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07.01 / 08:11
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What to read and watch about Bangladesh
only she can win. Her government has locked up politicians from the main opposition party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, which plans to boycott the election, silenced journalists and curbed the activities of NGOs. Sheikh Hasina, who heads the Awami League, has ruled repressively since she won back power from her nemesis, Khaleda Zia of the BNP, in an election 15 years ago.
06.01 / 17:53
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From Rahman vs Rahman to Hasina vs Zia: A look back at Bangladesh's tumultuous election history
Bangladesh elections 2024: As opposition outcry, strikes, and bans erupt in the run-up to the Bangladesh elections, wherein incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is seeking a fourth consecutive, and a fifth overall term in office, a nation of 170 million people prepare for Bangladesh's country’s 12th general election. Opposition parties in Bangladesh, especially Khaleda Zia's Bangladesh National Party (BNP) has sought Hasina's resignation, and demanded a caretaker government. On Hasina's refusal to follow through, the BNP has chosen to boycott the elections.
06.01 / 17:49
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'World is getting ready for us': EAM S Jaishankar on India's rising geopolitical clout
Also Read: India has thwarted Pakistan's cross-border terrorism plan by not ‘playing that game’: S Jaishankar "I can tell you the world is actually today getting ready for us. It is we who have to make that effort to prepare for a bigger role and to do that we must do it with a sense of historical and civilisational responsibility," said S Jaishankar while delivering the third P Parameswaranji Memorial Lecture organised by Bharatheeya Vichara Kendram (BVK), a prominent Sangh Parivar outfit on Saturday. Also Read: ‘Canadian politics have given space to Khalistani forces’: EAM Jaishankar on India-Canada relations "We should never forget our history, we should never forget our civilisation because that's what sets us apart from everybody else," he added.
06.01 / 12:43
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If I had my time again, I'd bite my tongue a little bit more: David Warner
David Warner says he would have toned down a bit if he were to start all over again. Warner walked into Test sunset on Saturday, ending a glorious career in the most befitting manner, guiding Australia to an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan for a 3-0 series sweep.
06.01 / 11:36
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ICC T20 WC 2024: India vs Pakistan venue in New York's Nassau County International Stadium still underprepared, Watch
ALSO READ ICC T20I World Cup 2024: ICC unveils schedule, India to play Pakistan on June 9 in New York However, the CricTracker report claims the ground will be broken in February and re-constructed to make it ready for the epic clash. Taking to X, Penna shared a video and a few images of the stadium.
06.01 / 03:42
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Delhi Lawyer acquires Dawood Ibrahim's ancestral property after paying reserve price by 1,300 times in land deal: Report
Ratnagiri, originally owned by Amina Bi, the mother of fugitive terrorist Dawood Ibrahim. As per a report by the Times of India, the lawyer secured the plots through an auction for a total sum exceeding ₹2 crore. Interestingly, the remaining two plots under Amina Bi's name did not attract any bidders.
05.01 / 19:37
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Australia overtake India as world’s No 1 side in ICC Test rankings
ALSO READ: 'Worst Asian team I have ever seen on Australian soil': Adam Gilchrist comments on Pakistan during 3rd Test at Sydney “With India drawing their the two-Test series against South Africa 1-1 and Australia recording two wins in as many matches against Pakistan, the Pat Cummins-led side now top the Test rankings," the ICC said. “It's the latest feat in a year full of them for Australia, alongside their ICC World Test Championship Final victory and their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup triumph." India, however, are placed at the top of the World Test Championship points table following their win at Newlands with 54.16 percentage points from four Tests that include two wins, one loss and a draw.
05.01 / 19:31
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Pakistan elections to get postponed? Senate approves resolution seeking delay in February polls
ARY News reported. The resolution which was presented by Senator Dilawar Khan, was approved by the majority of lawmakers.
05.01 / 17:41
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US to co-host 2024 cricket World Cup: Check out the match schedule, host cities, groups & more
The International Cricket Council's recent release unveiled a schedule comprising 55 matches to be played at various stadiums across the U.S., including Texas, New York, and Florida, from June 1-29.
05.01 / 14:24
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Men's T20 World Cup schedule out: India to face Pakistan on June 9
Men's T20 World Cup, which is set to commence from June 1. While the opening match will be played between hosts USA and Canada, the ball will roll for the marquee clash between India and Pakistan on June 9 in Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in Long Island. Joint hosts West Indies will play Papua New Guinea in Guyana on the second day of group play. The tournament is divided into four groups of five teams each, with the top two teams from each group moving on to the Super Eight stage of the competition, which takes place before the knockout semifinals and final match. The group stage matches are scheduled between June 1 to June 18 and the Super 8 matches will be played from June 19 to June 24. The two semi finals will be played on June 26 and 27, while the final will be played in Barbados on June 29.
05.01 / 12:20
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Maharashtra: Dawood Ibrahim's ancestral property auctioned for ₹2 crore
₹15,440 was auctioned by the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Authority (SAFEMA) at ₹2 crore on Friday. Notably, this was the smallest plot of the four properties belonging to his family members. These four properties are located at Mumbke village in Khed tehsil of coastal Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra.
05.01 / 12:11
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OTT releases this week: From Tejas to Hi Nanna, Watch THESE movies or web series over the weekend
OTT platforms. Let’s have a look. 1) Meg 2 - The Trench: In Meg 2: The Trench, Jason Statham plays rescue diver Jonas Taylor again after the hit 2018 movie The Meg.
05.01 / 10:53
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'Worst Asian team I have ever seen on Australian soil': Adam Gilchrist comments on Pakistan during 3rd Test at Sydney
ALSO READ: India vs South Africa 2nd Test match was shortest in history of Test cricket; breaks several unwanted records He said, "This is the worst Asian Team I have ever seen on Australian soil, they were in the driver's seat and suddenly you lose 5 wickets in a span of 15 minutes? Their fans were mocking India yesterday but at least they won the match in South Africa and have won 2 series in Australia. What has Pakistan won in the last 35 years?" (Sic) Looking at the Australia-Pakistan series, Australia won both tests -- first by 360 runs and second by 79 runs. Now they lead the series by 2-0.
05.01 / 08:25
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Mint Explainer: The significance of Bangladesh’s election for India
least developed country. Bangladesh’s GDP in 2023 is estimated to have grown at 6%, as per a World Bank report. There are several other compelling factors to why India would be keenly watching the results of the 7 January poll in the country it helped gain independence from Pakistan in 1971.
05.01 / 08:24
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Four ancestral properties of Dawood Ibrahim to be auctioned today; Shiv Sena's Ajay Srivastava among bidders
₹19 lakh. Out of the four properties that have been placed for auction, one is the house where Dawood Ibrahim spent his childhood. All four parcels of agricultural land are located in Mumbake village in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district.
04.01 / 18:16
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Russia flags supply of India-made 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine
India-made ammunition reaching Ukraine through Europe in the third quarter of last year. ET has learnt that the matter was raised by Moscow recently.
03.01 / 15:42
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Iran twin blasts: 'Terror attack' kills 103, netizens mourn, say ‘thoughts and prayers for the victims…'
Al Jazeera. “The current number of the injured is 141, some of whom are critically injured," he said. ALSO READ: Iran terror attack LIVE Footage suggested that the second blast occurred some 15 minutes after the first while people were present at an event honouring a prominent Iranian general Qasem Soleimani who was slain in a US airstrike in 2020.
03.01 / 13:10
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Pakistan election: Imran Khan charged with contempt of electoral watchdog, says lawyer
Reuters, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) initiated contempt proceedings against Khan and other former leaders of his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. The development came days after Khan's nomination for the February 8 general elections was rejected by the Pakistan's poll body.
03.01 / 12:51
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Just one Bitcoin transaction consumes the same amount of water used to fill a swimming pool
A single Bitcoin transaction could use the same amount of water needed to fill a garden swimming pool, according to a new study on the world’s most popular cryptocurrency.
03.01 / 12:44
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Yashasvi Jaiswal among nominees for ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2023
Yashasvi Jaiswal has been nominated for the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2023 award with three other international stars, The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday. «A pair of exciting fast bowlers and two classy left-hand batters are in the running for ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year honours for 2023,» ICC said in an official statement. New Zealand's star batter Rachin Ravindra, South Africa's pace sensation Gerald Coetzee and Sri Lanka pacer Dilshan Madushanka are the contenders to win the award.
03.01 / 11:04
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SKY 'doesn't know what to do' in ODIs: Nasser Hussain's double-edged sword on Suryakumar Yadav
ALSO READ: Suryakumar Yadav suffers ankle injury, ruled out of squad ahead of T20 World Cup "The person for the world to watch out for at the moment in T20 is Suryakumar Yadav," Hindustan Times quoted Hussain telling ICC. "I mean, the bloke is a freak. The cliche of Mr.
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