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Former CEC VS Sampath appointed electoral officer for Hyderabad Cricket Association polls

HYDERABAD: Setting up the stage for the conduct of the much-awaited elections to the Apex Council of the Hyderabad Cricket Association, Justice (retd) L Nageswara Rao on Monday appointed VS Sampath, former chief election commissioner of India, as the electoral officer.

The Times of India · Aug 7, 2023

Data | Passed pawn: Gukesh surpasses his mentor from Madras

17-year-old D. Gukesh has become India's No. 1 chess player, overtaking Indian legend GM Viswanathan Anand. Gukesh's win in the FIDE World Cup lifted his ELO rating to 2756 points, surpassing Anand's. India now has six Super GMs and another close to joining the elite club. Anand has been No.…

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

Indian couple who starred in Oscar-winning film say director backed out of pay promises

The stars of The Elephant Whisperers accuse Kartiki Gonsalves of failing to give them a house, car and lump sum – claims she denies

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023

Muslim homes, shops bulldozed; over 150 arrested in Nuh in India’s Haryana

Residents in BJP-ruled state’s only Muslim-majority district say over 300 properties have been demolished in four days.

Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2023

The spiralling global rice crisis

Rice is a global staple and keeping the price low means “less people go to bed hungry”, said Al Jazeera. However, a controversial decision by the Indian government could upend this notion, and create chaos across the world. 

The Week · Aug 7, 2023

Rahul slams govt. over rising inflation, shares video of his visit to Azadpur Mandi

Rahul Gandhi visits Azadpur Mandi, meets labourers, traders & farmers. Jata Shankar, a labourer, hasn't seen family in over a year due to work. Shopkeeper sleeps hungry 2-3 nights/wk due to losses. Govt not listening to poor, Rahul says time will change & India will unite.

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

BJP’s Nishikant Dubey accuses Congress of defending NewsClick to 'break' India, Adhir asks Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla to expunge remarks

NEW DELHI: BJP MP from Godda in Jharkhand Nishikant Dubey on Monday levelled serious allegations against the Congress, accusing it of defending news portal NewsClick which “receives funds from China to break India”. Shortly after his allegations, leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury wrote a…

The Times of India · Aug 7, 2023

India’s historic Chandrayaan-3 mission sends back first images of Moon ahead of landing

Successful soft landing will make India the first country to do so close to the lunar South pole

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

Rohit Sharma hopeful of winning ODI World Cup 2023 at home

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma will rely on the "massive" home support his squad receives to win the ODI World Cup. India last won the ODI World Cup in 2011 at home, when MS Dhoni and company hoisted the cherished trophy.

The Times of India · Aug 7, 2023

"India team bowling attack will have to do well as a unit...": Madan Lal

Former Indian all-rounder Madan Lal said that though it is great that pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has made his return to the national side for the series against Ireland, the Indian bowling attack will have to perform as a unit for them to have a chance at the ICC Cricket…

Dynamite News · Aug 7, 2023