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Madrid, July 18 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo has ruled out returning to play in Europe, while insisting that the Saudi Arabian football league is stronger than the United States’ Major League Soccer. Ronaldo made his remarks after his side Al Nassr were thrashed 5-0 by Spain’s Celta Vigo in the pre-season Algarve Trophy held in Faro, Portugal.Jorgen Strand Larsen scored a hat-trick as Celta romped to victory in Rafa Benitez’s first game in charge, but speaking in the mixed zone afterwards, Ronaldo was disparaging about Spanish football, a Xinhua report said.”La Liga has lost quality,” insisted Ronaldo, who said football in…

According to the jail authority, the contraband substances were recovered during a routine check-up in the jail on Tuesday.The two prison guards have been identified as Raju Thakur and Tankeswar Das. Both were recruited recently.A jail officer claimed that Thakur and Das had narcotic substances in their possession which were found during a routine examination carried out by the jail management. Although the precise type and quantity of the seized drugs have not yet been made public yet, early indications point at a sizable recovery.A prison official said, “The two guards were immediately suspended after the authorities learnt about their…

“There is an increase in number of snakebite cases due to rainfall and flooding situation in the city. It is primarily because snakes take refuge in homes,” Dr Harsh Bhardwaj of the GTB Hospital told IANS. He said the hospital has made proper arrangements to tackle snakebite cases. “We have made proper arrangements all the snakebite cases have been attended to the best of clinical care. There is ample arrangement of anti-venom,” Bhardwaj said. According to data accessed by IANS, the hospital recorded a total of nine snakebite cases from July 11 to 15. The highest number of snakebite cases…

Under the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha), Chairman (Mr Dhankhar) has been pleased to nominate you on the Panel of Vice Chairpersons with effect from July 17, an official communique from the Rajya Sabha said.”Taking up this new responsibility in the service of our nation with great humility. My sincere gratitude to the Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji, for the trust placed in me. I shall strive to do my best,” Phangnon tweeted.Phangnon Konyak hails from Oting village in remote and development-starved Mon district.It may be mentioned that in…

The supermodel was embarking on an all-girls’ trip to the Cayman Islands on July 10 when she was arrested from the Owen Roberts International Airport, reports eonline.com.According to local outlet Cayman Marl Road, shortly after Hadid and her friend arrived on a private plane, Customs officials allegedly found “marijuana and equipment used for its consumption” in their luggage.Hadid and her friend were subsequently arrested, the outlet reports, adding that they were taken to the Prisoner Detention Centre, from where they were released on bail.Two days later, on July 12, Hadid and her pal were formally charged during a court appearance,…

Sindhu parted ways with her former coach, Korea’s Park Tae-Sang, in February 2023.Former world champion had been training on and off with Hafiz Hashim at Hyderabad’s Suchitra Badminton Academy (SBA) since her split with the South Korean but only announced him officially as her coach on Tuesday.”HERE WE GO!! In typical Fabrizio style, I am thrilled to announce Hafiz Hashim as my new coach!!After a long, drawn-out process, I am ecstatic to declare that I have chosen the incredible Hafiz Hashim as my coach. Hafiz possesses all the traits I was seeking in a coach, including the height, speed, and…

During this, he also spoke to the officials concerned and discussed possible solutions. “Draining of floodwater from inundated Raj Ghat continues in mission mode after the operations were put in motion on Sunday. The flooding is severe, and all hands are on deck to restore this national place of pride for India. Took stock of the works on the ground this evening,” he tweeted. The LG also visited Shanti Van, which is similarly facing heavy inundation, and said that he has instructed the officials for breaking of the boundary wall at the site to enable the accumulated water to flow…

This special Barge was handed over to the Navy in presence of Cmde Iftekhar Alam, Commanding Officer, INS Tunir.The Barge has been built under the classification rules of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) with a service life of 30 years.According to the ministry of defence, with all major or auxiliary equipment sourced from indigenous manufacturers, the Barge is proud flag bearer of “Make in India” initiative of Ministry of Defence.Induction of MCA Barges will provide impetus to operational commitments of Navy by facilitating Transportation, Embarkation and Disembarkation of ammunition to Indian Navy Ships both alongside jetties and at outer harbours,…

“An investigation was launched based on input that one Bhupesh Agarwal had incorporated and used several dummy entities for remitting funds to Dubai-based companies without availing any services as previously declared by him to authorised dealer banks. The input received was verified and thereafter, ED conducted searches at the premises of Bhupesh Agarwal and his linked entities,” an official said.The ED said that three companies — Lunarart Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., Cineblossom Films & Productions Pvt. Ltd. and Rocster Entertainment LLP controlled by Bhupesh Agarwal remitted Rs 52.83 crore to Dubai-based entities on the pretext of availing audio-video services.However, no…

Sawant, while replying to question raised by BJP’s Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, said that around 79 schools will be installed with CCTV cameras.Salkar had raised the issue in regards to safety of school going children.Earlier in January 2013, a 7-year old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in a school toilet in Vasco-South Goa.BJP government was then criticised by political parties and people of the state.Subsequent to this incident, Education Department had issued circulars asking school managements to take measures. One of the vital measures suggested was to install CCTV cameras.“Unknown persons shall not be allowed to meet students. Whenever parents…