Sanjay Raut, a Member of Parliament from Shiv Sena (UBT), confirmed that Uddhav Thackeray’s faction and Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena will contest the upcoming municipal elections together in multiple districts of Maharashtra. The alliance is planned for Mumbai, Thane, Nashik, and Kalyan-Dombivli. Raut highlighted the combined strength of Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, stating it represents the unity of Marathi people. This collaboration stems from their shared stance on the Marathi language, previously leading to the withdrawal of a Hindi mandate in schools. Notably, Raj Thackeray recently visited Uddhav Thackeray at his residence, Matoshree, after a 13-year gap, extending birthday…
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An explosion near a building in Manhattan, New York, triggered a significant fire. The fire rapidly spread, causing a large cloud of black smoke to billow from the structure. Videos of the incident have gone viral across social media platforms. Emergency sirens were also audible. Shortly after the explosion, around 100 firefighters and emergency responders converged on the scene, working to extinguish the intense fire. The location is in Manhattan, an area known for its tall buildings. The full circumstances surrounding the event are under investigation. The specific cause of the fire is yet to be confirmed. Fire crews are…
Many stars in the film world have made a name for themselves in the industry while always putting their own conditions first. One such actress was Leela Mishra, known to many as Basanti’s aunt in the movie ‘Sholay’. The film ‘Sholay’ was released in 1975. Leela Mishra acted in over 300 films, but never removed the veil from her head in any of them. Leela Mishra entered acting at the age of 18, having already become a mother of two children. Initially, her family was against her joining films, but later everyone agreed due to her husband. Leela was married…
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has revealed its squads for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa and the T20I series against Ireland. The English team is set to host South Africa for a series of 3 ODIs and 3 T20 matches. The ODI series will kick off on September 2nd at Headingley. Following this, England will travel to Ireland for a 3-match T20 series. A notable announcement for this series is the selection of a new captain by the ECB. 21-Year-Old Named Captain For the South Africa series, England will field a full-strength squad, with Harry Brook…
Patna, the capital of Bihar, is reeling from a disturbing incident where the bodies of two young siblings were discovered inside a car. The vehicle was parked in a crowded area of the city. The deceased children, identified as brother and sister, were found in the Patliputra police station jurisdiction. The police are actively investigating the case, which unfolded on Friday evening. The car was located near the Gokul Path Nala on Indrapuri Road Number 12 in the Patliputra police station area. Local residents, concerned about a foul smell, contacted the police. Upon inspection, officers found the bodies of the…
In response to a meat ban imposed by the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation, AIMIM leader Imtiaz Jaleel hosted a ‘biryani party’ at his home. The ban, affecting slaughterhouses and meat shops, was in effect on August 15 and 20, coinciding with Independence Day and religious festivals. Jaleel expressed his disapproval of the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s lack of action regarding the matter. He argued against government interference in personal food choices, emphasizing the importance of individual liberty. The event featured chicken biryani alongside a vegetarian option, signifying an inclusive approach. AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi also criticized similar directives issued by other…
Donald Trump, former US President, posted a message emphasizing the high stakes of his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The face-to-face talks, set for August 15 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, are anticipated to have a significant influence on the ongoing war in Ukraine and overall European security. Trump’s Truth Social message, “High Stakes!”, preceded his departure for the summit. Trump expressed optimism about Putin’s readiness to negotiate peace. When asked about the possibility of offering incentives, like access to rare minerals, to end the war, Trump said the details would be discussed during their Alaska meeting.…
The second season of ‘Wednesday’ is on the horizon, with fans eager to see what’s next for the Addams family and the students at Nevermore. The trailer revealed the return of Gwendoline Christie as Principal Weems. However, a major surprise comes in the form of Lady Gaga, adding to the show’s star power. The trailer includes a voice-over by Lady Gaga towards the end. Although the specifics of her character are unknown, it is certain that Lady Gaga will be a prominent figure in the series. Fans are awaiting the unveiling of the pop star-actor’s appearance in ‘Wednesday Season 2’.…
NYT Connections is a daily word puzzle offered by The New York Times, designed to expand players’ vocabularies. The objective is to find the hidden relationships between words and group them into sets of four. Launched during beta testing on June 12, 2023, the game quickly gained traction and is now the second most played game on the NYT platform, succeeding Wordle. This article offers guidance and solutions for today’s puzzle. The Connections puzzle requires players to categorize 16 words into four distinct groups. The game, created by Wyna Liu, offers varying difficulty levels to test and enhance vocabulary skills.…
Saliya Saman, a former Sri Lankan domestic cricketer, has been banned for five years by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The ban stems from violations of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) anti-corruption code during the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 League. Saman was one of eight individuals charged with breaching the code in September 2023. These charges relate to attempts to corrupt matches in the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League, which were thwarted by the ICC and the Designated Anti-Corruption Official (DACO) of the ECB.