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General Synod did vote to continue to look at the issue, but bishops say there are “theological and legal barriers” to having such ceremonies now. Source link
York: Mataafa, Jones-Bishop, Wood, Williams, Galeano, Hingano, Harris, Va’a, McShane, Vaughan, Field, Dee, Thompson.Interchanges: Balmforth, Martin, Sangare, Griffin.Hull KR: Mourgue, Davies, Hiku, Gildart, Burgess, Lewis, May, Sue, Litten, Brown, Martin, Batchelor, Minchella.Interchanges: Broadbent, Luckley, Whitbread, Lawton.Referee: Liam Rush. Source link
Upbeat: Tamil Nadu Dragons shot-stopper Harte is keen to go the distance in the upcoming edition. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: BISWARANJAN ROUT At 37 years of age and with over 240 international caps, the veteran Ireland goalkeeper David Harte knows he is living through the final stretch of a career that has taken him across continents, World Cups and Olympic Games.And yet, while staring at a record sixth Hockey India League (HIL) appearance, Harte sounds anything but sentimental.For him, this stint with Tamil Nadu Dragons is certainly not about ticking off one last box. It’s about pushing the franchise…
Kirpal Singh followed up on his gold-winning performance at the Indian Open meet last week with another win, this time at the Indian Grand Prix 3 at the Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana on August 2, 2025. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: B. VELANKANNI RAJ Discus thrower Kirpal Singh won his second consecutive competition at the Indian Grand Prix 3 at the Guru Nanak Stadium here on Saturday.The former Inter-State and Federation Cup champion followed up on his gold-winning performance at the Indian Open meet last week with a best throw of 53.62m. Kirpal, the last Indian and one of only…
Virgos, today is your day to shine! Mercury’s influence will help clear the fog around problem-solving and decision-making. Enjoy some quality time with loved ones and friends that will uplift your spirits. Work-related tensions will start to dissipate, making way for effective solutions to arise. Relief arrives in small doses today, Virgo. Your troubles begin to lessen, not through magic, but because Mercury helps you sort the mess and pick the next right step.You’ll feel happier with close ones, and the day has a social or family flavour. Even a quick visit to relatives, a neighbour’s function, or a shared…
Kokapet is the new luxury frontier which has become Hyderabad’s one of the most sought-after real estate hotspots. Set on the Outer Ring Road (ORR), the region enjoys uninterrupted connectivity to the Financial District, HITEC City, and the International Airport. This is the reason that the place is attracting working professionals and premium homebuyers, among others. Also, Kokapet is a perfect combination of modern residential developments and luxury living. The area has apartments catering to wealthy investors, safe gated communities, and well-planned township. (Canva) Source link
Dr. Garima Pal and Dr. Abhijit MoreThe new Labour Codes seem to be revolutionary in their scope, focusing on major issues like “jobless growth”, wage uniformity, inclusivity. Entering into a new era with the goal of modernizing and streamlining a system that was previously thought to be antiquated and unduly complicated. For many years, the nation was governed by more than 29 federal laws and 120 state laws, each with its own definitions and requirements for compliance. This overlapping structure frequently led to litigation, confusion, and a slowdown in industrial growth. The Government of India passed the Code on Wages…
The government on Thursday informed the J&K Assembly that Scheduled Tribe (ST)-I reservation stands implemented uniformly across Jammu and Kashmir. This was stated by Minister for Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo, while replying to a question of Legislator, Dr Narinder Singh Raina.The Social Welfare Minister informed that the reservation to ST-II category is not region based or area specific but is given on the basis of Pahari ethnicity to various groups as reflected in SO 176 of 2024. She added that the extension of ST-II reservation benefits to the Pahari ethnic group is based on their ethnic, cultural and linguistic identity…
Abhishek Sharma (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s star opener Abhishek Sharma missed the T20 World Cup clash against Namibia on Thursday and could also be sidelined for the much-anticipated encounter against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.After India were put in to bat by Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, captain Suryakumar Yadav provided an update on the left-hander’s fitness at the toss.T20 World Cup | Tilak Varma provides update on Abhishek’s fitness, mindset during rehab“Abhishek is still not fine, he will miss a game or two,” Suryakumar said.Following Thursday’s match against Namibia, India are…
On Wednesday, two senior Opposition members mentioned two pressing issues in the Rajya Sabha during Zero Hour — from the old age social discrimination to the new age threats of AI. Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge raised the issue of caste-based discrimination at workplaces stating that although the Constitution calls for social equality, incidents of discrimination were still prevalent.”In the 21st century, when we make grand claims of major social developments and social reforms, a Dalit woman cook’s food at an Anganwadi centre in Odisha is refused by members of a particular community for their children,” Kharge said… “Anganwadi centres…