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Month: February 2020
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- The puzzle around Manu Bhaker's name missing from Khel Ratna listStar shooter Manu Bhaker's omission from the Khel Ratna award nominations has sparked surprise. Neither Bhaker nor the NRAI applied for the prestigious award, reportedly aiming for the Padma Shri instead. While Bhaker secured two historic bronze medals at the Paris Olympics, the federation's inaction on her Khel Ratna application raises questions.
- 'They forced him to resign': BJP hits back at Congress over Ambedkar rowBJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad accused the Congress party of hypocrisy, citing their historical treatment of B.R. Ambedkar. Prasad highlighted Congress's failure to support Ambedkar's memorial and questioned their silence on his resignation. He contrasted this with the BJP's efforts to honor Ambedkar, including building a memorial and demanding an apology from Congress for their […]
- Russia reacts to reports of ousted Syrian President wife seeking divorceRussia denied reports of Asma al-Assad, wife of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, seeking a divorce and planning to leave Russia for the UK. The Kremlin also dismissed claims of restrictions on Assad's movements, frozen assets, and the family receiving asylum in Russia after the fall of Damascus to rebel forces.
- India vs Australia Boxing Day Test: Everything you should knowThe Border-Gavaskar Trophy is level at 1-1 as India and Australia head into the crucial Boxing Day Test at the MCG. India aims to repeat their 2020 victory at this venue, while Australia hopes to regain their historical dominance. Bumrah is nearing 200 Test wickets, and Smith is on the cusp of 10,000 Test runs.
- Rahul Vaidya reacts to being blocked by Virat Kohli on InstagramSinger Rahul Vaidya revealed he has been blocked by Virat Kohli on Instagram, expressing confusion over the situation. Vaidya stated, "Aaj tak samajh mein nahi aaya, bhai ne block kyun kiya." Meanwhile, Kohli and Anushka Sharma recently celebrated their seventh anniversary and are reportedly planning to move to London.
- Pant's sweet conversation with a young fan goes viral. WatchRishabh Pant charmed a young fan at the MCG, creating a heartwarming moment that went viral. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is currently tied 1-1, with India's win in Perth and Australia's victory in Adelaide. India faces a challenge with their fragile top order as they head into the Boxing Day Test.
- 'Killed because he was Dalit': Rahul visits kin of man who died in custodyCongress leader Rahul Gandhi met the family of Somnath Suryavanshi, a Dalit man who died in judicial custody following violence in Parbhani, Maharashtra. Gandhi alleged Suryavanshi was murdered because of his caste and for defending the Constitution, contradicting official claims. The incident stemmed from vandalism of a replica of the Constitution, leading to riots and […]
- UPSC cheating case: Ex-trainee IAS Puja Khedkar denied anticipatory bailDelhi high court denied anticipatory bail to ex-IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, accused of fraudulently using OBC and disability quotas in the 2022 UPSC exam. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh cited a strong case against her, emphasizing the need to investigate the alleged conspiracy. The UPSC and Delhi Police opposed Khedkar's plea, accusing her of misrepresentation and […]
- When Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu lost chance to hire Donald Trump's AI advisorZoho founder Sridhar Vembu revealed he tried to recruit Sriram Krishnan in 2004 after being impressed by Krishnan's blog. Microsoft, however, had already hired him. Krishnan was recently appointed as a senior AI policy advisor to the White House by Donald Trump.
- ICC, BCCI and Indian cricket in one word? Australian cricketers answerSeven Australian cricketers shared their one-word impressions of the ICC, BCCI, and Indian cricket. Several players described the BCCI as "powerful" or "rulers," while the ICC was labeled as "boss" or "leaders." Indian cricket was characterized as "strong" and "talented." These insights come ahead of the fourth Test between India and Australia.
