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The Karnataka High Court on Monday directed officials of the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports to pay an international-level disabled swimmer more than Rs 1.26 lakh as a pending cash award, and imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh on them. In the order, Justice M Nagaprasanna also directed the department’s officers to bear the sum of Rs 2 lakh in litigation expenses personally. The petitioner, Vishwas K S, is a swimmer with multiple medals at the international level who had lost his arms at a young age in an accident. Story continues below this ad Based on a…

The Bengaluru police have booked three students for allegedly harassing their classmate at Reva University who recently died by suicide. Terming the incident a ragging-related death, the All India Democratic Students’ Organisation (AIDSO) has sought an impartial investigation and action against the college management. The deceased, Arun C, 22, was a native of Hassan district and a student of architectural engineering. Though he died around 1 pm on July 11, the online harassment came to light after Arun’s parents filed a complaint with the Madanayakanahalli police on July 21. The police have booked Chiranth, Vikas Gowda, and Ameen, all in…

SA vs IND: South Africa Champions go top of the table with dominant 88-run (DLS) win; India slump to bottom. AB de Villiers showed exactly why he’s still revered as one of the most destructive batters in the game, smashing a sensational 30-ball 63 to guide South Africa Champions to a massive 88-run win (DLS method) over India Champions in the World Championship of Legends 2025 at Northampton on Tuesday. His knock, which included three fours and four towering sixes, came after a quiet return against West Indies in the tournament opener. This time, de Villiers was back to his…

Washington, July 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump accused former President Barack Obama of “treason” over the 2016 presidential election, prompting a fierce response from Obama’s spokesperson, who called the allegations “ridiculous” and “a weak attempt at distraction.” When asked by the media about the case involving the late American financier Jeffrey Epstein, Trump pivoted to attacking Obama, Xinhua news agency reported. “They tried to rig the election, and they got caught. And there should be very severe consequences for that,” Trump told reporters at the White House Oval Office. Labeling Obama as “leader of the gang,” Trump said that…

Buenos Aires, July 23 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that Argentina’s international reserves remain at “critical” levels, urging the country to take additional steps to strengthen them. “The economic fundamentals have improved substantially since the end of 2023, but net international reserves remain critically low,” said the IMF’s latest External Sector Report, titled Global Imbalances in a Changing World. Argentina’s external assessment “is subject to exceptionally high uncertainty and depends on the implementation of structural reforms that boost competitiveness and productivity,” the IMF added. The agency’s analysis coincides with discussions the organization is holding with Argentine authorities regarding…

That election was a defining moment that revealed Shukla’s extraordinary ability to build bridges and wield influence across political divides. It was the beginning of his journey as one of India’s most versatile power players, equally at ease in political circles, cricket stadiums, media conclaves or corporate conventions.Now, at 65, he is likely to become interim president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) with current chief Roger Binny’s tenure ending. Shukla is currently the body’s vice-president. Speaking to ThePrint, he recalled how, in the early years of his career, he had never imagined that he would…

Tokyo, July 23 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has conveyed to close aides his intention to step down by August, following the Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) internal review of its devastating loss in the recent House of Councillors election, Mainichi newspaper reported on Wednesday. Ishiba is expected to meet with senior LDP figures later on Wednesday to discuss his political future, Xinhua news agency reported. Though Ishiba had initially announced his decision to remain in office despite the election setback, calls for his resignation have since intensified within the party, and the exact timing of his departure remains uncertain,…

PAK vs BAN: The Litton Das-led Bangladesh made history as they defeated Pakistan by eight runs in a thriller during the second T20I, capturing their first-ever short-format series against them on Tuesday. With this win, Bangladesh is 2-0 up in the series. Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first. Bangladesh was reduced to 28/4, before a 53-run stand between Jaker Ali (55 in 48 balls, with a four and five sixes) and Mahedi Hasan (33 in 25 balls, with two fours and two sixes) provided some normalcy. Bangladesh reached the 100-run mark in 16.2 overs. However, there was…

Washington, July 23 (IANS) As the discussion surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s documents intensifies, US House Speaker Mike Johnson said that he will adjourn the lower chamber on Wednesday, sending lawmakers to their states and districts earlier than scheduled for a five-week summer recess, according to media reports. While the House of Representatives was originally set to adjourn on July 24 for its August recess, Johnson announced that the House would hold its last votes on July 23, after which it would formally adjourn. This decision comes as bipartisan pressure mounts over demands to release documents tied to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey…

In the middle of a high-stakes Test series, Indian cricketer Shardul Thakur turned heads off the field with a romantic moment that melted hearts on social media. Taking a break from the intense cricketing spotlight, the 32-year-old all-rounder shared a cozy mirror selfie with his wife Mittali Parulkar inside a lift—offering fans a glimpse into his personal life and reaffirming that love truly is a game-changer. Dressed in a casual beige T-shirt and white pants, Shardul looked relaxed beside Mittali, who radiated elegance in a white dress layered with a denim jacket. The heartwarming post, shared via Instagram Stories, quickly…