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Month: July 2024

  • 10 fours, 3 sixes… Travis Head’s havoc, made bowlers ghosts by hitting 5 consecutive fifties!

    Travis Head: This player is an explosive batsman of Australia, who snatched the final of the ODI World Cup 2023 from India, since then Head is in tremendous form.

    Australia’s explosive batsman Travis Head is once again in the news. On 26 July, his bat spewed fire. Head wreaked havoc with the bat on American soil and single-handedly led the team to victory by scoring 77 runs in 44 balls. His bat hit 10 fours and 3 explosive sixes. Whichever bowler came in front of him was beaten. The bowlers of the opposing team looked helpless due to this stormy innings of Head. After all, where and against whom did Head play this innings, know below…

    Actually, Major League Cricket is going on in America these days. In the qualifier match of this T20 league, the teams of San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom were face to face. In which Washington has entered the final by winning by 7 wickets. Travis Head is a part of this team, who has scored the most runs this season after Faf du Plessis (375), i.e. 250. He has scored 5 consecutive fifties in this league.

    TRAVIS HEAD IN THE LAST 5 GAMES IN MLC 2024:

    – 54(32)– 54(33)– 53(22)– 56(36)– 77*(44) in the Qualifier 1

    Head is the 2nd Australian to score 5 consecutive fifties in T20s. pic.twitter.com/egwMa4YPfq

    — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 26, 2024 What happened in the match? (Travis Head)

    In fact, San Francisco Unicorns scored 145 runs after losing 10 wickets in 19 overs. 25-year-old Hasan Khan scored 57 runs in 36 balls for the team. In response, Travis Head and Steve Smith came to open the innings for Washington. Smith was out after scoring 1 run. Then 2 wickets fell consecutively, but Head stood at one end. Wickets fell from the other end but Travis Head kept his explosive approach.

    Head and Maxwell showed their flair

    Travis Head played an innings of 77 runs in 44 balls and returned after leading the team to victory. Apart from him, Glenn Maxwell scored 54 runs in 23 balls with the help of 5 sixes and 4 fours for Washington. On the basis of these innings of Head and Maxwell, Washington’s team chased the target in just 15.3 overs.

    Travis Head’s performance in Major League Cricket 2024?

    Travis Head is playing as an opener for Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket 2024. He has scored 250 runs in 7 matches so far this season at an average of 41. 28 fours and 15 sixes have come off his bat. Earlier, he had scored 567 runs in 15 matches while showing his flair in IPL 2024. He batted at a strike rate of 191.55 throughout the season, which included 1 century and 4 fifties.

  • The issue of diarrhea and malaria was raised again in the House, on the allegations of the Congress MLA, the Health Minister said- Do not do politics on death, in the Congress government…

    Raipur. The issue of malaria-diarrhea once again resonated in the assembly. Bhilai MLA Devendra Yadav said that the information given by the health minister was not correct and asked to improve the system. Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal told the MLA not to do politics on the death and said that the government is improving the system, which has reduced the number of deaths. Also read: Former minister alleges in the House – pregnant women are not getting hot food, minister said – the scheme has not been stopped, dissatisfied with the answer, the opposition walked out…

    Earlier, BJP MLA Motilal Sahu raised the issue through attention motion in the assembly and talked about the outbreak of malaria and diarrhea in many districts of the state. Minister Shyambihari Jaiswal said that continuous investigation is being done in all the districts. The minister said that malaria is under control in Bastar division. The reason for the death of two children is being brought to the hospital late. Along with this, mosquito nets are being distributed continuously. There is also adequate availability of medicines.

    Motilal Sahu said that the previous government did not make the payment, so the medicines are not being supplied. The minister clarified that the supply of medicines has not been stopped due to non-payment anywhere. Sufficient supply of medicines and test kits has been made. The department’s team is reaching remote villages in Bastar by boat and conducting tests, there is no shortage anywhere, more tests have been done than the previous government.

    BJP MLA Dharamjit Singh has suggested that instructions should be given to the higher officials of the district as well as the lower level employees. Information about malaria victims should reach the health department on time. The Health Minister said that they are working in coordination with 6 departments.

    Kota MLA Atal Srivastava said that two people have died of malaria in my constituency. I had requested the minister to set up a camp around Belgahna. But the camp has not been set up yet. The necessary preparations in the interior areas should be completed. The Health Minister said that a team had gone to the affected area. 385 patients were admitted around Kota, but no one has died of malaria.

    Akaltara MLA Raghavendra Singh said that the number of dengue-malaria patients has increased in my constituency. Some people have also died. Adequate arrangements should be made in hospitals. The Health Minister says that no one has died of diarrhea in Janjgir district. Whatever shortcomings in the arrangements will be removed.

    Bhilai Nagar MLA Devendra Singh Yadav said that the Health Minister is not giving the correct information. Many people have died of malaria and diarrhea in Bilaspur, Kawardha, Bijapur. In such a situation, I am demanding to improve the system. The Health Minister said that the opposition members should not do politics on death. Dozens of people have died of malaria every year in the Congress government. We are making the arrangements better and better in the Congress government, and the situation has reduced.

  • PM Modi Warns Pakistan On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Says ‘Our Soldiers Will Crush Terrorism…’ |

    New Delhi:  On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the Bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. During his speech at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass on Friday, Modi also warned Pakistan, stating that our soldiers will crush terrorism with full force and that the enemy will receive a befitting reply.

    “I want to tell these patrons of terrorism that their nefarious intentions will never succeed. Our soldiers will crush terrorism with full force and the enemy will be given a befitting reply,” he said.

    Modi also added, “Pakistan has learned nothing from its history. They continue to use terrorism and proxy wars. I am speaking today from a place where terrorists might be listening directly to me, and I want to tell them that their plans will never succeed.”

     

    #WATCH | Ladakh: PM Narendra Modi says, “Pakistan has failed in all its nefarious attempts in the past. But Pakistan has not learned anything from its history. It is trying to keep itself relevant with the help of terrorism and proxy war. Today I am speaking from a place where… pic.twitter.com/HQbzjcVKVq


    — ANI (@ANI) July 26, 2024

     

    While addressing Kargil Vijay Diwas Shradhanjali Samaroh in Drass, Ladakh, PM Modi remarked that Kargil Vijay Diwas tells us that the sacrifices made for the nation are immortal.

    “Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds us that the sacrifices made for our nation are eternal and forever remembered. As time passes, days turn into months, months into years, and years into centuries – the names of those who laid down their lives for the sake of national security remain etched in our collective memory, forever immortalised!” PM Modi said ANI reported. 

    Addressing on Agneepath scheme, he said that some individuals are politicising this issue for their personal gains.

    “The motive behind the Agneepath scheme is to rejuvenate the army by making it younger. However, some individuals are politicizing this issue for their personal gain. These are the same people who have been involved in scams related to army procurement and who were opposed to acquiring fighter jets for the army,” Modi said.

  • CM Sai took a big initiative to include Jashpur in the tourism map, ‘Mayali Nature Camp’ included in Swadesh Darshan Yojana, Rs 10 crore approved for development

    Jashpur. On the initiative of Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, the Tourism Department has included the famous natural and religious tourist destination of the district, Mayali, in the second phase of the Swadesh Darshan Yojana. By being included in this scheme, the development of basic facilities in the tourist place will be rapid. Also, with its promotion, there is a possibility of increase in the tourist movement here.

    Importance and facilities of Mayali

    It is worth mentioning that Mayali Nature Camp is located in Charaidand Baghicha State Highway in Kunkuri block of the district. The panoramic view of Belsonga Dam and Madheshwar Mountain, considered to be the highest Shivalinga of Asia, gives tourists an opportunity to spend hours. The forest department has also arranged tents for the convenience of tourists at this place. A large number of tourists gather in these tent houses to enjoy night stay with their families at the natural place full of greenery, on the banks of the dam. There is a lot of tourist activity here, especially on weekends.

    Tourists have also been given the facility to enjoy boating in Mayali Nature Camp. For this, all the security arrangements have been made along with the guide. With the cooperation of the state government, a cactus garden is also being developed in Mayali Nature Camp. This special garden has included species of cactus found across the country so that the younger generation can become well acquainted with cactus. One of its objectives is also to make people aware about biodiversity and environmental conservation.

    10 crore approved for development

    Along with including it in the Swadesh Darshan Yojana, the Tourism Department has sanctioned Rs 10 crore for the development of Mayali. For this, a district level steering committee has been formed and directed to prepare an action plan and DPR for development.

  • Google Maps Announces New Features In India: Alerts for Road Widths, Flyovers & More |

    New Delhi: Google Maps has revolutionised the way we navigate our world and made life so much easier. From finding the quickest route to discovering new places, it has become an essential tool for daily living. Now, Google Maps has announced an exciting new set of features specifically designed for India. 

    The company is introducing a new feature which will help reduce the narrow roads for driving four-wheelers. This feature will utilise AI to estimate road widths and will be available for Maps users in India. By incorporating satellite imagery, Street View, and other data, Google Maps can estimate road widths at scale. This will ensure safer travel and will be more reliable for four-wheeler drivers, bikers, pedestrians and other commuters using narrow roads.

    “Clear Callouts” for Narrow Roads in 8 Cities

    It will also add “clear callouts” in its Directions and Navigations screens to alert users about narrow sections on their route. This new feature will start rolling out on Android devices this week in eight cities which includes Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Indore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, and Guwahati. Support for iOS and expansion to more cities are planned for the future.

    Flyover Navigation Now Available in 40 Indian Cities

    One of the features on Google Maps will help drivers navigate flyovers in many Indian cities. The app will highlight flyovers on recommended routes that will allow drivers to prepare in advance. The feature will be available for both four-wheeler and two-wheeler navigation in 40 cities across India on Android apps and Android Auto. Support for iOS and CarPlay is coming soon.

    Info for 8,000 EV Charging Stations

    Google Maps and Google search will now provide information about EV charging stations in India for electric (EV) users. It is collaborating with leading EV charging providers to offer authoritative details for over 8,000 charging stations that will cover a significant portion of the available charging stations in the country.

    Book Metro Tickets in Kochi and Chennai via Google Maps

    Google Maps now makes it easy to book metro tickets in Kochi and Chennai through a partnership with ONDC and Namma Yatri.

    Easily Report Road Incidents

    The company has also simplified reporting road incidents. With just a few taps, users can report construction or traffic issues and confirm others’ reports to improve information reliability. This update is available on all platforms, including Android, iOS, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay.

    Curated Lists for Dining and Tourist Spots 

    Google is teaming up with NDTV Food and MagicPin to bring curated lists to ten cities: Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, and Jaipur. These lists will offer recommendations for tourist spots and dining options and make it even easier to explore and enjoy new places.

  • Paris Olympics 2024: ‘We Have Ability To Beat Any Team’, Says TT Star Harmeet Desai | Other

    Having played an important role in helping India clinch Commonwealth Games gold medals in 2018 and 2022, star Indian paddler Harmeet Desai believes that the Indian team has the ability to upset any team at the Paris Olympics and insisted that the team’s preparation was well on track to perform at their optimum best in the French capital.

    The Indian table tennis contingent created history earlier this year when both the men’s and women’s teams qualified for the Olympics for the first time and the preparatory camps, in Bengaluru from June 7-16 and in Saarbrucken, Germany earlier this month, were focused on working. out the perfect combinations for the team events at the Paris Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11.

    “On a given day, I think we really have a very good chance of beating any team. We have won against top teams in the world in the past and it is possible this time also if we give our best. In the Olympics, if all three of us can put on the best show then anything is possible,” the 31-year-old said during an interview with Ultimate Table Tennis.

    Desai is part of the Indian men’s team along with Achanta Sharath Kamal, Manav Thakkar, and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran. He will also be competing in the individual events.

    Desai’s confidence stems from the fact that the Indian men’s team had defeated the mighty Japan in the quarter-finals to clinch the bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games. (Paris Olympics 2024: India’s Full Schedule; Date, Time, Athletes And More)

    Speaking about the rise of Indian table tennis on the world stage, Desai credited the central government’s various schemes and the launch of Ultimate Table Tennis in 2017 for the development of the sport.

    “UTT has helped us get more experience and exposure to play with international players and get guidance from foreign coaches. That was not the case before 2017. So, this kind of experience has helped the players get more self-belief and perform well in the international arena,” he said.

    The Indian men’s team will face China in the opening round while the women’s team will open their campaign against Romania. The individual events will be played from July 27 to August 4 whereas the team events are scheduled from August 5 to 10.

    After the Paris Olympics, India’s representatives at the Games and upcoming talent from the country will rub shoulders against each other and some international stars in the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis 2024, scheduled to take place in Chennai from August 22 to September 7.

  • Chhattisgarh: Gariaband got a big achievement, 99 panchayats got the status of TB free panchayat from the Government of India

    Gariaband. The villages of the district have received important honors due to the activeness of the district administration and the better work done in the health sector. The Government of India has given the status of TB free panchayat to 99 gram panchayats of the district. This achievement has been achieved as a result of the TB free Gariaband campaign run by the district administration last year. Under this campaign, more than two and a half lakh TB screenings were done by going door to door to defeat TB in the district. Along with this, the general public, public representatives and officers and employees also ensured participation to help TB patients in the form of more than 350 Nikshay Mitras. The district has achieved a great success with everyone’s successful cooperation and efforts. Collector Deepak Agarwal expressed happiness over this and congratulated the health department and the people of the district.

    It is noteworthy that in the year 2023, the TB Free Panchayat Campaign was launched by the Government of India. Its objective was to eradicate TB from its roots, bring sensitivity towards TB patients and ensure everyone’s cooperation in defeating TB. Under this, various activities were conducted to defeat TB. Along with this, a massive public awareness campaign was also launched. In this sequence, TB free campaign was also run in Gariaband district. Under this, samples of TB suspected people were taken from door to door. Under this, more than two and a half lakh screenings were done. During this, samples of more than 344 TB suspected people were also taken, out of which very few TB patients were confirmed.

    The district administration motivated public representatives, eminent citizens, social, business, rice millers organizations, officers-employees and others to become Nikshay Mitras to improve the health of TB patients. Under this, more than 350 people became Nikshay Mitras and helped TB patients recover from TB. Along with this, nutrition kits were also distributed to TB patients, which helped TB patients recover from TB disease.

    The Gram Panchayats that have been declared TB free by the Government of India are Raniparateva, Kasekera, Amalor, Jamli, Patsivani, Khairjhiti, Karkara, Paktia, Murmura, Phuljhar, Pond, Seoni, Tengnabasa, Semhara, Dadargaon New, Rasela, Dwaratra, Karchali, Mongra, Dadargaon Old, Tonhidabari, Kutena, Lohjhar, Girsool, Mokhaguda, Falsapara, Kumhraikhurd, Latapara, Kodobhata, Suklibhata Old, Darlipara, Sitlijor, Jhiripani, Nistiguda, Dahigaon, Puranapani, Khutgaon, Ghoghar, Kadlimuda, Sinapali, Rohnaguda, Baherabuda, Kodobadat, Kas, Ghutku Navapara, Barbahara, Koundkera, Phulkarra, Peeparchhedi Kala, Mauhabhata, The districts included in the list are Lohari, Gujara, Maroda, Bendkura, Bindranwagarh, Khursipar, Kharta, Monhada, Deharguda, Mainpurkhurd, Shobha, Gopalpur, Garhadih, Kokadi, Khajurpadar, Dhodra, Bhejipadar, Chhotegobra, Dabnai, Mainpurkala, Taurenga, Bhootbeda, Kuchenga, Dhanora, Chalnapadar, Urmal, Dharnidhora, Sonesilli, Pendra, Jamgaon, Rajkatti, Kumhi, Dhamani, Barula, Chobebandha, Shyamnagar, Kopra, Dhursa, Raveli, Kund, Charoda, Charbatti, Bodki, Parsadajoshi, Gunderdehi, Khuteri, Pokhra, Pitaiband and gram panchayat Rohina.

  • Harris Says She Is Ready To Debate; Trump Says Wait Till Democratic Convention |

    Former US president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday refused to debate with his Democratic rival and Vice President Kamala Harris until the Democrats formally decide on their nominee, whereas the latter said that she is ready for a debate.

    “You have been asking me about the debate and I’ll tell you I’m ready to debate Donald Trump. I have agreed to the previously agreed upon September 10 debate,” Harris told reporters at Joint Base Andrews on her return from Houston.

    “He (Trump) agreed to that previously. Now here he is backpedaling and I’m ready and I think the voters deserve to see the split screen that exists in this race on a debate stage. And so I’m ready to go,” Harris said.

    Trump was declared the Republican party nominee at its convention in Milwaukee this month, Harris is all set to be declared the party’s nominee at its convention in Chicago in August.

    “Given the continued political chaos surrounding Crooked Joe Biden and the Democrat Party, general election debate details cannot be finalized until Democrats formally decide on their nominee,” Trump Campaign Communications Director Steven Cheung said in a late night statement.

    “There is a strong sense by many in the Democrat Party – namely Barack Hussein Obama – that Kamala Harris is a Marxist fraud who cannot beat President Trump, and they are still holding out for someone “better.” Therefore, it would be inappropriate to schedule things with Harris because Democrats very well could still change their minds,” Cheung said.

    Trump and US President Joe Biden, who dropped out of the race over the weekend and was succeeded by Harris, had previously agreed to two debates on June 27 and September 10. Biden’s disastrous debate in Atlanta on June 27 ultimately led him to quit the race three weeks later. The September 10 debate was previously agreed to be hosted by ABC News. The June 27 debate was hosted by CNN.

    Trump had told reporters early this week that he had agreed to a debate with Biden but was ready to debate Harris. “But I want to debate with her and she’ll be no different because they have the same policies. I would be willing to do more than one debate actually,” he said, adding that he was not thrilled with ABC.

    Meanwhile, Fox News Media has proposed a debate between Trump and Harris on September 17 in Pennsylvania.

    “Now that Vice President Kamala Harris is the presumptive Democratic nominee, FOX News Media is amending our proposal for a debate this cycle. Given the race has changed, we’d like to request the opportunity to host a Presidential Debate between VP Harris and former President Trump,” Fox News Media said in letters sent to each campaign.

    “We propose to host the debate in the state of Pennsylvania on Tuesday, September 17, just as early voting is getting underway there and in other key battlegrounds. We are open to discussion on the exact date, format and location – with or without an audience,” the letter said.

  • US Secret Service Director Resigns Days After Assassination Attempt On Ex-President Trump | world news

    Washington: The director of the Secret Service said Tuesday she is resigning following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump that unleashed intensifying outcry about how the agency tasked with protecting current and former presidents could fail in its core mission.

    Kimberly Cheatle, who had served as Secret Service director since August 2022, had been facing growing calls to resign and several investigations into how the shooter was able to get so close to the Republican presidential nominee at an outdoor campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

    “I take full responsibility for the security lapse,” she said in an email to staff, obtained by The Associated Press. “In light of recent events, it is with a heavy heart that I have made the difficult decision to step down as your director.”

    Cheatle’s departure was unlikely to end the scrutiny of the long-troubled agency after the failures of July 13, and it comes at a critical juncture ahead of the Democratic National Convention and a busy presidential campaign season. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have promised continued investigation, along with an inspector general probe and an independent and bipartisan effort launched at President Joe Biden’s behest that will keep the agency in the spotlight.

    “The scrutiny over the last week has been intense and will continue to remain as our operational tempo increases,” Cheatle said in her note to staff.

    Cheatle’s resignation comes a day after appearing before a congressional committee and was berated by hours by both Democrats and Republicans for the security failures. She called the attempt on Trump’s life the Secret Service’s “most significant operational failure” in decades and said she took full responsibility for the security lapses, but she angered lawmakers by failing to answer specific questions about the investigation.

    At the hearing Monday, Cheatle remained defiant that she was the “right person” to lead the Secret Service, even as she said she took responsibility the security failures. When Republican Rep. Nancy Mace suggested Cheatle begin drafting her resignation letter from the hearing room, Cheatle responded, “No, thank you.”

    The 20-year-old shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, was able to get within 135 meters (157 yards) of the stage where the former president was speaking when he opened fire. That’s despite a threat on Trump’s life from Iran leading to additional security for the former president in the days before the July 13 rally.

    Cheatle acknowledged Monday that the Secret Service was told about a suspicious person two to five times before the shooting at the rally. She also revealed that the roof from which Crooks opened fire had been identified as a potential vulnerability days before the rally. But she failed to answer many questions about what happened, including why there no agents stationed on the roof.

    A bloodied Trump was quickly escorted off the stage by Secret Service agents, and agency snipers killed the shooter. Trump said the upper part of his right ear was pierced in the shooting. One rallygoer was killed, and two others were critically wounded.

    “The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on July 13th is the most significant operational failure at the Secret Service in decades,” Cheatle told members of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. “As the Director of the United States Secret Service, I take full responsibility for any security lapse.”

    Details continue to unfold about signs of trouble that day and what role both the Secret Service and local authorities played in security. The agency routinely relies on local law enforcement to secure the perimeter of events where people it is protecting appear. Former top Secret Service agents said the gunman should never have been allowed to gain access to the roof.

    Two days after the shooting, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said he supported Cheatle “100%.”

    But there were calls for accountability across the political spectrum, with congressional committees immediately moving to investigate, issuing a subpoena to testify and the top Republican leaders from both the House and the Senate saying she should step down. Biden, a Democrat, ordered an independent review into security at the rally, and the Secret Service’s inspector general opened an investigation. The agency is also reviewing its counter sniper team’s “preparedness and operations.”

    In an interview with ABC News two days after the shooting, Cheatle said she wasn’t resigning. She called the shooting “unacceptable” and something that no Secret Service agent wants to happen. She said her agency is responsible for the former president’s protection: “The buck stops with me. I am the director of the Secret Service.”

    Cheatle served in the Secret Service for 27 years. She left in 2021 for a job as a security executive at PepsiCo before Biden asked her to return in 2022 to head the agency with a workforce of 7,800 special agents, uniformed officers and other staff.

    She took over amid a controversy over missing text messages from around the time thousands of Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, following his 2020 election loss to Biden.

    During her time in the agency, Cheatle was the first woman to be named assistant director of protective operations, the division that provides protection to the president and other dignitaries, where she oversaw a $133.5 million budget. She is the second woman to lead the agency.

    When Biden announced Cheatle’s appointment, he said she had served on his detail when he was vice president and he and his wife “came to trust her judgment and counsel.”

  • CG Assembly Monsoon Session: Today is the last day of the Assembly Monsoon Session, many resolutions will be presented in the House

    Nitin Namdev, Raipur. Today is the last day of the monsoon session of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly. Today, during the debate on many issues, uproar can be seen from both the ruling and opposition parties in the House. Members have moved 87 attention motions today. Private petitions will be presented in the House today on behalf of 14 MLAs.

    As soon as the proceedings of the House begin today in the Vidhan Sabha, questions related to the Food, Women and Child Development Department will be asked. The outbreak of malaria and diarrhea will be discussed in the House. BJP MLA Motilal Sahu will raise the issue through attention motion. Health Minister Shyambihari Jaiswal will answer MLA Motilal’s questions. Opposition members will also participate in the discussion. During this time, the remaining 87 attention motions lying in the House will also be answered. Many resolutions can also be presented in the House today.

    Let us tell you that the monsoon session of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly started on July 22. Today is the last day of this five-day session.