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'Human Remains' Recovered

From Wreckage Of Titanic Sub: US Coast Guard

That debris will now be taken aboard a US Coast Guard cutter to a US port for further analysis, the organization said.

Washington: Experts have recovered presumed human remains from what is left of the Titan sub that imploded during a dive to the Titanic wreck, with the death of five people, the US Coast Guard said Wednesday.

"United States medical professionals will conduct a formal analysis of presumed human remains that have been carefully recovered," the agency said. On board were British explorer Hamish Harding, French submarine expert PaulHenri Nargeolet, Pakistani-British tycoon Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman, and Stockton Rush, CEO of the sub's operator OceanGate Expeditions. They presumably died instantly when the Titan sub, about the size of an SUV car, imploded under the crushing pressure of the North Atlantic at a depth of more than two miles.

Delta flight lands safely in Charlotte without front landing gear

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Line On Joe Biden's Face Caused By Sleep Device, Explains White House

WHO's cancer research agency to say Coca-Cola diet soda sweetener aspartame a possible carcinogen

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One of the world's most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body, according to two sources with knowledge of the process, pitting it against the food industry and regulators.

Aspartame, used in products from CocaCola diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum and some Snapple drinks, will be listed in July as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" for the first time by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research arm, the sources said.

The IARC ruling, finalised earlier this month after a meeting of the group's external experts, is intended to assess whether something is a potential hazard or not, based on all the published evidence.

It does not take into account how much

Madonna postpones tour after intensive care stay

of a product a person can safely consume. This advice for individuals comes from a separate WHO expert committee on food additives, known as JECFA (the

Joint WHO and Food and Agriculture Organization's Expert Committee on Food Additives), alongside determinations from national regulators.

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One of the world's most common artificial sweeteners, Aspartame is used in products from CocaCola diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum and some Snapple drinks

However, similar IARC rulings in the past for different substances have raised concerns among consumers about their use, led to lawsuits, and pressured manufacturers to recreate recipes and swap to alternatives. That has led to criticism that the IARC's assessments can be confusing to the public.

JECFA, the WHO committee on additives, is also reviewing aspartame use this year. Its meeting began at the end of June and it is due to announce its findings on the same day that the IARC makes public its decision – on July 14.

Amtrak train derails after hitting truck in California

According to her manager, the global popstar's infection was "serious" and led to "a several day stay in the ICU

Madonna has postponed her world tour after being taken to a hospital's intensive care unit (ICU) with a serious bacterial infection.

According to her manager, the global popstar's infection was "serious" and led to "a several day stay in the ICU". He added a full recovery is expected. In a statement, Guy Oseary said Madonna's health is improving, but she is still under medical care.

Madonna, 64, was expected to launch her 84-date tour next month. She is believed to be receiving treatment at a hospital in New York City, US media reports.

The pop icon aimed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her breakout single, Holiday, by embarking on her first ever greatest hits tour. Dubbed the Celebration Tour, this would be the singer's return to arenas and stadiums after her experimental, theatre-based Madame X shows in 2019 and 2020. Some of those performances were called off due to the star's knee and hip injuries.

A Delta aeroplane landed safely without its front landing gear at the CharlotteDouglas International airport in North Carolina, the airline said. No injuries have been reported among the two pilots, flight attendants or 96 customers on board the flight.

The Boeing 717 remains on the runway following the mechanical issue, but all passengers have been evacuated. The flight had left from Atlanta earlier on Wednesday.

In a statement to the BBC, Delta airlines

called the morning's events a "rare occurrence" but said that Delta crews "train extensively to safely manage through many scenarios and flight 1092 landed safely without reported injuries". "Our focus is now to take care of our customers on this flight, including retrieving their bags and seeing them to their final destinations safely," Delta said.

In a statement posted to Twitter, the Charlotte airport said a runway remained closed following the "mechanical issue" with the Delta flight.

An Amtrak train carrying nearly 200 people derailed in southern California on Wednesday after colliding with a county water truck.

The truck driver was taken to a trauma centre with a head injury and 14 other people were taken to hospital with minor injuries. Officials said the accident could have been worse had the train cars fallen over once they came off the tracks. Those injured are expected to recover. All the passengers and 13 crew members were evacuated from the train after three of its seven cars veered off the tracks, said Ventura County Fire Department Captain Brian McGrath.

Mystery Line On Joe Biden's Face Caused By Sleep Device, Explains White House

The White House on Wednesday put to bed speculation about a mystery line on President Joe Biden's face, explaining that he has begun wearing a CPAP device to help ward off sleep apnea.

The faint horizontal line, like a shallow indentation, was noticed by reporters seeing 80-year-old Biden up close earlier this week and again Wednesday as he departed the White House to give an economic speech in Chicago.

Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates

said President Biden was using a CPAP machine, referring to a widely used medical device to prevent snoring and the potentially damaging interruptions in breathing caused by sleep apnea. CPAPs include a mask with straps that cross the face.

Mr Bates said that President Biden has "disclosed his history with sleep apnea in thorough medical reports" since 2008.

"He used a CPAP machine last night, which is common for people with that history."

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Chinese Spy Balloon Uses US Tech for Audio-Visual Intel Gathering

The Chinese spy balloon that passed over the US early this year used American technology that helped it collect audiovisual information, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing preliminary findings from a closely held investigation.

Analysis from several US defense and intelligence agencies, found that the balloon carried commercially available US gear, along with more specialized Chinese sensors and other equipment to collect photographs, video and other information to transmit to China, the WSJ said, citing US officials.

Teenager's Death by Police Triggers

Overnight Unrest, 150 Arrested in France

A hundred and fifty people were arrested in France after a second night of unrest across the country, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Thursday, following the fatal shooting by police of a 17-year-old boy during a traffic stop. The ministry said dozens of police officers were injured during the clashes. "A night of unbearable violence against symbols of the Republic: town halls, schools and police stations put ablaze or attacked. 150 arrests," Darmanin said on his Twitter account. The use of lethal force by officers in the working class Paris suburb of Nanterre against the teenager, who was of North African origin.

Putin Thanks Russian Forces for Halting Civil War

President Vladimir Putin thanked Russia's army and security services for stopping a civil war breaking out in the world's largest country at the weekend by acting efficiently when faced with an armed mutiny by mercenaries heading towards Moscow.

"You have defended the constitutional order, the lives, security and freedom of our citizens. You have saved our Motherland from upheaval. In fact, you have stopped a civil war," President Putin said.

Anger in Paris after police kill teen in traffic stop

The findings support a conclusion that the craft was intended for spying, and not for weather monitoring as China had claimed, the report said. But the balloon did not seem to send data from its eight-day passage over Alaska, Canada and some other contiguous US states back to China, WSJ said.

The findings support a conclusion that the craft was intended for spying and not for weather monitoring as China had claimed, the Wall Street Journal report said

The White House and the Federal Bureau of Investigation did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

In February, the US shot down the balloon, which had flown over sensitive military sites, sparking a diplomatic crisis.

Russian General arrested over Wagner mutiny: Report

Moscow: (IANS) General Sergei Surovikin, the deputy commander of Russian military operations in Ukraine, has been arrested over his alleged involvement to the short-lived rebellion staged by the Wagner mercenary group last weekend, a local media report said. Although there was no official

confirmation of his arrest, The Moscow Times reported citing sources close to the Defence Ministry, saying that the "the situation with him (Surovikin) was not 'OK'". The General, who is also Commander of the Aerospace Forces, has not been seen in public since June 24, the day when Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin launched an armed rebellion against the country's military leadership. One of the sources told The Moscow Times that the arrest was carried out "in the context of Prigozhin". "Apparently, he (Surovikin) chose Prigozhin's side during the uprising." When asked about the General's whereabouts, the source replied: "We are not even commenting on this information through our internal channels."

Wuhan Researcher: China Engineered Coronavirus as Bioweapon

Protests and unrest erupted in the Paris region overnight after police shot dead a 17-year-old who failed to stop when ordered to by traffic police. Video circulating on social media shows a police officer pointing a gun at the driver of a car, before a gunshot is heard. The car then crashes to a stop. The teenager, named as Nahel, died of bullet wounds in the chest despite help from emergency services. The officer accused of shooting him has been detained on homicide charges.

The shooting triggered a series of protests on Tuesday night in Nanterre, the area just west of Paris where the teenager was killed. Some 31 people were arrested following the disorder.

Ukraine war: Countdown has begun to end of Putin, say Kyiv officials

A researcher in Wuhan has claimed that China deliberately engineered coronavirus as a "bioweapon". The explosive claim was made by Chao Shan in an exclusive interview with Jennifer

Zeng, a member of the International Press Association, who provides first-hand information and unique insights about China and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Mr Chao said he and his colleagues were tasked with identifying the most effective strain for spreading among various species, including humans. The full interview has been posted by Ms Jennifer on her blog. She has also posted a video on her Twitter handle where the human rights activist describes what Mr Chao, a researcher at Wuhan Institute of Virology, told her.

Attention in the Ukrainian capital has been fixed squarely on the mutiny of the Wagner Group, its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, and its consequences for Vladimir Putin and the conduct of the war in Ukraine.

The drama over the border in Russia has hardened the view in Kyiv that Mr Putin's time as Russia's president is coming to an end.

"I think the countdown has started," said Andriy Yermak, President Zelensky's closest adviser. At a briefing in Kyiv, he looked back to the year that Russia first invaded Ukraine, annexing the Crimean Peninsula.

UN Humanitarians receive only 20% funds this year

United Nations: (IANS) The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that it has received only 20 per cent of the $54.8 billion needed to aid people globally this year.

"These funding gaps have real consequences on millions of people's food insecurity, health and protection, among others, and we encourage donors to continue to contribute generously to the humanitarian response plans," Xinhua news agency quoted the UN body as saying in its latest update.

"With needs growing exponentially, funding is struggling to

keep pace."

At the year's mid-point, the humanitarian office said 362 million people need relief, 13 million more than those needing help at the beginning of the year. "This means that one in 22 people globally now requires assistance," OCHA said. "Unequal funding across emergencies and sectors has challenged our ability to respond to the surging needs." The office said underfunded crises include Myanmar, Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Somalia and Venezuela.

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Rahul Gandhi Takes Chopper to Manipur District Amid Convoy Interruption”

Modi Shifts Focus from Terrorism to Space and FDI in US Visit, says Nadda

BJP chief J P Nadda Thursday said agreements on space, FDI and tech support were signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the USA, unlike in the past when PMs used to discuss terrorism during such tours.

Imphal: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi convoy was stopped by the police today on the way to Churachandpur, one of the worsthit districts in the Manipur ethnic violence. Mr Gandhi landed in Imphal earlier today and was on his way to Churachandpur where he plans to meet people displaced by the ethnic strife at relief camps.

Police said that Rahul Gandhi’s convoy was stopped at Bishnupur, 20 kilometres from Imphal, over security concerns. The Congress leader is now heading back to Imphal and will take a helicopter instead of travelling to Churachandpur by road.

Sehwag Predicts NonSubcontinent Teams in World Cup Semis

Addressing a rally in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur, he also targeted the rival parties and claimed that the BJP has eliminated dynastic and vote-bank politics. “While others have become parties of families, in BJP the party is family,” Nadda said. He said, “Earlier, Indian prime ministers used to discuss terrorism issues during US visits. PM Modi signs agreements on space, FDI, tech support.” The BJP national president claimed that now while talking about India, no one refers to Pakistan. “Under PM Modi’s leadership, we have achieved the ability to keep the country safe,” he said.

Before addressing the rally, Nadda

inaugurated the BJP’s newly constructed party office in Bharatpur in the presence of former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje and other leaders. Earlier in the day, leader of Opposition

Sibal Slams PM Modi over Uniform Civil Code Remarks, Questions Timing

Addressing a gathering of BJP workers in Bhopal on Tuesday, Modi made a strong pitch for a UCC, saying the Constitution calls for equal rights for all citizens

in the Rajasthan Assembly Rajendra Rathore, while interacting with reporters in Bharatpur, said, “Uniform civil code is the need of the day.

Gujarat ATS uncovers nationwide network of ISKP terror group

Recently, former India opener Virender Sehwag gave his take on which four teams will be qualifying for the knockout stage in the ODI World Cup 2023.

“If I have to pick four teamsAustralia, England, India and Pakistan. These are the semifinalists. Australia and England will surely be there because the kind of cricket they are playing - they don’t play conventional shots, only unconventional - these 2 teams are pretty good at it. Also, England and Australia are the two away teams who can play better cricketer in the sub-continent,” said Sehwag during the ICC event.

India’s opening match against Australia will be a tricky one where the hosts would look to avenge their recent defeat in the ICC World Test Championship final against the Kangaroos. The contests against New Zealand, England and South Africa could prove to be decisive in defining the fate of Rohit Sharma’s men.

Former law minister Kapil Sibal has taken a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks on a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), asking how “uniform” is his proposal and does it cover Hindus, tribals and the northeast. Addressing a gathering of BJP workers in Bhopal on Tuesday, Modi made a strong pitch for a UCC, saying the Constitution calls for equal rights for all citizens.

The prime minister also accused the opposition of using the UCC issue to mislead and provoke Muslims.

In a tweet on Wednesday, Sibal, a

Rajya Sabha MP, said, “Prime Minister: Pushes for Uniform Civil Code, accuses Opposition of instigating Muslims. Questions: 1) Why now after 9 years? 2024? 2) How ‘uniform’ is your proposal: Covers : Hindus, Tribals, North-East, All? 3) Every day your Party targets Muslims. Why? Concerned now!” The Law Commission had, on June 14, invited views from all the stakeholders, including members of the public and recognised religious organisations, on the politically sensitive issue. Earlier, the 21st Law Commission, the term of which ended in August 2018, had examined the issue and solicited the views of all stakeholders on two occasions. Subsequently, a consultation paper on “Reforms of Family Law” was issued in 2018.

Ahmedabad: (IANS) The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has uncovered a nationwide network of the Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP) terror group following several arrests.

Following the recent arrest of a woman in Surat, another person, identified as Khadija, has now been apprehended in Hyderabad.

The investigation has revealed her deep connections to previously apprehended terrorists linked to the ISKP. The efforts of Gujarat ATS in scrutinising Khadija’s call record have led to the identification of multiple other individuals involved in the network.

Plan For 2024 Polls, Reshuffle Discussed At Late-Night BJP Meet: Sources

New Delhi: Senior BJP leaders held a meeting last night to discuss the strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, sources said. The meeting, held at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence, was attended by Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda and other senior party leaders. The meeting comes just days after PM Modi returned from the US. Sources also said that a major reshuffle may have been discussed at the meeting that lasted for over five hours. The party is yet to release an official

statement on the meeting that came against the backdrop of Mr Shah, Mr Nadda and BJP general secretary (organisation) BL Santhosh holding marathon deliberations over organisational and political issues. In his address to BJP workers, Prime Minister Modi has already announced that

the government would push to implement a Uniform Civil Code nationwide, an agenda that has always been part of BJP’s manifestos.

A loss in Karnataka has pushed the BJP to tweak its campaign template for the next round of state elections due later this year. Four crucial states are going to polls -- Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Chhattisgarh. Of these, only Madhya Pradesh is ruled by the BJP. The party is hoping to cash in on the revolving door trend in Rajasthan and anti-incumbency in two others to work in its favour.

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Canada removes limit on study programmes' length for work permit holders

Now work permit holders in Canada can study full-time or part-time until the expiry of their work permit without needing any study permit -- a major temporary change in policy for three years to keep one ahead of the curve and enhance his or her career prospects.

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Chandigarh:(IANS) Now work permit holders in Canada can study full-time or part-time until the expiry of their work permit without needing any study permit -- a major temporary change in policy for three years to keep one ahead of the curve and enhance his or her career prospects. The Canadian government on Tuesday introduced a public policy that will be beneficial for immigrants, including those from India, to boost their career, job prospects, and chances of permanent residency.

“Every year, thousands of temporary foreign workers bring their skills to Canada, helping to drive our economy and fill critical labour market gaps,” said the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). While they play an important role in Canada’s prosperity, foreign workers sometimes face barriers in the types of study programmes

in which they can enrol to pursue their dreams and create new opportunities.

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser announced a new temporary measure that removes the limit on the length of the study programmes that temporary foreign workers can enrol in without a study permit.

Starting immediately, foreign workers will have the opportunity to seek additional training and education that can help them in their careers. Prior to this change,

foreign workers could study while working, but only in programmes of six months or less. For longer programmes, they had to apply for a separate study permit. This has been a barrier for those who wanted to improve their education and receive more training, including those needing to upskill or validate their foreign credentials through certain programmes. With this new three-year temporary measure, foreign workers can study full-time or part-time while their work permits are valid or until the expiration of the policy, with no restrictions on the length of the programme. The temporary measure applies to those who hold a valid work permit or who have submitted an application to renew their work permit on or before June 7, and are authorised to work. If a foreign worker wishes to study longer than the duration of their work permit, they still need to apply for a study permit.“Temporary foreign workers are

US editor apologies to Indian Americans, Ramaswamy for ‘racist’ cartoon

New York: (IANS) A US newspaper editor has apologised to Indian Americans for publishing an “offensive” cartoon that played on stereotypes of the community while trying to criticise Vivek Ramaswamy who is seeking the Republican Party’s presidential nomination.

“Racist and hateful ideas, words or images have no place in our publications, much less our society”, Tom Martin, the executive editor of the Quad City Times said in the apology to the community and Ramaswamy published in his paper on Friday. He said that the cartoonist, Leo Kelly, has been banished from the newspaper. But Ramaswamy came to the defence of the cartoonist in a letter

Indian national jailed for biting off man's earlobe in Singapore

Singapore: (IANS) A 37-year-old Indian national in Singapore has been sentenced to five months in jail and fined SGD 1,000 (US$740) for biting off the earlobe of a fellow Indian who stayed with him.

Manohar Sankar, a construction worker from Tamil Nadu, pleaded guilty to one count each of voluntarily causing grievous hurt and using abusive words against the 47-year-old victim in 2020, Channel News Asia reported. The court heard that in a drunken stupor, Sankar, who stayed at a workers' apartment in Upper Serangoon Road along with the victim, started uttering vulgarities in Tamil and cursed the victim's mother on the night of May 19, 2020.

published in the paper. “Let's not go further or see people get fired over it; the cartoonist should in no way be 'cancelled.' We are all human”, he wrote.

“I'm empathetic to people who make mistakes once in a while”, he wrote while accepting the editor's apology.

The cartoon sought to show Republicans as bigots with whom Ramaswamy was aligned, but it backfired as it was someone opposed to that party and

the candidate who used the anti-Indian epithet. The Quad-City Times is a regional newspaper based in Davenport, Iowa, which also covers parts of neighbouring Illinois. It is owned by the media company Lee Enterprises which publishes over 70 newspapers across the US, including the Dispatch-Argus, which also published the cartoon. “We apologise today for letting such an image slip through our editorial process and into our opinion page Wednesday in the form of a political cartoon," Martin wrote.He added: “The cartoon, while intended to criticise racist ideas and epithets, uses a phrase that is racist and insensitive to members of our Indian American community."

New visa rules for Indian students in Australia, work-hour cap from July 1

fortnight, along with a two-year work visa extension.

Earlier this month, India and Australia signed a migration and mobility partnership pact to open up opportunities for students, academic researchers and business people.

incredibly important for the Canadian economy, and many have aspirations that go far beyond the work that initially brings them to Canada. With this policy in place, we hope to empower foreign nationals to improve their skills in order to meet their career goals and achieve their dreams, while providing a future potential source of talent for our labour market,” Immigration Minister Fraser said. “By removing barriers to skills development, we open the door to more foreign-trained doctors and nurses to help take care of our loved ones and support our healthcare system. We also provide a path for construction labourers to become tradespersons, and strengthen our communities and build new homes. This immigration measure helps employers, workers, and our economy by addressing critical labour shortages. This is welcome news for all parties involved.”

US Introduces Renewable H-1B Visas to Boost India's Service Exports: SEPC

Services Export Promotion Council said that the decision would allow easier onsite client engagement by domestic IT professionals

The US announcement to introduce in-country renewable of H-1B visas will help swift movement of Indian IT professionals and promote services exports, SEPC said on Wednesday. SEPC said that the decision would allow easier on-site client engagement by domestic IT professionals.

New Delhi: (IANS) Beginning July 1, Indian graduates studying in Australian tertiary institutions will be able to apply for work without visa sponsorship for up to eight years.

In addition, the allowable work-hour cap for international students will be increased from 40 hours to 48 hours per

Coming under this pact, the Mobility Arrangement for Talented Earlyprofessionals Scheme (MATES) will make 3,000 annual spots available for young professionals from India, allowing them to spend two years in the country without requiring visa sponsorship.

As a temporary visa programme, MATES includes graduates from recognised Indian universities with degrees in specialised fields of study.

"When Indian IT professionals can quickly travel to client locations abroad, they can better understand client requirements, build stronger relationships, and deliver tailored solutions. This direct engagement can lead to increased client satisfaction, repeat business, and ultimately, higher IT exports," SEPC Chairman Sunil H Talati said. He said that as the US is the major market for India's IT exports, this development will have a significant positive impact on the export of IT services from India. "The earlier estimates for IT exports growth have been in the range of 8-12 per cent however with this particular push the exports growth in IT can further stride in the range of 13-15 per cent," Talati said.

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Kerala: Medical authorities to decide on wearing Hijab in operation theatres

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Thiruvananthapuram, June 28 (IANS)

The Thiruvananthapuram Medical College authorities on Wednesday held a meeting to decide if the permission will be given for wearing attire covering their heads while in operation theatre.

The Thiruvananthapuram Medical College principal was approached by seven Muslim women medical students on Monday seeking permission as their religious belief is to wear long sleeve scrub jackets and surgical hoods inside the operation theatre and they be given permission for it.

The women medical students belong to various batches from 2020-22 and said

TN government moves Madras HC seeking ban on bike-taxis

Chennai: (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has moved the Madras High Court seeking a ban on two-wheeler taxis, saying that such vehicles cannot be considered safe for commercial purposes as it puts safety of commuters at risk. The Tamil Nadu transport department had started seizing biketaxis ever since Rapido group launched the operation of two-wheeler taxis in 2019. The department had also written to Google, Apple India and CRET-In directing them to remove the Rapido app from their platforms.

that the operation theatre dress code required as part of hospital regulations

makes it difficult to comply with the attire mandated by their religious belief.

Black flag demonstration against TN Guv in Salem

Chennai: ( IANS) A group of 300 people, including Dravida Kazhagam workers and other Dalit outfits, staged a black flag demonstration against Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi in Salem.

The protest took place as the Governor was on his way to the Periyar University to attend the convocation ceremony. The protesters, which also include CPI-M cadres, held placards that said Ravi was an RSS man and should be removed from the post.

K'taka AAP takes up 'road to death' campaign on B'luru-Mysuru Expressway

Bengaluru: (IANS) The Karnataka unit of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has taken up a 'road to death' campaign condemning the accidents and deaths that are occurring on BengaluruMysuru Expressway due to 'unscientific implementation' of the project.

"158 people have died in accidents on the Bangalore-Mysore Expressway highway in the last 9 months" stated Aam Aadmi Party Working President Mohan Dasari. It is a tragedy that innocent people are falling victim to unscientific and corrupt schemes of governments which was done in haste, he added.

The Aam Aadmi Party has taken up the 'Road to death' campaign to condemn the death of innocent people due to

the wrong actions of the governments, he said. Through this campaign, it has been decided to create public awareness to save the lives of innocent passengers.

Mohan Dasari said that hundreds of party workers are participating near

K’taka govt to handover Bitcoin scandal case to CID for re-investigation

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Bengaluru: (IANS) The Congress government in Karnataka is set to handover the the bitcoin scandal case to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for re-investigation, sources said.

The sources confirmed that the state government is likely to issue an official order in this regard in two days.

B. Dayanand, the Police Commissioner for Bengaluru, has written to Karnataka DGP Alok Mohan and requested to handover the investigation of the case to the CID.

Recently, state Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara had stated that he would get the scam re-investigated.

The sources said that now it is up to Chief Minister Siddaramaiha to give a green signal for the state police chief to handover the case.

The scandal had taken place after the arrest of international hacker Srikanth, aka Sriki, by the CCB police in Bengaluru.

It was alleged the former JP leaders had minted huge sums of money by allowing

him to commit the scandal while he was custody in 2020 for allegedly selling drugs.

Probe has revealed that the accused had siphoned off Rs 11 crore by hacking into online gaming companies and government web portals.

He then converted the money into bitcoins and carried out drug peddling in Bengaluru.

Karnataka Congress in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala had attacked the Centre and former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai over the bitcoin scandal.

"What is the role and responsibility of the Basavaraj Bommai? (who was the home minister incharge at the relevant time) and others in the state government?.

"The layers of the Bitcoin scam are finally being unearthed. Let India's Home minister and Chief Minister Bommai answer.

FBI in India to investigate India's biggest Bitcoins scam cover up under Karnataka BJP government. If so, release details of the investigation and suspects including political people,” he had stated.

"How many Bitcoins were stolen? and of what value? Who in Karnataka is involved? Were the stolen Bitcoins transferred from the wallet of the arranged hacker Sri Krishna?

"Whether the 'Whale Alerts' reflecting the transfer of the 14,682 stolen Bitfinex Bitcoins valued at Rs 5,240 crors on the two dates December 1, 2020 and 14 April, 2021 when Shri Krishna was in custody has any correlation?

"Why was Interpol not informed? Why did the BJP government wait for over 5 months up till 24th April 2021 to write to interpole and that also after the release of Sri Krishna on 17th April 2021."

Kanimanike Toll Plaza on Mysore Road on Friday (June 30), Mohan Dasari explained. Aam Aadmi Party's objective is to save the lives of innocent passengers through such campaigns and the public has been requested to join hands with us, he said.

PM Modi likely to visit Telangana on July 12

Hyderabad: (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Telangana on July 12 to lay the foundation stone for Railway Coach Periodic Overhauling facility at Kazipet.

The state BJP unit also plans to organise a public meeting at Warangal the same day. The schedule of the Prime Minister’s visit is likely to be finalised in a day or two.

State BJP leaders hope that the Prime Minister’s visit will give a boost to the party in the run up to the Assembly elections due to be held later this year.

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IIT-Bombay Tops India, Ranks 149 Globally in QS Rankings

Army Accuses Manipur Women Protesters of Impeding Operations

The army has accused women protesters in strife-torn Manipur of “deliberately” interfering during operations by security forces, prompting a leading activist hailing from the state to say that casting “aspersions” on

the “brave mothers” was “not right”.

The army had tweeted the allegations along with a 2.14-minute video on Monday night titled “Demystifying myth of peaceful blockade led by women in Manipur”.

Canada’s big move for H-1B visa holders, families to benefit too

Canada Immigration Minister Sean Fraser on Tuesday announced that the government will create an open workpermit stream to allow 10,000 American H-1B visa holders to come and work in the country.

Many workers in high-tech fields are employed by companies with significant operations in both Canada and the US, and a considerable number of them hold H-1B specialty occupation visas in the US, the official release from Canada’s Ministry of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship read.

Mumbai, June 28 (IANS) The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has broken into the world’s top 150 universities and topped India rankings in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, UK, officials said here on Wednesday. The IIT-B has climbed up from 172 last year to 149 this year in the global ranking – first time that it has been included within the Top 150, with an overall score of 51.7/100. Over, it has improved on its performance by 23 places and in the 2024 edition, it has been placed within the top 10 per cent of the world’s highest 1,500 universities that were considered worth ranking.

Protest held in NY Against Manipur Violence

The tweet said: “Women activists in #Manipur are deliberately blocking routes and interfering in Operations of Security Forces. Such unwarranted interference is detrimental to the timely response by Security Forces during critical situations to save lives and property.” It added: “Indian Army appeals to all sections of population to support our endeavours in restoring peace. Help us to Help Manipur.” The Centre has deployed around 36,000 army and central paramilitary forces to deal with the current volatile situation in Manipur

From July 16, 2023, H-1B visa holders in the US, along with their immediate family members, will be eligible to apply to come and work in Canada. Under the new programme, successful applicants will receive an open work permit valid for up to three years. They will have the flexibility to work for any employer across Canada, and their spouses and dependents will also be eligible to apply for a temporary resident visa with a work or study permit, as required.

Indian-American jailed for smuggling Indian nationals into US using Uber

New York, June 28 (IANS) A 49-year-old Indian-American man was sentenced to more than three years in prison for illegally bringing hundreds of Indian nationals across the border from Canada and then to locations in the midwest and beyond, using ride-hailing major Uber. Rajinder Pal Singh, aka Jaspal Gill of Elk Grove in California, was sentenced on Tuesday at the District Court in Seattle for Conspiracy to Transport and Harbor Certain Aliens for Profit and Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering. Singh pleaded guilty in February, admitting that he took in more than $500,000 as a key member of a smuggling ring that used Uber to transport people illegally.

Some members from the Indian American community gathered outside an Indian restaurant in NY to protest against the violence in Manipur.

Led by Dr Anna George, Associate Professor at Molloy University, the protest gathering saw 23 eminent community leaders and human rights activists who expressed concerns about the violence in the state and the state of Christians.

Dr George addressed the gathering, and she said, “What is taking place in Manipur is a horrible violation of human rights and religious freedom,” she said, pointing out that over 200 churches were burnt down, about 100 or more people were killed, and about 80,000 people were displaced. “They are finding shelter in the forest; they have no homes to return to, so we must decide to do something to help the victims in Manipur.”

The meeting passed a resolution condemning all the violence. Participants expressed their disappointment at the Central government for not being prompt to arrest and punish radical elements.

“Over a four-year period, Mr Singh arranged for more than 800 people to be smuggled into the US across the northern border and into Washington State,” said Acting US Attorney Tessa M Gorman. She said that Singh’s participation in the conspiracy saddled those smuggled with crushing debt of as much as $70,000. According to records filed in the case, as

Muslim Law Board’s Late-Night Meet After PM’s Push For Uniform Civil Code

The Muslim body has decided to submit its views to the Law Commission, taking into account the points made by lawyers and experts.

early as July 2018, Singh and his coconspirators used Uber to transport people who had illegally crossed the border from Canada to the Seattle area. Those records detail how trips beginning near the border in the early hours of the morning, would be split between different rides.

For example, one Uber trip would be from the border to Sea-Tac airport, and then minutes later the second trip would be from a nearby airport hotel to an address in Lacey, Washington, owned by Singh’s spouse, the Attorney’s office, Western District of Washington, said. From mid-2018 to May 2022, Singh arranged more than 600 trips involving the transportation of Indian nationals who had been illegally smuggled into the US.

Rs 46,000 Cr for Rajasthan Tied to BJP Votes, Alleges Centre

Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong pitch for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country, India’s top Muslim body, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, held an emergency meeting last night.

Prime Minister Modi, addressing BJP workers in Bhopal yesterday, said two laws in the same country would not work, asserting that the Constitution mentions equal rights for all citizens and even Supreme Court rulings had

called for uniform laws. Muslims, he said, were being instigated by parties prone to vote-bank politics, adding that the BJP had decided it would not adopt the path of appeasement. The Muslim law board’s meeting was held virtually and lasted for about three hours. They discussed the legal aspects of the UCC in the context of PM Modi’s remarks, which are seen to prioritise an agenda that has always been part of BJP manifestos.

The Muslim body has decided to submit its views to the Law Commission, taking into account the points made by lawyers and experts.

Union water resources minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat’s remark that the Centre will give Rs 46,000 crore for the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) on the “condition” that the BJP is voted to power has enraged the Congress, which has alleged that national resources were being used by the Narendra Modi government to influence voting patterns.

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'Do You Consider Countrymen Brainless?' Court Slams 'Adipurush' Makers

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Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court today pulled up makers of the film 'Adipurush' over its dialogues that have infuriated a large section of the audience, who accuse it of 'hurting religious sentiments'. The court directed co-writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla to be made a party in the case, and issued notice directing him to respond within a week.

The court was hearing a petition demanding a ban on 'Adipurush', which claims to be a mythological action film based on the Hindu epic Ramayana. "The nature of dialogues in the film is a big issue. Ramayana is a paragon for us. People read Ramcharitmanas before leaving home," it said, adding that films shouldn't touch certain things.

"Agar hum log ispar bhi aankh band kar len kyonki yeh kaha jaata hai ki yeh dharm ke log bade sahishnu (tolerant) hain to kya uska test liya jayega? (If we close our eyes on this issue too, because

Terming it a "very serious matter", it questioned what the censor board did about it. "If we are tolerant, then will that also be tested?" the court said.

it is said that the people of this religion are very tolerant, will it be put to test as well?)," the bench remarked. The Allahabad High Court questioned whether the film certification authority, popularly called the censor board, fulfilled its responsibility.

"Apply To Hindus First": MK Stalin's Party Slams PM On Uniform Civil Code

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pitch for a uniform civil code has been vehemently questioned by the Congress and its ally, the DMK. The ruling party of Tamil Nadu had contended that a uniform code should first be applied to the Hindus, who will then have to allow people from all castes to pray in temples.

"Uniform Civil Code should be first introduced in the Hindu religion. Every person including Scheduled Castes and Tribes should be allowed to perform pooja in any temple in the country. We don't want UCC (uniform Civil Code) only because the Constitution has given protection to every religion," said DMK's TKS Elangovan.

"He (PM Modi) should first answer about poverty, price rise and unemployment in the country," read a statement from Congress general secretary KC Venugopal.

"Every person including Scheduled Castes and Tribes should be allowed to perform pooja in any temple in the country," said DMK's TKS Elangovan.

"He never speaks on Manipur issue. The whole state is burning. He is just distracting people from all these issues," he added.

Pitching for the implementation of

Uniform Civil Code, which has been part of BJP's election manifestos, PM Modi said today that it doesn't work to have "different set of rules for different members of a family" and a country can't run on two laws.

If "Triple Talaq" is an inalienable part of Islam, why it isn't practised in Muslim-majority countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Qatar, Jordan and Syria, he questioned.

Citing the example of Egypt, where he was on a visit last week, PM Modi said the country had abolished Triple Talaq 80-90 years ago, even though 90 per cent of its population comprise Sunni Muslims. Slamming the opposition, he said, "Whoever talks in favour of Triple Talaq, whoever advocates it, those vote bank hungry people are doing a great injustice to Muslim daughters. Triple talaq doesn't just do injustice to daughters. It is beyond this; the whole family get ruined".

"It's good that people did not harm the law and order situation after watching the film. Lord Hanuman and Sita have been shown like they are nothing. These things should have been removed from the very beginning. Some scenes seem to be of "A" (adult) category. It's very difficult to watch such films," the court observed.

Terming it a "very serious matter", it questioned what the censor board did about it.

The Deputy Solicitor General informed the court that the objectionable dialogues have been removed from the film, to which the court asked the Deputy SG to ask the censor board what it has been doing.

"That alone won't work. What will you do with the scenes? Seek instructions, then we will definitely do whatever we want to do... In case the exhibition of the film is stopped, then the people whose feelings have been hurt, will get relief," the court said.

Won't allow SL to be used as base for any threat against India: Prez

Colombo: (IANS) Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe reiterated that there was no military agreement with China and that he would not allow the island nation to be used as a base for any threat against India. “We are a neutral country, but we also emphasise on the fact that we cannot allow Sri Lanka to be used as a base for any threat against India," President Wickremsinghe said in an interview with French media. When inquired about China’s presence in Sri Lanka, especially militarily, Wickremsinghe responded “We have no military agreement with China; there won't be any military agreements, and I do not think China will enter into one,”

CAG audit into 'irregularities' in 'reconstruction' of Delhi CM residence: Raj Niwas officials

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India will conduct a special audit into alleged "irregularities and violations" in the "reconstruction" of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence, Raj Niwas officials said on Tuesday.

The Union home ministry has recommended the special CAG audit taking note of a May 24 letter by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena which pointed out the "reconstruction" "gross and prima facie financial

irregularities" in the "reconstruction" of the chief minister's official residence, they claimed. No immediate reaction was available from the CM's office or the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, which has locked horns with the BJP over the issue since it first came to light in April. While the AAP claimed it was a dilapidated structure built in 1942 and needed repairs, the BJP has alleged irregularities and pressed for a probe.

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“How Can Country Run On 2 Laws?”

PM’s Strong Pitch For Uniform Civil Code

Batting for the Uniform Civil Code, he said it doesn’t work to have “different set of rules for different members of a family” and a country can’t run on two laws.

The world’s largest cricket stadium will play host to the big-ticket World Cup group match between India and Pakistan on October 15 and the gargantuan venue in Ahmedabad will also stage the grand finale on November 19, the ICC announced on Tuesday. The tournament will begin on October 5 with a clash between defending champions England and runners-up New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which is the largest in the world with a seating capacity of 1,32,000 spectators -- 32,000 more than the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Indian American Doctor accused of Sexual Battery, Arrested at SFO

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, while addressing party workers under the party’s “Mera Booth Sabse Majboot” campaign in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh, questioned if ‘triple talaq’ was inalienable from Islam, why it isn’t practised in Muslim-majority countries like Egypt, Indonesia, Qatar, Jordan, Syria, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Batting for the Uniform Civil Code, he said it doesn’t work to have “different set of rules for different members of a family” and a country can’t run on two laws. Egypt, whose 90 per cent population is Sunni Muslims, abolished triple talaq 80 to 90 years ago, he pointed out.

“Those who advocate for triple talaq, these people hungry

for a vote bank, are doing grave injustice to Muslim daughters,” the PM said.

He said triple talaq doesn’t just concern women, but destroys entire families too. When a woman, who the family marries off to someone with a lot of hope, is sent back after triple talaq, the parents and brothers are pained with concern about the woman.

“Some people want to hang the noose of triple talaq over Muslim daughters to have a free hand to keep oppressing them,” PM Modi said, adding that these are the people who support triple talaq.

“This is why Muslim sisters and daughters, wherever I go, stand with the BJP and Modi,” he added.

Pakistan protests Indo-US joint statement on cross-border terrorism

Chief of Mission was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday evening and a demarche was issued to him regarding the US-India joint statement of June 22.

“Pakistan’s concerns and disappointment at the unwarranted, one-sided and misleading references to it in the joint statement were conveyed to the US side,” it said.

NYC officially declares Diwali as school holiday

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office started investigating doctor Rachandeep Singh on April 26 (Sacramento Sheriff/ Twitter, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office/ Facebook)

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A renowned nephrologist in the north California area was arrested on suspicion of felony sexual battery at SFO Airport. An employee at a facility accused Dr Rachandeep Singh of inappropriately touching her against her will.

An investigation followed and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office filed felony sexual battery charges against Singh. A warrant for his arrest was issued. The doctor was subsequently taken into custody at SFO by San Francisco officers and booked into custody in San Mateo County.

Pakistan has formally lodged a protest with the US over its joint statement with India against the country’s involvement in cross-border terrorism.

The Foreign Office here said in an overnight statement that the US Deputy

In their joint statement following oneon-one meetings and delegation-level talks on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden called on Pakistan to punish perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot attacks.

New York, June 27 (IANS) New York City Mayor Eric Adams has officially decalred Diwali as a school holiday aimed at honouring the city’s South Asian, Indo-Caribbean, Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist communities. On Monday, Mayor Adams made the announcement at City Hall.

White House Condemns ‘Harassment’ Of Reporter Who Asked PM Rights Question

New Delhi: The White House has denounced what the Wall Street Journal has called the “intense online harassment” of its reporter Sabrina Siddiqui, who had asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi a question on democracy in India during his joint press conference with President Joe Biden in the US last week.

Top official John Kirby, in response to the Wall Street Journal’s question on its reporter, said the White House was “aware of the reports of that harassment”.

The Wall Street Journal said since she asked the question, Ms Siddiqui had been subjected to “some

intense online harassment from people inside India”. She was also being targeted, in part, because of her Muslim faith, said the newspaper.

“It’s unacceptable. And we absolutely condemn any harassment of journalists anywhere under any circumstances. That’s just - that’s completely unacceptable. And it’s antithetical to the very principles of democracy that - you’re right - were on display last week during the state visit,” said Mr Kirby, who is the White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications.

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Kangana says ‘Emergency’ gave her a 'deeper understanding of Indian history'

Mumbai: Actress-director-producer

Kangana Ranaut, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming directorial ‘Emergency’, has shared that working on the film gave her a deeper understanding of modern Indian history. ‘Emergency’, which stars Kangana as the former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, follows the events of the state of Emergency declared by Gandhi in 1975, which is considered to be one of the darkest periods in Independent India as all civil rights including the press freedom were curbed. Talking about the same Kangana shared: “Through the course of filming ‘Emergency’, learning about the events that unfolded in 1975 gave me a deeper understanding of Indian history. People call it the darkest phase in Indian history, but a lot of people don’t understand why Indira ji made that decision. With the film, I aspire to bring that side of the story out too. I am sure, a lot of people will view those events in a different light after watching the film.”

Sonam looking to make a comeback with OTT projects

I did not understand 'Asur' but went with Barun Sobti's conviction Ridhi Dogra

The cast of 'Asur 2' Barun Sobti, Gaurav Arora, Ridhi Dogra, Meiyang Chang, Amey Wagh and Anupriya Goenka, speak to mid-day.com about the 3 year wait between seasons. Find out all about their reunion, what kept them excited about the show, their expectations from season 3 and more! Speaking about the web series and their reaction on being approached for it, Barun Sobti told mid-day.com, "There were terrific crime thrillers coming out from the US at that time. There were a few attempts made in the movies that weren't very good and such things weren't coming out in India. When I read (the script of) 'Asur' my mind was blown. The first thing I thought was 'I don't know why they want to cast me.' That's all I thought."

Gaurav Arora added, "When Tanveer the producer of season one approached me with the story, within the first five minutes I said 'I'm doing this show.' Now we have access to content from across the world and 'Asur' matches

that. It's a thriller and what's most special is that it has got a strong Indian flavour. It sets us apart on a world stage and that was most exciting for me, besides the people associated with it."

Ridhi Dogra admitted at first she didn't understand the novel concept of the show, she said, "I honestly didn't understand the show when I read it but I went with my friend's (Barun Sobti) conviction. I told him I have tested for this character in a show he was doing and he told me it's terrific. He's such a picky actor that I said, if he's saying this I will go ahead with it. It's not like you get the whole script when you give an audition, you only know your part and slowly get to know the rest during readings. By then I was already in! Now having done two seasons I call Gaurav Shukla the creator of the show 'desi Tarantino' I feel like he is the real Asur and I don't know how his mind works." Barun added, "I was the first one to come on board."

Vidyut Jammwal's 'IB 71' now on OTT

SakshiChopra accuses Netflix show makers of sexual harassment

Mumbai: (IANS) Actress Sonam Khan, who has worked in 1990s blockbuster films such as ‘Ajooba’, ‘Tridev’, and ‘Vishwatma’ to name a few, wants to make a comeback into the spotlight and is eyeing digital platforms for her second chance into the industry.

Sonam has worked opposite names such as Naseeruddin Shah, Rishi Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, Jackie Shroff, Govinda, Sanjay Dutt, and Chunky Pandey, as well as pan-India stars like Prosenjit Chatterjee and Chiranjeevi.

With OTT becoming the new medium to lap up some interesting content, the ‘Vishwatma’ actress said: “Every actor is a hero on OTT as the content is so rich on OTT platforms I am a huge fan of the 'Mirzapur series' and 'Jamtara'. I have binged watched them.

Unveiling the historic win of 1971 India- Pakistan war with the untold story of India’s greatest spy mission and taking viewers on the flight of this mysterious journey of IB Agent Dev Jammwal (Vidyut Jammwal) Disney+ Hotstar has announced the upcoming spy thriller IB71. Produced by T-Series, Reliance Entertainment, and Action Hero Films and directed by Sankalp the film will release exclusively on July 7, 2023 on Disney+ Hotstar.

The film stars the action packed Vidyut Jammwal along with Anupam Kher, Vishal Jethwa, Faizan, Khan, Ashwath Bhatt, Danny Sura, Dalip Tahil, Suvrat Joshi and many other actors.

Talking about the film, director Sankalp said, “A legendary chronicle of India’s biggest war was a story to explore, with the finest actors Vidyut Jammwal, Anupam Kher and many others this inspiring story was brought to life.

Ramanand Sagar's great granddaughter Sakshi Chopra has said she was forced to do sexual tasks by the makers of the reality

show Social Currency on Netflix

Ramanand Sagar's great granddaughter Sakshi Chopra, who is the daughter of Moti Sagar, has levelled some grave allegations against the Netflix reality show, Social Currency. Sakshi was a participant on the reality show with other influencers like Ruhi Singh, Bhavin Bhanushali, Mridul Madhok and actor Parth Samthaan. She has also accused them of fraud and false assurances prior to signing the contract. Her Instagram post read, “SEXUAL HARASSMENT at @ netflix_in @solproductions_ ... They mislead me into believing it’s ONLY a

game show with fun tasks like singing, content creation - No gossip no drama ONLY games. They didn’t give us food, not even behind the cameras... Tasks like having strangers scratch your back & make orgasming sounds on the street, or you don’t get food. Let strangers in a goa club dance w you, pass sexual dirty remarks - or you don’t get food. no matter how I choose to dress, it does not allow you to outrage my modesty publicly, force me to do sexual tasks or you will not give me food, are you’ll ok?"

We were told only big-scale films are working

Vicky Kaushal

That has been the industry’s belief going by films’ performance over the past six months. But the success of Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (ZHZB) has busted this myth, as it runs strong even in its fourth week. The Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan-starrer has reportedly earned R80 crore, its run unhindered even by the release of magnum opus Adipurush. The leading man admits he didn’t foresee its success, especially in today’s uncertain times. “When the film was releasing, we were quite nervous. We wondered, will people give us a chance? We were told only big-scale spectacles are working. Our film was about a middle-class family from Indore; there was no action or big-scale extravaganza. But then, its success reminds us that the central idea—of the joys and sorrows of a middleclass family—was powerful. It reiterates that we must follow our instinct,” he smiles. One of the biggest charms of the Laxman Utekar-directed romantic comedy is the chemistry between the lead pair. “With Sara, you don’t need any ice-breaking. You meet her and instantly feel like you’ve known her a long time. She is such a pure soul.”

Bastar: 'The Kerala Story' team now heads to Chhattisgarh to uncover 'hidden truth'

The team of the recently released film 'The Kerala Story' are all set to uncover 'hidden truth' from another part of the country. Producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah and director Sudipto Sen, who made 'the Kerala Story', have announced their next, titled 'Bastar'. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to his social media handle to share the announcement note. "‘THE KERALA STORY’ TEAM REUNITES… ANNOUNCE ‘BASTAR’…

After the #Blockbuster success of #TheKeralaStory, producer #VipulAmrutlalShah and director #SudiptoSen reunite for a new film, titled #Bastar… 5 April 2024 release… OFFICIAL POSTER…" he wrote sharing the official poster. The poster has trees in a forest fallen on the ground, a communist flag in the corner and gun pointing towards the forest.

'Bastar' is being developed and produced by Sunshine Pictures Pvt Ltd, in association with Last Monk Media. While the film is slated to release on 5th April 2024, we are excited to know about the star cast of the film!

Sonam Kapoor's crime drama

‘Blind’ to release digitally on July 7

Mumbai:(IANS) Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor

Ahuja is all set to make her digital debut as her film 'Blind', a crime drama, is set to drop on an OTT platform.

The film will be released on Jio Cinema on July 7. Directed by Shome Makhija, the highly anticipated film boasts of an impressive ensemble cast including Purab Kohli, Vinay Pathak, Lilette Dubey, and Shubham Saraf.

A compelling tale of resilience and determination, Blind promises to bring to life a remarkable central character who triumphs over seemingly insurmountable challenges.

Presented by Jio Studios, in association with RV Motion Pictures & Lead Films, a Kanai, Avma and Kross Pictures Production, 'Blind' will premiere on July 7 on JioCinema.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Shehnaaz Gill to star in B Praak’s Yaar Ka Sataya Hua Hai music video

Actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Shehnaaz Gill are set to star in the upcoming music video of singer-composer B Praak’s Yaar Ka Sataya Hua Hai song.

Nawazuddin took to Instagram on Sunday to share the news with fans alongside a poster of the music video. The caption, written in Hindi, seems to be picked up from the lyrics of the song.

Both Nawazuddin and Shehnaaz look serious in the poster, hinting at a possible relationship-on-the-rocks story.

Shehnaaz is dressed in a stunning yellow salwar suit, while Nawazuddin is seen in a floral shirt and a muffler with a brown leather jacket.

Part of the music album Zohrajabeen, the music video, directed by Arvindr Khaira, is set to release on July 3.

Tillotama Shome The audience fought for me to be on the poster

I thought either I was hallucinating or the audience! My work hasn’t been exposed to such numbers before,” exclaims Tillotama Shome, whose performance in The Night Manager was loved by the audience when it dropped online in February. Four months since its release, the spotlight is still firmly on the actor, who plays a focused R&AW officer with a quirky sense of humour in the thriller. “I’m used to finishing my work and moving on, and not having journalists interview me because they would interview mainstream actors,” she laughs.

Shome now awaits the release of the second part of the Disney+ Hotstar series led by Aditya Roy Kapur, Anil Kapoor and Sobhita Dhulipala. In a big win, the streamer and makers have ensured she not only features in the new posters with her co-stars, but also gets her stand-alone poster. This move comes after the audience criticised the makers for not including her—a pivotal character in the adaptation of the British original of the same name—on the poster, the first time around. “The media asked about it and so did the audience, that’s why the Hotstar team put me on the poster of the second part. I got this position because of the audience’s love. The audience has felt connected with my work, and fought for me to be on the poster.” I remember Irrfan Khan telling me once, ‘You will not get anything by crying like Meena Kumari! Learn to love life. If you aren’t getting work, do something else with your time.’ Thanks to him and people around me, I have an enriching life.”

PM Modi to visit MP tomorrow, flag off 5 Vande Bharat trains

‘What’s happening in India’,

Narendra Modi asks BJP chief Nadda after returning from foreign visit

After returning to India from his foreign visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked BJP president J P Nadda and other leaders what was happening in India, party leaders, who had gone to receive him at the airport here, said.

Modi returned to India in the early hours of Monday after his six-day visit to the US and Egypt during which several landmark agreements were signed. He was received at the Delhi airport by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi and BJP chief Nadda. BJP leaders and party MPs from Delhi such as Harsh Vardhan, Hans Raj Hans and Gautam Gambhir were also present.

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, during which he will flag off five Vande Bharat Express trains from the Rani Kamalapati railway station.

Through these trains, Goa, Bihar and Jharkhand will get Vande Bharat train connectivity for the first time.

During his day-long visit, Modi will also launch the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission and go to Pakaria village in Shahdol district to interact with local stakeholders.

The Prime Minister is also slated to kickstart the distribution of Ayushman cards to about 3.57 crore beneficiaries across the state.

Nirmala Sitharaman Confronts Obama over ‘Bombing 6 Muslim Countries

Two Indian-Americans win Democratic primaries in Virginia

New York, June 24 (IANS) IndianAmerican candidates Suhas Subramanyam and Kannan Srinivasan have won the Democratic primaries for house of delegates in Virginia. Subramanyam, who had announced his bid for Virginia’s newly-drawn 32nd Senate District in March, defeated former state delegate and dentist Ibraheem Samirah by a narrow margin.

According to preliminary results from the Virginia Department of Elections, Subramanyam had 73.6 per cent of the vote in the primaries held on June 20.

“Thank you to every single volunteer, team member, and voter for yesterday’s victory. We truly could not have done this work, or delivered this win, without each and every one of you,” Subramanyam said in a statement shared on Twitter. He will succeed Senator John Bell, who announced he will not be in the race for Senate again. A resident of Loudoun County, Subramanyam became the first Indian-American and South Asian to ever be elected to the Virginia General Assembly in 2019.

Nirmala Sitharaman lashed out at Barack Obama for an interview in which he said he would raise the subject of Indian Muslims with PM Modi.

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi from questions surrounding the treatment of Muslims in India and his answer on the subject during a press conference in the US.

she lashed out at former US President Barack Obama, questioning his comments on Indian Muslims because the US under his rule had “bombed six Muslim-majority nations”.

“The Honourable Prime Minister himself, in the press conference in the US, has said how his government works on the ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ principle and doesn’t discriminate against any community. But the fact remains that when people join in this debate and highlight issues which are non-issues in a way,” Ms Sitharaman said at a news conference.

A technology and regulatory attorney, Subramanyam served as a White House advisor to former President Barack Obama in 2015, where he led a task force on technology policy that addressed job creation, IT modernisation, and regulating emerging technology.

“He asked Nadda ji how it is going here, and Nadda ji told him that party leaders were reaching out to people with the report card of the nine years of his government, and the country is happy,” BJP MP Manoj Tiwari told reporters when asked what the prime minister asked them after meeting them at the airport.

Kharge takes swipe at PM Modi’s silence over Manipur

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday took a swipe at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, saying that it seems he has finally spoken to the Prime Minister on the Manipur crisis, and demanded immediate sacking of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh. His remark comes in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairing an important meeting on Sunday night after wrapping up his US and Egypt state visits. Taking to Twitter, Kharge said, “Reports indicate that finally the Home Minister has spoken to Prime Minister Modi on Manipur. For the last 55 days, Modi ji did not say a word on Manipur.

US-India friendship among ‘most consequential’ in world: President Biden

Reacting to Biden’s remarks, Modi said the friendship between India and the US is a force for global good and will make the planet better as well as more sustainable

their strategic technology partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic state visit.

Prime Minister Modi on Friday concluded his state visit to the US during which he held wide-ranging talks with President Biden. Modi also addressed the joint session of the US Congress, becoming the first Indian leader to do so twice.

The friendship between the US and India is among the “most consequential” in the world with bilateral ties more dynamic than ever, US President Joe Biden has said after the two countries signed several major deals to further elevate

The visit included an impressive welcome ceremony attended by a record 7,000 people on the South Lawns of the White House, a state dinner attended by some 500 people, and a round table with honchos of technology companies, entrepreneurs, officials and CEOs. “The friendship between the United States and India is among the most consequential in the world. And it’s stronger, closer, and more dynamic than ever,” US President Biden tweeted on Sunday.

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India-US to Negotiate Global Transformation Technologies: President Biden

India and the US are teaming up to design and develop new technologies that will transform lives around the world, President Joe Biden has said and underlined that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are determined to negotiate the “speed bumps” impeding bilateral technological cooperation.

Biden, who held wide-ranging talks with Modi on Thursday at the White House, said that technological cooperation will be a big part in defining the India-US partnership.

around the world,” he said on Friday.

Indian astronauts, and entrepreneurs, scientists, and students.

“Simply put, our countries are taking innovation and cooperation to a new level in our relationship, and thanks in large part to the folks around this table,” he said at an event, also attended by Prime Minister Modi.

New Delhi: India will soon embark on the second phase of the Passport Seva Programme (PSP-Version 2.0), which includes new and upgraded e-passports, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced on the occasion of Passport Seva Divas. Mr Jaishankar called on passportissuing authorities in India and abroad to join him in renewing the pledge to provide passport and related services to people in a “timely, reliable, accessible, transparent and efficient manner.”

“We will soon be embarking on Passport Seva Programme (PSP) Version 2.0, including new and upgraded e-passports,” Mr Jaishankar said in his message on Passport Seva Kendra.

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“We are teaming up to design and develop new technologies that are going to transform the lives of our people

“Together, we’re lifting the private and public partners to make this possible, including launching a new programme between India and American astronauts,

Biden said: “The Prime Minister and I can commit to building around them, over them, and through them.” “Because it matters - our cooperation matters -- not just to our own people but, I quite frankly think, to the whole world. Because our partnership is about more than the next breakthrough or the next deal and -- as big as they may be,” he said.

Wagner mercenary group seize military facilities in 2 Russian cities

Moscow, June 24 (IANS) Amid an alleged rebellion, the Russian Wagner mercenary group on Saturday claimed to have seized military facilities in the cities of Rostov and Voronezh, despite President Vladimir Putin’s order to neutralise the mercenaries.

In a social media post, the group’s chief Yevgeny Prigozhin said that he was in Rostov-on-Don, in southern Russia

close to the Ukraine border, and that his forces have control of military facilities and the airfield, reports CNN. He pledged to blockade Rostov and move on to Moscow if Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and top general Valery Gerasimov did not meet him in the city, where Russia’s Southern Military District is headquartered.

Indian Students to Sign Mandatory Clause for Canadian Visa

Former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is also known for his fondness with food. Being a foodie himself, Raina has often shared pictures of him cooking at home. Having said that, the former cricketer has now decided to launch his own restaurant in Amsterdam. Taking to social media, Raina, in a detailed post, revealed that his restaurant will provide an authentic taste of Indian cuisine to the customers. “I am absolutely ecstatic to introduce Raina Indian Restaurant in Amsterdam, where my passion for food and cooking takes center stage! Over the years, you’ve seen my love for food and witnessed my culinary adventures, and now, I am on a mission to bring the most authentic and genuine flavors from different parts of India straight to Europe’s heart,” Raina captioned a post.

Toronto, June 24 (IANS) With new Indian students increasingly becoming victims of ignorance about Canadian laws, the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) is taking up the matter with the Immigration Minister to address the problem.

Murarilal Thapliyal, president of the oldest Indo-Canadian organization, says: “Rampant ignorance among Indian students about Canadian laws is costing these students and the IndoCanadian heavily. They (students) are

dying in road accidents and drowning in ponds because they don’t know/ heed local laws. They are falling victim to depression and some committing suicide because they don’t know whom to turn to it.”

Since agents in India do most paperwork for them, these students and their parents know very little about Canadian laws and rules.

“The Indo-Canada Chamber is urging the immigration minister to add an acknowledgement form to admission forms for students.

Indian students coming to Canada and their parents must sign an acknowledgement form, saying that they have read basic Canadian laws and that they know the consequences of their violation,” says Murarilal. This acknowledgement, he says, should be a precondition for admission to Canadian colleges.

The Wagner group also claimed that said it had taken control of Russian military facilities in the second city of Voronezh, saying “the army switches to the side of the people”.

Earlier, the Governor of Voronezh oblast said that “a convoy of military equipment is moving along the M-4 Don Federal Highway”, which connects the city and Rostov-on-Don.

Gavaskar Criticizes Selectors for Dropping Pujara, Ignoring Sarfaraz

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has lashed out at the national selectors for making Cheteshwar Pujara the “scapegoat” and ignoring prolific domestic scorer Sarfaraz Khan for the two Tests in the West Indies next month. Referring to Sarfaraz’s non-selection, Gavaskar questioned the logic behind having the Ranji Trophy if performance in the country’s premier domestic tournament is not looked into while picking the Indian red-ball teams instead of taking into account the players’ record in the IPL. “Sarfaraz Khan has been scoring at an average of 100 in all past three seasons. What does he have to do to be picked in the squad? He might not be in the XI, but you pick him in the team,” Gavskar said .

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President Toni Preckwinkle Unveils Early Budget Projection For Fiscal Year 2024

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President Toni Preckwinkle has unveiled the preliminary forecast for the county's Fiscal Year 2024 budget, revealing an estimated gap of $85.6 million. This represents a significant decrease from the peak of the pandemic, when the gap reached $409.6 million. Notably, the projected gap of $3 million in the hospital system is the lowest seen during President Preckwinkle's administration. Despite economic risks and budgeting challenges, Cook County has managed to improve its bond rating, strengthen reserve funds, and implement equity programs and pandemic relief efforts without raising taxes.

Cook County has received over $1 billion in direct funding from the federal government through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The county has developed a comprehensive and equitable spending plan, with around 70% of the federal funds earmarked for community programs over the next three-to-five years. These investments prioritize equity and encompass

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initiatives such as guaranteed income programs, economic development grants for small businesses, housing and utility bill assistance, and medical debt relief of up to $1 billion. Additional funding will be allocated to healthcare, justice initiatives, violence prevention programs, infrastructure improvements, and environmental projects.

President Preckwinkle emphasized the county's strong fiscal position, achieved through years of hard work. Cook County plans to make significant investments in various areas in FY2024, including small business assistance, emergency rental programs, violence prevention, environmental improvements, infrastructure upgrades, economic development, and digital equity. The county has also made substantial contributions to pension funds and led pension reform legislation to ensure full funding of its pension obligations.

While Cook County is projected to end FY2023 with a positive net result of $214.7 million in the General Fund, FY2024 is expected to have a budget shortfall of $82.6 million, with revenues anticipated to be $41.2 million lower than the previous year. This reduction is attributed in part to decreased disbursements from the state's Personal Property Replacement Tax.

Despite the challenges, President Preckwinkle expressed pride in the county's financial foundation and commitment to equity, highlighting the transformative changes being pursued in historically marginalized communities. Cook County aims to build upon its progress and navigate the evolving economic climate in the upcoming fiscal year.

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TEXAS- A group of undocumented immigrants who sought sanctuary in churches to avoid deportation has reached a settlement with the Biden administration that will allow the women to stay in the U.S., at least for now. Under the settlement, the Biden administration has agreed to provide temporary protection from deportation for three years to Hilda Ramirez, Vicky Yulissa Chávez-Fino, Edith Espinal Moreno, and María Chavalán Sut. The women had taken sanctuary in churches in Texas, Utah, Ohio, and Virginia after being targeted for retaliation due to speaking out publicly about their cases.

During the Trump administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement had issued substantial civil fines, amounting to nearly half a million dollars in some cases, as part of a broader crackdown on illegal immigration. However, the Biden administration reversed this policy and stopped issuing fines. The settlement comes as a result of a lawsuit brought by the four women,

who alleged that they were targeted for speaking out. The settlement does not involve any monetary compensation for the immigrants, but it does provide an opportunity for Ramirez and two other women to reopen and dismiss their original immigration cases, allowing them a second chance to seek asylum or other protections in the U.S. The fourth woman is appealing her case. The settlement is seen as a significant step toward achieving permanent legal status for the women, providing them with safety and the potential for a path to citizenship. While the settlement has been praised by immigrant rights advocates, it has faced criticism from immigration hardliners who argue that the Biden administration’s decision to roll back certain immigration policies has contributed to an increase in the number of migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. Some critics believe that allowing individuals with final orders of removal to remain in the country undermines the enforcement of immigration laws.

While PM Modis high-profile visit remained the talk of town both in India and in the US, it was also the little moments during the visit that made it extra special.

Indians and Americans were both mesmerized to see an impressive rendition of popular Shah Rukh Khan hit song Chaiyya Chaiyya performed by an Indian American group Penn Masala and soon everyone began asking who Penn Masala was. The American cappella group was formed by some students at the University of Pennsylvania. An enchanting coming together of Eastern and Western sensibilities, the group is known for their soulful singing of popular Bollywood songs. The group has released twelve full-length albums. While the group's songs are admired by music lovers around the world, their video, The Evolution of Bollywood Music has received over 1 million views on YouTube. Their soundtrack for 2015 movie Pitch Perfect 2 has also won the award for the Best

Soundtrack at the American Music Awards. Their most recent album, Midnight Oil, was released in 2022. The group has performed many times in India at various award shows. They have performed for high profile guests including UN General Secretary Ban Ki Moon.

The group blends popular songs to create their own unique version. While they have covered numerous Indian songs, they have also covered songs by U2 and Justin Timberlake.

Penn Masala is an evolving group, where the group's veteran members graduate and new members enter the group, selected through an audition. While most of the members are Indian, there are also members of non-Indian descent.

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Chicago Math Teacher Nikhil Bhatia on his Run from Illinois 7th District

Chicago and how you plan to tackle them?

Chicago is struggling to integrate the thousands of migrants coming to our city from the southern border. There have been a lot of debates about if we should be helping them. But in my mind, there is no doubt that we should welcome them. They have risked their lives to come here. I believe they have a lot to contribute. Tell us about your growing up years here in the US?

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Nikhil Bhatia, a Chicago-based teacher and education leader, has declared his candidacy for Congress in Illinois' 7th district. Bhatia aims to challenge longtime incumbent Democrat Danny Davis, who is seeking re-election for his 15th term. With a focus on community needs and reform, Bhatia is confident in his ability to bring change to the district. Talking to Hi India about his run and how his background as a teacher gives him a greater understanding of issues that need work, Nikhil touches upon his upbringing as an immigrant and his understanding of Chicago

As a teacher who is now running for Congress, what issues do you see as important and need immediate attention? My whole career, I have been a middle school teacher and a principal in urban education. Right now, it is apparent that our kids are not getting what they need to be successful.

From underfunded schools to gun violence to climate change, we are stacking the deck against our kids. It’s time for new leaders in Washington who are going to fight for our kids and communities and not just themselves. We can’t wait for change, we need to make it happen.

What would you say about political engagement and representation of the Indian American community here in Chicago?

I think Indians are focused on all levels of politics. Here in Chicago, we recently had our first Indian Alderman and our first Indian state senator. The community is just starting to integrate themselves fully. What would you say about the struggles that may be apparent for people of

My parents moved to the US after their marriage so I was born here. Mom and dad are my role models. They were not politically active but as doctors, they were always committed to helping others. I learned a lot from their example and I have spent my career trying to help kids. As an Indian American candidate here in Illinois, are there any unique challenges that you face?

We are underdogs in this race, going up against the Chicago political machine. So, we are going to have to win the oldfashioned way: knocking doors, meeting people one at a time, sharing our ideas. I believe when people learn what I stand for, we can shock the establishment. Tell us a bit more about your campaign and your vision for the city and your district?

My campaign is to bring change to our communities and fresh ideas to our party.

I am not a career politician or perennial candidate. I have had to balance teaching in our communities with raising my own kids. But that’s allowed me insight into what all our kids need – better schools, safer streets, a healthier planet, and a better democracy. It is up to the democratic party to communicate a vision of a forward-looking, diverse America that invests in the middle class and marginalized communities. I believe I can embody that.

Any message for young political aspirants, especially if they belong to a minority

To any young people trying to enter the political arena, I say this” you belong here. Don’t let race, gender, orientation etc. stop you. People will always try to discourage what is different and new. But America is diverse and it’s always evolving. We all have a place here and we need to fight for it.

WASHINGTON, DC- The U.S. Supreme Court has reinstated a Biden administration policy that limits the arrests of undocumented immigrants to those considered a threat to public safety or national security.

In the case of United States v. Texas, the court ruled that the states of Texas and Louisiana, which challenged the administration’s guidelines, did not have the legal standing to bring the lawsuit. With a vote of 8-1, the majority opinion prevailed, with Justice Samuel Alito being the sole dissenter. This decision represents a significant victory for the Biden administration, affirming the broad authority of the executive branch to shape the enforcement of federal immigration laws without interference from legal challenges. It reaffirms the administration’s power to direct ICE agents to prioritize the apprehension and deportation of individuals who pose the greatest risks to public safety, national security, and border security. These priorities were outlined in a 2021 memo issued by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The policy, which generally shields undocumented immigrants from arrest if they haven’t committed serious crimes, faced opposition from Texas and Louisiana. These states argued that the policy impeded ICE agents from fully enforcing immigration laws related to the detention of specific migrants. Initially, the lower courts blocked the policy, leading the case to be brought

before the Supreme Court.

In the majority opinion, Justice Brett Kavanaugh described the lawsuit brought by Texas and Louisiana as “extraordinarily unusual.” He argued that federal courts traditionally do not entertain requests to alter arrest policies of the executive branch in order to increase the number of arrests. Kavanaugh maintained that disputes regarding immigration arrests should be resolved through congressional appropriations, legislative changes, and federal elections, rather than through the judiciary. He cautioned that accepting the states’ arguments could open the door to state interference in federal law enforcement matters beyond immigration.

VP Kamala Harris to Host Eid-ul-Adha Celebrations at the White House

For the first time ever, the White House will be having an Eidul-adha celebration hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff. The event will be attended by Muslim community leaders. Muslim families across the US, will be marking the day with community prayers, gifts exchange and feasting. Eid” translates into “festival” or “feast” and “Adha” means “sacrifice.”

Embracing The Profound Significance Of Guru Purnima: Honoring The Guiding Lights In Our Lives

Guru Purnima, a significant festival in Hindu, Bhutanese, and Nepalese cultures, was celebrated with great enthusiasm. Held on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Aashaadha, the festival honors the role of gurus or spiritual teachers in dispelling ignorance and guiding their disciples towards enlightenment.

The festival is associated with various legends, including the birth of Ved Vyasa, a revered sage who organized the Vedas and authored important Hindu scriptures. In the yogic tradition, it is believed that Shiva became the first guru on this day and imparted the

knowledge of Yoga to the Saptarishis.

Buddhists also commemorate Guru Purnima as the day when Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon, while Jains celebrate it as Treenok Guha Purnima, marking Lord Mahavira making Gautam Swami his first disciple after attaining enlightenment.

Guru Purnima is not only observed in academic institutions as Teacher's Day but also in spiritual communities worldwide.

Students honor their teachers with offerings and seek blessings for success and prosperity. Spiritual seekers express gratitude to their gurus and engage in practices such as meditation and

silence, which facilitate spiritual growth and self-realization. The presence of a Satguru, a spiritual master, is believed to enhance knowledge and remove obstacles for disciples.

The union between the guru and disciple on Guru Purnima holds transformative power, helping individuals overcome fears and doubts on their spiritual journey.

Overall, Guru Purnima serves as a time for introspection, gratitude, and renewal, where individuals connect with both external and internal gurus to deepen their understanding and commitment to the spiritual path.

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Hindu Mandir Of Lake County Marks Joyous 16th Anniversary

GRAYSLAKE, IL- The Hindu Mandir of Lake County, located in Grayslake, IL, recently celebrated its 16th Anniversary with a three-day long series of programs from June 23rd to 25th, 2023. The event witnessed the participation of hundreds of devotees and sponsors who took part in various religious ceremonies and rituals, both inside and outside the temple.

The anniversary celebrations commenced on Friday, June 23rd, with the Kalash Sthapana (installation of sacred pots) ceremony of Sarvatobhadra and all the deities of the temple. This was followed by a puja dedicated to Lord

Ganapati and the Navagrahas (nine celestial deities) as well as the offering of special Naivedyam (food offering) and Arati (ritualistic waving of lights) by the sponsors.

On June 24th, a Shobha Yatra (a grand procession) of the Kalashas (sacred pots) was carried out by women from the shrine to an outside tent. This was followed by Sankalpam (sacred resolve), Pujas (worship ceremonies), and Homams (fire rituals) dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Karthikeya, Lord Ganesh, and Kala Bhairav.

Similarly, on June 25th, another Shobha Yatra of the Kalashas took place, led

by women from the shrine to the outside tent. This was followed by Sankalpam, Pujas, and Homams of Lord Vishnu, Lord Ram, Lord Krishna, Lord Balaji, Lord Hanuman, and the Navagrahas. Subsequently, all the Kalashas were brought back to the shrine, and a Kumbha Abhishekam (ritualistic bathing) was performed for all the temple deities. The deities were adorned with new costumes, special alankaram (decorations), and fresh flower garlands. The sponsors’ homemade naivedyams were offered to all the deities. Finally, all the devotees, along with temple priests namely Pt.

Mysterious Odor Overwhelms Northwest Indiana, Prompting Numerous 911 Calls

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PORTAGE, IN – Over the weekend, a peculiar odor permeated throughout Northwest Indiana, causing concern among residents. However, officials swiftly reassured the public that the smell was not hazardous. On Sunday night, the Portage Police took to social media to inform citizens that the 911 center had been inundated with numerous calls reporting the unusual scent across the city.

Following the incident, the Porter County Emergency Management Agency released a statement on Monday morning attributing the smell to an operational disruption at BP’s Whiting refinery. Due to severe weather conditions, the disruption triggered the unplanned flaring of gases from the facility. BP crews promptly mobilized to address the situation and expected

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issues who is also on the President’s advisory commissioner on the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) commission had consistently been putting dedicated efforts for this change.

In a release shared on Sunday, Bhutoria said, “I am honored and happy to see this announcement by the White House joint statement, and Prime Minister Modi himself making an announcement.”

to resolve the issue by Monday. Emphasizing the safety of the community, the agency affirmed that there was no immediate danger and no evidence of any releases or spills in Lake, LaPorte, and Porter counties. In response to the situation, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management initiated an investigation to further understand the incident.

In order to ensure that emergency lines remained available for those facing immediate threats, the Portage Police requested that individuals refrain from reporting the odor to the 911 center unless they were experiencing an active emergency. The cooperation of the public was greatly appreciated in this regard.

Anil Joshi, Pt. Radha Krishna, and Pt. Balaji Gopal, participated in the Maha Mangalarati (grand ceremonial waving of lights) of all the deities. During the celebrations, Pt. Joshi Ji delivered a discourse on the significance of celebrating temple anniversaries, and he blessed all the devotees for their bright and prosperous future. Raj Gopalan and Rajesh Jayaramana actively participated in chanting Vedic Mantras. Dr. Manoj Adhikari, the temple president, expressed his gratitude to all the devotees and sponsors for their active participation and generous support. The Temple Kitchen committee provided Maha Prasadam (sanctified food) to all the devotees throughout the three-day event. The Hindu Mandir of Lake County has not only become a religious, social, and cultural center for the county’s Hindus but has also gained popularity among student groups, tourists, and those interested in learning more about the Sanatana faith. The temple aims to leave a rich legacy for the younger generation to cherish. “Our younger generation has indeed shown interest in following our Sanatana faith. Alongside the growing Indian community in the county, the temple’s success has exceeded our expectations,” said Shammi Dhall, the temple’s religious committee coordinator.

Drunk, High on Cocaine Indian American Kills 2 teens in a Crash

Amandeep Singh who is accused of drunk driving and killing two 14-yearold boys in a car crash in Jericho was brought to the courtroom on Monday. The two boys Ethan Falkowitz and Drew Hassenbein were killed instantly. Singh is accused that he was driving the wrong way and slammed his into another car carrying four teens, killing two of the boys who were returning from a tennis match

President Joe Biden Releases Statement on Occasion of Eid-ul-Adha

most important holidays observed in the Muslim faith, President Joe Biden released a statement. Sending wishes to people celebrating, the statement read: “Jill and I send our best wishes to all those celebrating Eid al-Adha, the “great holiday” of Islam. The traditions of Eid commemorate the story of Abraham and his family’s ultimate fidelity to God, and serve as a reminder of the importance of selflessness, charity, and service to the less fortunate.”

The announcement shared during Indian PM Narendra Modi’s visit serves as a big relief for over one million H-1B visa holders. There had been a lot of advocacy for this reform in the recent past. Ajay Bhutoria, an IndianAmerican advocate for immigration

The H-1B visa renewal stamping being conducted in the US was made at an Indian American community event. The first announcement of the pilot program was made by State Department Deputy Assistant Secretary Nancy Jackson at the US India summit IN Milpitas, Silicon Valley, hosted by Bhutoria.

About 4 million Muslims across the United States will be celebrating the festival of Eid-ul-Adha on Wednesday, June 28. On the occasion of one of the

The statement also read: “May the spirit of Eid Al-Adha bring joy, peace, and unity to your hearts and homes. We look forward to welcoming home our American Muslim pilgrims who have earned the title “Al-Hajj.” To them and to Muslims across the globe, we wish you a joyous and peaceful holiday. Eid Mubarak!”

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New Delhi, June 22 (IANSlife) So here is one of the most debatable topics amongst all fitness enthusiasts and nutritionists worldwide. When it comes to meeting your daily protein requirements, both eating protein-rich foods and drinking protein supplements can be effective. However, the choice between eating protein and drinking protein depends on individual goals, preferences, and dietary restrictions. Archi Garg, Nutritionist at Chicnutrix, shares her expert opinion to help you make the right choice.

Average daily requirement: Firstly, it is important to understand the average daily protein requirement for every individual. Protein in any form, either natural or artificial, is very essential to carry out normal body functions. The daily requirement for protein may vary according to age, weight, gender, and level of physical activity. Still, it ranges between 46-63 grams for adults and 65 grams for pregnant and lactating females.

Nutritional profile:

Natural protein sources and protein supplements (powders, juices and shakes) are both complete proteins; however, the rest of their nutritional profile is entirely different. Protein supplements are single isolated macronutrient. They provide 18-25 grams of protein, no fat, minimal carbohydrate and no vitamins and minerals, as they are all processed. However, nature does not provide protein or, in fact, any macro or micronutrient in isolation, which in itself is a blessing.

Natural proteins

Natural proteins though unprocessed, yet contain a balanced blend of macro (proteins & fats) and micro (vitamins & minerals) nutrients. These nutrients work together to keep the

Eating protein or drinking protein: Which is better?

So here is one of the most debatable topics amongst all fitness enthusiasts and nutritionists worldwide. When it comes to meeting your daily protein requirements, both eating proteinrich foods and drinking protein supplements can be effective. However, the choice between eating protein and drinking protein depends on individual goals, preferences, and dietary restrictions.

body functional, ensuring all the dietary requirements are met at all levels simultaneously. It packs protein with required good fats, vitamins

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sometimes they may not provide all essential amino acids. Also, some of the natural protein sources are animalbased and might not be a suitable option for vegetarian and vegan people.

Protein Supplements

All protein supplements are artificial sources, and they provide all essential amino acids in the required quantity. In liquid forms, such as protein juices, protein is easy to absorb and digest. Also, these protein supplements are more convenient and instant to consume and thus play the role of a goto meal. However, most of the protein supplements contain artificial colours and preservatives, which are harmful to the body. Long-term use of protein supplements can also pose certain health challenges like digestion issues, nausea, bloating, etc. Hence, it is important to choose protein supplements through a certified and trusted brand.

Which one is better?

inner ear. Signals are sent to the brain from the limbs and the eyes. That is how the brain knows if we are moving or standing still. In addition, there is some fluid called endolymph in the inner ear, which helps with balance. The fluid moves with movement. The inner ear and endolymph sense motion and convey this information to the brain. However, if the eyes say

and minerals to build muscles while repairing tissues, maintaining weight, and keeping a check on body fat and thus maintaining overall health. However,

While most people believe that protein supplements only help more to gain muscles, it is less known that protein supplements also help in fulfilling daily protein intake. Protein supplements may not necessarily be required for everyone, but can be helpful in certain situations where it may be challenging to meet your daily protein requirements through food alone. It seems more convenient and lucrative to use protein supplements as it doesn't include much effort, especially when you're on the go or don't have the time to prepare a protein-rich meal. Although it is always advisable to use natural sources of protein to maintain weight, build muscle, or stay healthy. We can achieve all our fitness goals and maintain great health by choosing a balanced diet consisting of protein-rich foods in our diet.

otherwise, that is the person is not in motion, the brain becomes confused, leading to the symptoms of motion sickness. These symptoms are aggravated by anxiety, stress and fatigue. The severity and duration of these symptoms can vary depending on the individual as well as the mode of transportation. There are a few simple techniques to avoid motion sickness:

• Sit in the front of a car or bus facing forward and focus on a fixed point in the distance. This will reduce the mismatch between eyes and ears

• Choose a window seat on flightsand trains

• If possible, lie down, shut your eyes or sleep

• Drink plenty of water

• Avoid alcoholic and caffeinated beverages

• Eat small amounts frequently

• Avoid smoking

• Stop the vehicle for a short period frequently

• Listen to music

• Eat flavoured lozenges. Ginger flavour particularly reduces nausea. Medicines like antihistamines and antiemetics can be used to prevent or treat motion sickness. Many of them cause drowsiness. They may require a prescription. Do not take more than the recommended dose, especially for children. Medication should be taken an hour before the travel starts.

A pressure point P-6 (Nei guan) is found on your wrist just under the edge of your index finger between the two central tendons. Massage both sides one at a time and then apply pressure for two minutes to reduce nausea from any cause, even pregnancy. Repeat on the other side.

Motion sickness bands called sea bands can be used on both wrists over the Nei guan point. Sea bands have a button. Position the band tightly with the button facing downward over the Nei guan point. They should be placed half an hour before travelling and then left on till the journey is over, even if it lasts a day or two. One band must be worn on each wrist to be effective. Both the bands and the massage are effective in pregnancy too.

The advantage of acupressure and motion sickness bands is that no medication is required. There are no side effects. They can be safely used even in children. Now that you know what to do to tackle motion sickness, here’s wishing you and your family happy travels.

It is believed to be due to a mismatch between the visual cues the eyes perceive and the sensory information sent to the brain by the

US to Open Consulates in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad: White House

Tech, Defence, Space: “Most Substantive” Outcomes From PM’s US Visit

PM Modi in US: “The visit has been extremely rich in form and equally, if not more, rich in substance,” he said, describing the trip as “path-breaking

The US will open two new consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad while India will establish a mission in Seattle to boost people-to-people relationships, a senior White House official said on Thursday.

“The United States intends to open new consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. India is likewise welcoming the 2023 opening of its consulate in Seattle and look forward to also announcing a new consulate in the United States,” the official said.

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New Delhi: Technology cooperation featured prominently in the discussion between India and the US, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra today said, while highlighting the most substantive outcomes of the ongoing state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr Kwatra said one theme which has run through the visit is the “exceptional warmth and hospitality” US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden extended to PM Modi.

“Very clearly, technology, in particular advanced technology, across all domains ranging from defence to space and energy is one of the most important substantive outcomes,” he told reporters

in a media briefing. India and US launched publicprivate Joint Task Forces, one on the development and deployment of Open Radio Access Networks (RAN) -- a new approach to building the mobile networks that are needed to connect smartphones and devices to the internet and other users -- and one on advanced telecoms research and development.

Opposition unity nearly impossible: Amit Shah on Patna meet

together on a single platform to convey a message that they will challenge BJP, NDA and Modi (in 2024).

“All I want to say to these Opposition leaders is that your unity is nearly impossible and even if it gets real, please come in front of the people as in 2024, Modi’s return with 300 plus seats is confirmed,” he said.

India’s Bharat 6G and the US Next G Alliance will co-lead this public-private research.

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Big names in the tech world and billionaire industrialists such as Mukesh Ambani, Google CEO Sunder Pichai and Apple CEO Tim Cook were among those invited to the State Dinner hosted in the honour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on Thursday. The menu, comprising mostly vegetarian dishes, taking note of the dietary restrictions of the visiting prime minister, included marinated millets, stuffed mushrooms, grilled corn kernel salad and cardamom-infused strawberry shortcake.

More than 400 guests were invited for the dinner hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at a specially decorated pavilion on the South Lawn of the White House.

In his address at the State Dinner, Prime Minister Modi applauded the role of Indian Americans in the all-round development of the nation they live in and playing a significant role in strengthening the India-US relationship. The guests here “symbolise so much about the US-India relationship - our energy, our dynamism, and our potential”, he said. “You have gathered a group of exceptionally talented and remarkable people tonight, I must commend you for that,” he said thanking President Biden and the first lady for hosting the dinner and raised a toast for his “wonderful” hosts.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday dubbed as a “photo session” the meeting of Opposition leaders in Patna, and said their unity is nearly impossible and they will face drubbing in the next Lok Sabha polls.

Addressing a public rally here, Shah also slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying he has the habit of criticising everything.

Referring to the opposition meet underway in Bihar’s capital, Shah said, “A photo session is happening in Patna. All the opposition leaders have come

Top leaders of Opposition parties are holding deliberations to chalk out a roadmap for the formation of an antiBJP front for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The meeting is being hosted by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav.

Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s US visit, Shah said, “A lot of agreements are taking place especially in the field of space, defence and semiconductors. The world’s biggest companies are now interested in investing in India under the leadership of the prime minister”.

Population living with diabetes worldwide, currently half a billion, is projected to more than double to 1.3 billion in the next 30 years with every country expected to see an increase, according to a new analysis published in The Lancet.

“The rapid rate at which diabetes is growing is not only alarming but also challenging for every health system in the world, especially given how the disease also increases the risk for ischemic heart disease and stroke,” said Liane Ong, lead author and Lead Research Scientist at the IHME at the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, US.

Obama tells it as it is on Muslim rights, urges Biden to talk to Modi about freedom concerns

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Former US President Barack Obama on Thursday joined the growing list of American politicians and civil society members clamouring to get President Joe Biden to raise concerns about the erosion of religious, media and political freedoms in India when he meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Obama’s comments came in an interview with CNN an hour before the Prime Minister was to arrive at the White House for the ceremonial welcome. Asked how Biden should engage with leaders like Modi, Obama said: “If the President meets with Prime Minister

Modi, then the protection of the Muslim minority in a majority Hindu India, that’s something worth mentioning.”

Stating that he had dealt with the Chinese President and Modi to get the Paris

Accords done, Obama added: “If I had a conversation with Prime Minister Modi —whom I know well — part of my argument would be that if you do not protect the rights of ethnic minorities in India, then there is a strong possibility (that) India, at some point, starts pulling apart and we have seen what happens when you start getting those kinds of large internal conflicts.

“That would be contrary to the interests not just of Muslim India but also Hindu India. I think it’s important to be able to talk about these things honestly.”

Biden was Vice-President through the Obama years in the White House.

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Aries

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Taurus

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Gemini

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Cancer

week, some problems related to the workplace can be a major cause of your concern. During this time you will get less support from both your seniors and juniors and extra hard work and effort will be required to fulfill your target.

Libra

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Scorpio

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Sagittarius

Ganesha says that the week for Sagittarius people will start with long or short-distance travel. During this time you can go for tourism with your family. The journey will prove to be pleasant and entertaining.

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Ganesha says that the people of the Cancer zodiac will have to control their minds, speech, and behavior a lot this week, otherwise, you may have to face all kinds of problems unnecessarily. At the beginning of the week, there can be a debate with colleagues regarding something in the workplace.

Leo

Ganesha says that this week has brought success and good fortune for the people of the Leo zodiac. At the beginning of the week, the journeys made in connection with career and business will bring the desired success. During this, you will get a lot of support from people both at home and outside. Jobs will become an additional source of income for the people.

Virgo

Ganesha says that this week will prove to be mixed for the people of Virgo. At the beginning of the

Ganesha says that the people of Capricorn will need to focus on their goal this week, not paying attention to the things here and there. At the beginning of the week, any dispute related to land-building will be a major cause of your concern.

Aquarius

Ganesha says that this week is going to be auspicious for the people of Aquarius in terms of career and business. At the beginning of the week, the journey done in connection with the business will prove to be pleasant and profitable.

Pisces

Ganesha says that this week is auspicious and successful for the people of Pisces. At the beginning of the week, all the opportunities related to life will be seen knocking on the doors. People wandering in search of employment will get better opportunities. Will get the benefit of schemes related to power and government.

ICC ODI World Cup 2023 to begin on October 5, India to play against Pakistan on October 15 in Ahmedabad

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Mumbai, June 27 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 at a ‘Countdown to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023’ event here.

Ten teams feature in what will be the biggest Cricket World Cup ever, to be played across 10 venues from October 5 to November 19, with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hosting the tournament opener and the final. The other nine venues are Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Pune. Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram will join Hyderabad in hosting the practice games.

Defending champions England will take on New Zealand in a much-awaited clash between the 2019 World Cup finalists that opens the tournament in Ahmedabad, while hosts India will faceoff against five-time winners Australia in Chennai on October 8.

Ahmedabad will also host matches between traditional rivals India and Pakistan (October 15) and Australia and England (November 4).

Eight teams have qualified for the 46day event through the Cricket World Cup Super League while the final two spots will be taken by the finalists of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier taking place in Zimbabwe.

The tournament retains the roundrobin format of last time with all teams playing against each other for a total of 45 league matches. There are six day matches which will start at 10:30

Ahmedabad

Schedule by Venues:

October 5– England vs New Zealand

October 15 – India vs Pakistan

November 4– England vs Australia

November 10– South Africa vs Afghanistan

November 19– Final

Hyderabad

October 6– Pakistan vs Qualifier 1

October 9– New Zealand vs Qualifier 1

October 12– Pakistan vs Qualifier 2

Dharamsala

October 7– Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (Day Game)

October 10– England vs Bangladesh

October 16– South Africa vs Qualifier 1

October 22– India vs New Zealand

October 29– Australia vs New Zealand (Day Game)

Delhi

October 7– South Africa vs Qualifier 2

October 11– India vs Afghanistan

October 15– England vs Afghanistan

October 25– Australia vs Qualifier 1

November 6– Bangladesh vs Qualifier 2

Chennai

October 8– India vs Australia

October 14– New Zealand vs Bangladesh (Day Game)

October 18– New Zealand vs Afghanistan

October 23– Pakistan vs Afghanistan

October 27– Pakistan vs South Africa

Lucknow

October 13– Australia vs South Africa

October 17– Australia vs Qualifier 2

October 21– Qualifier 1 vs Qualifier 2 (Day Game)

October 29– India vs England

November 3– Qualifier 1 vs Afghanistan

Pune

October 19– India vs Bangladesh

October 30– Afghanistan vs Qualifier 2

November 1– New Zealand vs South Africa

November 8– England vs Qualifier 1

November 12– Australia vs Bangladesh (Day Game)

Bengaluru

October 20– Australia vs Pakistan

October 26– England vs Qualifier 2

November 4– New Zealand vs Pakistan (Day Game)

November 9– New Zealand vs Qualifier 2

November 11– India vs Qualifier 1

Mumbai

October 21– England vs South Africa

October 24– South Africa vs Bangladesh

November 2– India vs Qualifier 2

November 7– Australia vs Afghanistan

November 15– Semifinal 1

Kolkata

October 28– Qualifier 1 vs Bangladesh

October 31– Pakistan vs Bangladesh

November 5– India vs South Africa

November 12– England vs Pakistan

November 16– Semifinal 2

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier

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New Delhi: (IANS) India captain Rohit Sharma believes the upcoming ICC World Cup will be "very competitive" as the game has "become faster" and teams embracing a more attacking approach like never before.

India will be aiming for their third title and the second at home when they begin their campaign in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup against Australia in Chennai on October 8.

The hosts will play all their nine league matches at different venues including the new Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. "It’s going to be a great experience playing in the World Cup at home. India won here 12 years ago, and I know fans nationwide can't wait for us to take the field this time. This World Cup is going to be very competitive as the game has become faster and teams are playing more positively than ever before," Rohit was quoted as saying in an ICC release.

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 qualifier is currently underway in Zimbabwe, with ten teams competing for the final two spots in the main event to be held in India later this year. In Group A, Zimbabwe emerged victorious against West Indies, securing their place in the Super Six stage alongside Oman, who despite their loss, also qualified. In Group B, Sri Lanka's convincing win over Ireland dashed the latter's hopes of advancing. Scotland, with their third consecutive victory, also secured their spot in the Super Six. The West Indies face a challenging task ahead, needing to win all their Super Six matches and rely on other teams' results to have a chance at qualifying.

The West Indies' qualification hopes now rest on their performances in the Super Six stage. If they defeat the Netherlands, they will carry two points forward, but a loss will effectively eliminate them from contention. They must win all their Super Six games while hoping that Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe do not win more than one match. The Net Run Rate (NRR) will play a significant role in determining the final two qualifying teams. The West Indies' match against Sri Lanka will be crucial for their chances, and they need to bring their best performance under their new coach, Daren Sammy.

With the World Cup qualifiers entering the Super Six stage, the battle for the remaining two spots intensifies. The West Indies' fate hangs in the balance as they strive to qualify for the main event in India. The team must not only defeat the Netherlands but also secure wins against tough opponents like Sri Lanka, Oman, and Scotland. The Net Run Rate will be a crucial factor, and the West Indies need to showcase their best cricket to have a shot at making it to the World Cup. Under the guidance of their coach Daren Sammy, the team faces a challenging task ahead and must bring their A-game to the field.

Indian Standard Time (IST) while all other matches, including the knockouts, will be day-night fixtures starting at 1400 IST.

The top four teams will qualify for the semifinals, to be played in Mumbai on November 15 and in Kolkata on November 16. The semi-finals and the final will have reserve days.

ICC Chief Executive, Geoff Allardice said: “We are delighted to release the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 schedule which is always a huge occasion ahead of any global event.

“Hundreds of millions of fans around the world will be part of what we hope will be the greatest ever Men’s Cricket World Cup and we know in India the teams will enjoy a unique electric atmosphere concluding with the winners lifting the trophy in the biggest cricket stadium in the world in Ahmedabad.”

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah said: “It’s a matter of great honour and pride to be hosting the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in different cities across India, showcasing the rich diversity of our country."

“The fervour and passion for cricket in India is unique. I am sure fans both here and abroad would be looking forward to the tournament’s return to India for the first time since 2011, when our team became the first to lift the trophy on home soil.

“I wish all the teams the very best in their preparations and look forward to hosting what promises to be another exciting tournament.”

India will look to win World Cup for Kohli, says Virender Sehwag

New Delhi: (IANS) Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag expressed that the entire nation eagerly anticipates witnessing Virat Kohli lifting the World Cup trophy, recalling how he and his teammates, under MS Dhoni, gave it their all for Sachin Tendulkar in 2011.

Regarded as one of the premier contributors to Indian cricket, Kohli has accumulated an impressive tally of 12,898 runs in 274 ODIs, boasting an average of 57.32.

Notably, Kohli was part of the 2011 World Cup squad led by MS Dhoni. India went to the 2019 World Cup under Kohli's captaincy but they were knocked out in the semifinal.

Speaking to Star Sports, Sehwag highlighted that t Kohli always gives his 100 percent and predicted that the playing surfaces in the tournament are likely to favor his ability to accumulate runs.

The matches will be broadcast on Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar.

This World Cup is going to be very competitive, says Rohit Sharma

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