Sunday, November 24, 2024

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Who is Jay Bhattacharya? Kolkata-born Stanford prof set to lead NIH under Trump

Sunday, November 24, 2024 11:58

Dr Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor, is being considered by President-elect Donald Trump for the role of director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya's potential appointment aligns with Trump's health policy direction, as seen with the nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr as HHS secretary.

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Why NCP thinks Ajit Pawar could be the next Maharashtra CM?

Sunday, November 24, 2024 11:55

Following the Mahayuti alliance's victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections, speculation is swirling around the next chief minister. While NCP leaders hinted at the possibility of Ajit Pawar taking the helm, emphasizing the party's strong performance, BJP members expressed support for former CM Devendra Fadnavis. The BJP emerged as the ...

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Pant is now ‘Lucknow ka Nawab’: Rs 27 cr IPL deal blows up internet

Sunday, November 24, 2024 11:54

Rishabh Pant was acquired by the Lucknow Super Giants for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore in the IPL auction, surpassing Mitchell Starc's previous record. Despite Delhi Capitals using their Right-to-Match card, LSG ultimately secured Pant with their final bid. This move marks Pant's first time playing for an IPL team ...

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Pant’s IPL 2025 bidding war: How LSG, RCB, SRH, DC fought for the star!

Sunday, November 24, 2024 11:43

Lucknow Super Giants acquired Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore at the IPL mega auction, making him the most expensive player in the tournament's history. A fierce bidding war erupted between LSG, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, pushing the price to unprecedented levels.

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Explained: How DC couldn’t get Pant, even after using RTM

Sunday, November 24, 2024 11:37

Delhi Capitals lost their star player Rishabh Pant to Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Despite initially using the Right-To-Match card, DC could not match LSG's final bid of Rs 27 crore, ending Pant's long association with the team.

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Marquee set 1: Teams splurge a whopping Rs 110 crore

Sunday, November 24, 2024 11:31

The IPL 2025 auction saw record-breaking bids, with Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player ever at Rs 27 crore, joining Lucknow Super Giants. Shreyas Iyer followed closely at Rs 26.75 crore, acquired by Punjab Kings. India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant fetched a record-breaking Rs 27 crore, moving to Lucknow ...

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Will Musk and Ramaswamy reshape US governance? China weighs the threat

Sunday, November 24, 2024 11:27

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Explained: Why KKR didn’t use RTM for Shreyas Iyer

Sunday, November 24, 2024 11:06

Kolkata Knight Riders opted not to use their Right to Match card for Shreyas Iyer during the IPL 2025 auction due to prior retention decisions. Despite a hefty bidding war, KKR could not match Punjab Kings' winning bid of Rs 26.75 crore, marking a significant loss for the team.

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IPL Salary System Explained: 10 key points you need to know

Sunday, November 24, 2024 11:05

The IPL salary structure for cricket players involves multi-crore deals paid per season, with the entire amount belonging to the player. Salaries are now denominated in INR, and retained players often receive raises. While players are entitled to full salaries even if unavailable, pro-rata payments apply for partial availability.

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3 killed in clash between mob and cops during UP mosque survey

Sunday, November 24, 2024 11:02

Three people were killed and several injured in Uttar Pradesh during a court-ordered survey of a mosque. Violence erupted when protesters, disputing the mosque's origins, clashed with police, leading to lathi charges and tear gas deployment. The incident has heightened communal tensions in the area, prompting strong reactions ...

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