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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian men’s hockey team on its bronze medal success at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. India captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice as India beat Spain 2-1 in the bronze medal match at Stade Yves-du-Manoir on Thursday. Marc Miralles had pulled Spain in front after converting a penalty stroke in the 18th minute. However, Harmanpreet equalised in the dying embers of the second quarter, before grabbing his second three minutes into the third quarter. Despite Spain’s all-out attack in last five minutes of the final quarter, India held on for a famous win and clinced…
Signalling the beginning of a new chapter after 15 years of Sheikh Hasina as the prime minister, Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus took oath as the head of the interim government in Bangladesh on Thursday. “I will uphold, support and protect the constitution and will perform my duties sincerely,” Mr Yunus said at the swearing-in event, which comes at a tumultuous time for Bangladesh. The country has witnessed violence and clashes after the student-led protests forced Ms Hasina to resign and flee the country on Monday. Mr Yunus, 84, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for pioneering microcredit and…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, who was sworn in as the head of Bangladesh’s caretaker government today. PM Modi expressed hope for a swift return to normalcy in Bangladesh, and called for the safety and protection of Hindus and other minority communities in the country. “My best wishes to Professor Muhammad Yunus on the assumption of his new responsibilities. We hope for an early return to normalcy, ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all other minority communities. India remains committed to working with Bangladesh to fulfil the shared aspirations…
Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus takes over as the head of Bangladesh’s caretaker government on Thursday when the country is facing tough economic challenges. Here is a look at his economic beliefs as he takes the helm of the South Asian country until elections are held and a new administration is put in place. Social Businesses Mr Yunus advocates “social businesses” that solve problems rather than simply create wealth, with any profit generated being ploughed back to create more value. Grameen Bank, the microfinance lender he founded, was rooted in this idea and lauded for helping to boost growth…
A handful of people captured Waqf boards in the country and ordinary Muslims did not get justice, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told Lok Sabha today, countering the Opposition’s charge on the Waqf (Amendment) Act that was introduced today. Mr Rijiju said the provisions in the proposed law are based on multiple inquiry reports over the years and wide-ranging consultations with lakhs of stakeholders. To bolster his arguments, he cited several instances of encroachment and illegality by Waqf bodies. “Tiruchirapalli district is in Tamil Nadu. The 1,500-year-old Sundareshwar temple is located there. There, a man went to sell his property…
A Russian chess player has been suspended after allegedly trying to poison her opponent at a recent tournament, according to a New York Post report. Amina Abakarova, 40, was caught on camera sneaking into the tournament room of the Dagestan Chess Championship, taking something out of her bag and pouring the substance onto a chessboard. The clip showed her rubbing the substance on several pieces. Ms Abakarova then quietly slipped out of the room. The match was scheduled to take place in Makhachkala, a city in southern Russia, said the Post report. Rusya Satranç Fed., rakibini zehirlemeye çalıştığı iddiasıyla Amina…
The spectre of a serial killer is looming large over a rural portion of Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly after nine women from the same age group have been found murdered in nearly the same fashion in a span of about 13 months. All of the women were strangled to death, most with their own saree, police officials said. Eight women from the 40-65 age group had been killed last year in the Shahi, Sheeshgarh and Shergarh police station areas, which border each other. In all of the cases, the bodies were found in sugarcane fields with the clothes dishevelled, but there…
India vs Spain Hockey Bronze Medal LIVE Score, Paris Olympics 2024: India trail Spain 0-1 in the second quarter of their Paris Olympics 2024 men’s hockey bronze medal match at Stade Yves-du-Manoir. Marc Miralles scored from a penalty stroke in the 18th minute after a goalless first quarter. This is Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh last international match, and the team will look to give him a memorable farewell. After a painful loss to Germany in the semifinal, India are now eyeing back-to-back Olympic bronze medals, having finished third in Tokyo three years back. Spain, meanwhile, had lost to the Netherlands 0-4…
A little over two weeks ago, Donald Trump’s presidential campaign had visions of an expansive national strategy that would result in a landslide victory in November. Now, as they struggle to blunt a surging Kamala Harris, who swiftly replaced President Joe Biden as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate last month, campaign advisers say they are recalibrating to protect states once thought of as safe and narrowing ambitions for the electoral map. While top Trump advisers once saw a chance for an electoral blowout – with Democratic-leaning states like Minnesota and Virginia in play – the elevation of Harris has prompted…
“No one can trace this number. It is fake…,” a scammer confesses, rattled after his mark turns the tables on him, in a video that has gone viral on X. The video, posted on Tuesday, was retweeted by entrepreneur Deepak Shenoy, who wrote: “Well done there, scammer called him, he wasted scammer’s time, got the scammer riled up – at least someone else didn’t get scammed in that time. We need better solutions, of course. Hopefully, non-violent ones.” Well done there, – scammer called him – he wasted scammers time – got the scammer riled up – at least someone…