Vladimir Putin tells Russians on victory Day that world is at turning point
"Today, civilization is again at a decisive turning point. A real war has been unleashed against our homeland. We have repulsed international terrorism, we will protect the inhabitants of Donbas, we will ensure our security," Putin said as the country marked the anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two. Key Points
FinancialexpressIndian-American professionals from Silicon Valley hold 'havan' to pray for PM Modi's re-election
Indian-American tech professionals in Silicon Valley organized a 'havan' at a Hindu temple to pray for PM Modi's Lok Sabha election victory. OFBJP, USA, SF Bay Area Chapter aims for a 'Abki Baar, 400 Paar' win. Key Points
Economic TimesUS Presidential polls 2024: Nikki Haley wins first Republican primary in Washington, DC
Nikki Haley secures victory in Washington, D.C., Republican primary with 62.9% of votes, beating Donald Trump's 33.2%. Key Points
mintMaldives President Muizzu’s party loses Male Mayoral poll amid diplomatic row with India
Mayoral election victory is expected to revive political fortunes of MDP, which still holds majority in Parliament. In a setback to Maldives President Mohamed... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaPoll results indicate BJP returning to power at Centre with clear majority in 2024: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, Dec 4 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday hailed the BJP’s victory in three states as a “spectacular” feat and said the results indicate that the party will return to power at the Centre with a clear majority in 2024. “A spectacular victory it is,” Singh told reporters in Parliament Complex. “It […] Key Points
ThePrintHow Nick Jones warning helped Glenn Maxwell score heroic double ton on one leg against Afghanistan
Glenn Maxwell's extraordinary double century in a match against Afghanistan at Mumbai's Wankhede stadium has left cricket fans astounded. Despite suffering from cramps, he persevered and played a pivotal role in Australia's remarkable victory. Maxwell's strategic approach, combined with immense determination, allowed him to single-handedly secure the win, even as he considered retiring hurt. Key Points
Economic TimesCricket World Cup: South Africa thrash Australia by 134 runs
The Proteas got early wickets and never allowed the Australian side to settle down to register their second consecutive victory of the showpiece tournament in Lucknow. Australia were bowled out for 177 in 40.5 overs. With this victory, South Africa have climbed to the top of the points table. The Proteas scored 311/7 after Quinton de Kock scored a ton, his second of the tournament. Key Points
Economic TimesIPL-flavoured portfolio: How Sonam Srivastava picks stocks using Virat Kohli’s cricketing style
Much like winning the toss in cricket can provide a strategic edge, high subscription numbers for an IPO signal strong investor interest. However, just as a toss alone doesn't guarantee victory on the field, IPO subscription numbers aren't the sole factor in determining a successful investment. Key Points
Economic TimesOdisha bypoll | BJD candidate registers landslide victory over BJP rival in Jharsuguda
Dipali Das secured a total of 1,07,198 votes, while Tankadhar Tripathy bagged 58,477 votes. Congress candidate Tarun Pandey came third with 4,496 votes, the Election Commission official said. Key Points
The HinduKarnataka’s public gets more decisive, winning MLAs poll more than half of vote share
According to a report by non-profits Karnataka Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms, this year's assembly elections in Karnataka saw an improvement, with winning candidates obtaining an average of 50% of the vote share, compared to 48% in the 2018 elections. Deputy Chief Minister designate DK Shivakumar achieved the highest margin of victory with 64.21% in his constituency Kanakapura. Key Points
Economic TimesSouth Africa ease to 284-run victory in second Test vs West Indies
South Africa had set the tourists an improbable 391 for victory on day four but skittled them out for 106 in 35.1 overs as spinner Harmer took advantage of the turn on offer to record figures of 3-45 and Coetzee put in a fiery spell to finish with 3-37. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan Times'Going local', seasoned satraps deliver Congress morale booster
The recent victory of Congress in the politically significant state of Karnataka has boosted morale ahead of next years Lok Sabha elections, giving the party advantages in opposition to the BJP by mobilising the national partys anti-incumbency strategy, rolling out campaigns before its competitor and working alongside social welfare guarantees. Other key elements included in-house unity, skilful state support and a focus on localised issues. Key Points
Economic TimesCody Glass shines with first career hat trick in Nashville Predators' victory over Colorado Avalanche
US News: Cody Glass had a breakout performance for the Nashville Predators, notching his first career hat trick in a convincing 5-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. This win extended the Predators' winning streak to an impressive eight games, showcasing their dominance on the ice in recent matchups. Key Points
Times Of IndiaAustralian Open 2024: Mirra Andreeva, Aryna Sabalenka and other winners of today's match
Expressing her joy, Andreeva, the last remaining 16-year-old in the Melbourne draw, revealed that playing against Jabeur was a dream come true. Her swift rise in the tennis world has been marked by fearlessness on Grand Slam stages, reaching the last 16 at Wimbledon and the Madrid Open last season. Key Points
Economic TimesIPL 2023: Gujarat Titans dominate Rajasthan Royals with a commanding 9-wicket victory | Match report
After the Royals were bowled out for just 118 runs in 17.5 overs, the Titans took to the field with a resolute opening partnership between Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha. Key Points
FinancialexpressHarris' epic knock seals UP Warriorz last over win vs Gujarat Giants
Chasing 170 for victory, the Warriorz were in dire straits at 88 for six, but Harris (59 n.o. of 26 balls) and Sophie Ecclestone (22 n.o.) changed the complexion, unleashing a flurry of fours and sixes as they helped the team eke out a memorable win. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan TimesJailed Imran Khan uses AI to claim victory in Pakistan elections; calls Sharif a 'stupid' person
The speech came as PTI-backed independence candidates won the most number of seats in the National Assembly as per the result's announcement by the Election Commission of Pakistan. According to the latest data from the Election Commission of Pakistan, the counting of 250 seats has been completed. Independent candidates, a vast majority of them backed by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, were at the top with 99 seats. Key Points
Economic TimesChelsea vs Borussia Dortmund: See date, time, venue and where to watch preseason friendly game
Chelsea has been in strong preseason form under Mauricio Pochettino, taking home the Premier League Summer Series title and inspiring hope among their followers. Borussia Dortmund, who just defeated Manchester United, presents a formidable task for the Blues. Key Points
Economic TimesAsian Champions Trophy 2023: Indian hockey team beat Malaysia 5-0
Hosts India returned to winning ways with a 5-0 victory over Malaysia in their Asian Champions Trophy match here on Sunday. The city's Karthi Selvam gave India the lead right at the end of the first quarter with his 15-minute field goal off a fine Harmanpreet Singh pass. Key Points
Economic TimesMiami Open: Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden cruise into men's doubles final
Tennis News: Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden seek the Miami Open title against Dodig-Krajicek. Bopanna eyes his 14th ATP Masters 1000 final. The duo, who clinched Key Points
Times Of IndiaHow Imran Khan’s candidates defied odds to thrive in Pakistan election
Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party faced numerous obstacles in the recent election, with Khan himself imprisoned and his colleagues barred from running under the party's name. However, independent candidates supported by Khan performed well, indicating his enduring popularity and public disillusionment with traditional political parties. Key Points
Economic TimesWarner leads Australia to victory in his final Test, completing 3-0 sweep vs PAK
Pakistan scored 313 and 115 and Australia responded with 299 and 130-2. Labuschagne scored 62 and was at the crease with Smith (4) when the match ended. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan TimesInspired Stokes falls short as Australia win at Lord's to take 2-0 Ashes lead
Stokes appeared fired up after the controversial stumping of team mate Jonny Bairstow and began to smash sixes and fours around the ground. But he eventually skied a catch to wicket keeper Alex Carey, and Australia's fast bowlers wrapped up England's last three wickets to seal the victory. Key Points
Economic TimesGreek prime minister calls general election for May 21
The recent slide in the polls for the prime minister's party has made a coalition government more likely. But Mitsotakis insisted that New Democracy was seeking outright victory. Key Points
FinancialexpressFans can't keep calm as India wins against Bangladesh
India chased down a target of 257 runs set by Bangladesh and won by seven wickets. Virat Kohli hit the winning runs and finished the match in style. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesRussia intensifies attack on Ukrainian cities, Kyiv claps back by destroying multiple drones launched in air strike | Top Updates Here
Russia escalated its attack on Ukraine by launching one of the biggest drone strikes on Monday. This is ahead of May 9, which is celebrated as the victory Day Parade. Key Points
FinancialexpressChief ministership is a small thing, I will do what party tells me to, says Shivraj Chouhan
The 5-time Madhya Pradesh CM’s Ladli Behna Yojana is believed to have helped buck anti-incumbency in state. But Shivraj attributes victory to PM Modi and 'double-engine' governance. Key Points
ThePrintAmerican chess prodigy Niemann denies allegations of using 'vibrating sex toy' to beat world champion Carl
In a recent interview with Piers Morgan, Niemann expressed his disappointment at being accused of cheating following his victory, stating, It is very disheartening to be accused of cheating after that victory. He also mentioned that he learned valuable life and chess lessons from the experience. Key Points
Economic TimesShot in arm for Mann as AAP wins Jalandhar West assembly bypoll after poor showing in LS polls
AAP’s Mohinder Bhagat defeated BJP’s Sheetal Angural & Congress’s Surinder Kaur to clinch Jalandhar West seat. CM Mann had set up camp in Jalandhar for 20 days in run-up to bypoll. Key Points
ThePrintPhoenix Suns defeat Charlotte Hornets with balanced offensive performance
NBA News: Devin Booker led Phoenix Suns to victory with 21 points, supported by Allen, Beal, Gordon, Nurkic, and Durant. Micic led Hornets. Williams and Bridges Key Points
Times Of IndiaEliminator: RCB's spin troika takes them to maiden WPL final
Chasing an easy target of 136 and needing 20 off last three overs, MI's innings ended at 130 for 6. RCB, who entered their maiden final in the second edition, will meet last year's runner-up Delhi Capitals in the summit clash on Sunday. It was 21-year-old Shreyanka (2/16 in 4 overs), whose vital 18th over raised visions of victory as she removed the MI skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (33). Key Points
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