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LONDON: In a dramatic turn of events, Xherdan Shaqiri, fondly known as ‘Shaq,’ has once again proven his unparalleled prowess on the soccer field. At 32, having left top-flight European soccer to play in MLS, Shaqiri’s stunning first-half strike secured a 1-1 draw for Switzerland against Scotland at Euro 2024 on Wednesday. This remarkable feat marks his sixth consecutive major international tournament with a goal, dating back to the 2014 World Cup, making him the first player to achieve such a record, according to UEFA. His curling effort from 20 meters out exemplified his enduring skill, leaving fans and pundits…

NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Igor Stimac has finally spoken up after his sudden sacking from the national side’s managerial duties through a post on his official social media handle. In his post, the Croatian thanked the Indian football fans and the team management for their support throughout his struggle-filled 5-year tenure with the side. After an important virtual meeting between head officials at the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on June 17, the board came up with the decision to close Stimac’s chapter with the Indian team after a string of lacklustre performances. Igor Stimac’s tenure as the…

NEW DELHI: India has reported more than 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases and over 100 deaths this summer amid a prolonged heatwave. Temperatures in northern India have soared to nearly 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit), one of the longest heatwave spells recorded. Birds have fallen from the sky due to extreme heat, and hospitals have seen an influx of heat-affected patients. The health ministry has instructed federal and state institutions to prioritise patient care, and hospitals in Delhi are increasing bed availability to cope with the crisis. Official statistics A health ministry official confirmed over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases and…

CHENNAI: At least 30 people have died, and over seventy hospitalised after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi district on Wednesday. Following the incident, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has ordered a CB-CID inquiry and transferred District Collector Sravankumar Jatavath, appointing MS Prashanth as the new Collector for Kallakurichi district. Kallakurichi SP Samaysingh Meena has been suspended, with Rajath Chaturvedi taking over as the new SP. Several police officials have also faced suspension. According to News18 sources, one person has been arrested so far in connection with the case. As per The Hindu report, An official said that preliminary investigations revealed…

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) opposed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea on Thursday in the money laundering case related to the now-scrapped excise policy, alleging that hawala money was used to finance the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) national convenor’s stay at a 7-star hotel during the 2022 Goa polls. This comes after a Delhi court extended Kejriwal’s custody till July 3. Appearing on behalf of the ED, ASG Raju on Wednesday informed the court that the Delhi CM stayed in a 7-star hotel named Hyatt during the Goa Assembly elections IN 2022. The cost of the Delhi…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A diplomat in Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday that 68 Indian nationals died during the hajj pilgrimage this year marked by searing heath, bringing the overall tally to more than 600. “We have confirmed around 68 dead… Some are because of natural causes and we had many old-age pilgrims. And some are due to the weather conditions, that’s what we assume,” the diplomat, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told AFP. The new toll comes after two Arab diplomats told AFP on Tuesday that 550 deaths had been recorded during the hajj, one of the five pillars…

New Delhi: The cancellation of the UGC-NET examination amid the ongoing protests against the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) has provided fresh ammunition to the Opposition parties to target the Narendra Modi government ahead of the Parliament session. UGC-NET is a test to determine a candidate’s eligibility for the post of assistant professor in universities and colleges, and also for the award of research fellowships. The Education Ministry yesterday ordered that the exam — held Tuesday — be scrapped after inputs that its integrity may have been compromised. This exam too was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA),…