Author: Arya Shukla

Jos Buttler, the captain of England’s white-ball team, has said that he will try to convince Ben Stokes to reverse his decision to retire from ODI cricket. Stokes retired from the format last July, citing the need to manage his workload. He is England’s Test captain and one of the world’s best all-rounders. “I’m still hopeful that Ben will be available for the World Cup,” Butler said. “I know he’s made his decision, but I’ll be having a chat with him soon and trying to convince him to change his mind.” “Ben is a world-class player, and he’s an important…

Sri Lanka’s economy has been in freefall since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The country’s tourism industry, a major source of foreign exchange, has been decimated, and its exports have fallen. The government has also been struggling to repay its foreign debt, which now stands at over $50 billion. Sri Lanka is in the midst of a severe economic crisis, and China has assured the country of its help. The Chinese government said on Thursday that it would provide “necessary support” to Sri Lanka as it seeks to restructure its debt and secure a bailout from the International Monetary…

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a 10-day status quo regarding the demolition drive by railway authorities near Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura. The order came on a petition filed by a local resident, who challenged the demolition drive as illegal. Petition Challenges Demolition Drive as Illegal The petition alleged that the demolition drive was being carried out without any prior notice to the affected parties. It also claimed that the railway authorities were not authorized to conduct such a demolition drive in Mathura. The Supreme Court, while ordering a status quo, directed the railway authorities to file a detailed reply…

The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team has had a difficult start to the 2024 F1 season. The team has not won a race since the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix, and they are currently second in the constructors’ championship. Toto Wolff, the team principal of Mercedes, has insisted that the team will not adopt a blame culture despite their recent struggles. Mercedes has not won a race since the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix, and they are currently third in the constructors’ championship. However, Wolff believes that the team’s no-blame culture is essential for their long-term success. Wolff: “We need to keep…

August 14 is a day of great significance for Pakistan. It is the day that the country gained its independence from British rule. Pakistan was created as a homeland for Muslims in the Indian subcontinent, and its independence was a momentous occasion for the millions of people who had been living under British rule for centuries. August 14, 1947: The Birth of Pakistan The date of August 14 was chosen for Pakistan’s independence day for several reasons. First, it was the date that the British Viceroy, Lord Mountbatten, announced that power would be transferred to the two new dominions of…

Selena Gomez is hosting the annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit on October 12, 2024, to raise money to support mental health services for young people. The benefit will be held at Nya Studios in Hollywood, California, and will feature celebrity guests, speakers, entertainment, and a live auction. The Rare Impact Fund was founded by Selena Gomez in 2020 with the goal of raising $100 million to expand access to mental health services for young people around the world. Rare Beauty, Gomez’s cosmetics brand, donates 1% of its sales to the Rare Impact Fund. Celebrating Mental Health Advocacy and Support The…

The Delhi Police has imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in the Red Fort and Rajghat areas ahead of Independence Day celebrations on August 15. The move comes in the wake of concerns about crowding and security at these iconic landmarks. Section 144 prohibits gatherings of more than four people in an area. Any violation of this section will be met with strict action, including arrest and fines. Police Cite Crowding Concerns at Independence Day The police have said that the decision to impose Section 144 was taken after taking into account the experience of previous…

Suryakumar Yadav has admitted that his ODI numbers have been “very poor,” but he is working hard to improve his game and become a match-winner for India in the format. The 31-year-old batsman has played 25 ODIs for India, scoring 533 runs at an average of 23.80. He has also hit two centuries and two half-centuries in the format. The ODI World Cup 2024 The 2024 ODI World Cup will be the 13th edition of the Cricket World Cup, a quadrennial One Day International (ODI) cricket tournament contested by men’s national teams and organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC).…

Japan’s Nao Hibino capped off a remarkable week by upsetting No. 4 seed Linda Noskova to win the Livesport Prague Open on Monday. Hibino, who entered the tournament as a lucky loser, defeated Noskova 6-4, 6-1 in the final. It was Hibino’s third career WTA title and her first since 2019. Lucky loser Hibino claims her third WTA title Hibino started the match slowly, falling behind 3-0 in the first set. But she quickly found her footing and reeled off six straight games to take the lead. Hibino continued to dominate in the second set, breaking Noskova twice to seal…

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released stunning new images of the Moon captured by its Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft. The images were taken as the spacecraft entered lunar orbit on August 5, 2024. The Chandrayaan-3 mission is the third lunar mission by India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The first Chandrayaan mission was launched in 2008, and the second was launched in 2019. The Chandrayaan-3 mission was originally scheduled to be launched in 2022, but it was delayed due to technical problems. The mission was finally launched on July 14, 2024. The Chandrayaan-3 mission began with the…