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Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday backed the retention of national team players in the Mumbai Indians squad for IPL 2025 while franchise skipper Hardik Pandya summed it up as "five fingers but one fist". Mumbai Indians chose to retain five Indian players as the IPL franchises submitted their list of retentions to end weeks of speculations around who were going to stay with their teams and who would be entering the auction pool. MI's retentions were 1. Jasprit Bumrah, 2. Hardik Pandya, 3. Suryakumar Yadav, 4. Rohit Sharma, 5. Tilak Varma. "Since I have retired from the format, this is the perfect (retention) spot for me. The players who are representing the national team at the highest level should get the preference. That's what I believe in. It's a very tough one when you come into a fresh auction and you start retaining players," former MI skipper Rohit said after being retained by the five-time winners. After a disastrous last season when th

Senior BJP leader and Nagrota MLA Devender Singh Rana, brother of Union minister Jitendra Singh, died on Thursday at a private hospital in Haryana's Faridabad. He was 59. According to a senior BJP leader, Rana was undergoing treatment at the hospital. He is survived by his wife, Gunjan Rana, their daughters Devyani and Ketki, and son Adhiraj Singh. As the news of Rana's death spread, hundreds of people, including political leaders, gathered at his residence in the Gandhinagar area of Jammu. Union Minister Jitendra Singh also rushed to his house. Rana, who turned to politics from business as he built a multi-crore business from scratch, was a strong voice for Jammu's Dogra community. Rana was recently re-elected to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly from the Nagrota segment of Jammu district, securing the seat for a second term. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed shock and grief over Rana's sudden demise. "In his passing, we have lost a patriotic and widely

Donald Trump pulled an election stunt with a garbage truck Wednesday as the White House campaign was forced off-piste by muddled remarks from President Joe Biden about the Republican's supporters that caused a headache for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. Harris had hoped to spend the day expanding on the final week "closing argument" she made at a huge Washington rally the night before -- but found herself instead disavowing Biden's remark that appeared to label Trump supporters "garbage." Trump -- who, unlike Harris, has recently called his political opponents "garbage" in public -- was on hand to exploit the misstep with a photo op, climbing into a garbage truck at an airport in Wisconsin and answering questions from reporters.   The row started over the weekend when a warm-up speaker at a Trump rally called the US territory of Puerto Rico "a floating island of garbage," in remarks that initially put the Republican campaign on th

Tension erupted in a part of West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district over lists of beneficiaries in the state's housing scheme. The Trinamool Congress government has announced that it would build new homes after a tussle with the Union government over the funding of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.  Alapan Banerjee, the Chief Advisor to the Chief Minister addressed the media on this issue at the state secretariat, Nabanna, this evening. Amid allegations of nepotism and corruption, the state has ordered re-verification of housing scheme beneficiaries. For this, the secretariat has issued new guidelines. The state government has decided to verify data to reconsider the names omitted from the list of beneficiaries. On Wednesday, there was tension between two factions of Trinamool Congress in South 24 Parganas district's Gosaba-Bali area. This came a day after locals and a faction of the Trinamool Congress workers held protests in front of the Sundarbans Development Minist

Three Chinese astronauts including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer blasted off on a "dream" mission to the Tiangong space station in the early hours of Wednesday. The new Tiangong team will carry out experiments with an eye to the space programme's ambitious goal of placing astronauts on the Moon by 2030 and eventually constructing a lunar base. The Shenzhou-19 mission took off with its trio of space explorers at 4:27 am (2027 GMT Tuesday) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, state news agency Xinhua and state broadcaster CCTV reported. Congratulations to the successful launch of #Shenzhou19 crewed spaceship🚀 and wish the 3 astronauts all the best! #SpaceChina pic.twitter.com/v26V0pAExK — CAI Run 蔡润 (@AmbCaiRun) October 29, 2024 Among the crew is Wang Haoze, 34, who is China's only female spaceflight engineer, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). She is the third Chinese woman to take part in a crewed m

An Arctic seed vault on Norway's Spitsbergen island received new samples last week from the largest number of depositors since 2020, reflecting fear about the threat of conflict and climate change to food security, a custodian of the facility said recently. The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, set deep inside a mountain to withstand disasters from nuclear war to global warming, was launched in 2008 as a backup for the world's gene banks that store the genetic code for thousands of plant species. Billed as a doomsday vault protected by permafrost, the deposit has received samples from across the world, and played a leading role between 2015 and 2019 in rebuilding seed collections damaged during the war in Syria. "Climate change and conflict threaten infrastructure and impact food security for over 700 million people in more than 75 countries worldwide," Executive Director Stefan Schmitz of the Crop Trust said in a statement. Among the new desposits, Bolivia's first

More than 200,000 people had canceled their digital subscriptions for the Washington Post by midday on Monday, following the newspaper's decision to block an endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for president, National Public Radio reported. Not all cancellations take effect immediately, the NPR report said, adding that still, the figure represents about 8% of the paper's paid circulation of 2.5 million subscribers, which includes print as well. A series columnists have also resigned from the Washington Post, NPR reported. The Washington Post did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment on the report. In a post on Friday, William Lewis, the publisher and chief executive officer of the newspaper said it will not be making an endorsement of a presidential candidate in the Nov. 5 election, nor in any future presidential election. "We are returning to our roots of not endorsing presidential candidates," Lewis wrote. "The Washington Post&#

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal got married in June 2024 in an intimate ceremony in the presence of their families and close friends. As the actress posted pictures on Instagram of their looks from the Diwali bash last night, fans and internet users apparently spotted a baby bump on her, and from thereon started the speculations that the actress might be expecting her first child.  Sonakshi looked phenomenal in a red anarkali suit that featured exquisite mirror work, while Zaheer wore a blue kurta. The Heeramandi actress uploaded two posts with her husband, but the one that sparked the rumours also featured their adorable pet dog. She added the caption "Guess the pookie" along with the post, which further fuelled the conjecture.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonakshi Sinha (@aslisona) As soon as the pictures were shared, the comments section was filled with fan reactions and congratulatory messages.  "Cong

The legendary MS Dhoni all but confirmed his intention to continue playing cricket in the Indian Premier League (IPL), as he dropped a subtle hint over his participation in the T20 league. When Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were approached for a reaction, the franchise's CEO Kasi Viswanathan also said that they are happy to see Dhoni being ready for another season of the IPL. What follows next is a call from Dhoni to the franchise owner N Srinivasan to finalise the retention list ahead of the IPL 2025 season. However, what has also been reported that skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad isn't the No. 1 retention choice for CSK, but rather all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja , who quit T20 internationals after India's T20 World Cup triumph this year. "When he is ready, what else (do) we want. We are happy," franchise CEO Kasi Viswanathan told Cricbuzz on Saturday. During an event, Dhoni had said that he wants to enjoy the last few years of cricket that he has left in him. "I ju

Israel's parliament on Monday approved a bill banning the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) from working in Israel, despite objections from the United States. Lawmakers passed the bill with 92 votes in favour and 10 against, after years of harsh Israeli criticism of UNRWA, which has only increased since the start of the war in Gaza following Hamas's deadly October 7 attacks last year. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/lyq0boY https://ift.tt/yQHsL1Y

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya completed the Ironman 70.3 challenge today. The triathlon challenge that was held in Goa comprised 1.9 km of swimming, 90 km of cycling, and 21.1 km of running with the participants travelling up to 113 kilometres (or 70.3 miles) during the whole event. With the feat, the 33-year-old became the first parliamentarian to participate in the event. The Bengaluru South MP credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Fit India' movement as the inspiration that led him to take up the challenge. The achievement drew praise from PM Modi himself who wrote on X, "Commendable feat! I am sure this will inspire many more youngsters to pursue fitness-related activities". Mr Surya said he trained rigorously over the last four months to improve his fitness. "As a young nation chasing big ambitions, we must nurture our physical fitness and become a more healthier nation. An endeavour to become fit also makes you more disciplined and confident, which improve

After India's 12-year unbeaten streak in the home Test series came to a stunning end as New Zealand clinched a historic 2-0 lead with a 113-run victory at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium skipper Rohit Sharma acknowledged his team's shortcomings saying, "we failed to respond to the pressure". Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner weaved magic with his 6-104 in the second innings on Saturday as New Zealand did the unimaginable by clinching a historic Test series win in India for the first time with a 113-run victory over the hosts. Santner, who took 7-53 in the first innings, rattled India yet again with a remarkable spell of 6-104 to end up with match figures of 13-157, the third-best match figures for a bowler from his country in Tests. Reflecting on the series, Rohit said, "We didn't bat well in the first innings. The pitch wasn't bad enough. We just didn't get close to their first innings score. As the game went on, the pitch started

India succumbed to its first-ever Test series loss at home in 12 years on Saturday after New Zealand thrashed them by 113 runs in the second Test. The last time India lost a Test series at home, it was against Alastair Cook -led England in 2012. Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner weaved magic with his 6-104 in the second innings on Saturday as New Zealand did the unimaginable by clinching a historic Test series win in India for the first time with a 113-run victory over the hosts. Santner, who took 7-53 in the first innings, rattled India yet again with a remarkable spell of 6-104 to end up with match figures of 13-157, the third-best match figures for a bowler from his country in Tests.  Captain Rohit Sharma in the post match press conference said because of India's great showing, the expectation at home was always high from the team.  "12 saal mein ekbar to allowed hai yaar. Itna collapses agar 12 saal se ho raha tha to shayad hum jeet he nahi hai paate. India me humara e

Real Madrid vs Barcelona LIVE Updates, El Clasico: The focus is on Kylian Mbappe as Real Madrid are 0-0 against Barcelona in the first half of their El Clasico encounter in La Liga. Under new manager Hansi Flick, Barcelona have been in incredible form, and head into the game as La Liga leaders and after a 4-1 crushing of Bayern Munich. Real Madrid completed their own UEFA Champions League comeback mid-week, and will be relying on hattrick hero Vinicius Jr, along with the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham , to fire them to victory and top spot in La Liga.  Real Madrid vs Barcelona LIVE Scorecard Updates, El Clasico LIVE Score, La Liga 2024/25, straight from the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid: from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/an2JePq https://ift.tt/0LPcSHK

Israel hit back at Iran early on Saturday, with its military saying it was conducting strikes against military targets in response to Tehran's attacks on Israel. The Middle East has been on edge in anticipation of Israeli retaliation for a ballistic-missile barrage carried out by Iran on Oct. 1, in which around 200 ballistic missiles were fired at Israel, Iran's second direct attack on Israel in six months. "In response to months of continuous attacks from the regime in Iran against the State of Israel – right now the Israel Defense Forces is conducting precise strikes on military targets in Iran," the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement. Israel says it has the right and duty to respond to attacks from Tehran and its proxies, which have included missile strikes launched from Iranian soil. "Our defensive and offensive capabilities are fully mobilized," it added. The scope of the attack was not immediately clear. Iran's state TV said several st

Maruti Suzuki introduced the 4th-gen model of its highly-desirable hatchback - the Swift, in the country this year. The new-gen Swift's arrival means that an all-new Maruti Suzuki Dzire is also on its way to the showroom floors. Maruti Suzuki has decided to launch the 2024 Dzire in India post-festive season on November 11. Once launched the 2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire is expected to chart a similar success curve as its hatchback counterpart. However, it will continue to rival the Honda Amaze, Hyundai Aura, and Tata Tigor. But what all will be new on the Dzire? Here's all that we know about it so far. New Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Fresh Design The pictures of the upcoming 4th-gen Maruti Suzuki Dzire have leaked online, and they give a rather clear perspective of its design. Firstly, it is a big departure from the iconic Swift theme. In fact, it looks nothing like what the Dzire or Swift have looked like since inception. The front fascia gets a wide grille and slender full-LED headl

Sri Lankan police arrested three persons on suspicion of plotting an attack against Israeli tourists in the eastern coast surfing resort of Arugam Bay following a tip-off from Indian intelligence, authorities said on Thursday. Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath said all three suspects arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division of the police are Sri Lankan nationals. They are being interrogated to ascertain if they had a plan to carry out the attack targeting Israelis, the minister said. Earlier, police announced the arrest of two persons and said it came as a result of Indian intelligence information, which warned of an attack between October 19 and 23. On Wednesday, the US embassy and the British High Commission in Colombo issued statements warning their citizens that they had received credible information targeting Arugam Bay and urged tourists to avoid the area until further notice. Responding to the opposition's criticism that the public was not informed about t

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work for the richest person in the world? Imagine getting emails from Elon Musk at any time of day, demanding immediate results and inspiring a deep sense of purpose. Saiman Shetty, a former Tesla employee, experienced this firsthand. He joined Tesla in 2016 and witnessed Mr Musk's relentless pursuit of revolutionizing the electric vehicle industry.  In an Instagram post, Mr Shetty shared his experience working with the world's wealthiest man. He described Musk's demanding leadership style and the surprising ways he made employees feel valued. Mr Musk's passion for sustainability and his visionary leadership were evident, making him not just a boss, but a leader who changed the world.  "I joined Tesla when it was Tesla Motors and there were only a few people. Which meant we got the hands on experience and front seat tickets to how Elon Musk turned his company into what it is today," he shared in his post.  He lis

The idea of the BRICS group ever challenging the US dollar is for the fairies as long as China and India remain so divided and refuse to cooperate on trade, the former Goldman Sachs economist who came up with the BRIC acronym told Reuters. Russian President Vladimir Putin is using the summit of BRICS leaders to show that Western attempts to isolate Russia over the Ukraine war have failed and that Russia is building ties with the rising powers of Asia. Then-Goldman Sachs chief economist Jim O'Neill introduced the term BRIC in 2001 in a research paper that underlined the massive growth potential of Brazil, Russia, India and China - and the need to reform global governance to include them. "The idea that the BRICS can be some genuine global economic club, it's obviously a bit out there with the fairies in the same way that the G7 can be, and it's very disturbing that they see themselves as some kind of alternative global thing, because it's obviously not feasible,&

Opening batter Prithvi Shaw 's career witnessed another setback after he was dropped from the Mumbai squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy matches. Shaw, whose form has been a concern recently, has reportedly upset the Maharashtra Cricket Association and its selection committee over his indiscipline. The batter hasn't been consistently attending the net sessions, even when he gets out cheaply. His lax attitude towards fitness has also reportedly become a concern for the team management, prompting those in charge to take some tough calls. As the selection committee announced the Mumbai squad for the Ranji Trophy, Shaw's name was nowhere to be seen. It has been reported that Mumbai captain Ajinkya Rahane was against Shaw's selection. After the development, Shaw took to Instagram and shared a 4-word post, which seemed like a sarcastic reply to the team's decision to drop him. "Needed a break thanks", wrote Shaw in an Instagram story. MCA released a state

With the conflict in West Asia escalating significantly after Israel and Iran threatened each other of an endless series of retaliations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Russia on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in the city of Kazan. India has expressed "deep concern" over the current situation in West Asia and has been calling for "dialogue and diplomacy" to de-escalate the tension in the region also known as the Middle East. The meeting between the two leaders came amid the year-long Israel-Hamas war and the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, and after Iran's ballistic missile offensive against Israel led to Tel Aviv vowing a massive retaliation. INDIA'S ATTEMPT TO BROKER PEACE Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasised the need for peace in the region and the "role that New Delhi could play in de-escalating the Middle East crisis," given its good relations with all the parties involved. India, whi

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was seen meeting residents of Wayanad this evening, a day before marking her electoral debut by filing her nomination for the bypoll in the Lok Sabha constituency. Ms Vadra was greeted warmly by locals and she was seen shaking hands with people, asking their names and clicking selfies with them. She also visited a local family in Wayanad. "Her hearty visit was greeted joyously by the locals and the mother of the house presented her with a rosary, which she used for years, as a symbol of her love & blessings," the Congress party posted on X. Congress General Secretary Smt. @priyankagandhi ji made a heartwarming visit to a local family in Wayanad on her way to Sultan Bathery. Her hearty visit was greeted joyously by the locals and the mother of the house presented her with a rosary, which she used for years, as a… pic.twitter.com/jndddaKJwL — Congress (@INCIndia) October 22, 2024 Both Priyanka and veteran Congress le

Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is currently in federal custody following multiple charges of racketeering and sex trafficking, has now been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl with the help of two other celebrities at a 2000 MTV Video Music Awards afterparty. According to the New York Post , a 37-year-old woman filed a lawsuit in New York federal court on Sunday in which she claimed that the incident occurred after she went to an empty bedroom to lie down for a moment because she felt "woozy and lightheaded" from a drink she had during the bash on September 7, 2000. She said that at the party she was raped by an unnamed male celebrity, while an unnamed female celebrity watched before Combs raped her.  "Combs aggressively approached Plaintiff with a crazed look in his eyes, grabbed her and said, 'You are ready to party!'" the lawsuit states, per the Post . He then allegedly "threw" the girl, identified as Jane Doe in the court docum