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PARIS (AP) — Israeli airline El Al said Thursday that its Paris office was vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti, calling the act a “deeply disturbing” incident as tensions between France and Israel run high. The graffiti was discovered Thursday morning. El Al said the offices were unoccupied at the time of the incident and no one was harmed. Photos shared on social media showed red spray paint across the glass doors and walls, including the phrase “El Al genocide airline.”The airline said it was handling the matter with the “utmost gravity” and working “in close coordination” with authorities in France and…

New Delhi: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Karnataka Thursday demanded a formal declaration from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to support his allegations of “vote chori” (vote theft) in the context of the Mahadevapura Assembly seat. The action followed claims made by Gandhi during a press conference, where he alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI) was colluding with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to “steal” elections. He referred to the Mahadevapura seat, alleging duplicate voters, invalid addresses and bulk voters leading to a ‘vote chori’ of more than 1 lakh votes. The letter written by CEO, Karnataka, to…

New Delhi: Walking a tightrope since the arrests of two Keralite nuns in Chhattisgarh after a Bajrang Dal activist’s conversion allegations against them, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is now facing the heat from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). The VHP is currently pressuring the BJP-led Rajasthan government to constitute a judicial commission to “investigate the black deeds of the Christian missionaries”. This comes in the backdrop of a political storm within the Opposition and the BJP after the arrests of Sisters Preethi Mary and Vandana Francis, along with a tribal man, on 25 July from Chhattisgarh’s Durg station—especially while the…

After being overlooked for India’s England tour earlier this year, Shreyas Iyer is reportedly in consideration for a return to both the T20I and Test squads this month. With the Asia Cup 2025 approaching and a Test series against the West Indies on the horizon, selectors are looking at Iyer’s experience to strengthen the middle order across formats. According To Times of India, Iyer is all set to be an all-format player considering he already is an integral part of ODI team.   Shreyas Iyer has been in a stellar form this year. His stellar run started from England’s Home…

In one of the most dramatic finales in recent Test cricket history, England all-rounder Chris Woakes has opened up about his courageous decision to bat on Day 5 at The Oval despite suffering a dislocated shoulder, saying, “I wouldn’t have been able to live with myself if I didn’t at least try.” The fifth Test between India and England ended in favor of India, with England falling just six runs short of what would have been a miraculous chase. But it was the sight of a wounded Woakes walking out to bat, shoulder limp, unable to lift his arm, that…

South Africa batter Ryan Rickelton is hoping to make a mark with the bat in the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia in order to cement his place in the squad for next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The 29-year-old Rickelton, who was part of Mumbai Indians squad in the IPL 2025 and has made an early impression across formats for the Proteas since his international debut in 2023, is keen to seal his spot up the South African batting order. “I’m still trying to establish myself in the T20I side but I don’t think there’ll be any expectation…

Spokane Media, which owns media outlet Newsminute, has recently moved the Karnataka High Court with two petitions against ex-parte gag injunctions regarding the Dharmasthala burials case. The matter is expected to be taken up sometime next week. As previously reported by The Indian Express, a July 18 order by an Additional City Civil and Sessions Court had “de-indexed/deleted” over 8,000 links in response to a petition filed by Harshendra Kumar D, brother of BJP parliamentarian D Veerendra Heggade and secretary of the Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational Society. The reportage connected to the gag orders also included the murder/rape case of…

England pacer Tymal Mills has become the first professional cricketer to join OnlyFans, a platform mostly known for adult content. However, Mills emphasizes that his purpose is to connect with fans by sharing insights about cricket and lifestyle, not glamour. Speaking to The New York Times, Mills said, “There won’t be any glamorous photos. This isn’t about that. It’s just cricket and real talk.” He described OnlyFans as a new space where he can offer a behind-the-scenes look at a cricketer’s life and engage more personally with fans. Aware of the site’s controversial reputation, Mills clarified, “I know what people…

The Bengaluru zonal office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday provisionally attached Rs 29,176 kept in the bank account of Syed Yasin, one of the accused in the 2022 case in which a pressure-cooker bomb accidentally exploded in an autorickshaw in Mangaluru. The agency said the bomb was meant to be planted at the Dharmasthala Manjunatha Swamy Temple. “Investigations conducted revealed that the ISIS online handler named ‘Colonel’ had given training over Wicker app/ Telegram etc. to the main accused Mohammad Shariq alias Premraj and other accused persons, to make improvised explosive device (IED)/Bomb and also arranged funds through…

When it comes to losing weight, most people think they need to give up all high-calorie foods—especially nuts and seeds. But that’s far from the truth! While they may be calorie-dense, nuts and seeds are packed with fiber, healthy fats, protein, and essential nutrients that can actually help you shed those extra kilos when consumed in moderation. In fact, just a handful a day can help curb hunger, boost metabolism, and support fat burning. Let’s explore which nuts and seeds are weight loss-friendly and how to add them to your diet the right way:- 1. Almonds – The Protein-Packed Crunch…