Train launch sparking controversy: New Dhanbad-Mumbai train launched; mayor and MLA skip event amid allegations of official interference | Ranchi News

A new direct train route connecting Dhanbad to Mumbai was inaugurated, inciting a political uproar. Reports surfaced that the local mayor and his MLA spouse were unceremoniously excluded from the festivities. Although initially on the guest list, their names mysteriously vanished from promotional materials, with officials attributing the omission to fears of overcrowding. Dhanbad: MP…

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Asian stocks today: Markets rallied as Iran-US ceasefire talks eased tensions; Kospi jumps 1.9%, Nikkei rises 1.5%

Asian shares rallied in early trade on Friday after investors reacted positively to easing geopolitical fears and a modest recovery in global risk sentiment following developments in Middle East peace efforts.MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.5%. Japan’s Nikkei 225 added 1.5%, while South Korea’s Kospi climbed 1.9%, leading regional advances. S&P…

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‘Hinduism does not convert’: Indian-origin Frisco resident speaks against H-1B hate, misinformation about Indian-Americans

Indian-origin woman speaks against H-1B hatred at Frisco City Council meeting. As the Frisco council meetings have turned into a place to spout anger against H-1B and the Indian community, an Indian-origin resident who has been living in Texas since 2016 spoke against the narrative, which she said is based on misinformation. Neha Suratran, the…

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No title defence! India suffer double quarterfinal exit at Badminton Asia Team Championships | Badminton News

NEW DELHI: India’s campaign at the Badminton Asia Team Championships ended in disappointment on Friday as both the women’s and men’s teams were knocked out in the quarterfinals.The defending champion women’s team crashed out after a 0-3 loss to a second-string China, with the absence of star shuttler PV Sindhu proving costly. ‘Really poor’: India…

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“I used to hate…” – Shaquille O’Neal makes an honest confession about $165 million Lakers star in candid chat with Carmelo Anthony | NBA News

Shaquille O’Neal and Carmelo Anthony. Image via: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty | Mike Coppola/Getty Luka Doncic, who signed a major three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers in August 2025, keeps forcing uncomfortable conversations in NBA circles. He controls games at his own pace and bends defenses without relying on speed or vertical…

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‘Dew won’t bother Varun Chakravarthy’: Anil Kumble’s big pick for India’s T20 World Cup push | Cricket News

Varun Chakravarthy (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Legendary spinner Anil Kumble has thrown his weight behind Varun Chakravarthy to lead India’s spin department at next month’s T20 World Cup, expressing confidence that the mystery spinner will cope better with evening dew than wrist spinners such as Kuldeep Yadav. The marquee event will be staged from February…

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