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National Sports Day 2024: Theme, date, and significance in India

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

National Sports Day is celebrated annually on August 29th in India, marking the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand. This day emphasizes the importance of sports and physical activities and serves to honor Major Dhyan Chand's legacy in Indian hockey. Various events and initiatives are launched to promote sports and fitness across the nation.

Prolonged incarceration without conviction would amount to punishment without trial: SC notes while granting bail to K Kavitha

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Supreme Court has granted bail to BRS leader K Kavitha in the Delhi excise 'scam' cases, emphasizing that prolonged pre-trial incarceration should not be a form of punishment. The court highlighted that the right to liberty is superior to restrictions imposed by anti-money laundering laws. Further, the top court noted that the CBI and the ED have concluded their investigations and Kavitha's custody was not needed for the probe.

VIDEO: Many passengers injured as two BRT buses collide in Lagos

The Punch 

Several passengers were injured following a late-night collision involving two Bus Rapid Transit buses at the Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos on Tuesday. The collision happened within the BRT lane on Lagos-Abeokuta Express Way, near Danco Filling Station. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, the injured passengers were rushed to a nearby medical

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Press Struggles To Explain How The GOP Killed A Popular Broadband Discount Program, Driving Millions Of Poor Americans Off The Internet

Techdirt 

The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), part of the 2021 infrastructure bill, provided 23+ million low-income households a $30 broadband discount every month. But the roughly 60 million Americans benefiting from the program are now facing much higher broadband bills because key Republicans — who routinely dole out billions of dollars on far dumber fare — refused to fund a $4-$7 billion […]

Serbia leader plans to seal French fighter jet deal with Macron

NAIJ.COM (Nigeria News) 

President Aleksandar Vucic told AFP on Wednesday that Serbia expects to sign a "huge" deal for French fighter jets during a visit this week from France's leader, an agreement estimated to be worth billions of dollars.

Iran deports over 50,000 Afghan migrants from Alborz province in past year

Khaama Press (Afghan News Agency) 

Mojtaba Abdollahi, the governor of Alborz Province, has announced that over the past year, more than 59,000 “illegal” Afghan migrants have been deported from this province alone. IRNA news agency reported on Wednesday, quoting Mr. Abdollahi, stating that there has been significant activity on social media related to “Afghan phobia,” which does not reflect the […]

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Union Minister, BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar writes to Amit Shah, says CM Mamata Banerjee 'shamelessly incited gathering'

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

​​​"I am writing to bring to your immediate attention towards the recent statements made by CM Mamata Banerjee during her address to the Student Wing of TMC today in Kolkata where she shamelessly incited gathering, declaring, 'I never sought revenge, but now, do what needs to be done.' This is nothing less than a blatant endorsement of revenge politics from the highest office in the state," his letter reads.

France’s Dublin Films Bets On San Sebastian Co-Production Forum Project ‘A Different Garden’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety 

Bordeaux-based Dublin Films has taken a co-production stake in writer-director Mariana Gil Ríos’ family drama “A Different Garden” (“Otro Jardín”), produced by Medellín’s Movimiento Cine. At February’s Berlinale, Gil Ríos earned a special mention at Generation Kplus sidebar with shortfilm “Uli.” “A Different Garden” features among the 14 projects being brought to market at this […]

Opposition will get buried under load of our govt's welfare schemes: J'Khand CM Hemant Soren

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren criticised the BJP, stating that his government’s extensive welfare schemes would overshadow the opposition in upcoming elections. He highlighted pension distribution and loan waivers as major achievements and accused the BJP of dividing society for political gain. Soren also pledged increased pension amounts and insisted that Jharkhand would continue to fight for its rights.

'We have similar stances on many things when...': Zaheer

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Former Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan has been appointed team mentor for Lucknow Super Giants, succeeding Gautam Gambhir. Zaheer looks forward to contributing to the team's success following a challenging season.