From ‘pattern of life’ to precision strike: The hidden build-up by Israel and US to kill Khamenei

Ali Khamenei (File photo) For years, Israeli intelligence quietly tracked the movements of Iran’s most powerful man — Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Now, in one of the most dramatic military operations in recent history, Iran’s Supreme Leader of more than three decades has been killed in coordinated US-Israeli strikes. The mission was ambitious, long in the making…

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‘Only 50-over is the real one’: Sanjay Manjrekar questions T20 World Cup’s credibility | Cricket News

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar (Getty Images) With the 10th edition of the men’s T20 World Cup just eight days away, former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has reignited the debate around the tournament’s standing in the game’s global hierarchy. Manjrekar believes the shortest format’s showpiece does not carry the same weight or legacy as the…

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‘BJP wants king’s rule’: Rahul Gandhi urges ‘poor’ to unite against VB-G RAM G Act; links it to repealed farm laws | India News

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday urged poor people to unite against the central government’s new VB-G RAM G Act that has replaced the UPA-era MGNREGA, claiming that the Modi government’s objectives behind the new legislation is same as…

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The hidden ecosystem in your laundry: Why your washing machine might be making your clothes smelly |

Your washing machine, surprisingly, is a breeding ground for odour-causing microbes. Modern cold washes allow bacteria and oils to accumulate, forming resilient biofilms that cling to clothes. These biofilms metabolise residues, releasing unpleasant smells. It is a common modern frustration. You pull a fresh load of laundry out of the machine, expecting that crisp, sun-dried…

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Venezuela crisis: US grip on oil could help India recover $1 billion dues; stalled output may be revived

A US-led takeover or restructuring of Venezuela’s oil sector could bring a major financial and strategic gain for India, potentially helping recover nearly $1 billion in long-pending payments and restarting crude production from oilfields operated by Indian firms, according to analysts and industry sources.India was once among the largest buyers of Venezuelan heavy crude, importing…

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Mustafizur Rahman’s security snub triggered BCB’s India standoff ahead of T20 World Cup: Aminul Islam Bulbul | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has laid bare the sequence of events that led to its refusal to travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with president Aminul Islam Bulbul stating that Mustafizur Rahman’s removal from an IPL franchise on security grounds was the tipping point.Speaking to media in Dhaka, Bulbul…

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