The Florida Panthers, fresh off their Stanley Cup victory, are proactively securing their core by re-signing Aaron Ekblad, Brad Marchand, and Sam Bennett to long-term deals before free agency. Other NHL teams, including the Blue Jackets, Islanders, Wild, and Maple Leafs, are also making moves through signings, extensions, and trades to reshape their rosters for the upcoming season.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney marked the 40th anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 bombing, calling it Canada's deadliest terrorist attack. He reaffirmed Canada's commitment to fighting terrorism, echoing sentiments shared by opposition leader Pierre Poilievre. A memorial event in Ireland saw participation from Canadian, Indian, and Irish officials, emphasizing the need for international cooperation against terrorism.
LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan's recent remarks about contesting the Bihar assembly polls with a "Bihar First, Bihari First" agenda have stirred political waters. Despite being an NDA ally, his statements seem to target Nitish Kumar's leadership. Paswan aims to win considerable seats so that he can have a greater say in deciding NDA's leadership in Bihar post assembly elections.
In the heart of Rajasthan's Deeg district, archaeologists from the ASI have stumbled upon an ancient palaeochannel that may connect to the legendary Saraswati river. Recent excavations in Bahaj village have revealed settlements dating back to 3500-1000 BC, showcasing relics from the Kushan, Magadha, and Sunga dynasties.
Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional bowling performance, claiming 3/48, stood out amidst India's challenging day against England in the Leeds Test. He dismissed key batsmen, including Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, and Joe Root. Sanjay Manjrekar lauded Bumrah's impact, comparing him to Sir Richard Hadlee for his ability to consistently create wicket-taking opportunities.
India has levied anti-dumping duties on plastic processing machines. These machines originate from China and Taiwan. The duties range from 27% to 63%. This action follows evidence of unfair pricing. The move aims to protect Indian manufacturers. It addresses the harm caused by dumped imports. The duties will remain for five years.
In Meerut, a judo coach, Manish alias Max, was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping a 10-year-old national judo player. Similarly, in Moradabad, Mohd Qasim Ali received a 15-year sentence for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy under the guise of judo training in 2017. Both cases involved betrayal of trust and resulted in severe penalties for the perpetrators.
Gautam Gambhir has urged critics to give Shubman Gill time to prove himself as India's Test captain, despite a recent defeat against England. Gambhir praised Gill's leadership as "phenomenal," highlighting his first-innings century under pressure. He acknowledged the challenges of captaining in tough conditions and expressed confidence in Gill's potential for success.
A man attending a Gujarat High Court hearing via video conference was caught on camera seated on a toilet, triggering outrage. The incident occurred before Justice Nirzar S Desai's bench on June 20. This follows similar instances of inappropriate behavior in virtual courtrooms, including a litigant smoking.
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