SINGAPORE: An investigation into the death of a 14-year-old Indian-origin student-athlete at the Singapore Sports School, has revealed there was a safety lapse as his badminton coach failed to check on his well-being before leaving the track. The coach has been served a notice of dismissal, according to a Channel News Asia report on Saturday. Pranav Madhaik, who was part of the school's badminton...
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NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma continues his sublime form and six-hitting spree in the World Cup as the Indian skipper became only the third batter overall to smash 300 sixes in one-day internationals.Rohit achieved the remarkable feat during the high voltage match against Pakistan when he tonked Haris Rauf over mid-on for his 300th six at the packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.India vs...
THANE: In separate incidents in Thane district, two men were arrested, and a minor was detained for the alleged possession and transportation of beef valued at Rs 1.67 lakh. On Friday at around 5 am, authorities apprehended some individuals unloading beef from a tempo at MHADA colony in Bhiwandi town.The police confiscated 200kg of meat, valued at Rs 1.2 lakh, from the tempo, and the driver, Mohammad...
CHENNAI: A man, who was found sexually abusing a three-year-old girl child at Pulicat, was nabbed by the locals, tied to a pole and thrashed before being handed over to police on Friday.Gopal, 38, of Pulicat lured the child, his neighbour, with a chocolate and took her home. When he began to sexually abuse her she raised an alarm, prompting her parents and neighbours rush to her rescue.They caught...
Unsold housing stock fell 3 per cent in nine major cities during the July-September period to 5.08 lakh units, compared to the previous quarter, as sales were higher than supply, according to PropEquity. Housing demand is currently facing challenges due to appreciation in both prices and mortgage rates, according to the report. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times) According to a report by...
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police’s crime branch has registered an FIR in connection with fraud during an exam related to the recruitment of fire operators.Police said the complaint was filed by a deputy secretary rank official, and they have named three people as suspects in the case. According to the complainant, they scrutinised the biometric reports taken during computer-based and driving skill tests for...
MUMBAI: As the nine-day festival of Ashwin Navratri will be celebrated from Sunday October 15 through Monday October 23, certain individuals and organisations are bringing joy, inclusivity and a sense of celebration to children who often face unique challenges.Lions Club of Juhu, in its 65th year, will organise a Navratri programme, 'Dholida with Special Kids' Sunday October 15 at CD Barfiwala School at...
Cricket is a dynamic sport cherished globally. It transcends boundaries by uniting nations in a shared passion for the game. As a sport, it blends strategy, skill and teamwork, captivating fans with thrilling moments. Beyond the pitch, cricket is a symbol of national pride, stirring deep-rooted patriotism and fostering a sense of belonging. Matches between rival nations ignite fervor, fostering unity...
PARIS: France will deploy 7,000 soldiers after a Chechen-origin man fatally stabbed a teacher and severely wounded three other adults at a school in the northeastern town of Arras, the Elysee presidential palace said Saturday.The attack on Friday was denounced by President Emmanuel Macron as an act of "Islamist terror" in Arras, which has large Jewish and Muslim populations. The deployment of the...
THANE: A woman in her early thirties died in Maljipada in the district after falling off a motorcycle on hitting a pothole and coming under the wheels of a dumper truck, said the police on Friday. The accident took place on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway (NH-8) late on Thursday night. The deceased was identified by the police as Laxmi Gupta. She had been returning from the Tungareshwar temple in the...