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Ben Stokes continues to cement his place among cricket’s all-time greats with another stellar performance in the ongoing Test match against India at Old Trafford, Manchester. On Day 2, the England skipper showcased his bowling brilliance by picking up 5 wickets for 72 runs. With this effort, Stokes has become only the fourth cricketer in men’s Test history to register at least 10 centuries and five five-wicket hauls, a feat reserved for the most exceptional all-rounders in the game. Already boasting 13 Test hundreds, this was his fifth five-for in the format, underlining his ability to impact games in multiple…

Summary Hulk Hogan has died at age 71 Florida’s Clearwater Police Department was called to the world-class wrestler’s home due to a cardiac arrest Hulk Hogan has died at age 71, the WWE confirmed on Thursday. Florida’s Clearwater Police Department stated that medical calls for the global wrestling icon were related to a cardiac arrest. The 12-time world champion wrestler played a pivotal role in building the WWE into a global enterprise, earning two inductions into the WWE Hall of Fame for his path-forging efforts in the arena. Hogan’s friend, Sylvester Stallone, first inducted him in 2005, and he was…

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday claimed that the Congress party’s defeat in the recent Lok Sabha elections was due to the “illegal manipulation” of the electoral process by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He accused the BJP of “misusing the Election Commission” to influence the results. “The results of the recent Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka have not only shocked us but also raised several serious concerns. It is now becoming increasingly evident that the Congress Party’s setback was not due to public opinion but rather due to the illegal manipulation of the electoral process, a manipulation carried out…

The world of professional wrestling is mourning the loss of one of its biggest icons, Hulk Hogan, who passed away at the age of 71. The WWE Hall of Famer reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest at his residence in Clearwater, Florida, early Thursday morning. Despite immediate medical assistance, Hogan could not be revived. The Face of an Era Born Terry Eugene Bollea, Hulk Hogan was more than just a wrestler; he was a global phenomenon. With his trademark handlebar mustache, red-and-yellow attire, and booming charisma, Hogan helped turn professional wrestling into a mainstream spectacle during the 1980s and 1990s. He…

ISTANBUL (AP) — The funerals of five rescue volunteers killed while battling a wildfire were held on Thursday in Turkey’s capital.Grieving family and friends of the five members of the AKUT rescue organization were joined by leading politicians and crowds of mourning citizens at the Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Mosque in Ankara.They died alongside five forestry workers Wednesday while trying to put out a wildfire raging through a forested area in the northwestern Eskisehir province, Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said. At least 14 other rescuers and forestry workers were hospitalized, he said.The bodies of all 10 were earlier brought to a…

With just a day left for the deadline of Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, around seven lakh voters have yet to submit their enumeration forms to the Election Commission of India (ECI). According to the poll body, approximately 61 lakh names are expected to be removed from the draft rolls as these voters are either deceased, have migrated permanently, or remain untraceable. In a press statement on Thursday, the ECI said that 99 per cent of voters have already been covered under the revision process. “Forms of 7.21 crore electors (91.32%) have been received and digitised; names…

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has praised Rishabh Pant for his courageous half-century at Old Trafford, calling it a true display of resilience and national pride. Pant, despite suffering a painful foot injury on Day 1, walked out to bat on Day 2 of the fourth Test in Manchester and scored a vital 54 runs for India. Battling Pain, Earning Applause Pant sustained the injury when a reverse sweep attempt off Chris Woakes struck the fifth metatarsal of his right foot late on Day 1, forcing him to retire hurt on 37. He was taken off the field on a medical…

A day after JD-U MP from Banka, Girdhari Yadav, publicly criticised the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, the Janata Dal (United) issued a show-cause notice to him for making statements “beyond the party line.” The notice was issued on Thursday from the office of Afaque Ahmad Khan, JD-U’s National General Secretary and MLC, and references Girdhari Yadav’s remarks made within Parliament premises. Quoting his statements, the notice states: “Expressing your views on the ‘Special Intensive Revision’ of Electoral Rolls being conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) was not appropriate. You are well…

New Delhi: The Congress failed to respond to the aspirations of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), creating space for the BJP, Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi said Thursday, conceding that his party “fell short” on the issue. Addressing the Congress’s Lok Sabha MPs and Telangana leadership at Indira Bhavan, the party headquarters, Rahul said the party must be responsive to all communities moving forward, to send a message of fairness. He qualified his remarks saying not everyone may agree with his personal observations on the party’s shortcomings, “but that’s what I feel”. Show Full Article “I feel that…

Cricket fans could be in for a blockbuster showdown, as India and Pakistan are likely to be drawn into the same group for the Asia Cup 2025, according to a recent report. The development sets the stage for at least one high-stakes match between the traditional rivals, with the possibility of a second clash if both reach the final. Neutral Venue Finalised Amid Security Concerns The future of the continental tournament was discussed during the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Dhaka on Thursday. Representatives from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) joined…