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[ad_1] Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Muhammad Sinwar (File Image) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday confirmed that Hamas commander Mohammed Sinwar was killed in an Israeli airstrike on May 13. Speaking before parliament on Wednesday, Netanyahu included Sinwar in a list of Hamas leaders killed by Israel in the war-battered enclave.This was first official acknowledgment of Sinwar’s death following earlier statements by defense minister Israel Katz in mid-May. IDF sources had expressed skepticism about foreign media reports claiming Sinwar’s body was recovered alongside about a dozen aides, including Rafah brigade chief Mohammed Shabanah, seen as Sinwar’s likely successor. However, sources told The Jerusalem Post that the two Hamas leaders were together at the time of the strike, making it highly probable both were killed.The strike on May 13 involved heavy bombing of a Hamas tunnel complex beneath […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: After igniting a language row within South Indian states by claiming that "Kannada is born out of Tamil," actor turned politician Kamal Haasan on Wednesday said that politicians are not qualified to talk about language and the issue must be left to linguists.In a clarification, Haasan said, "I think what I said was said out of love and with a lot of historians who taught me language, history and that I didn't mean anything.""Politicians are not qualified to talk about language. They don't have the education enough to talk about it. That includes me. So let's leave all these very in depth discussions to historians, archaeologists and language experts. We are a family and so are the languages," he added.the actor also cited linguists to present a "third angle" in the language debate and said, "If you […]

[ad_1] Madhabi Puri Buch highlighted Sebi's efforts to enhance IPO transparency, stressing that while Sebi doesn’t set IPO pricing, it ensures investors have adequate information to assess its fairness. NEW DELHI: The Lokpal has given a clean chit to former Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, dismissing allegations of corruption claimed by a Hindenburg Research report.In a firm and unequivocal order, the Lokpal stated that the complaints against Buch were "untenable, unsubstantiated, and bordering on frivolity." The anti-corruption ombudsman concluded that there was no material evidence to support the claims of misconduct or graft during Buch’s tenure at Sebi.The allegations stemmed from claims made following a report by US-based short seller Hindenburg Research, which had accused the Adani Group of stock manipulation and accounting fraud. In the aftermath, questions were raised in some quarters about […]

[ad_1] Scientists have issued a stark warning about several dangerous asteroids lurking near Venus that could pose a serious threat to Earth. These asteroids are difficult to detect because Venus often blocks the view from telescopes on Earth. Moving in sync with Venus’s orbit around the Sun, these space rocks can unpredictably shift paths, potentially crossing Earth’s orbit. Some of these asteroids are large enough to cause catastrophic damage if they collide with our planet, with the potential to destroy entire cities. Experts say the window to spot these objects before they approach Earth may be very limited.What is the nature of Venus co-orbital asteroids Asteroids that share Venus’s orbit, known as Venus co-orbitals, travel alongside the planet but maintain a safe distance from it. These asteroids move in a delicate gravitational dance with Venus, keeping pace as they orbit […]

[ad_1] Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu NEW DELHI: Andhra Pradesh chief ministerN Chandrababu Naidu will continue as the president of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) for the next two years, following his unanimous re-election at the party’s annual Mahanadu conclave.The announcement came on the second day of the three-day event, where senior party leader and TDP Election Committee Chairman Varla Ramaiah declared the result in front of thousands of party workers. “Nara Chandrababu Naidu has been elected as the national president of TDP for the next two years,” Ramaiah said.A special election office had been set up to conduct the internal poll. According to Ramaiah, around 600 TDP leaders backed Naidu’s nomination, resulting in his unopposed election.Ramaiah later administered the oath of office to Naidu, marking yet another term in his long leadership of the party. Naidu has […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Indian Test team has officially stepped into its much-anticipated transition period, with Shubman Gill named captain for the upcoming five-match series in England. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been appointed vice-captain. The squad also features Karun Nair, marking his return to the national fold after eight years. Nair, who last represented India in 2017, was dropped soon after becoming only the second Indian to notch a triple century in Test cricket.Among the notable omissions for the England tour, Shreyas Iyer's absence stood out. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained the decision, saying: "Shreyas had a good one-day series, played well in domestic as well but right now there's no room in Test cricket."India head coach Gautam Gambhir addressed Iyer’s exclusion for the first time on Wednesday.PollDo you think Shreyas Iyer deserved a spot in the Test squad for […]

[ad_1] (Image credits: Facebook handle of California interscholastic federation) The California interscholastic federation (CIF) announced a rule change this week to allow more girls to participate in the upcoming state track-and-field championships following public backlash over the inclusion of a transgender athlete, reported AP.In a statement issued Tuesday, the CIF said it would implement a "pilot entry process" to extend entry to more “biological female” athletes. The new rule allows any athlete who missed the automatic qualifying mark but had the next-best result in their section final to compete at the state level.“The CIF believes this pilot entry process achieves the participation opportunities we seek to afford our student-athletes,” the organisation said.PollDo you think the CIF’s rule change will positively impact female athletes?The change only applies to this weekend’s competition. The CIF did not say how many athletes would be […]

[ad_1] THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Four members of a family, including a father, mother and their two sons were found hanging at their home in Vakkom on Tuesday. Police suspect they committed suicide. Findings of a preliminary inquiry suggest a financial crisis could be the reason for the family taking the extreme step, police sources said.The deceased were identified as Anil Kumar, 55, his wife Sheeja, 50, and their sons Ashwin, 25, and Akash, 22.According to ward member Santhamma S, Sheeja had often spoken about the family's mounting debts. The financial strain began after they took a large home loan from a nationalised bank to renovate a house purchased a few years ago. "Matters worsened in 2019 when Ashwin was seriously injured in an accident, resulting in multiple fractures. He spent six months in the hospital, and the family incurred heavy medical expenses, […]

[ad_1] NOIDA: Two factories in Greater Noida were caught illegally packaging drinking water without a valid license. Following a tip-off, the food department raided the factories on Tuesday and seized 13,092 one-litre water bottles. Officials also took two samples for lab testing to check the water quality. Sarvesh Mishra, assistant commissioner of food, said the raids were part of a summer campaign to ensure safe drinking water. "We are checking if packaged drinking water in the market meets safety norms," he said. Gupta Enterprises, located at K-300, Site 5, Kasna industrial area, was found operating without a valid food licence and packaging water in one-litre bottles under the name of 'Bilseri', which closely resembles the name and appearance of a well-known brand. 6,252 bottles were found at the factory, of which one sample was taken, and the remaining 6,236 bottles […]

[ad_1] Seattle Orcas finished runners-up in the first season of the Major League Cricket and sixth in the second season. (Image: X/SeattleOrcas) New Delhi: Seattle Orcas CEO Hemant Dua believes USA's win over Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup has played a pivotal role in helping cricket get its first foot in the door. The win helped USA cricket take a significant initial step towards achieving a goal, which, in the bigger picture, is to make the sport popular in a country where it is in unchartered territory."Cricket has grown overall. It was always on the straps for very long here, but it was more at the amateur level in the USA. The cricket board has gone through a lot of challenges. I think off late, ICC started investing in it and seeing cricket in the USA as the […]