Tendulkar’s Praise for Reddy’s Performance Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has lauded all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy for his resilient century against Australia on day three of the fourth Test. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Tendulkar wrote, “A knock by Nitish. He has impressed me right from the first Test.” He acknowledged Reddy’s temperament, stating, “His composure and temperament have been on display throughout the series.” Support for Washington Sundar Tendulkar also praised Washington Sundar for his half-century and his support to Reddy in continuing the fight against the Australian bowlers. “Wonderfully and ably supported by Washington Sundar as well. Well…
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Moscow: Russian President Expresses Condolences to Azerbaijan Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologized to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev for the “tragic incident” involving an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane that crashed in Russian airspace. The crash, which occurred on Wednesday in western Kazakhstan, resulted in 38 deaths and 28 survivors. Details of the Incident Flight J2-8243, en route from Azerbaijan’s capital Baku to Grozny, Russia, crashed in a fireball near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, after diverting far off course. The plane had initially tried to land at Grozny airport, which was under attack by Ukrainian drones at the time.…
Washington: Rising Homelessness Rates In 2024, the number of people experiencing homelessness in the United States reached a new record, largely driven by persistent inflation and high housing prices. According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), approximately 771,480 people were homeless on a single night in January 2024, an 18% increase from 2023. Rising Housing Costs The increase is largely attributed to rising housing costs, with the median rent in January 2024 being 20% higher than in January 2021. The HUD report also pointed to “stagnating wages among middle and lower-income households” and “the continuing effects of…
Washington: Trump’s Position on TikTok’s Future US President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to delay the implementation of a law that could either ban the popular social media app TikTok or force its sale. Trump argued that he should be given time after taking office to pursue a “political resolution” to the issue. TikTok’s Potential Ban The law would require TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the app to an American company or face a ban. The US Congress passed the law in April, stipulating that if ByteDance doesn’t sell the app by January 19, TikTok would be…
New Delhi: State Funeral for Manmohan Singh and Global Tributes Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India, was cremated with full state honours on the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi on Saturday. The ceremony followed Sikh traditions, with priests chanting hymns. Singh’s body, draped in the Indian flag, was carried through the capital on a flower-decked carriage pulled by a ceremonial army truck. Singh’s Life and Political Legacy Singh, who passed away at the age of 92 on December 26, left behind a legacy of economic reforms and political leadership. Initially criticized for weak leadership, especially…
Moscow: External Interference Likely in Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash Initial investigations into the Azerbaijan Airlines crash have suggested “external interference,” with Azerbaijan’s Transport Minister and the airline officials pointing to the possibility that the plane was hit by Russian air defense systems. The crash occurred near the Kazakh city of Aktau on December 26, killing 38 of the 67 people on board. Sequence of Events The jet was attempting to land in its destination, the Russian city of Grozny, before veering off course across the Caspian Sea toward Kazakhstan. Russia’s aviation chief stated that Ukrainian drones were attacking Grozny at…
Berlin: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier Dissolves Parliament On Friday, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announced the dissolution of Germany’s lower house, the Bundestag, to pave the way for snap elections on February 23. This move follows the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition after the government lost a confidence vote in parliament. Need for Stability and Effective Governance Steinmeier emphasized that “especially in difficult times, stability requires a government capable of acting, and reliable majorities in parliament,” making early elections the right way forward for Germany. He added that after the elections, politics must refocus on problem-solving. Election Campaign Transparency…
Seoul: South Korea’s Parliament Votes to Impeach Acting President Han Duck-soo On Friday, South Korea’s parliament voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo over a brief martial law declaration, plunging the country further into political turmoil. The impeachment followed the suspension of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who had declared martial law on December 3. Support and Opposition The impeachment motion, led by opposition parties, passed with 192 votes out of 300, amidst protests from members of the ruling People Power Party, who claimed the vote was invalid. Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung declared that the move was necessary to “root out…
New Delhi: India Declares Seven Days of State Mourning Following Former PM Manmohan Singh’s Death India has declared seven days of state mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at the age of 92 late Thursday evening in a New Delhi hospital. A state funeral will also be held in his honor, with the national flag flown at half-mast across the country. Singh’s Contributions Manmohan Singh was a modest technocrat credited with overseeing India’s economic liberalization in the early 1990s. During his first term, India’s economy grew rapidly, but his second term was marred…
Seoul: South Korea’s Acting President Han Duck-soo Faces Impeachment A political crisis has deepened in South Korea as a push for the impeachment of Acting President Han Duck-soo gains momentum. This follows the first hearing by the Constitutional Court regarding suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief declaration of martial law. Impeachment Efforts Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung stated that his Democratic Party, which controls a majority in parliament, will proceed with the impeachment of Acting President Han, accusing him of supporting “insurrection forces.” Lee emphasized the need to eradicate these forces for the country’s normalization. Public Support Public opinion strongly supports…
