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"Don't Think If Any Other Batter...": Pakistan Star's Big Praise For Kohli

The Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan is just round the corner and a lot of eyes will be on Virat Kohli who has been a star performer in this contest over the years. With the two teams not playing bilateral series for nearly a decade, the only chance that fans have of seeing these two rivals face each other is at continental or International Cricket Council (ICC) events. Pakistan cricket team spinner Shadab Khan was all praise for Kohli ahead of the much-anticipated clash and said that bowler need to have proper plans while facing a batter of his caliber. In a recent interaction, he also recalled Kohli's match-winning knock in the 2022 T20 World Cup and said that no other batter could have played that way against the Pakistan bowling attack. "He (Kohli) is a world-class player, definitely. You have to plan a lot to face him," Shadab told Star Sports on the sidelines of the tournament. Kohli slammed an unbeaten 53-ball 82-run knock against Pakistan in a gro

Vivek Ramaswamy's Big Offer For Russia If It Exits China Military Alliance

To address the growing challenge posed by China, it is important not to let Russia fall into Beijing's lap, Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said on Thursday, asserting that if elected, he would achieve this goal by offering a "deal" with Moscow. Mr Ramaswamy told Fox News that as a US president, he would offer to freeze the current lines of control between Ukraine and Russia, make a hard commitment that NATO will not admit Ukraine into it and lift sanctions. In return, Russia would have to exit its military alliance with China, he said. “Very clear vision. I would do a deal that (Vladimir) Putin would say yes to but that actually advances American interests so that the United States wins. Here's what I would do,” Mr Ramaswamy said when asked how he would stop the war in Ukraine. “I would freeze the current lines of control. I would further make a hard commitment that NATO will not admit Ukraine to NATO. That's enough to get Put

Students Told To Give 'No Torn Jeans' Undertaking By Kolkata College

Kolkata-based AJC Bose College students described their principal's instruction to sign an affidavit with the declaration that they will not wear torn or artificially torn jeans to college as a diktat interfering with their freedom of expression. Students said they were "upset" with the college authorities and that such a move was unwarranted. "We are upset with the principal's order. This is a diktat and interferes with our freedom to dress," Ajay Sinhotra, a student of the college, said. Another student Rimmi Jamal said, "People should be allowed to wear ripped jeans. I protest against such an order." Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose College principal Purna Chandra Maity said students "must wear normal civil dresses" and he would allow any indecent outfit. The affidavit that students were asked to sign said, "Having been admitted to Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose College, I will never enter inside college premises wearing torn/arti

"Expose Kohli...": WC Winner On Where India-Pakistan Contest Will Be Won

The cricket world is waiting with baited breath for the mega India vs Pakistan coach at the Asia Cup 2023 in Sri Lanka on Saturday. The match will be a closely watched affair as will be the individual performance Virat Kohli , Rohit Sharma ahead of the Cricket World Cup. The performance in the Asia Cup 2023 will be a great indicator of where the form of the players lie ahead of the Cricket World Cup. Brad Hogg , former Cricket World Cup-winning Australian leg spinner, believes the contest between Shaheen Shah Afridi and the Indian cricket team top order will decide the fate of the marquee India vs Pakistan clash. India will play their opening match against Pakistan on September 2 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. Hogg said that he would be watching the star-studded clash and the contest could be decided between India's experienced batters and Pakistan's fast-bowling prowess.  "I definitely will be watching it. It is one of the biggest contests tha

Raksha Bandhan: Kartik's Pic With Sister And Pet Is Aww-Dorable

Kartik Aaryan's Raksha Bandhan post featuring his pet dog Katori, might be the cutest thing on the Internet today. The actor, who is basking in the success of his latest film Satyaprem Ki Katha alongside Kiara Adavani, treated his fans on Wednesday to a picture of himself with his sister and dog. In the picture, we can see him siting with his hands folded as if he istaking blessings of his sister. Imitating Kartik's pose is none other than his pet Katori. For the caption, Kartik Aaryan wrote, " Katori mithai ke liye kar rahi, Main aashirwad ke liye . Happy Rakshabandhan (Kathori is folding his paws for the sweets, I am for the blessings. Happy Rakshabandhan)." Take a look at the post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by KARTIK AARYAN (@kartikaaryan) Kartik Aaryan recently attended the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, where he had the most adorable fan encounter. Kartik Aaryan shared a video from the mom

Win Against Nepal, But Eyes On India Clash - Babar Azam's Big Statement

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Wednesday said the massive 238-run win over Nepal in the Asia Cup opener will give his side confidence ahead of their blockbuster clash against arch-rivals India on Saturday. Pakistan crushed minnows Nepal by a huge margin of 238 runs here in a Group A match to make a winning start to the Asia Cup. Pakistan will now travel to Sri Lanka for the much-anticipated match against India to be played in Pallekele. "This game was good preparation for the India game because it gave us confidence. We want to give 100 per cent every match, hope to do that there as well," Babar said after the end of the match. Babar smashed 151, his 19th ODI century while Iftikhar Ahmed (109 not out) hit his maiden ODI ton to power Pakistan to an imposing 342 for six after opting to bat. Babar was involved in two crucial partnerships after a sedate start -- first stitching 86 runs with Mohammad Rizwan (44 off 50) and then sharing an whirlwind 214 runs for the fifth wicke

"Time Heals Everything": Sunny Deol On "Past Issues" With SRK

Seems like all is well between Sunny Deol and Shah Rukh Khan. In a recent interview with Times Now , Sunny Deol revealed that SRK called to congratulate him for Gadar 2 's success. Sunny Deol told Times Now, "He had seen this film and before that, he called me up and wished me and he was so happy, he told me I am so happy, you genuinely deserve it and I said thank you." Sunny Deol said that he also spoke to SRK's wife Gauri Khan and added, "I spoke to his wife and son and he said that tonight we're going to watch the film. And I said great. And I think after that he has seen it and tweeted about it." Shah Rukh Khan, who co-starred with Sunny Deol in the 1993 hit Darr , gave a shout out to Gadar 2 on X. Over the weekend, Shah Rukh Khan did an #ASKSRK session on X (earlier called Twitter). During the session, SRK was asked, " Gadar 2 dekhi apne (Did you watch Gadar 2)" Shah Rukh Khan replied, "Yeah loved it." Yeah loved it!! https

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo Meets Blind Fangirl, Wins Hearts With His Gesture

The name Cristiano Ronaldo hardly needs any introduction in the sporting universe. Having ruled the goalscoring charts in Europe, Ronaldo switched to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr at the start of this year, leaving Manchester United after a tumultuous period. The Portuguese superstar has been on fine form in front of the goal, and fans have been turning up in numbers to get a glimpse of his performances. In fact, when a blind girl came up to witness Ronaldo's performances, the iconic forward took out time to meet her and thank her for 'bringing him luck'. Ronaldo remains one of the most loved footballers across the globe. The vast list of his Instagram followers speaks for the fan-following he has in the sporting world. As Ronaldo's Al-Nassr thrashed Saudi Pro League side Al Fateh 5-0, the girl fan got the opportunity to meet the man she adores highly. "I'm your biggest fan," the girl can be heard saying in the video. Ronaldo, in response, said: "Th

2 IndiGo Flights Report Mid-Air Engine Shutdowns, Land Safely

A Kolkata-Bengaluru IndiGo flight reported a mid-air glitch on Tuesday after one of its engines shut down. The flight, however, landed safely. The incident happened within hours of the carrier's other aircraft suffered a similar failure. The first engine glitch incident happened on Indigo's Madurai-Mumbai flight earlier in the day. "Engine 2 stall occurred and Engine 2 oil chip detected warning came. Engine 2 was shut down as per the checklist and the aircraft landed safely," the country's aviation regulator, the DGCA, said in a statement. IndiGo also released a statement, citing a technical issue before landing in Mumbai. "The pilot prioritized the landing in Mumbai. The aircraft is held in Mumbai and will be back in operation after necessary maintenance. We regret the inconvenience caused to the passengers," IndiGo said. Both these aircraft were running on Pratt and Whitney engines, officials said. https://ift.tt/0jLuhWd from NDTV News- Topsto

Live Parasitic Worm Found In Woman's Brain In World-First Discovery

In the first case of its kind, Australian doctors discovered a live parasitic roundworm measuring 8 centimetres within the brain of a woman who was experiencing symptoms of memory loss and depression. According to The Guardian , the patient, a 64-year-old woman from south-eastern New South Wales, was first admitted to her local hospital in late January 2021 after suffering three weeks of abdominal pain and diarrhoea, followed by a constant dry cough, fever, and night sweats. By 2022, her symptoms also included forgetfulness and depression, prompting a referral to a Canberra hospital. An MRI scan of her brain revealed abnormalities requiring surgery. "But the neurosurgeon certainly didn't go in there thinking they would find a wriggling worm," Dr Sanjaya Senanayake, a Canberra hospital infectious diseases physician, told The Guardian. "Neurosurgeons regularly deal with infections in the brain, but this was a once-in-a-career finding. No one was expecting to find t

UP Girl Held Captive, Raped By Kidnapper, Rescued After Over A Month

A man was arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia on Monday for allegedly kidnapping a 15-year-old girl and raping her for one-and-half months, police said. According to the police, the minor girl went missing from her village under Kotwali police station area on July 9. A case was registered in the matter the next day on the complaint of the girl's father. On August 26, the minor girl was rescued from Deoria, and she gave a statement before a magistrate, SHO Rajiv Singh said In her statement, the girl alleged that Rahul Kumar Singh (19), a resident of Siwan district of Bihar, took her to Deoria after kidnapping her. He held her captive and raped her for around one-and-half months, he said. The SHO added that the accused person was arrested near the station crossing on Monday.  (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) https://ift.tt/N1gjmH8 from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/oprc3Pn

"You Are Not Neeraj's Javelin": Delhi Police's Witty Advisory For Drivers

Delhi Police is known for using entertaining and witty ways to educate the masses on various topics. The city's police department often uses quick wit to send out a clear message. Taking to Twitter on Monday, the police department shared a uniquely drafted special traffic advisory using a Neeraj Chopra analogy. It posted a photo along with a caption, "Be like #NeerajChopra. Win hearts, not Challans." The picture also came with a message for drivers and riders. "To drivers & riders, You are not Neeraj's javelin, and crossing the white lines will not get you points or medals," the post read. See the post here: Be like #NeerajChopra Win hearts, not Challans. pic.twitter.com/aNzV6acGpF — Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) August 28, 2023 Since being posted, the tweet has amassed 4,700 views with several comments. A user wrote, "Good one." Another user commented on Twitter, "If the white line is not properly visible, a person should get the

Watch: Kohli, Jadeja Toil Hard In Batting Practice Ahead of Asia Cup 2023

The Asia Cup 2023 is just around the corner and the Indian cricket team is toiling hard in the practice camp in Alur, Karnataka. In the past few days, batters were divided into pairs as part of a match simulation. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill were followed by the pair of Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer . In a video going viral on social media, Kohli was batting this time with Ravindra Jadeja as both the players faced spin bowling. It was most probably a part of match situation simulations and both players were looking to play sensible shots. There were several questions over KL Rahul 's fitness following his Asia Cup 2023 selection as chief selector Ajit Agarkar told the media that he was suffering from a slight niggle. Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja batting together in the practice session. pic.twitter.com/MfAta34EEQ — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 27, 2023 The call-up for the continental tournament was a big deal for the batter after a prolonged battle with in

Watch: Neeraj's Historic Throw That Made Him 1st Indian To Win Worlds Gold

Neeraj Chopra is born to make history it seems. The 25-year-old javelin thrower achieved yet another momentous high on Sunday night when he became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the World Athletics Championships with a throw of 88.17m in the men's javelin final at Budapest, Hungary. The 25-year-old Chopra achieved his best throw of the day in his second attempt. He had a foul throw to start with, but then got 88.17m, 86.32m, 84.64m, 87.73m and 83.98m. Pakistan's reigning Commonwealth Games champion Arshad Nadeem took the silver with his season's best throw of 87.82m, while Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic got the bronze. Watch: Neeraj's Historic Throw That Made Him 1st Indian To Win Worlds Gold 88.17 Meters for Neeraj Chopra becomes 1st athlete to win a gold medal at the #WorldAthleticsChampionships Watch the best of #Budapest23 - FREE only on #JioCinema #WAConJioCinema pic.twitter.com/le562o9zp2 — JioCinema (@JioCinema) August 27, 2023 In another

"Peed On, Told To Lick Shoe": Dalit Man Hung Upside Down Over Theft Claim

A Dalit man attacked by six persons in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar, has told reporters that he and three others were urinated on and told to lick shoes on which their assailants had spat. The man, alongwith the others -- accused of stealing some goats and pigeons -- were also allegedly beaten up and hung upside down from a tree. A video of the ordeal shot and circulated by one of the attackers has sparked outrage and a political row. A shutdown was observed today in Haregaon village as part of a protest. "I was hung upside down by a rope around my legs. I had three small children with me, they were also beaten up. We are their neighbors. We are from a lower caste (Mahar). They were angry... They peed on us. We were asked to lick shoes on which they had spat," said Shubham Maghade, who later filed a complaint with the police. The 20-year-old has also named his attackers -- Pappu Parkhe, Raju Borge, Yuvraj Galande and Nana Patil.  He said the men came and took him to the hou

Watch: Wild Elephant Finds Bag Of Drugs In Forest In China

A wild Asian elephant found a 2.8-kilogram consignment of opium in Mengman township, South China's Yunnan Province during a walk in the region, Strait Times reported. A video of it is circulating on the internet, it shows four wild elephants being moved away from a village when one elephant sniffed out a backpack that police later seized. The video shows the mammal breaking away from the pack and sweeping the ground with its trunk before tossing up a bag of black bag. The police were already on the scene. The police waited till the wild elephants had made their exit before inspecting the bag, the media outlet reported. The footage shows police opening the bag to find a tightly bound brick of opium, buried under layers of clothes. The police investigation is underway. See the video here: Recently, a video about a wild Asian elephant "helping" the border police in Yunnan Province of southwest China by sniffing out a bag of opium went viral among Chinese netizens. #Ch

India Great Against Tilak Varma Debut In World Cup. Explains Why

Tilak Varma has been a breath of fresh air in the Indian cricket team. He is left-handed and has shown the right intent in the middle-order in the few matches that he has played for the Indian T20I team. The result of that is that he has been rewarded with a spot in India's Asia Cup squad. However, with KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer also being selected, Varma might not get many chances in the Indian team's playing XI. The 20-year-old Tilak has so far played seven T20Is, scored 174 runs. In 25 List A matches, he has scored 1236 runs at an average of 56.18. Though he is already being spoken of as a World Cup squad material too. 1983 World Cup winner Kris Srikkanth feels he should not be given debut in big events. "Do not give Tilak Varma debut in a big tournament, play him in the ODI series before that," Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel Cheeky Cheeka . "Tilak has fantastic potential, a brilliant player - but he has to play a couple of one-day series before p

9/11 Victims' Families Split Over Proposal to Spare Suspects' Lives

A proposal to allow alleged perpetrators of the 9/11 attacks to plead guilty and avoid the death penalty poses a powerful dilemma for victims' families, some of whom still want to seek the ultimate retribution after two decades of legal limbo. The proposal detailed by prosecutors in a letter this month could offer families of the nearly 3,000 victims the best path to a resolution of a case bogged down in pre-trial maneuverings in the Guantanamo military commissions for years -- and with no end in sight. For some families of those killed in New York's World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania say a deal without a trial could mean the entire truth about what happened on September 11, 2001 might never be told. Others say that every year of delay means that more people pass away without seeing justice for their slain relatives -- and increases the risk that the aging defendants themselves could die without ever being found guilty. "All 9/11 family members want

Gunman Kills Three In Florida, Driven By Racial 'Hate': Police

A gunman driven by racial hate shot and killed three Black people in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday before fatally turning the gun on himself, authorities said. The shooter, a white male in his early 20s, was outfitted with a tactical vest and armed with an AR-style rifle and a handgun when he started firing inside a Dollar General discount store, Sheriff TK Waters said. "He targeted a certain group of people and that's Black people. That's what he said he wanted to kill. And that's very clear," the sheriff said, adding there were two male victims and one female victim. Manifestos discovered by the gunman's family shortly before the attack "detail the shooter's disgusting ideology of hate," Sheriff Waters told a news conference. The FBI would investigate the shooting as a hate crime, said Sherri Onks, the bureau's special agent for Jacksonville. The shooting was the latest in a spate of gun violence this weekend in the United States,

Video: 100 Firefighters, 15 Engines Tackle Huge Fire In London

Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters were battling a huge fire in east London on Friday with clouds of black smoke visible across the city's skyline. Huge #fire in Bow. Hope and pray that everyone is safe. Lots of traffic in the area pic.twitter.com/KLCw69lvir — Ayesha Chowdhury (@ChowdhuryAyesha) August 25, 2023 The fire broke out at a business centre in Bow, Tower Hamlets, according to London Fire Brigade. "The cause of the fire is not known at this stage," London Fire Brigade said in a statement. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) https://ift.tt/Hok5q13 from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/hmH3ueG

7 Injured In Mass Shooting At Caribbean Festival In Boston: Police

At least seven people were hospitalized after a mass shooting at a Caribbean festival in Boston early Saturday, the police said. None of the seven had life-threatening injuries, they added. "Firearms have been recovered and arrests made," the police from the northeastern city said in a brief statement. An earlier advisory from Boston police warned that traffic would be impacted by a pair of parades Saturday linked to an annual Caribbean carnival, with one beginning at 6:30 am (1030 GMT) and a second hours later. Police said they received a first call about shots being fired at 7:44 am. Unverified social media posts appeared to show people running from a chaotic street scene, with some falling to the ground. One person died during last year's Caribbean festival, local media reported. Mass shootings have become disturbingly common across the United States, with easy access to firearms in most states. On Friday night, two women were wounded by gunfire in Chicago whil

No Reels, Avoid Political Topics: New Social Media Rules For Delhi Police

Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora on Friday issued social media guidelines for police personnel asking them to "maintain the dignity of the uniform" and not to use any equipment or accessories for reels or videos. According to the guidelines, the police personnel should not comment, post or share any confidential information related to any pending trial or suspect or arrested person. The policemen should not post any statements, photos or videos related to departmental training, activities or duties on social media without written permission and also refrain from posting comments that can be derogatory towards victims, suspects or any group, it said. The guidelines issued in Hindi stated that disclosure of the identity of a juvenile or a complainant of sexual assault through social media is illegal. It is illegal for policemen to record and transmit photographs or videos of any protected person or high-security area/premises, it said. The police commissioner mention

Video: Man Proposes His Girlfriend Inside A Mall, Internet Reacts

A marriage proposal is often one of the most memorable events for an individual. Even for onlookers, such romantic gestures can induce goosebumps. In one such incident, a video of a man proposing to his girlfriend in a mall is going viral on social media. The sweet clip has amassed several reactions online with many calling it "cute" and "dreamy". The clip was shared by a user Priyanshi on Instagram. In the video, a man is seen walking towards a woman, who is with a few friends. As they look behind, they notice the man on one knee with a ring in his hand. The woman is left awestruck and smiles looking at the man. She walks towards him and he gives her the ring. In a sweet moment, both of them share a hug as the onlookers smile at the couple. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 💕 Priyanshi💕 (@pari_sachdeva_) Since being shared, the now-viral video has amassed 9.4 million views and over seven lakh likes. &qu

Watch: Python Hides Behind Photo Frame Hanging In Australia Home

Snakes are one of the scariest reptiles that exist on the planet. However, their unique and amazing abilities often make them fascinating creatures. They are also masters of disguise and possess a special ability to confuse predators with their tactics. Recently, the residents of an Australian home were shocked after a snake was found hiding behind a photo frame in their living room. In the hair-raising video shared by snake-catching and reptile relocation group Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7, a carpet python can be seen slithering behind the photo frame. According to the snake rescuer Dan Rumsey, the reptile was the cause of the artwork being tilted away from the wall. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stuart McKenzie (@sunshinecoastsnakecatchers) The residents of the house gasped as they watched the removal of the snake. "Alright so, behind (the artwork) - oh there it is. It's decided to come out that way,"

Former WWE Champion Bray Wyatt Dies At 36

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star Bray Wyatt died Thursday at the age of 36, the chief content officer of the company Paul "Triple H" Levesque announced on social media. Paul Levesque posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) a few hours ago: "Just received a call from WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda who informed us of the tragic news that our WWE family member for life, Windham Rotunda, also known as Bray Wyatt, unexpectedly passed earlier today. Our thoughts are with his family, and we ask that everyone respect their privacy at this time." Just received a call from WWE Hall of Famer Mike Rotunda who informed us of the tragic news that our WWE family member for life Windham Rotunda - also known as Bray Wyatt - unexpectedly passed earlier today. Our thoughts are with his family and we ask that everyone respect their… — Triple H (@TripleH) August 24, 2023 According to ESPN, Mr Wyatt, whose real name was Windham Rotunda, had been inactive over the past seve

Trump Released From Georgia Jail On $200,000 Bond: Report

Former US President Donald Trump has been released on bond after completing the booking process at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta, according to jail records, CNN reported. Jail records show that the former US President was placed under arrest and booked at the Fulton County jail on Thursday (US local time) night in connection with the Georgia election subversion case. He was at the jail for about 20 minutes. Trump on addressing reporters after being arrested and released from jail, said: "I did nothing wrong," CNN reported. Trump described the criminal case against him as "a travesty of justice." "We have every single right to challenge an election that we think is dishonest," he said. Trump was released after he agreed to a USD 200,000 bond and other release conditions, including not using social media to intimidate co-defendants or witnesses in the case, which were previously negotiated by his attorneys. The former president covered the cost of

Live Updates: Trump Arrested In Georgia Election Fraud Case

Former US president Donald Trump was arrested at a Georgia jail on Thursday on racketeering and conspiracy charges for trying to overturn the 2020 election results in the southern state. According to CNN, protestors gathered outside the jail could be heard yelling against District Attorney Fani Willis, who charged Trump and 18 others in the election subversion case. Trump's surrender in Georgia marks the fourth time this year the former president has turned himself in to local or federal officials after criminal charges were brought against him. Here are the LIVE Updates On Trump Arrest: https://ift.tt/LHou3yK from NDTV News- Topstories https://ift.tt/68JqNrn

This Comedian's Spot-On Impression Of Slow Motion Goal Celebration Is Viral

Over the years, football has seen some incredible goal celebrations. From Cristiano Ronaldo's Siuuu to Edinson Cavani's archer, goal celebrations are part and parcel of what makes this game so special. Demonstrating just that, a comedian's slow-motion impression of a football goal celebration has captured the attention of social media. British comedian Karl Porter was performing a comedy gig at Up The Creek in London's Greenwich when he announced to the audience that he could do a "goal celebration in slow motion". His brilliant demonstration of how a footballer scores a goal and goes for a wild celebration has gone viral on the internet. In the now-viral video, Mr Porter began to mimic a footballer running down the pitch with his eyes on the ball, all in slow motion. As soon as he reaches the imaginary ball he pulls himself up as if to hit it with his head into the goal. He waits and confirms that he has indeed scored before going into celebration mode. The