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New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised the opposition parties for opposing the new criminal laws and said that there are several occasions to do politics but the new acts should be supported. The new criminal laws Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita came into effect from July 1 midnight. On the Opposition's criticism that no discussi

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The draw for the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road To 26 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday has produced a string of encounters over the upcoming months that Asian football fans can look forward to with great excitement.

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Greece is facing a dangerous summer for wildfires, with a prolonged drought and unusually strong winds contributing to tinderbox conditions, said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday.

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Indian wrestler Anshu Malik has suffered a left shoulder strain during training with less than a month left for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Anshu Malik, 22, secured a Paris 2024 quota in the women's 57kg freestyle category from the Asian wrestling Olympic Qualifiers in April this year. She also bagged a silver medal at the Budapest Ranking Series in June. A Commonwealth Games silver medallist

ROME, 1st July, 2024 (WAM) -- Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) President Gabriele Gravina has said coach Luciano Spalletti will remain in charge of the national football team after Italy's defence of their European title ended with Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the last 16 of Euro 2024.

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday stated that the first case filed under new criminal justice laws was about a motorcyle theft registered in Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh at 10 minutes past midnight. "...The first case (under the new laws) was registered at a Police station in Gwalior. It was a case of theft, someone's motorcycle was stolen. The case was registered at 12.10 am...As far a

(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) Star forward Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers agreed on a four-year, $212 million maximum contract, ESPN reported early Monday morning. George accepted the deal at a meeting with members of Philadelphia's front office, per the report. Team owner Josh Harris, general manager Elton Brand, president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and Sixers Hall of Famer Julius Ervin

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Think of it this way, with the always-creative Vic Fangio overseeing things defensively for the Eagles: It is an open book and any way that Fangio can create a favorable matchup on the edge and disrupt an opposing quarterback, he's going to do it. That's why the Eagles have loaded up on edge players who bring with them a variety of skills, who have talents that allow him to use them in multiple ways

Bridgetown [Barbados], July 1 (ANI): Team India skipper Rohit Sharma posed with the T20 World Cup trophy at a beach in Barbados on Monday. The Men in Blue won the 2024 edition of the T20 World Cup after beating South Africa by seven runs at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared the pictures of Rohit where he was seen posing with the prestigious trophy on the b

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 1 (ANI): After the question hour concluded in the Kerala Assembly on Monday, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Assembly Speaker AN Shamseer, and opposition leaders extended their greetings to Team India for winning the World Cup in the West Indies. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan congratulated the Indian team on winning the T20 World Cup. He said, "This assembly also joins in the v

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Former India Women cricketer Mithali Raj wrote an emotional note on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja's retirement from T20Is and said a "chapter closes, but the legacy remains!"After India won the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2024, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja announced their retirement from the 20-over format. The Men in Blue got hold of the prestigious T

Bridgetown [Barbados], July 1 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah opened up on Team India's new skipper on Monday and said that it will be decided by the selectors. The Men in Blue got hold of the prestigious T20 WC trophy for the second time, defeating South Africa by seven runs in Barbados on Saturday. Following the triumph, Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20I cricket w

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 1 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) announced former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik as their new Batting Coach and Mentor on Monday. Karthik had played for RCB for the first time in 2015 and 2016. He scored a total of 326 runs in the 15 matches in the 2024 season at a strike rate of 187.36 but his impact went beyond just the number of runs he scored. Speaking about Karthik's appo

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Bridgetown [Barbados], July 1 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah confirmed that Team India's new head coach will join the side for the upcoming Sri Lanka series. The Men in Blue are due to tour Sri Lanka for a three-match T20I series and three ODIs which will kick off on July 27. Head coach Rahul Dravid's tenure came to an end after the end of the final match of the T20 World Cup 20

(Photo credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports) Free agent forward Derrick Jones Jr. intends to sign a three-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers worth $30 million, The Athletic reported Sunday night. Jones spent this past season with the Dallas Mavericks, helping them reach the NBA Finals, where they fell to the Boston Celtics. He averaged 8.6 points and 3.3 rebounds across 76 games (66 starts). In eight NBA seasons wi

WASHINGTON, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Olympic Champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone set another world 400m hurdles record by winning in 50.65 seconds at the US Trials in Eugene on Sunday.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 1 (ANI): Following the T20 World Cup triumph, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that it is a matter of pride for the Indian citizens. The Men in Blue got hold of the prestigious T20 WC trophy for the second time, defeating South Africa by seven runs in Barbados. Speaking to ANI, Shinde also sent his good wishes to the entire team. "It is a matter of pride for us that India ha

(Photo credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports) The New York Mets surged into contention in June thanks to a pair of fresh faces. Beginning Monday night, the Washington Nationals hope a new addition can provide a similar impact. Top prospect James Wood is expected to make his major league debut Monday night, when the Nationals host the Metsin the opener of a key three-game series between the National League East rivals. Ma

(Photo credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports) After completing a six-game homestand with five wins and four grand slams, the National League Central Division-leading Milwaukee Brewers begin a seven-game road trip with a four-game series in the high altitude of Denver on Monday night against the Colorado Rockies. Right-hander Bryse Wilson (5-3, 3.89 ERA) will start the opener for the Brewers while left-hander Austin Gomber

MANILA, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The driver and the passenger of a motorcycle were killed after their vehicle was hit by a sport utility vehicle in Cavite province, south of Manila, police said Monday.

(Photo credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports) The Houston Astros aim to take their June success into July when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays for a four-game series that opens Monday afternoon. The Astros moved to a game above .500 for the first time this season on Sunday when they defeated the host New York Mets 10-5 in 11 innings after waiting out a rain delay of two hours and 47 minutes in the ninth inning. It was th

Bridgetown [Barbados], July 1 (ANI): After winning the T20 World Cup 2024, Rohit Sharma-led Team India has been stranded in Barbados due to a hurricane warning. The Men in Blue got hold of the prestigious T20 WC trophy for the second time, defeating South Africa by seven runs in Barbados. Currently, the Men in Blue are staying at the Hilton Hotel and Hurricane Beryl will pass by Barbados on Sunday night local time for whi

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 1 (ANI): Like every Indian right now, actor Ayushmann Khurrana just can't over the night of the T20 World Cup final, when Team India lifted the title after the nail-biting thriller match against South Africa. On Sunday, Ayushmann took to his Instagram to pay tribute to men in blue in his style. "Still can't get over it! t20worldcup worldchampions," he captioned the post. In the video, he

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): After India's victory in the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2024, Rohit Sharma and five others were included in the team of the tournament named by the International Cricket Council (ICC). "ICC have announced the team of the tournament for the Men's T20 World Cup 2024," the ICC stated. After India's stupendous show in the T20 World Cup 2024, six Men in Blue players have been included in