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Out on bail after rape allegation, Porel named in Bengal squad for Ranji opener
Wicketkeeper-batter Abhishek Porel has been included in Bengal's squad for their upcoming Ranji Trophy match. He was previously arrested on allegations of rape but has since been granted bail. The team has named a strong squad with senior pacers Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep included. Bengal's match against Delhi is set to take place in Kalyani to mark the season opener.
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Juan Soto’s $765M contract: How will it reshape his fortune?
Juan Soto’s record-breaking New York Mets contract is more than a landmark baseball deal. Its $765 million value, $75 million signing bonus, lack of deferred payments and 2029 opt-out give Soto unusual control over his financial future, also, the structure could influence his investment opportunities, earning power, tax planning and wealth accumulation throughout his career and beyond.
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Belgian students rally over education costs in protests echoing France
Local media reported that 107 people were arrested in Belgium in recent days.
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‘TV drama cannot alter reality’: India slams Pakistan over cross-border terror
On India’s consistent stand on regional security and cross-border infiltration, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, “Pakistan is a country which has been fueling cross-border terrorism for years; lying and propagating falsehoods have become second nature to it. I want to emphasise that no matter how hard they try, the drama staged for television cannot alter the ground reality.”
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Indian students’ American dream hits a $ 70,000 toll
Not too long ago, MAGA boss Donald Trump said foreign graduates should leave American universities with a green card “as part of your diploma.” Forget the green card; on Wednesday, his administration, under pressure from the nativist MAGA base, proposed a $70,000 fee to let those graduates work in America.
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OpenAI says teens use ChatGPT for under 15 minutes a day as worries over risks grow
Oct 7 : Teens spend under 15 minutes a day on average on ChatGPT, while less than 2 per cent of them interact with the chatbot for over three straight hours, OpenAI said, as technology companies face scrutiny over the risks AI chatbots pose to children.Sam Altman’s AI company released the figures in its first
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‘Changed Shreyas’ grip & backlift’: How Nayar helped India T20I captain bounce back
Facing a troubling drop in performance, with no scores exceeding 30 in his last ten T20I outings, Shreyas Iyer turned to Abhishek Nayar for help. Their two-hour conversation revolved around critical adjustments to Iyer's batting style. The results were evident as Iyer responded with a stellar 102 not out in the first T20I against West Indies, underscoring his tenacity and capacity to rebound from tough situations.
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Southampton manager Eckert fined, given suspended ban for ‘spygate’ role
Oct 7 : Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has been handed a suspended six-week ban and a £28,000 ($37,000) fine for his involvement in the “spygate” row, after admitting he authorised the observation of training sessions of three rival clubs last season.• The FA charged Eckert in July and an independent reg
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Trump’s naked gold statue unveiled at European Parliament, branded ‘orange plague’
A gold statue depicting US president Donald Trump naked has been unveiled at the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, with Danish artist Jens Galschiøt naming the eight-foot installation ‘The Orange Plague’.
Years After His Death, Vladimir Zhirinovsky Lives Rent-Free in Russians’ Heads
In late September, President Vladimir Putin took a moment at a meeting with parliamentary party leaders to remember a familiar face missing from this year’s State Duma elections: Vladimir Zhirinovsky. “I would like to say that we certainly miss him, especially under the current circumstances.
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Tehran divided over $2 billion plan to prop up rial
Iran’s central bank is offering as much as $2 billion in cash dollars to the public in an effort to slow the rial’s slide, triggering a fierce debate over whether the intervention can stabilize the currency or merely burn through increasingly scarce foreign reserves.
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Google ordered to halt data center work in 'Texas of Europe; company admits ‘concerns’
Google has received an order to halt construction on its data center projects in Muhos and Kajaani. The Finnish Licensing and Supervision Agency has mandated that construction continues only after environmental impact assessments. Google acknowledged the concerns raised and stated that it would comply with the authority's guidance. The company has emphasized its commitment to biodiversity plans, including extensive tree planting.
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Messi’s former Barca teammate Pedro retires at 39 after glittering 25-trophy career
Pedro Rodriguez bids farewell to football after an illustrious 20-year journey, celebrated at clubs like Barcelona and Chelsea, where he amassed numerous trophies. A member of the victorious Spanish team at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2012, he leaves behind a legacy of 794 club appearances and 197 goals. His retirement follows closely behind that of Lionel Messi, signaling the closure of a golden chapter in the sport.
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Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz highest in a week since Iran war began: Report
Last week, attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz reached a high level of activity. There were at least twelve incidents reported involving various types of vessels. This surge coincides with Gulf producers increasing their oil exports significantly. The International Maritime Organisation also reported nine separate incidents during the same timeframe. Overall, these developments cast doubts on the stability and security of maritime operations in the region.
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US FCC to vote on advancing new spectrum auction to boost ‘direct to device’ services
WASHINGTON, Oct 7 : The US Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday that it will vote on October 29 on whether to advance a new auction of wireless spectrum to boost “direct-to-device” services.The FCC told Reuters it will also hold an initial vote on modernizing its rules for “direct-to-device” s
EU Approves Record Sanctions Expansion Targeting 1.6K Russian Citizens and Entities
The European Union has agreed to blacklist more than 1,600 people and entities in the single largest expansion of its sanctions regime against Russia since the beginning of the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, diplomats said Wednesday.
Abuse in France: "Is Anyone Thinking of the Children?"
France has been rocked by a wave of child abuse allegations directed at preschool caregivers. The scandal strikes at the heart of the country’s famed school system. Parents are furious.
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Conservative anti-tax group seeks FCC approval for AI robocalls ahead of US midterms
WASHINGTON, Oct 7 : A Democratic member of the Federal Communications Commission urged the agency on Wednesday not to approve a petition to allow political AI-generated robocalls from conservative political group Club for Growth.The group, which is spending millions of dollars ahead of the November US congres
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Parliament in brief: ‘False’ report on Israeli visit and other highlights from Oct 7
MPs also raised questions about the impact of tighter regulations for data centres on competitiveness, and debated new transport laws that would strengthen rules governing the sale of active mobility devices among other changes.
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Akhilesh not invited to INDIA bloc lunch? SP chief's 'samosa' response
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday clarified his decision to skip Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s lunch meeting for INDIA bloc MPs, saying opposition leaders could meet over tea or even sit down for samosas in the future.
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