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Just before the start of the 2023 Gen Con gaming conference at the Indiana Convention Centre and Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis, thieves fled with a pallet of gaming cards on August 2, reports IndyStar.According to Indianapolis Metro Police, the thieves used a pallet jack to remove the cards.Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) on X shared pictures asking for help from the public to identify two people caught on surveillance video taking the pallet, and wrote: “IMPD detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying two people of interest possibly involved in a theft of upwards to $300,000 worth…

The shocking incident occurred on Sunday when the woman confronted her boyfriend after learning that he had an engagement with another woman.B. Prameela died on the spot. Tirupati Naik, 25, initially claimed that it was an accident. However, a thorough investigation by the police revealed the truth.Prameela, a native of Kamareddy district, was working as a sales girl in a showroom in Bachupally.According to police, the woman had migrated to Hyderabad for a job after the death of her husband last year and was living with three other women at Indiramma Colony in Bowrampet.Prameela had developed friendship with Tirupati Naik,…

The renovation work is almost finished, which represents a huge step forward in improving sports infrastructure. The renovated Nehru Stadium will help to promote athletics and support the hosting of significant events. The state government is also actively contemplating a restoration plan for the Jorhat Stadium also as part of a larger programme, signalling a desire to improve sports facilities throughout Assam. These developments highlight the state government’s commitment to creating an atmosphere that is favourable for sports lovers and athletes. Assam envisions a thriving sports scene that will accommodate both local and international events as the repair work draws…

Melbourne, Aug 7 (IANS) All-rounder Mitch Marsh will get the first chance of becoming Aaron Finch’s successor as Australia’s T20 captain after he was announced as skipper for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa.Finch retired from T20I cricket earlier this year after a successful 76-match stint as captain that was highlighted by guiding Australia to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title in Dubai in 2021 and selectors have taken their time on settling on his replacement, reports ICC.Marsh will be given first crack on winning the top job, with the talented all-rounder named captain for the T20 component…

Melbourne, Aug 7 (IANS) Australia have announced some surprise selections in their 18-player squad for this year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India.Uncapped leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha and inexperienced all-rounder Aaron Hardie are the surprise inclusions, with Test star Marnus Labuschagne the notable omission from Australia’s squad that will be reduced to 15 players closer to the start of the tournament on October 5, reports ICC.Under ICC regulations squads must be finalised prior to September 28, with Australia’s first game at this year’s World Cup coming against hosts India in Chennai on October 8.Captain Pat Cummins will be racing against…

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) World No 1 pair in Men’s Doubles in SL3-SL4 Pramod Bhagat and Sukant Kadam won gold at the Four Nations Para-Badminton International. Ace Shuttler Pramod Bhagat also secured Silver in the Singles SL3 category and silver in Mixed Doubles SL 3- SU 5 category with Manisha Ramdass and Sukant Kadam securing bronze in the singles SL 4 category.The world No 1 pair of Pramod and Sukant defeated the Indian pair of Deep Ranjan Bisoyee and Manoj Sarkar to secure gold in the men’s doubles category. The duo dominated Deep and Manoj and didn’t allow them…

Rio De Janeiro, Aug 7 (IANS) Santos have sacked manager Paulo Turra after just seven games in charge as the Brazilian Serie A giants fight to avoid relegation.In a statement issued on Sunday, Santos said assistant coaches Adir Kirst, Felipe Endres and Leo Monteiro were also relieved of their duties, reports Xinhua.The announcement came less than a day after Santos were held to a 1-1 home draw by Athletico Paranaense, a result that left them 17th in the 20-team standings.Turra, who replaced Odair Hellmann in June, led the club to one win, three draws and three losses during his six…

Canberra, Aug 7 (IANS) Australian captain Sam Kerr has confirmed she will make her debut at the FIFA Women’s World Cup against Denmark.Kerr, sidelined throughout the group stage due to a calf injury sustained on the eve of the Matildas’ opening match, expressed to the Nine Network that she is “really excited” to set foot on the pitch Monday night, reports Xinhua.”I will play,” she asserted.The Matildas are set to face Denmark in front of a sold-out crowd of over 70,000 fans at Stadium Australia, vying for a quarterfinals berth.Given their impressive 4-0 victory over Canada, Coach Tony Gustavsson is…

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Enterprise skilling company Disprz on Monday said it has raised $30 million in its Series C funding round led by Lumos Capital Group and 360 ONE Asset  (IIFL).The round also saw participation from Kae Capital, KOIS and Dallas Venture Capital. The funds, said the firm, will be utilised for global market expansion and product development, including the integration of Generative AI across the learning and skilling cycle.“We have built one of the world’s early skill-based learning platforms, and over the last 8 years have innovated in several aspects, like proving tangible performance improvements through data-led…

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) In the ever-evolving landscape of smartphones, Xiaomi has continuously proven its ability to provide feature-packed devices at budget-friendly prices. With the launch of Redmi 12, the smartphone brand takes this commitment to affordability and performance to new heights.Combining cutting-edge technology with an attractive price point, the Redmi 12 aims to strike the perfect balance between premium features and accessibility.Whether you’re a photography enthusiast or a multitasking pro, this device promises to deliver an exceptional user experience.We used the 6GB+128GB variant of the newly launched Redmi 12 in Moonstone Silver colour for almost a month, and…