9/28: Saturday Morning
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in Israeli airstrike on Beirut; Author Richard Powers on his new book “Playground.”
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Mehbooba Mufti cancels campaign for a day after Hezbollah leader’s death
People’s Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti announced a one-day pause in her J&K assembly election campaign to stand in solidarity with Palestine and Lebanon following Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s death. Jammu and Kashmir elections are being held in three phases, with the final phase on October 1 and results on October 8.
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Squash ball in glove! The story behind Adam Gilchrist’s 2007 World Cup Final blitz
Adam Gilchrist’s extraordinary century in the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup final featured a unique preparation technique involving a squash ball inside his glove. Advised by coach Bob Meuleman, this tweak improved his grip and control. Gilchrist’s performance was pivotal in securing Australia’s third consecutive World Cup title against Sri Lanka.
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IPL franchises set to shell out Rs 75 crore to retain five key players
The IPL Governing Council has decided that each franchise can retain up to five players and use one Right to Match (RTM) before the upcoming mega auction. If all five players are retained, it will cost the franchise Rs 75 crore from their total auction purse. The retention price caps are set at different amounts…
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Who is Hashem Safieddine, the cleric likely to head Hezbollah after Nasarallah
Hezbollah confirmed that its leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Israeli airstrikes. Hashem Safieddine is considered a likely successor. The article details recent eliminations of key figures from Hezbollah and Hamas by Israel, highlighting the ongoing conflict following Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel.
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‘We support full UN membership of Palestine’: China at UNGA
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi reaffirmed China’s strong support for Palestine’s legitimate rights and its bid for full UN membership during his address at the United Nations General Assembly. He called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing a two-state solution as essential. Wang also addressed the ongoing war in Ukraine, urging de-escalation and promoting…
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Udhayanidhi Stalin named Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister, swearing-in on Sunday
Tamil Nadu’s Udhayanidhi Stalin has been appointed deputy chief minister in a major cabinet reshuffle. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for September 29 at Raj Bhavan, Chennai. This move emphasizes Udhayanidhi’s increasing influence within the DMK party and aims to solidify the party’s position ahead of forthcoming elections.
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Mayank Yadav gets maiden India call-up for Bangladesh T20Is
Mayank Yadav has earned his maiden call-up to India’s squad for the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh beginning on October 6. Suryakumar Yadav will captain the team while Hardik Pandya returns. Test regulars Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant have been given a break.
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Protests erupt in J&K’s Budgam over killing of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah
A protest march took place in Jammu & Kashmir’s Budgam after Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed by the Israel Defence Force. Mehbooba Mufti cancelled her election campaign for a day to show solidarity with Palestine and Lebanon. Nasrallah, who became secretary-general of Hezbollah in 1992, transformed the group into one of the most powerful…
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Swiss cyclist dead at 18 after sustaining fatal head injuries in crash at Road World Championships
The cycling community is mourning the tragic death of 18-year-old Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer after she died Friday from a serious head injury following a crash at the Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships in Zurich just a day earlier. The International Cycling Union (UCI) released a statement confirming the news of Furrer’s passing. “It is with…
