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Virat Kohli was caught off-guard by a fan, who told him to fire on all cylinders in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India’s home season began with a strong 2-0 clean-sweep win over Bangladesh earlier this month. There are 8 Tests remaining in India’s ongoing World Test Championship cycle, which include a three-match series against New Zealand and a highly-anticipated tour Down Under. The blockbuster Border-Gavaskar Trophy features five Tests this time, as opposed to the traditional four-match series over the past many years. India will be aiming to clinch a hat-trick of Test series wins on Australian soil, and justifiably,…

While campaigning for Kamala Harris in PA, Obama lambasted Black men for coming up with ‘excuses’ and ‘not feeling the idea of having a woman as president.’ Ahead of a rally for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, former President Barack Obama attended a ‘Black Voters for Harris’ event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, October 10. While addressing supporters, the 63-year-old influential Democrat criticised the sitting vice president’s campaign for not being as fervent as him during his White House run. “We have yet to see the same kinds of energy and turnout in all corners of our neighbourhoods and communities…

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj said that there are many capable leaders within the opposition parties who could fulfill the role of Leader of Opposition. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday claimed that constituents of the opposition INDIA bloc are exploring the idea of rotating the Leader of Opposition role in the Lok Sabha. The party said that if the bloc believes Rahul Gandhi isn’t performing well, they should make this change. Bansuri Swaraj, BJP MP from New Delhi Lok Sabha constituency, said many capable leaders within the opposition parties could fulfil the role of Leader of Opposition (LoP). However,…

On Friday, Akhilesh Yadav was stopped by the UP Police from visiting the memorial of Jai Prakash Narayan on the national icon’s 122nd birth anniversary. Hours after Akhilesh Yadav asked Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar to ‘quit’ the BJP-led ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), KC Tyagi, a senior member of the Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) on Friday responded saying it is Yadav who should call off his alliance with the Congress because of what happened during the Emergency. Yadav made the remark while addressing the workers of his Samajwadi Party outside his residence in Lucknow after he was stopped by…

Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2024 for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organisation representing survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The group was honoured for its work in advocating for a nuclear-free world and for its powerful witness testimony on the horrors of nuclear warfare. Formed in 1956, Nihon Hidankyo is the largest and most influential organisation of atomic bomb survivors in Japan. Its mission has been to raise global…

UN peacekeepers said Israeli fire on their headquarters in south Lebanon Thursday left two Blue Helmets injured. India expressed concern Friday over the escalating security situation along the Blue Line, following reports of Israeli fire on a United Nations peacekeeper base in southern Lebanon, which resulted in injuries to UN personnel. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stressed the need for respecting the inviolability of UN premises. “We are concerned at the deteriorating security situation along the Blue Line. We continue to monitor the situation closely,” the MEA said. “Inviolability of UN premises must be respected by…

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala portfolio: A well-known stock market tycoon and investor from India, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala was sometimes referred to as the “Warren Buffett of India.” He gained a great deal of wealth by wise stock selections and market insights. He was acclaimed for his outstanding investing tactics and tremendous influence in the Indian financial markets. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala portfolio (राकेश झुनझुनवाला पोर्टफोलियो) The following stocks are the major investments of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala portfolio. Tata motors Titan company Escort Kubota Anant Raj Canara Bank Wockhardt Karur Vysya Bank Valor estate National Aluminium co. Things to consider before investing into these stocks. There are…

Harry Brook became the first Englishman in 34 years to score a Test triple century. Harry Brook etched his name in cricketing history on the fourth day of the opening Test against Pakistan in Multan, smashing his maiden triple century in a breathtaking display of dominance. The 25-year-old, who continues to make waves at the international level, reached the landmark with a boundary off spinner Saim Ayub, becoming only the sixth Englishman to achieve the feat in Test cricket. His remarkable 300 came off just 310 balls, laced with 28 fours and three sixes, as he led England to a…

Despite Tampa Mayor Jane Castor’s grave evacuation warning to residents ahead of Hurricane Milton, Florida’s ‘Lieutenant Dan’ refused to evacuate. Despite Tampa Mayor Jane Castor’s grave evacuation warning to residents ahead of Hurricane Milton, one man decided not to leave his sailboat. Authorities said they offered to help him evacuate, but he was determined to stay put. The man, nicknamed Lieutenant Dan after the character played by actor Gary Sinise in Forrest Gump, went viral on TikTok for refusing to leave the sailboat. In fact, people even startedreplacing wagers on whether he would live or die. Fortunately, Lieutenant Dan has…

Murali Kartik had a brilliant answer after Tamim Iqbal pointed out that Mayank Yadav hadn’t crossed the 150kph mark in the series. Known for his electrifying speeds in the 2024 IPL, Mayank Yadav impressed fans and selectors alike with his ability to consistently bowl at a higher pace, exceeding 150 kmph, and even recording a remarkable 156.7 km/h in one of his outings. His success in the IPL saw Mayank earning a maiden international call-up for the T20I series against Bangladesh, despite the fact that the player had been nursing an injury sustained during the league, and hadn’t made a…