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The man suspected of killing a Scottish aid worker in Greece has appeared in court in Athens.The body of Elisabeth Jane Ross was found in a suitcase at an abandoned building on 18 July, days after she had been reported missing.Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, arrived at the Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Athens Court of First Instance at about 09:40 local time for the hearing, which took place in private.He had been arrested on suspicion of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences. The case has been deferred until Thursday.He was driven in a grey Hyundai…
Team India’s recent Test performances have raised serious concerns, with heavy defeats against New Zealand and South Africa at home exposing their struggles against quality spin on familiar conditions. Once considered their biggest strength, turning tracks have instead highlighted glaring weaknesses in the batting unit. As a result, the pressure is mounting on Gautam Gambhir to deliver a strong response on the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. The conditions are expected to mirror those in India, making the series another crucial test of the team’s ability to handle spin and adapt under pressure. While the impressive England tour offered a glimpse…
Ekadashi is one of the most auspicious days in Sanatan Dharma. This is the most holiest days in Hindu religion. The day holds a great religious and spiritual significance. On this particular day, devotees perform various puja rituals and spiritual activities to appease Lord Vishnu. The day is considered highly sacred and devotees observe strict fast starting from Ekadashi tithi and ends on Dwadashi tithi during parana time. Let’s check out the Ekadashi observances in the month of August. Ekadashi in August 2026: Date and TimeKamika Ekadashi Date and TimeEkadashi Tithi Begins – August 8, 2026 – 01:59 PMEkadashi Tithi…
Naoero, previously known as Nauru, has introduced a program that offers citizenship to individuals contributing to climate adaptation funding. The initiative focuses on securing finances necessary for relocating vital infrastructure and families further inland, in response to the increasing threats posed by rising sea levels and coastal flooding. Those who successfully navigate the rigorous application process receive a passport, emphasizing the growing trend of seeking second citizenships worldwide. The world’s third smallest country has been making many waves online for all the revamp it has been doing. The Pacific island nation of Nauru, which recently officially changed its name to…
India’s markets regulator sees no flaws in the structure or design of the new stock closing auction and is unlikely to immediately review it, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.India’s benchmark Nifty 50 index had seen sharp volatility earlier this week as a new mechanism to determine the closing prices of stocks was introduced on Monday. The change triggered wild swings in futures and options prices on Tuesday, when weekly derivative contracts expired. “It’s too early to do any review. Participation increased on Tuesday and the Securities and Exchange Board of India expects participation…
Srinagar, Aug 05 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said providing government jobs to the next of kin (NoKs) of civilian terror victims is a significant step towards justice, rehabilitation and dignified livelihood, asserting that the administration is committed to ensuring every eligible terror-affected family receives support while continuing efforts to eradicate terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir.Addressing a function at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) here, where appointment letters were distributed among the NoKs of civilian terror victims, Sinha, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), described the occasion as an emotional milestone for families who had…
Madhuri Dixit and her husband, Shriram Madhav Nene, sold their apartment in Mumbai’s Juhu locality for ₹4.40 crore, nearly 14 years after purchasing it for ₹1.94 crore, reflecting a capital appreciation of around 127%, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix.Mumbai real estate update: Madhuri Dixit and her husband, Shriram Madhav Nene, sold their apartment in Juhu locality for ₹4.40 crore. (ANI Photo)According to the property registration documents, the apartment is on a lower floor of a building named Iris Park, part of The Deep Varsha Co-operative Housing Society Ltd, located on Military Road in the Juhu Vile…
The recently-retired Ajinkya Rahane didn’t stir the pot much verbally during his playing days, but while making his first appearance on a podcast since calling time on his career, the former India batter made a couple of very interesting points regarding India’s struggle in Test cricket. While the Gautam Gambhir era has achieved success in white-ball formats, winning two ICC trophies in two years, the Indian team has suffered multiple lows in Test matches. Two home whitewashes have dwarfed the 2-2 draw in England last year, and as India, currently placed seventh, fight for a place in the World Test…
Students’ growing use of AI also comes as employers increasingly look for workers who know how to use the technology College students may have shown their concerns about AI by booing pro-AI speakers at some graduation ceremonies, but that has not stopped them from increasingly using the technology for assignments and other work. A new survey from American University’s Kogod School of Business (via Axios) found that more than 80% of students surveyed had used AI for academic purposes in the previous six months. The share of business students who regularly use AI has also jumped sharply, rising from just…
AICF confirms new dates GM Abhijeet Gupta flags 2026 chess nationals snub (Photo by Amit Sharma) NEW DELHI: The All India Chess Federation (AICF) has officially announced new dates for the senior National Chess Championship, ensuring the event is held in 2026 rather than being pushed into 2027. The tournament will now take place from November 29 to December 9, 2026, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.The decision follows a social media post by Arjuna Awardee and five-time Commonwealth champion Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta, who raised serious concerns after the federation initially deferred the 2026 edition to March 2027.As reported by TimesofIndia.com on…