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Gujarati man sentenced to 9 years in prison for financial fraud targeting elderly people. A Gujarati fraudster who was arrested in 2024 by the FBI for a massive elderly scam was sentenced to nine years in prison by US district court in Cleveland. Judge J Philip Calabrese sentenced Shreyas Baldevbhai Chaudhary to 110 months in prison — 9 years and two months in prison — and his aide Trusha Chaudhary five years of probation.Shreyas was ordered to pay restitution of $5,164,031, and Trusha was ordered to pay $343,641.A third person in the operation Nitinkumar Raval was sentenced to 19 to…

Former West Brom midfielder Quevin Castro has died at the age of 25 after collapsing during a match in Portugal. Castro fell to the ground during the first half of third-tier Real Sport Clube’s friendly against top-flight side Estrela de Amadora at the Estadio das Seixas in Lisbon on Saturday. The Lisbon Football Association (AFL) said that Castro “passed away this morning during the pre-season friendly”.Real Sport Clube said the midfielder was a “beloved member of our sporting family”.”Quevin Castro was much more than just a player; he was an integral part of our family, leaving an indelible mark on…

Salem Spartans all-rounder M. Mohammed gave a no-holds-barred response when asked to sum up his side’s disappointing TNPL Season 10 campaign.Spartans secured just a solitary win to finish bottom of the pile.“On paper, our team looks really good. We have about eight players who have played for Tamil Nadu… there are players who have been part of the TNPL since the first season but weren’t trusted enough,” said Mohammed, venting his frustration.“Speaking as someone who has played cricket for many years, we did not plan on what to do against other teams. If we had done that, the results would have been different,” added…

Se-young celebrates her victory over Wang in the semifinal. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR The men’s singles final will crown a new badminton World champion. The women’s title clash will pit the defending champion against a three-time victor.In men’s singles, 21-year-old Alex Lanier will face Japan’s Kodai Naraoka for a world title neither has won before, with both guaranteed their first World championships medal. Lanier beat Canada’s Victor Lai 16-21, 21-13, 21-14.The Frenchman has repeatedly had to recover from difficult positions during his run. Against Victor, as in his quarterfinal against Kunlavut Vitidsarn, he found a way to steady…

On August 22, 2026, the energy of Wu Chen Day fosters patience and organization, vital for achieving one’s ambitions and gaining visibility. Specific zodiac signs should pay utmost attention to their responsibilities and how they’re perceived publicly. Meanwhile, other signs may thrive with meticulous planning and practical approaches. Overall, it’s a day that balances progress with thoughtful responsibility. August 22, 2026 is a Wu Chen Day, a Yang Earth Dragon Day in Chinese astrology. It brings pressure of practice, public focus, strong desire, and responsibility. When it comes to money, family and work, the advice is to take it slow…

The monsoon brings relief from the heat, but the humid weather can be tough on your hair and scalp. Increased humidity, sweat, pollution, and dampness can make the scalp oily and trigger problems such as dandruff, itching, frizz, and increased hair shedding. According to Dr. Bushra Aziz, BAMS & Trichologist, a consultant at Traya, monsoon hair fall is often temporary and can be managed with the right scalp-care routine. The key is to keep the scalp clean and dry while protecting the hair from excess moisture, pollution, and rough handling. Here are some simple ways to take care of your…

Srinagar, Aug 22: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President Showkat Ahmad Mir on Saturday said addressing public grievances and ensuring timely resolution of people’s issues remained the foremost priority of the Omar Abdullah-led government and elected representatives.Mir made the remarks while interacting with NC leaders, office-bearers, workers and public delegations from Central, North and South Kashmir. The delegations apprised him of issues confronting people in their respective areas, following which he took up several matters with senior officials of the concerned departments and sought their early resolution.He said the government headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was working to…

A 25-year-old man was arrested on charges of terrorist act for his alleged links with Pakistani gangsters via social media platforms, police said on Friday.According to the FIR, at around 10.30 am on August 20, the police officials got a tip-off that the accused was allegedly having suspicious dealings with persons from Pakistan. (Representative Image (File Photo/PTI()The accused was identified as Syed Abubakar, a resident of Islampur, who worked as an AC mechanic, they said.Police said he was allegedly in contact with an international anti-social and radicalised individual connected through Instagram.The arrest was made following a tip off received by…

Putin said Russia’s difficulties in shipping its own goods would not result in shortages on global markets, arguing that Moscow could compensate for disruptions to Ukrainian agricultural exports. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned Ukraine of a retaliatory campaign against its most sensitive economic sectors after Kyiv intensified drone strikes on Russian economic infrastructure, saying the attacks had “opened Pandora’s box”.Putin said on Saturday that Russia would respond to Ukraine’s strikes, which have increasingly targeted economic infrastructure including oil refineries and warehouses belonging to online retailers. Kyiv has sought to disrupt infrastructure it considers central to Russia’s war effort.“The Kyiv…

Serena Williams to team up with Carlos Alcaraz in US Open mixed doubles (Agency Images) Serena Williams is set to make her return to the US Open in a blockbuster mixed doubles partnership with Carlos Alcaraz. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced on Saturday that Williams and Alcaraz have received a wild card into the US Open mixed doubles main draw, with the event set to begin on Tuesday.The partnership brings together two generations of Grand Slam champions and is expected to be one of the biggest attractions of this year’s tournament.Serena returns to Flushing MeadowsThe 23-time Grand Slam…