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Jannik Sinner withdraws from the 2025 National Bank Open in Toronto due to an elbow injury
World number one Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the upcoming National Bank Open in Toronto because of an elbow problem. The Italian tennis star recently captured his second Grand Slam title of 2025 at Wimbledon. He previously claimed the Toronto championship in 2023 when the tournament last visited the Canadian city. Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon semifinals for his fifth straight win against the Serbian player. Tournament organizers confirmed his withdrawal alongside Djokovic and British player Jack Draper. Carlos Alcaraz leads the remaining field as the second-ranked player in the world. The Spanish champion holds five Grand Slam victories and seven Masters 1000 trophies but has never won in Toronto. Three Canadian...
DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania visits the crime scene after a 15-year-old girl was set on fire in Puri
Director General of Police Yogesh Bahadur Khurania examined the Balanga crime scene where attackers burned a teenage girl on Saturday. The official met with the victim's family members at their home and interviewed the person who saved the girl. Forensic experts from the State Forensic Science Laboratory and AIIMS Bhubaneswar gathered physical evidence from the location. Authorities continue questioning relatives while the investigation progresses through a sensitive phase. Police formed a Special Investigation Team to handle the case. Opposition Biju Janata Dal members surrounded Balanga police station, demanding faster arrests of the suspects. Violence erupted when protesters attempted to enter the station building. The...
The third edition of the Oriental Cup to kick off with 36 teams in Delhi's youth football tournament
Delhi prepares to host the Oriental Cup's third annual competition at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium starting Monday. Student organizers Fareed Bakshi and Zahan Sawhney established this youth football championship in 2023. The tournament features thirty-six school teams competing across boys and girls divisions. Twenty-four male squads and twelve female teams will participate in the week-long event. Delhi Soccer Association officially recognizes this grassroots football initiative. Monday's schedule features seven matches, with the Government Co-ed Senior Secondary School facing Mother's International School. Sanskriti International School meets Amity International from Saket in subsequent fixtures. The Air Force School from Subroto Park, the...
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar calls for mutual respect and decorum in politics
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar urged political parties to demonstrate mutual respect and civility during public discourse. He condemned the practice of using inappropriate language against leaders of opposing parties on television and other platforms. The Vice President emphasized that personal attacks contradict India's civilizational values and cultural heritage. Political figures must maintain proper decorum when engaging with rivals from different parties. Such behavior damages the nation's democratic fabric and cultural identity. Dhankhar stressed that frequent dialogue between political leaders serves national interests better than constant confrontation. He noted that all Indian parliamentarians and political parties...
PM-KISAN scheme transforms the lives of farmers in Bihar's Vaishali district
Thousands of farming families across the Vaishali district in Bihar receive substantial benefits through the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi program. The government distributes 6,000 rupees annually to participating farmers through three separate payments. This financial support enables agricultural families to purchase essential farming supplies and navigate challenging economic periods. Farmers use these funds to purchase seeds, fertilizers, and other essential agricultural materials at the optimal planting times. The assistance has transformed farming operations by eliminating previous delays caused by insufficient capital. Veer Bahadur Singh, who has cultivated crops for four decades, reports dramatic improvements in his farming...
UIDAI to launch nationwide Aadhaar biometric update initiative for children
The Unique Identification Authority of India plans to begin a comprehensive program within two months, targeting biometric updates for children's Aadhaar cards. This school-based approach will address approximately 70 million children who lack current biometric information. CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar announced that technology testing continues with deployment expected within 45 to 60 days. The program will start at primary schools before expanding to colleges for subsequent updates required when students reach 15 years old. Kumar emphasized that reaching children through educational institutions provides the most convenient access method. Current regulations require biometric updates when children turn five years old. Initial Aadhaar...
England's Jess Carter steps back from social media after racial abuse at Women's Euros
England defender Jess Carter announced her withdrawal from social media platforms after experiencing racial abuse throughout the Women's European Championship. The player has participated in 310 minutes across four matches while helping England advance to the semifinal against Italy. Carter stated that fans may critique performance and results, but targeting appearance or race remains unacceptable. She will delegate social media management to a team while focusing on football duties. The decision aims to protect her mental health and maintain concentration on team objectives. England overcame a two-goal deficit against Sweden to secure a 2-2 draw before advancing through penalty kicks. Teammates Esme Morgan, Alessia Russo, Beth Mead...
Sonakshi Sinha jokes she needs a break from Zaheer Iqbal's playful antics
Bollywood actors Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal demonstrate their playful marriage dynamic through social media content. Recent Instagram videos capture the couple engaging in harmless pranks during public outings. Zaheer kicked a suitcase from beneath his wife while she attempted to tie her shoes at an airport terminal. The actor also secretly removed Sonakshi's shopping bag during a cosmetics store visit. Their mischievous interactions reflect the couple's comfortable relationship style. The performers married on June 23, 2024, following seven years of private courtship. They conducted a civil ceremony at their residence with family members and close friends present. A celebration for entertainment industry colleagues followed the...
Director Mohit Suri credits emotional motivation for 'Saiyaara' music success
Filmmaker Mohit Suri demonstrates expertise in musical storytelling despite lacking technical composition knowledge. The creator behind Aashiqui 2 and Ek Villain achieves success through emotional motivation rather than musical theory. Suri admits complete ignorance regarding scales, notes, and instruments while focusing on feelings and artistic inspiration. His collaboration with composer Mithoon requires patience and encouragement to unlock creative potential. The director believes proper motivation transforms Mithoon into an unmatched musical talent. Saiyaara represents Suri's latest achievement, featuring newcomer Ahaan Panday in his debut performance. The YRF production earned impressive opening figures of 24.75 crore rupees with...

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