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New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi Thursday said he agrees with US President Donald Trump’s assessment of the Indian economy, adding that the “entire world knows that the Indian economy is a dead economy”. Rahul’s remarks, which drew a sharp rebuke from the BJP, were in contrast to the stance taken by many Congress leaders, including party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, who termed Trump’s allegations as “baseless”, saying “nation comes first and we are always with the nation”. Hours after announcing that India will pay a 25 percent tariff on goods exported to the US plus a penalty…

In a major show of confidence, South African fast-bowling legend Dale Steyn has predicted that India’s Mohammed Siraj will claim a five-wicket haul in the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, starting Thursday at The Oval. Steyn, widely regarded as one of the greatest pacers in cricket history, took to X and wrote, “Siraj to take a fifer in 5th Test.” Siraj to take a fifer in 5th Test. — Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) July 30, 2025 Siraj has been among the standout bowlers for India in the series so far. With 14 wickets, he is currently the…

For most Jewish Americans, whatever their political persuasion, support for Israel has been a bedrock principle. Thus it’s notable that a broad swath of U.S. Jews — reacting to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza — have been urging the Israeli government to do more to ensure the delivery of food and medicine.There is no overwhelming consensus. On the left, some U.S. Jews contend that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is guilty of genocide. On the right, some conservative Jewish news outlets have suggested that the widely verified food crisis in Gaza is a hoax.What is clear is that the…

Australian cricketer Amanda Wellington took the internet by storm with her heartwarming two-word reaction to Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor playing cricket at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. The leg-spinner responded on Twitter with, “STOP IT ”  a comment that quickly caught attention and delighted both cricket and film fans alike. Her playful admiration for the star’s cricketing moment struck a chord online, generating a wave of likes and retweets. While Netizens also commented on Shahid’s pic asking that is Jersey 2 finally happening as Jersey was a cricket based movie where Shahid played the lead.   STOP IT  https://t.co/sUyYN6QmKQ —…

A research team from the National Park Service and the Smithsonian Paleobiology Department recently announced the discovery of three previously unknown species of ancient sharks in Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave, as reported by the official Mammoth Cave National Park news release. These finds don’t just expand the fossil record—they help fill crucial gaps in our understanding of prehistoric marine life in North America. A Tropical Sea Beneath Kentucky’s Forests It’s hard to picture Kentucky underwater, but roughly 340 million years ago, the area now known for rolling hills and deep caves was covered by a warm, shallow sea. Back then, Mammoth…

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are reportedly eyeing India’s star batter and wicketkeeper KL Rahul in a high-profile trade ahead of IPL 2026. While the interest from the franchise is real, the chances of this deal actually happening are slim. Here’s a breakdown of the top three reasons why KKR is unlikely to succeed in bringing KL Rahul to Eden Gardens: 1. KKR Has No Player Worth Offering in Return According to a TOI report, the major hurdle in this trade is KKR’s inability to offer any player of equal value to Delhi Capitals in exchange for Rahul. Most of…

Lionsgate Back in 2008, Suzanne Collins — who, at the time, was known for writing on shows like “Clarissa Explains It All” and books including “The Underland Chronicles” — changed the young adult literature game with “The Hunger Games.” Inspired by Greek mythology, gladiators in the Roman Colisseum, and the intersection of reality television and active war that became apparent in the aughts, Collins told the New York Times that the concept came to her suddenly and organically. “Yes, I was flipping through the channels one night between reality television programs…

Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders are reportedly targeting India’s star wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul for a high-profile trade from Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2026 season. Rahul, who led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for three consecutive years from 2022 to 2024, was signed by Delhi Capitals for ₹14 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction held in Saudi Arabia. As per a report by The Times of India, the franchise co-owned by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has already shown interest in Rahul and has made initial contact with the player. He is currently in the…

Telangana may be headed for crucial bypolls following the Supreme Court ruling Thursday setting aside the Telangana High Court order that had stayed disqualification proceedings against 10 Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLAs who switched to the Congress.In its order, the Court also directed Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar to decide on the MLAs’ disqualification within three months. The apex court ruling drew a sharp reaction from the BRS, which has been slamming the Congress as well as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over the issue. “We thank the CJI (B R Gavai) for ensuring that…

England wins five out of five tossess and choose to field first at Oval. India make three changes with Karun Nair, Prasidh Krsishna and Dhruv Jurel making a return. Notbaly, Rishabh Pant, Shardul Thakur and Jasprit Bumrah has been replaced.  Ollie Pope is leading in the absence of regular captain Ben Stokes, in the fifth and final Test of the ongoing series. The match is held at the Kennington Oval in London on Thursday. England currently has the upper hand in the series with a 2-1 lead. However, they will miss the services of their in-form skipper, Ben Stokes, who…