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Protests mount over Zionist targeting of Leeds University academic James Dickins

World Socialist Web Site 

Dickins is an advocate for Palestinian human rights and was until recently chair of the Leeds branch of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign. Staff and students at the University of Leeds have amassed over 10,000 signatures in just a few weeks for a petition calling for his defence.

Jamaat's attempts to repair ties with India met with skepticism

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is making efforts to improve relations with India despite a history of distrust and radical activities. The interim government in Bangladesh recently lifted the ban on the Jamaat, but skepticism remains. The JeI's alignment with conservative and radical views has security experts concerned about future implications.

FULL LIST: 36 teams battle for 2024/25 UCL season with new format

The Punch 

The UEFA Champions League draw for the 2024/25 season concluded on Thursday evening, unveiling the matchups for Europe’s top football clubs. With the draw now set, all eyes turn to the grand finale at Munich’s iconic Fußball Arena München on Saturday, May 31, 2025. PUNCH Online reports that the much-anticipated league phase draw took place

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Didier and Gabrielzinho storm to early Paralympic swimming golds

France24.com (en) 

Didier, 22, was cheered on to the men's 400m freestyle S9 crown by a boisterous home crowd at the La Defense Arena. He overtook one of the pre-race favourites, Italy's world champion Simone Barlaam, after the final turn. Australian Brenden Hall was third, having claimed gold in the race in Rio eight years ago. With victory for Didier, who was born with club feet and weakness in his knees, the venue witnessed similar euphoric scenes to Leon Marchand's successes during the Olympics. Gabriel dos Santos Araujo... Читать дальше...

GoI's smart city initiative: Paving the way for a manufacturing revolution and millions of jobs

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Government of India's plan to establish smart cities along industrial corridors aims to boost manufacturing exports and reduce logistics costs. By upgrading connectivity and offering technology-driven solutions, these industrial hubs are expected to attract significant investment, potentially creating 4 million jobs. The initiative builds on India's history of industrialization through dedicated urban pockets and aligns with Production-Linked Incentives. However, the success of these cities will... Читать дальше...

Jets GM to Haason Reddick: 'Get here and then let's talk'

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas was quite clear on Thursday while addressing the team's view of the ongoing holdout of edge rusher Haason Reddick. "The ball's in their court and whenever he's ready to come here, again, we can't wait to have him," Douglas said of Reddick, who was acquired by the Jets in a March trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. Reddick is due to make

If President had spoken on Manipur incident, such cases won't have taken place: Uddhav Thackeray

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

President Droupadi Murmu's recent comments on crimes against women have sparked a response from Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray. He praised her for speaking out but noted that had she spoken earlier, such incidents might have been prevented. Thackeray criticized BJP's policies and stressed the need for stringent laws against crimes on women.

'India engages with world on equal footing': PM Modi tells IFS trainees

Business Standard 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met officer trainees of the 2023 batch of the Indian Foreign Service and asserted that India engages with the world on an "equal footing, with mutual respect and dignity". During the meeting, the trainees praised the success of the foreign policy under Modi's leadership and sought guidance from him on their upcoming new assignments. Modi suggested to the Officer Trainees to expand their engagement with the Indian diaspora when posted abroad, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said. Читать дальше...