sports genre, Chandu Champion opened…
Ten students of a government engineering college in Bihar’s Banka district had to be taken to a hospital last week after a dead snake was allegedly found in their mess food. The on-duty doctor said the students came Thursday night with complaints of food poisoning and all are healthy now. The incident sparked outrage at the hostel with the students alleging a college staff had even threatened them when they protested the incident. “We have been facing issues with food (quality) at the mess. But they crossed the limit this time. A snake was found in the food. No one…
A man took to X (formerly Twitter) to criticise Air India and share his horrific experience while travelling on a business class seat from New Delhi to Newark in New Jersey, United States. He said that the flight was “no less than a nightmare” and that he had spent Rs 5 lakh for a round trip. “Horror Story. After flying with Emirates for a few years, I recently moved to Air India as they offer direct flights to NY, Chicago & London which are my frequent travel destinations. Yesterday’s flight was no less than a nightmare..Booked business class (office trip).…
The Hindu Kush Himalaya is experiencing significantly lower snow persistence this year, raising serious concern over water security for downstream communities, according to a new report. Leading experts from the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), a Nepal-based intergovernmental organisation, have urged water management officials to initiate drought management strategies and preemptive emergency water supply measures. The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region heavily depends on the cryosphere — frozen water on the Earth’s surface, including snow, permafrost, and ice from glaciers, lakes and rivers. This frozen water is a critical source of freshwater for around 240 million (24 crore)…