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Dilip Ghosh, a senior BJP leader, sparked speculation of an “old vs new” debate in the party’s West Bengal unit with a social media post on June 8 questioning the rationale for moving an established leader like himself from a winnable constituency to a tough election ground.”Old is gold,” Ghosh wrote in a cryptic message on X. He had earlier said the party had made a mistake by excluding veteran legislators and that with newcomers and inexperienced leaders in charge, electoral disaster was bound to happen. See also West Bengal Election 2024 Result HighlightsThe BJP’s tally in the state assembly…

Image source, Handouts for familiesJune 8, 2024 11:43 BSTUpdated 17 minutes agoThe Israeli military announced that four Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas during its attack on the Nova music festival on October 7 have been rescued.According to the Israel Defense Forces, the four people rescued were Noah Al-Ghamani, 25, Almog Meir Jan, 21, Andrei Kozlov, 27, and Shlomi Ziv, 40.The IDF said they were rescued from two locations in Nuseirat, central Gaza, in a “combined” daytime operation carried out in collaboration with the Israel Securities Authority and Israel Police.The Israel Defense Forces said they were in good health and had…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Larry Conner. Axiomatic Space Billionaire Larry Connor plans to travel to the site of the Titanic wreck in a two-man submersible.Connor’s voyage comes after the Ocean Gate submersible suffered an explosion in June 2023.Connor is a thrill-seeker who set a world record for jumping from a hot air balloon. After flying in space and exploring the Mariana Trench, an Ohio billionaire is setting his sights on a new adventure: the sinking of the Titanic.Real estate investor Larry Conner, 74, is sailing with Patrick Lahey, co-founder and CEO of Triton…

Last week’s incident involving Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter and Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark showed why politics need to infiltrate sports, and how sports can help bridge divides and have difficult conversations.The opportunity, which lasted just six seconds, began when Carter came off a screen on the weak side of the court, received the ball on the baseline and then drained a mid-range jump shot to cut Chicago’s lead to four (49-53) late in the third quarter as the team made a comeback.After the shot is made, Carter can be seen calling out to Clark as he waits for…

This is perfect timing.Team USA’s first World Cup cricket match will be held at Broward Stadium on Friday, June 14, when the U.S. hosts Ireland.Cricket fever has never been hotter. The ultra-niche sport in the United States got a major boost on Thursday after the U.S. stunned Pakistan in a World Cup group game in Dallas.That puts the U.S. 2-0 in its first World Cup appearance after a minor upset win over Canada on June 1. World Cup action will begin soon in Broward County, starting with a group match between Sri Lanka and Nepal on Tuesday.The 20-nation tournament is…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Jack Taylor/Getty Images, Carlos Barria/Pool/AFP via Getty Images, Rebecca Zisser/BI Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was returned to power in elections this week. The day also marked the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre in China. This week has highlighted the contrasting political paths of Asia’s major powers. Narendra Modi’s ambitions to become a dictator suffered a setback this week.His Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fell short of the landslide victory many had predicted in India’s elections.If Modi becomes India’s prime minister for a third time, his party will…

The formation of the Missouri Cannabis Regulatory Collaborative, announced Tuesday, gives operators of cannabis-related businesses in Missouri a new way to share ideas.The collaborative seeks to foster discussion among individuals across the state with various levels of experience in the cannabis industry, regardless of the size or type of business. Applicants who wish to apply must hold an ownership or leadership position in a licensed cannabis business.Topics that may be discussed in the collaborative include the possible federal reclassification of marijuana as a less dangerous drug, changes to the Farm Bill and other issues related to Missouri’s cannabis market. The…

Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. UBtech has developed a variety of humanoid robots, including the “Panda Robot.” VCG/Getty Images Chinese automakers are introducing humanoid robots into their factories. Tesla rival Dongfeng Motor plans to use robots developed by Chinese company UBTECH to assemble and inspect quality of car parts.UBTECH’s “Walker S” robot is an Optimus rival that Elon Musk says could transform the global economy. As Elon Musk continues to talk about Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus Prime, Chinese rivals are now turning their attention to equivalent robots to take on their American counterparts.Auto giant…

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France – Thousands of people have returned to the hilltops overlooking the sea.On a clear late spring afternoon, World War II veterans facing the winter of their lives, many in wheelchairs or with canes, returned to join President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron and other dignitaries to remember a bloody day that changed the world.From hallowed ground, where many of their fallen comrades rest beneath French soil, they honoured their fallen and commemorated the events of June 6, 1944, now known to the world as D-Day.”Want to know the price of freedom? Come to Normandy,” said Biden, 81,…

Some of the most thrilling matchups in sports are between nations or athletes with historic rivalries, which creates even more anticipation and drama. These rivalries in cricket range from sour relationships born out of decades of conflict, to colonial history and newly formed hatreds. The ICC T20 World Cup will see some of these top rivalries being highlighted during the group stages of the tournament and possibly even the Super Eights. Here are some of the most thrilling matchups in the game’s history. India vs Pakistan The clash is the biggest, fastest selling and most anticipated match of any multi-country…