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‘Poor guy has been behind bars’: Ex-Pakistan cricketer speaks out on Imran Khan

Ramiz Raja’s comments came after 21 former international captains wrote to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, renewing their appeal for proper medical treatment and better conditions for Imran. The group includes Indian cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Dilip Vengsarkar. The appeal followed concerns that a recent medical examination did not fully meet the

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‘3,000 raids, rats, cockroaches’: How FDA chief is giving eateries a wake-up call

Tukaram Mundhe leads Maharashtra’s aggressive food safety crackdown, inspecting thousands of food businesses. His teams have conducted over 3,000 raids, suspending permits and uncovering numerous violations. The campaign now targets loose edible oil sales, enforcing regulations from 2011. Traders express concern over mandatory packaging, while the FDA cites adulteration risks. The FDA seized over Rs

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‘They had gone towards Sargodha’: Ex-Navy officer backs former CDS Anil Chauhan on Kirana Hills remarks

Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan discussed Operation Sindoor’s success. He indicated loitering munitions were deployed near Sargodha during the operation. These munitions searched for radars and may have struck Kirana Hills. This occurred after failing to locate their intended targets in the region. Chauhan’s comments clarified the operation’s impact on the Pakistani

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‘Secure, predictable sea lanes indispensable’: India urges UN to safeguard key maritime routes

India called for collective international action to safeguard critical sea lanes and maritime infrastructure. Secure shipping routes are essential for uninterrupted movement of vital commodities globally. Conflicts and attacks on maritime routes threaten food and energy supplies worldwide. India stressed the need for unimpeded humanitarian access and objective supply chain assessments. Strengthening domestic agriculture and

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Satya Nadella’s record pay signals Microsoft’s AI, cloud growth bet

In a landmark move, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been awarded an unprecedented compensation package of $96.5 million, underscoring the firm’s strides in artificial intelligence and cloud services. This pay structure, predominantly reliant on stock and performance incentives, ties Nadella’s earnings to both shareholder returns and overall revenue, aligning executive remuneration with crucial business objectives.

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Test cricketer, forced to retire at 27 due to concussions, sues school; here’s why

Pucovski retired from professional cricket in April last year at the age of 27 after suffering 13 documented concussions during his career.

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Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on August 26? Check state-wise details

Mark your calendars: many bank branches will observe closures on Wednesday, August 26, for the Id-E-Milad and Thiruvonam festivals. Although branches will be closed, customers can still use ATMs and online services. Don’t forget that banks will also shut down for a regular holiday on Sunday, August 30, followed by Raksha Bandhan closures on August

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