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Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan on Wednesday shared insights into the early struggles of his career during a heartwarming event as part of his interaction with budding cricketers from various NGOs for the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation. In a conversation with underprivileged children, he disclosed the challenges he faced when starting out in cricket. He recalled as quoted by a press release, “I started playing at a young age for a club, practiced for a year, and got to play a tournament after a year.” Dhawan revealed that during his early days, he would not only practice but also perform various…

New Delhi: In today’s digital age, where fraudsters are constantly finding new ways to trick people, it’s important to stay alert when making online payments. From retail stores to local vegetable vendors, QR codes are everywhere, making transactions quick and easy. While they simplify payments, it’s important to remain cautious and ensure the QR codes you scan are legitimate. Online payments have become much easier with QR code scanning in apps like PhonePe, Google Pay, and Paytm. These apps allow you to make quick payments, whether you’re shopping or paying bills. However, it’s important to be cautious when scanning QR…

Ranchi. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi held an election rally for Congress in Jharkhand for the second consecutive day on Saturday. On Friday he held rallies in Simdega and Lohardaga and on Saturday Rahul held rallies in Baghmara and Jamshedpur in Jharkhand. Prime Minister Modi was his target in both the rallies. He said- Modi ji has waived off the loan of Rs 16 lakh crore of rich people. If ‘India’ block government is formed then we will give Rs 20 lakh crore to the common people. Rahul said- The Prime Minister of India does not go to the poor, farmers,…

Virendra Gahwai, Bilaspur. The Registrar General of the High Court has issued a public notice, in which the common litigants have been asked to be cautious of those people who are luring them to win the cases going on in the courts or to get orders in their favor. It has also been said that strict action will be taken against those who give such inducements. Registrar General K Vinod Kujur has clarified in the general notice issued that if any case/petition/application or any other proceeding has been instituted or is instituted in the Chhattiragarh High Court or any of…

Following the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in discussions with US President-elect Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden. During these conversations, Netanyahu expressed his gratitude for their support in facilitating the release of hostages. He reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to securing the release of all hostages and praised President Trump for emphasising the need to ensure Gaza does not become a haven for terrorism. Both leaders agreed to meet in Washington soon to further address these issues. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office in a post on X wrote, “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

Washington — Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio was removed from his position atop the powerful House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, telling CBS News that House Speaker Mike Johnson fired him, citing “concerns from Mar-a-Lago.” Turner also confirmed Friday night that he had been removed from the committee entirely. Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, denied that the decision came from President-elect Donald Trump. “This is a House decision,” he said, “This is no slight whatever to our outgoing chairman.” Johnson said he was “a Mike Turner fan” and “he did a great job” leading the committee that oversees the intelligence community, but added that…

Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Deal: Qatar, Egypt, and the United States in a joint statement on Wednesday confirmed that Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release deal. It is likely to take effect on January 19, the agreement outlines a three-stage process aimed at securing a “sustainable calm,” including the release of hostages and prisoners, a withdrawal of Israeli forces from populated areas, and humanitarian aid operation. The Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement said, “The State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United States of America announced that the parties to the conflict…

New Delhi: With more than 1.59 lakh startups recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) as of January 15, India has firmly established itself as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world, the government said on Wednesday.  From 2016 to October 31, 2024, recognised startups have reportedly created over 16.6 lakh direct jobs, significantly contributing to employment generation. The IT services industry leads with 2.04 lakh jobs, followed by healthcare and lifesciences with 1.47 lakh jobs, and professional and commercial services with around 94,000 jobs, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a statement.…

‘Kumbh – The Power Bank’: Mumbai. Released as the Maha Kumbh begins in Prayagraj, and featuring Sadhguru on the Maha Kumbh, Subhash Ghai’s documentary is an in-depth exploration of one of Hinduism’s most spiritual journeys. Highlighting the confluence of faith, science and mythology, this documentary highlights the deep significance of this ancient tradition. With Sadhguru’s enlightening insights and Subhash Ghai’s cinematic brilliance, the film takes the audience on a mesmerizing journey through the world’s largest spiritual gathering. Mahakumbh is not just a religious event; It is a confluence of devotion, ancient wisdom and cosmic energy, which holds significance for believers…

Champions Trophy 2025: Pat Cummins will captain the Australian team in the Champions Trophy. Before this tournament, good news has come for the Kangaroo team. Champions Trophy 2025: There is not much time left for the Champions Trophy 2025 to start. This mega event of ICC will be played on hybrid model between 8 teams, because BCCI had refused to send the Indian team to Pakistan, after which it was decided that the Indian team will play its matches in Dubai. Just before this tournament, good news has come for two teams. Suddenly a big decision has been taken in…