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Refresh- PM Modi congratulates Team India for World Cup win, says 'You have won hearts of crores of Indians'
India secured a thrilling victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa, defending a total of 176/7 with stellar performances by Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah. Virat Kohli's resilient 76-run innings set the stage, ending an 11-year global trophy drought. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and numerous dignitaries lauded the team's achievement, uniting the nation in celebration.
- Who was Lizzy Musi? Know how she battled Cancer and kept on racing
Lizzy Musi, a 'Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings' star and renowned racer, passed away at 33 battling breast cancer. Known for her groundbreaking achievements, she continued to inspire through her resilience and involvement in her family’s racing business.
- Rahul Dravid: After double dissappintment, how 'The Wall' helped India scale the world cup summit
Rahul Dravid's coaching tenure culminated in India's T20 World Cup victory, marking a successful period with notable achievements in various formats and ICC events.
- Supacell Season 2: Has Netflix renewed the sci-fi series? Creator reveals plans
Supacell, the latest release on Netflix has generated significant anticipation for this very reason. Created by filmmaker and director Rapman, "Supacell" explores the lives of ordinary people who suddenly find themselves endowed with extraordinary powers.
- LGBT+ Pride Festival 2024 Houston: How to watch parade live, timings, route, a complete guide
The Houston LGBT+ Pride Festival Houston is happening on Saturday, June 29 and this major event will bring out thousands of people across the city on the streets to celebrate Pride Month.
- Virat Kohli retires from T20: Will Rohit Sharma also do the same? What lies ahead?
Virat Kohli announced his retirement from T20 cricket after the 2024 World Cup, highlighting youth development. Now, attention turns to Rohit Sharma, whose T20 journey began with India's 2007 World Cup win. Both Sharma and Kohli returned after breaks post-2022, with Sharma captaining the 2024 World Cup team. With speculation on Sharma's future under new coach Gautam Gambhir, options include intermittent play or retirement, shaping India's T20 future.
- Cricket legends congratulate 'champions' team India for T20 World Cup glory
India secured the T20 World Cup after a decade-long wait, with cricket legends Anil Kumble, VVS Laxman, and Yuvraj Singh congratulating the team on social media. India's victory against South Africa was a remarkable achievement, with pacers' brilliance and Suryakumar Yadav's catch reviving hopes.
- Where can you see the Northern Lights tonight? Everything you may like to know
The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis is a natural light display in Earth's sky. These are seen when the highly charged particles carried by solar storms are reflected to the poles by the Earth's magnetic field.
- Vinicius unleashed boosts nervy Brazil to much-needed win
The 23-year-old electric winger scored twice and delivered a much-needed statement performance that Brazilian fans have long been waiting for. The Real Madrid rising star may be one of the best players in the world but until now that fiery spark has not been seen in his national team performances. Even in Brazil's Copa America opener this year - a goalless draw against Costa Rica - Vinicius ended up being substituted halfway through the second half after not managing a single scoring attempt.
- India vs South Africa Final: Watch the winning moment of team India
India clinched their second T20 World Cup title after 17 years, defeating South Africa in a thrilling final at Kensington Oval, Barbados. Hardik Pandya's heroic final over secured victory by 7 runs, with Virat Kohli's 76 setting a challenging target. Emotional scenes followed as India celebrated, ending their long ICC trophy drought in a historic cricketing moment.
- Euro 2024: Find out if your team is likely to win the tournament; Supercomputer’s predictions are truly shocking
Opta’s supercomputer has predicted the tournament favorites. England has emerged as the top choice. Italy has now been eliminated from the knockout stage by Switzerland.
- From first World Cup in 1983 to 2024: Here is India's glorious cricketing journey
India clinched their second T20 World Cup title in 2024, defeating South Africa by 7 runs in Barbados. Led by Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's 76-run innings laid the foundation for India's total of 176-7. Despite South Africa's strong start, India's bowlers staged a remarkable comeback, restricting them to 169-8 and ending an 11-year ICC trophy drought.
- Third eye: Russia shows the map, lift rumours, and mango diplomacy
The exchange of goodwill gestures between India and Bangladesh, with PM Sheikh Hasina sending mangoes, hilsa fish, and sweets to Tripura CM Manik Saha, reflects the deepening ties between the two nations. In return, Saha's gift of pineapples showcases the positive trajectory of India-Bangladesh relations, strengthening bilateral cooperation.
- Georgia Euros clash is Spain starlet Lamine Yamal's next exam
Still studying when the tournament began in Germany little over a fortnight ago, he shone in Spain's first two matches and was rested for the majority of the third with the team already through top of Group B.\ While thoughts started to drift towards the knock-out rounds, Spain's right winger was still waiting on his results.
- Migrant fans breathe life into Copa America
For only the second time in history, South America's continental championship is being held at venues across the United States this year, offering a taste of what North America can expect when the 2026 World Cup is staged in the region in two years' time. Gleaming, state-of-the-art stadia mostly used to the violent, bone-crunching collisions of the NFL, are instead pulsing to the rhythms of the beautiful game, with migrant fans an integral part of the spectacle.
- Hardik Pandya scripts a redemption story like no other, comes in clutch to help India win second T20 World Cup
With the game at a tipping point, Pandya came into bowl with South Africa needing 30 runs off 30 balls to get their hands on a maiden World Cup trophy. The Mumbai Indians skipper bowled three overs - including the final over - giving away just 20 runs. The three wickets he took were of David Miller, Kagiso Rabada and the aforementioned Klassen, who was on an explosive innings, ending with 52 runs off 27 balls.
- When SKY fell on South Africa's world cup dreams: Watch the catch that gave India the T20 World Cup
In the T20 World Cup final, India narrowly defeated South Africa by seven runs. South Africa needed 16 runs off the last over with David Miller at the crease. Hardik Pandya bowled, and Suryakumar Yadav made a stunning catch on the boundary, preventing a six.
- India vs SA Final 2024: Rohit Sharma becomes the third captain after Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni to lift ICC World Cup
Rohit Sharma became the third Indian captain to lift the ICC World Cup after Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni. In the T20 World Cup final, India triumphed over South Africa with key performances from Rohit and Hardik Pandya. Despite Heinrich Klaasen's efforts for the Proteas, Rohit's leadership and Pandya's crucial wicket turned the match in India's favor.
- Security concerns rise over Paris Pride ahead of elections
As France heads to the polls on Sunday for the first round of a snap parliamentary election that could bring the far-right to power, there has been an increase in discriminatory acts that could target events organized by the LGBTQIA+ community, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin's letter said.
- My Lady Jane Season 2: Is the historical fiction in the works? Here’s the latest update
"My Lady Jane" premiered its first season in June 2024, captivating audiences with its unique mix of historical fiction and fantasy. Based on the book series by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows, "My Lady Jane" explores the brief reign of Lady Jane Grey.
- Virat Kohli Retirememt: Kohli announces retirement from T20 International cricket, says it's time for next generation
Virat Kohli Retirememt: Virat Kohli announced his retirement from T20 International cricket after India's T20 World Cup victory. Kohli emphasized it’s time for the next generation to take over. He expressed satisfaction with the win, marking his last T20 game for India. Kohli ends his T20 career with 4112 runs, including one hundred and 37 fifties.
- Wimbledon 2024: Youngsters Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff are taking over tennis
Alcaraz is the defending men's champion and owner of three Grand Slam titles at the age of 21 after his triumph at the French Open. Sinner, 22, is the top-seeded man at Wimbledon and won the Australian Open in January. Swiatek, 23, is the top-seeded woman and just earned her fourth championship at Roland Garros and fifth major overall. Gauff, the youngest of the bunch at 20, is ranked a career-best No. 2, has reached at least the semifinals at the past three Slam tournaments and won her first such trophy at last year's U.S. Open.
- Ind Vs SA T20 World Cup final: How Boom Boom Bumrah turned the game in India's favour
India claimed the T20 World Cup title, their first global trophy in 11 years, by defeating South Africa by seven runs. Star batter Virat Kohli's 76 off 59 balls set a competitive total. Key bowling performances by Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh restricted South Africa to 169 for eight, despite Heinrich Klaasen's powerful hitting.
- The BET Awards 2024: When and where to watch the cultural extravaganza for free
The BET Awards are set to return to Los Angeles this Sunday, June 30, with Taraji P. Henson as the host. Broadcasting live from the Peacock Theater, this cultural extravaganza promises an unforgettable evening celebrating the best in music, entertainment, and culture.
- Sanjay Jha is JDU working president, expected to boost NDA coordination
In pursuit of Bihar's development, I, as JDU's working president, advocate for special category status and reservation rights for marginalized communities. Our strategic resolutions and planned legal actions aim to secure a better future for Bihar, strengthening our collaboration with the BJP for the upcoming polls.
- T20 World Cup Final: India defend record total to win second T20 World Cup, 17 years after the first
The Aiden Markram-led South African team got off to a shaky start, losing their first three wickets in quick succession, before the explosive Heinrich Klassen came out to bat. Quinton de Kock (39) and Tristan Stubbs (31) set the Proteeas on their way before Klaasen turned the game in their direction, attacking Axar Patel, getting 24 runs off the spinner in the 15th over before being dismissed by Hardik Pandya in the 17th, ending up with 52 runs off 27 balls.
- July's new moon with Cancer season and what does it mean for zodiac signs. All you may like to know
The new moon in Cancer on July 5, 2024, encourages emotional exploration, closer relationships, and new beginnings. It will impact various zodiac signs differently. Know in detail.
- Exam leaks: Russian hackers to coaching centres to one weak link
Exam leaks involve a complex network of gangs, money, and hacking, with law enforcement agencies working to curb the illicit activities.
- Biren Singh confident BJP will return to power in Manipur
The BJP in Manipur is focused on highlighting their accomplishments once the situation stabilizes, aiming for success in the upcoming Assembly polls despite recent setbacks.
- Why has Taiwan issued a travel advisory to its residents visiting China?
China has threatened to execute residents of Taiwan who support its independence. This is the yet another move by China aimed at intimidating Taiwan. Taiwan has issued a travel advisory to its residents visiting China.
- Will it take months for Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to return from ISS? Know what NASA and Boeing have planned
NASA and Boeing planned to complete the mission in a few days and astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were expected to return. What went wrong with the Boeing Starliner capsule that they are still stuck there? Here is the full story.
- View: Joe Biden proved his critics right
The impolite verdict: Biden blew the debate. Plain and simple. There's no way to spin the 90-minute train wreck, the blank looks, halting delivery, disjointed answers, missing punches, and gingerly exit. He couldn't deliver a knockout line even on abortion rights - the strongest issue against Trump.
- Interviewers don't have access to candidate's quota info: UP Govt
The govt's replay came after Apna Dal (S) chief Anupriya Patel alleged bias against backward, scheduled caste (SC) and scheduled tribe (ST) aspirants. The state government further said that if aspirants belonging to any category do not get the average qualification marks, then the commission does not have the right to change the unfilled vacancies into a different category and that these vacancies are "carried forward".
- Putting the desi in design: India seems to be the flavour of global fashion
At the Paris Haute Couture Week, Rahul Mishra made his ninth appearance and Vaishali Shadangule released her collection ‘Satori’. Kartik Kumra showcased at the Menswear Fashion Week in Paris while Dhruv Kapoor returned to the men’s fashion week in Milan. And Mayyur Girotra showcased at the New York Pride. This is the runway. The red carpet is another story. And Hema Bose is the lead writer of that tale.
- Der Euro is the currency in fußballing Germany
I've decided to save my football-watching for the knockout stage. But I can't help checking out scorelines on pavement screens. I notice that the Swiss are a goal up on the so-far-undefeated Germany. Ah, a lucky opener. No doubt the well-drilled Germans will mannschaft the Swiss mannschaft, writes Ruchir Joshi
- Iran warns Israel of 'obliterating' war if Lebanon attacked
The comment from Iran's mission to New York comes with fears of a wider regional war involving Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah movement. The two sides have engaged in near-daily exchanges of fire since the war in Gaza began.
- Search party: Google's dominance in internet search wanes amid rising app queries and AI threats
The search landscape is evolving rapidly, with Google facing challenges from specialized platforms and AI-driven search experiences. Users now turn to diverse platforms like Amazon and social media for different search needs, impacting Google's dominance. The future of search seems to be personalized and AI-driven, reshaping how we navigate the digital world.
- Maharaj: A gutsy take that opens an eye to blind faith
Maharaj showcases artistic courage by defying right-wing forces in the Hindi industry, offering a bold narrative that challenges prevailing norms. The film's unapologetic stance resonates with societal struggles, standing out as a rare defiance in a landscape dominated by political influences.
- A democracy where you can abuse a politician - & not be jailed?!
The informal yet respectful dynamic between the public and politicians in Britain reflects a unique form of democracy. Unlike the VIP treatment in India, British politicians face direct questions and criticisms, fostering a more transparent and accountable political environment that ultimately strengthens the democratic process.
- The worrying changes in India’s monsoon patterns have implications for everything from agriculture to health
Take Maharashtra, 80% of which is rainfed. In areas such as Vidarbha and Marathwada, the onset of monsoon is now late. After a small pickup in July, there is a break in rainfall in August, lasting up to three-four weeks during the fruit formation phase. The wet spell starts again in September and continues well into October, when it should be dry. This isn't limited to Maharashtra. Several critical areas considered the breadbasket of India—Bihar, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh—are witnessing the same pattern. Little rain in June-July and peak rainfall in September/October, when the southwest monsoon should be withdrawing.
