Raj Mishra, originally from a remote village in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, has been elected as the mayor of Wellingborough in North Northamptonshire, England. This victory is particularly significant as he represents a small Indian population in the town.
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Suresh Raina advocates for Virat Kohli to receive the Bharat Ratna, recognizing his significant contributions to Indian cricket. Raina emphasized Kohli's achievements and impact on the nation's cricketing landscape, urging the Indian government to bestow the prestigious award upon him. Kohli recently retired from Test cricket, marking the end of an era.
Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU) has incorporated 'Bhartiya Sanchar ke Praroop' into its MA-JMC program. The course aims to educate students about traditional Indian communication methods found in epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. CCSU official states that this initiative blends ancient wisdom with modern journalism, highlighting examples like Sanjay's live narration and Hanuman's role as a messenger.
Top stock market recommendations: Aakash K Hindocha from Nuvama Professional Clients Group suggests Bosch (SELL), CAMS (BUY), and ONGC (BUY) as top stock picks for today. He anticipates Nifty may decline to 24100, facing resistance at 24800, and Bank Nifty could drop 1000-1200 points.
Rohit Sharma's off-field humor is making waves after a clip from an interview with Vimal Kumar went viral. Sharma jokingly remarked about having tough conversations with players regarding team selection, showcasing his candidness. This moment follows Sharma's recent retirement from Test cricket, where he scored over 4,300 runs in 67 matches.
In a tragic incident early Friday, Punit Singh Majra, 28, died after crashing his rented BMW X1 into a dumper on the Atal Setu in Mumbai. Driving at a speed of 180 kmph, Majra lost control of the vehicle. Police extracted his body from the wreckage and transported him to a hospital, where he was declared dead.
Punjab Kings defeated Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs, fueled by explosive half-centuries from Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh, alongside Harpreet Brar's crucial three-wicket haul. Despite a strong start from RR's openers and a fifty from Dhruv Jurel, they fell short. Arshdeep Singh shared a light moment with Jaiswal after the match.
IndiGo defends its partnership with Turkish Airlines, highlighting benefits for Indian travelers and the economy amid political tensions. The airline emphasizes that the codeshare agreement enhances connectivity to Europe and the USA, provides affordable fares, and increases tax contributions. IndiGo's long-haul expansion plans are supported by this collaboration, paving the way for self-sufficiency with new aircraft orders.
In a tragic incident during an anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh, CRPF K9 Rolo, a Belgian Malinois, succumbed to a massive bee sting attack. The brave dog, part of the 228th battalion, was instrumental in detecting explosives and assisting infantry patrols. Despite immediate medical evacuation and treatment, Rolo could not survive the ordeal.
The Supreme Court reprimanded Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for his "irresponsible" remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, emphasizing that individuals in constitutional roles must exercise caution, especially during sensitive operations like Operation Sindoor. Shah's comments, suggesting the Prime Minister sent a "terrorists' sister" to harm them, led to widespread condemnation and a High Court order for an FIR against him.