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In a major disappointment for cricket enthusiasts, the Karnataka state government has denied permission to host the upcoming Women’s World Cup 2025 matches at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Four fixtures, including three league-stage games and a semi-final, were originally scheduled at the venue on September 30, October 3, October 26, and October 30.Also read: 2025 Women’s cricket World Cup: Bengaluru to host opener and semifinal, dates and venues announcedMatches to be shifted to other locationsThe decision means all matches planned in Bengaluru will be relocated to other cities. The tournament’s opening ceremony, which was also set for the Chinnaswamy Stadium,…

Mumbai: Describing the detention of INDIA bloc MPs during their protest in Delhi as a blot on democracy, Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray Monday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), asking why it was “defending” the Election Commission when it is being questioned about alleged “vote theft”. Raising the pitch ahead of local body polls expected across Maharashtra over the next few months, he also urged his party members to hit the street, “not in the Shiv Sena style”, but to have dialogues and corner meetings—“Bhrashtachar pe Charcha”—with the general public to expose the alleged corruption of ministers in…

Bangalore: K.N. Rajanna, the Karnataka minister for cooperation, has been “removed” from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s cabinet after he raised a question over his party’s “vote chori” allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). It was unclear if Rajanna sent his resignation or the party removed him, but according to a Raj Bhawan official communique, the Governor spoke of his “removal”. Rajanna was “let go” from the state cabinet for his earlier comments that voter list preparations in Karnataka took place under the nose of the Congress-led state government and that the Congress party, therefore, should be “ashamed” for letting it happen,…

Alright, folks, let’s talk about a stock that’s lighting up the market like a Fourth of July fireworks show! As of this writing, International Money Express (IMXI) is screaming higher, up a jaw-dropping 61.05% today, making it one of the biggest gainers on the NASDAQ. Why the massive move? Buckle up, because Western Union (WU) just dropped a bombshell, announcing it’s scooping up IMXI for $500 million in a deal that’s got traders and investors buzzing. Let’s break down what’s happening, why it matters, and what it means for anyone looking to navigate the wild world of stock trading—without getting…

New Delhi: The Centre told a parliamentary committee Monday that New Delhi will convey to Washington DC its displeasure over Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, delivering nuclear threats from the soil of the United States, sources told ThePrint. The committee, it is learnt, was told by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri that US President Donald Trump’s imposition of steep tariff on Indian exports was not just a response to New Delhi’s purchase of Russian crude oil but could also be connected to its presence in BRICS. MPs who attended the meeting said Misri told the Lok Sabha Committee on…

Well, folks, strap in because the market’s serving up some serious action today, and Equillium, Inc. (NASDAQ: EQ) is stealing the spotlight! As of this writing, EQ stock is rocketing with a jaw-dropping gain of nearly 100%, trading at around $0.9895. That’s the kind of move that makes traders sit up, rub their eyes, and wonder, “What’s cooking here?” Let’s break down what’s fueling this biotech banger, why it matters, and what traders need to know to navigate this wild ride—without getting burned. Plus, if you want to stay ahead of the game with daily stock alerts delivered right to…

20th Century Fox If you’re in the market for a high-concept sci-fi popcorn flick that doesn’t require a lot of intellectual investment, while serving up plenty of high-octane action sequences against a backdrop of eye candy extras, go ahead and add “In Time” to your HBO Max watch list. While it may not be one of the best dystopian movies to come out in the last two decades, the glossy thriller does have a few things going for it, starting with an easy-on-the-eyes cast featuring Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried, and…

Over the past month, the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra has found itself in the middle of one controversy after another because of leaders from the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), leading the Opposition to target Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over it, asking if his hands were tied when it came to acting against errant ministers belonging to the BJP’s allies. On July 11, a video of Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat, who currently handles the Social Justice portfolio, went viral. In it, he is allegedly seen with a bag full of cash. While accepting that the video…

Beyond diet and exercise, managing stress is an often overlooked but crucial piece of the puzzle. Mindfulness practices like yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises can help lower the stress hormones that fuel inflammation. Also, avoiding smoking and keeping alcohol consumption in check are vital steps, as both habits are known to trigger widespread inflammation in the body.  Dr. Geoffrey Y. Ku, MD, Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist & Cellular Therapist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: “Every day, our bodies are exposed to countless threats — some we can see, like injuries, and many we can’t, like bacteria and viruses. In response,…

Chandigarh: Former Jathedar of the Akal Takth Giani Harpreet Singh was Monday chosen president of the rebel Shiromani Akali Dal, a breakaway faction of the Sukhbir Singh Badal-led Akali Dal. A general house meeting of delegates of the rebel party was held at the Gurdwara Burj Akali Poohla Singh in Amritsar Monday during which Giani Harpreet Singh’s name was proposed and accepted unanimously. Giani Harpreet Singh’s declaration as leader of the new Akali Dal is the culmination of a process he had himself set rolling 2 December 2024 as part of the gathering of the five Singh Sahibans (high priests)…