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Sanju Samson made the world stand up and take notice as he registered the second fastest T20I ton for an Indian, in the third and final match of the series against Bangladesh on Saturday. Samson, who is yet to be considered a regular in the Indian team, produced mind-boggling hitting at Hyderabad’s Uppal stadium, scoring 47-ball 111 while opening the innings. However, opening in T20Is isn’t a role Samson has been playing recently. But, a message from the leadership group helped him prepare for this challenge efficiently. Samson doesn’t even open for his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise…
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant by phone on Sunday to express his condolences for the IDF soldiers killed in a Hezbollah drone attack and discuss the IDF’s military operations in Lebanon.According to a readout of the call from the Pentagon, Austin, “reinforced the importance of Israel taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of UNIFIL forces and Lebanese Armed Forces, and the need to pivot from military operations in Lebanon to a diplomatic pathway to provide security for civilians on both sides of the border as soon as feasible.”Israeli…
ATLANTA — The latest method of voting to fall into the political crosshairs is the way overseas voters — including members of the military stationed abroad — cast their ballots.The process is governed by federal law and implemented by states. In recent weeks, Republicans have been challenging how states handle these voters, something former President Donald Trump didn’t do in 2020 when he and his allies challenged his loss in court.But things have changed, with just a month before Election Day and a tight race between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. It’s part of a broader legal strategy by…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers JP Nadda, during his address at the 19th International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities (ICDRA), hailed India’s crucial role during the Covid-19 pandemic and how the country is emerging as a global leader in health resilience and innovation, thereby reaffirming its position as the ‘pharmacy of the world.’The Union Minister welcomed the participants of the event, highlighting its importance as a platform for experts and leaders from over 120 countries.”It is an honour and privilege to welcome you all to the 19th ICDRA. This prestigious platform reflects our shared commitment to enhancing…
3 min read Last Updated : Oct 14 2024 | 1:21 PM IST Wockhardt shares were locked in a 5 per cent upper circuit on BSE, at Rs 1044.65 per share, in Monday’s trade. The rally in the stock came after the pharmaceutical company informed that the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), India’s regulatory body for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, has given a favourable recommendation to the company’s antibiotic drug Miqnaf, which is used in the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) among adults. Community-acquired bacterial pneumonia is found in people who have not recently been…
SAN FRANCISCO — The murder trial of a tech consultant in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee begins Monday, a year and a half after the widely admired entrepreneur was found staggering on a deserted downtown San Francisco street seeking help.Lee’s death at age 43 stunned the tech community, and fellow executives and engineers penned tributes to his generosity and brilliance. Lee was chief product officer of cryptocurrency platform MobileCoin when he died. He was a father to two children. Prosecutors say Nima Momeni, 40, planned the April 4 attack after a dispute over his younger sister,…
Indian badminton stars PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will be eager to bounce back from a disappointing resumption to their season when they compete in the USD 850,000 Denmark Open Super 750, starting Tuesday. Both players found the going tough in the Arctic Open in Vantaa, Finland, last week where former world champion Sindhu suffered a first-round exit, while 2021 world bronze winner Sen bowed out in the second round. At Arena Fyn in Odense, they will hope for better results as they lead India’s challenge in this prestigious tournament, the 13th event of the 2024 BWF World…
WASHINGTON — The indictment charging Donald Trump with hoarding classified documents leveled one jaw-dropping allegation after another, including that he showed off a secret Pentagon attack plan to guests at his golf club and suggested his lawyer mislead the FBI about the presence of the White House records.But those details proved beside the point to the Trump-appointed judge presiding over the prosecution, who dismissed the case on grounds that the special counsel who brought it was unlawfully put in the job.A separate criminal case accusing Trump of conspiring to overturn the outcome of the 2020 election seemed an opportunity for…
Sachin Tendulkar was presented with the jersey© X (Twitter) The legendary Sachin Tendulkar was presented with a custom Number 10 jersey by team owner Jerry Jones in a special honour during a Dallas Cowboys NFL game in Houston, USA. The gesture highlights the growing footprint of cricket in the United States, with Tendulkar playing a key role through his involvement with the National Cricket League (NCL). As a co-owner of the NCL, Tendulkar is working to introduce cricket to new American audiences with its innovative Sixty Strikes format. His recognition at one of the NFL’s most iconic venues…
Junior doctors during their indefinite hunger strike over RG Kar Medical College incident, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. (Photo: PTI)3 min read Last Updated : Oct 14 2024 | 11:48 AM IST A junior doctor, who has been on a hunger strike since October 5, was rushed to the hospital on Sunday night due to deteriorating health condition, according to a source from the medical facility, as reported by the news agency PTI. Pulastha Acharya, affiliated with NRS Medical College and Hospital, was admitted after complaining of severe stomach pain, the official confirmed. With Acharya’s…