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Wellington (New Zealand), July 21 (IANS) New Zealand’s top sports official on Friday praised the country’s national women’s football team’s opening match at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup as “historic” and “inspirational”.New Zealand opened the tournament on Thursday with their first-ever World Cup win, dispatching former champions and 12th-ranked Norway 1-0 in front of a record crowd of 42,137 at Auckland’s Eden Park, reports Xinhua.Minister for Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson congratulated the Football Ferns on an inspirational performance.”The team played with class, composure and determination to win our first-ever World Cup match and start New Zealand’s campaign off…

The accused was identified as Anil Kumar Sharma alias Pandit, a resident of Nirmal Vihar, in the Najafgarh area.The official said that Sharma was convicted for life sentence in a murder case of 2011. After securing bail in 2020, he did not surrender before the jail authorities and was changing his hideouts frequently.”He was also involved in two other criminal cases, including attempt to murder and an Arms Act registered in Delhi,” said the official.The Special Commissioner of Police (Crime) Ravindra Singh Yadav said that secret information was received that the fugitive criminal, Sharma was hiding in the area of…

An elderly Sikh man and his daughter discovered the burnt and torn Gutka Sahib outside of their home in St Anne’s Road, Headingley, on July 12. They brought the burnt scripture to the Gurdwara Sahib temple following which a community member got in touch with the local police. Police said they received a report of an incident that had occurred in the Headingley area at 5.03 p.m. on July 16. “A representative of the local Sikh community reported that a holy text had been found damaged outside a Sikh community member’s address in St Anne’s Road,” the West Yorkshire police…

“This is an act of solidarity not only with Ukraine but with the world, which relies on our grain,” Shmyhal tweeted.He described Poland’s intention to continue blocking the export of Ukrainian grain to the EU as an “unfriendly and populist move”, reports Xinhua news agency.The extension of a ban on Ukraine’s grain exports will severely impact global food security and Ukraine’s economy, Shmyhal added.In May, the European Commission imposed a ban on grain exports from Ukraine to five European countries.On Wednesday, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki called on the EU to extend the ban, which expires on September 15.Morawiecki stressed…

Prior to the main event, an exclusive curtain raiser was held, offering a tantalising glimpse of the mango-infused gastronomic delights crafted by The Ashok’s chefs.Kick-starting with a refreshing, sweet-sour Aam Panna, it set the mood for a delectable culinary journey centered around mangoes.The occasion took an enchanting turn as everyone embarked on a guided tour of The Ashok Lawns, a picturesque sanctuary showcasing an extensive array of 350 tree species.Engaging in a truly unique experience, the guests were invited to handpick their beloved summer fruits directly from the trees.After the tour, the guests were treated to a meticulously designed four-course…

The film is now officially titled ‘Kalki2898AD’. This cinematic masterpiece has been hailed as a seamless fusion of science fiction and unprecedented storytelling, setting new benchmarks for the genre.The grand unveiling of ‘Kalki2898AD’ took place at the prestigious San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), where the film captivated audiences with its visionary concept and spellbinding visuals.The new title perfectly encapsulates the essence of the film, generating curiosity and excitement among fans and cinephiles worldwide.Directed by Nag Ashwin, ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ promises to transport audiences to a world never seen before in Indian cinema. The film’s premise, set in the distant future of…

The employees impacted by the layoffs were “skilled writers, editors, and producers.””This morning, we were notified that Hearst Magazines has laid off 41 of our unit members. Due to ‘company restructuring’, we are losing talented people whose creativity and institutional knowledge is immeasurable,” Hearst Magazines Media Union said in a tweet on Friday.”These are immensely skilled writers, editors, and producers who collectively have decades of experience in journalism,” the union informed.The company said in a statement that as “we continue to produce the highest-quality content across all platforms, we’re also making strategic decisions that position the business for long-term growth”.Employees…

In ‘Bawaal’, Director Nitesh Tiwari (‘Dangal’, ‘Chhichhore’) attempts to explore yet another side to marriage in which the man is more concerned about his public image rather than his personal, and refuses to see reason.For him, all that matters most is the impression people have of him as an infallible perfectionist. So far so good.A loser all the way, he seldom falters or else his well-cultivated facade of faultlessness could misfire. But that the chinks in his armour could have a detrimental effect and ruin him is not something he is prepared for.Ajju or Ajay Dixit (Varun Dhawan) lives in…

In the poll of 1,001 people aged 18 and older conducted by Gallup Korea Co. from Tuesday to Thursday, the positive assessment of Yoon’s performance came to 33 per cent, slightly up from the previous week’s 32 per cent, reports Yonhap News Agency.The disapproval rating was 58 per cent, down 1 percentage point from a week earlier.Yoon’s handling of foreign policy was cited as the main reason for both the positive and negative assessments, with opinions divided on the government’s management of Japan’s plan to release water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.According to the pollster, the approval rating practically…

Officials said that the Yatris left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu in an escorted convoy.”Of these, 1825 are going to Baltal base camp while 2850 are going to the Pahalgam base camp.”Among today’s Yatris there are 3400 male, 1189 female, 16 children, 55 Sadhus, 12 Sadhvis and three transgenders,” officials said.Since it started this year, over 1.95 lakh pilgrims have performed the Amarnath Yatra so far.Thirty pilgrims have died this year so far, 29 of them because of natural causes while one was killed by a shooting stone.Yatris approach the Himalayan cave shrine either from the traditional south Kashmir…