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Simeone was caught from behind by Burgos defender Jose Joaquin Matos in the 86th minute of Deportivo Alaves’ friendly game against second division Burgos on Sunday, breaking his tibia and fibula in his left leg.The incident happened just moments after he had just scored his first goal for Alaves, who he joined on loan from Atletico Madrid last week. An ambulance took the 20-year-old to the hospital and the referee suspended the game, reports Xinhua.Alaves confirmed on Monday that Simeone will need an operation and it is unlikely he will play this season.Matos posted a message apologising for his challenge…

The apex Kuki tribal body Kuki organisation Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has announced to support the UNC’s mass rally in four Naga-dominated districts — Tamenglong, Chandel, Ukhrul, and Senapati. The Kuki tribals are engaged in ethnic strife with the majority Meitei in Manipur since May 3, that has left over 160 people dead and over 700 injured of both communities. The UNC, in a statement, said that Naga peace talks with the government have made significant progress with the signing of the historic Framework Agreement between the Centre and the NSCN-IM eight years ago. However, the inordinate delay in signing…

A bench comprising Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan was told by advocate Shobha Gupta, appearing for Bano, that the victim was brutally gang-raped when she was pregnant and her three-and-a-half-year old daughter was smashed on a rock to death. Her mother was gang-raped and murdered, four minor siblings were murdered, apprised Bano’s counsel to the court.She argued that the convicts in the case are not entitled for remission in view of the adverse opinion given by the trial judge who had convicted and sentenced them.Gupta submitted that the survivor came to know about the release of the convicts through…

Kaif was speaking at a press conference at which the Indian blind cricket team was unveiled for the upcoming International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games 2023, Birmingham at which the team will be making its debut.“We as players are not able to play good cricket sometimes and these players are playing the sport and excelling in it despite being not able to see clearly. This is something we must applaud. I salute them and salute CABI and IBSA too. I’m here to support them and I urge everyone to support them. Just wishing the Indian team all the best.…

The AAP emphasised that the distribution of ration to the beneficiaries in Delhi has been operating smoothly, achieving a distribution rate of approximately 100 per cent over the past few months, including the One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme.The party highlighted that the distribution rates for June and July were recorded at 101 per cent and 107 per cent, respectively, while the distribution rate for August is already at around 65 per cent.The allocation of Special Food Allowances (SFAs) is also being conducted promptly, and the ration distribution cycle is now synchronised with the allocation month.”With regard to new…

“I am deeply grateful to the leaders and parties for their support and unity against these unconstitutional and unjust laws introduced by the BJP, both within and outside the Parliament, on behalf of the 20 million people of Delhi. “A special acknowledgment goes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and JMM chief Shibu Soren, who, despite challenging circumstances, stood alongside the people of Delhi with a health perspective in mind. Many thanks from all Delhi residents to these respected senior leaders,” Kejriwal tweeted.–IANSatk/arm

This is the first time that in the school recruitment case in West Bengal, ineligible candidates paying money for job have been remanded to judicial custody. The series of arrests in the school jobs case started with the arrest of former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in July last year.While ordering judicial custody of the four ineligible candidates, judge Arpan Chattopadhyay observed that those getting job by paying money are the roots of all these corrupt practices.He also observed that none directly approached the accused teachers for money. “Rather, these accused teachers approached the…

The Indian team defeated defending champions Korea in a thrilling encounter which could have seen India winning by a bigger margin if the Indians had made better use of their opportunities including a penalty stroke.Nilakanta Sharma (6′), Harmanpreet Singh (23′) and Mandeep Singh (33′) scored in India’s win while Kim Sunghhyun (12′) and Jihun Yang struck for Korea. The victory put India on the top of the pool table.It was an entertaining start to the match, with both teams playing to their potential. After a brief tussle for ball possession in the early minutes of the quarter, India found their…

Sydney, Aug 7 (IANS) Talismanic captain Sam Kerr returned from injury on Monday as co-host Australia stormed into the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory over Denmark.Kerr earned a deafening ovation from the 75,784 fans in Sydney when she entered in the 80th minute after goals from Caitlin Foord and Hayley Raso had put the Matildas in the box seat.The 29-year-old Kerr, the poster girl of the tournament, had a late chance but fired high and wide. Moments later she lost her footing and grimaced on landing, but showed no ill-effects after that, reports Xinhua.Australia will face…

Kolkata, Aug 7 (IANS) The reigning Indian Super League (ISL) Champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Punjab FC 2-0 to secure their second consecutive victory in a Group A fixture of the 132nd Durand Cup at the Kishore Bharathi Krirangan, topping the points table in their group. Melroy Assisi’s own goal gave Mohun Bagan the lead while Hugo Boumous doubled the lead for the local side.Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Juan Ferrando was back at the touchline for this match and he made six changes to the side with many of the first-team players having a crack at the…