Explained: Why is Gaza almost always mired in conflict?
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Explained: Why is Gaza almost always mired in conflict?

The Gaza Strip was pounded this week by hundreds of Israeli strikes from sea, land and air, while the enclave’s militant Hamas rulers fired hundreds of rockets into Israel. It’s the fourth round of major conflict between Israel and Hamas since 2008, with the tiny enclave’s more than 2 million Palestinian residents bearing the brunt…

Hopefully if IPL 2021 gets rescheduled, I will be able to go again: Jofra Archer
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Hopefully if IPL 2021 gets rescheduled, I will be able to go again: Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer missed the first half of IPL 2021 for the Rajasthan Royals after injuring his right hand in a freak accident at his home in January this year, but is willing to return to India if the tournament restarts this year. Jofra Archer recently played for Sussex’s 2nd team and said he felt fine…

Putin says Ukraine is becoming anti-Russia, pledges response
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Putin says Ukraine is becoming anti-Russia, pledges response

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that neighbouring Ukraine was becoming ‘anti-Russia’ and that Moscow would be ready to react to what he said were threats to its own security. Putin was speaking a day after a Ukrainian court placed Viktor Medvedchuk, a prominent pro-Russian politician who says Putin is godfather to his daughter, under…

Rajkummar Rao: Want filmography I can be proud of after 50 years | People News
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Rajkummar Rao: Want filmography I can be proud of after 50 years | People News

Mumbai: Rajkummar Rao has been tagged one of Indias best actors. He has been feted with the National Award and has essayed characters that have redefined the Bollywood hero. The actor shares the kind films he wants in his filmography. In his 11-year Bollywood journey so far, Rajkummar has featured in many slice-of-life features including…

Virat bhaiya hugged and consoled me when I was crying at my hotel room in Australia: Mohammed Siraj
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Virat bhaiya hugged and consoled me when I was crying at my hotel room in Australia: Mohammed Siraj

India pacer Mohammed Siraj has attributed his growth in international cricket to the support he has been receiving from his India and Royal Challengers Bangalore captain, Virat Kohli. The Hyderabad pacer said Kohli has been standing by him through thick and thin of his career. Mohammed Siraj has evolved into one of India’s leading pacers…

Russia lists US, Czech Republic as ‘unfriendly states’
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Russia lists US, Czech Republic as ‘unfriendly states’

Russia on Friday formally designated the United States and the Czech Republic as “unfriendly states” amid the biggest crisis in ties between Moscow and Washington in years. The Russian government released a decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin that was accompanied by a list of “unfriendly states” that “have carried out unfriendly actions” against…

Emraan Hashmi spills the beans on Mahesh Bhatt-Mukesh Bhatt split | People News
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Emraan Hashmi spills the beans on Mahesh Bhatt-Mukesh Bhatt split | People News

New Delhi: Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi recently opened up on the Mukesh Bhatt-Mahesh Bhatt split to a leading daily. Considering the two are part of his family and he has extensively worked with the duo’s production house Vishesh Films in the past, Emraan expressed that he wishes they come back together for a film. He…

Prithvi Shaw has the potential to do what Virender Sehwag did for India: Former selector Sarandeep Singh
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Prithvi Shaw has the potential to do what Virender Sehwag did for India: Former selector Sarandeep Singh

Former national selector Sarandeep Singh expressed his disappointment at the current panel’s decision to drop Prithvi Shaw from India’s squad for the upcoming tour of England. Prithvi Shaw’s inconsistency resulted in his ouster from the Indian Test squad (AFP Photo) HIGHLIGHTS You can’t sideline Prithvi Shaw so early in his career: Sarandeep Singh Shaw played…

2 tornadoes kill at least 7 in China; over 200 injured
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2 tornadoes kill at least 7 in China; over 200 injured

Two tornadoes killed at least seven people in central and eastern China and left more than 200 others injured, officials and state media reported Saturday. the tornado toppled factory buildings and damaged electricity facilities in Shengze. (AP) Two tornadoes killed at least seven people in central and eastern China and left more than 200 others…

Indian shooters leave for Croatia, embark on 80-day journey culminating at Tokyo Olympics
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Indian shooters leave for Croatia, embark on 80-day journey culminating at Tokyo Olympics

The 15-member Indian shooting team is shifting base to Zagreb as it will be safer for them to train there than in India, which is currently witnessing a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Suma Shirur posted a picture of the Indian shooting team leaving for Croatia (Suma Shirur Twitter) HIGHLIGHTS The Indian shooting team…