Day: July 29, 2024

Dravid Terms Cricket’s Inclusion for LA 2028 ‘Phenomenal’

Manish Kumar

Former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid expressed his excitement over cricket’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympics, calling it a “phenomenal” development for the sport. Dravid emphasized that it is a dream for any sportsperson to be part of the unique vibe and environment generated by the Olympic Games. “If you love sport as I have, you grow up with the Olympics,” Dravid said at India House – Celebrating India at the Paris Olympics 2024. “My earliest memories are of Carl Lewis winning at the Olympics and television coming to…

Sri Lanka Haunted by Recurring Middle-Order Issues

Manish Kumar

As a massive crowd poured out of the Pallekele Cricket Stadium on Sunday night, a man in a state of inebriation noticed an unclaimed spot on the footpath. With the contentment of someone who had just found a fancy hotel, he laid down and shut his eyes. The local police, of course, did not approve of his choice of accommodation. A few meters away, a spontaneous band of boys turned the streets into their concert stage, singing, dancing, and pounding out merry rhythms on a local percussion. Another group of…

Bishnoi Stars as India Win Rain-Affected Tie to Clinch Series

Manish Kumar

Ravi Bishnoi’s three-wicket haul headlined India’s excellent bowling performance, leading to a seven-wicket victory in a rain-shortened match in Pallekele. This win gave the visitors an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Chasing a rain-adjusted target of 78 in 8 overs, Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Suryakumar Yadav once again contributed significantly as India chased down the target with ease. Key Moments in the Match Sri Lanka appeared set for a strong finish at 130/2 at the end of the 15th over, but a collapse saw them manage only 161/9.…

Ajit Pawar to Launch ‘Jan Samman Yatra’ Ahead of Maharashtra Assembly Elections

Manish Kumar

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is set to launch a mass outreach initiative called the “Jan Samman Yatra” in preparation for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections. This move comes in the wake of the NCP’s disappointing performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections. Mass Outreach Initiative NCP’s Maharashtra unit president Sunil Tatkare announced the launch of the yatra on Sunday, stating that it will commence from Nashik and will cover all 288 Assembly constituencies in the state. The Jan Samman Yatra aims to galvanize…

Biren Meets PM Modi to Discuss Manipur Situation

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday to discuss the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur. This was the first meeting between the two leaders since the violence erupted in the state more than 14 months ago. The meeting was also attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Context and Previous Engagements Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has been in Delhi for the past two days, participating in group meetings with the Prime Minister, including the NITI Aayog meeting and…

Delhi Coaching Centre Tragedy: Municipal Corporation Seals Basements of 13 Civil Service Coaching Centres

Manish Kumar

New Delhi, July 29, 2024 — In the wake of a tragic incident that claimed the lives of three students in a waterlogged basement of a coaching centre in Old Rajendra Nagar, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has sealed the basements of 13 other civil service coaching centres across the city. The crackdown followed intense protests from students demanding justice and government action against the illegal use of basements. Incident Details The tragedy unfolded at Rau’s IAS coaching centre on Saturday evening. At around 6:35 pm, rainwater began to…