Luka Doncic earns a Best Defensive Player nomination at FIBA Eurobasket 2025, showcasing improved defensive skills alongside his offensive prowess. Leading the tournament in steals, Doncic’s defensive energy complements his scoring dominance, averaging 33.4 points per game. His performance includes a triple-double and a 42-point game, highlighting his all-around impact for Slovenia.
C P Radhakrishnan of the NDA secured victory as the 15th Vice-President of India, garnering 452 votes against B Sudershan Reddy’s 300. The election saw 767 MPs participating, with some cross-voting favouring Radhakrishnan. While the BJP celebrated the win and questioned opposition unity, Congress defended their performance, citing an increased vote share compared to the…
The South Carolina Stingrays signed former Chicago Blackhawks prospect Jalen Luypen on September 8, 2025. The 22-year-old forward, previously with the Rockford IceHogs, brings AHL experience and a junior championship pedigree to the ECHL team. Luypen’s versatility and leadership are expected to make an immediate impact as the Stingrays pursue a playoff run in the…
Police in Jamshedpur have apprehended Chandrabhushan Singh, CMD of Maxizone Touch Pvt Ltd, and his wife Priyanka Singh, for allegedly defrauding approximately 25,000 investors of Rs 600 crores. The couple was arrested at Gomoh railway station while attempting to flee to Bhubaneswar.
Jakob Poeltl, the Toronto Raptors’ center, has solidified his position with a four-year, $104 million contract extension. Known for his defensive prowess and rebounding, Poeltl’s career includes a stint with the San Antonio Spurs and accolades like the Pete Newell Big Man Award. He also supports youth basketball and has partnered to relaunch the NBA…
Bhubaneswar is set to enhance its traffic management with an AI-powered smart adaptive signalling system at 25 more junctions. Building on the existing 50 smart junctions, the new system will automatically calculate wait times and manage traffic flow. It includes features for surveying vehicle entry points and creating real-time green corridors for emergency vehicles.
Devastating wildfires and blistering heatwaves during the world’s third-hottest August on record underscored the urgency of tackling climate change and preparing for its deadly consequences, the European global warming monitor said Tuesday. “With the world’s (oceans) also remaining unusually warm, these events underline not only the urgency of reducing emissions but also the critical need…
A home run snagged by a young Phillies fan turned sour when a woman forcibly took the ball, sparking outrage online and the moniker “Phillies Karen.” A New Jersey woman, Cheryl Richardson-Wagner, was wrongly identified and faced online harassment. She vehemently denied involvement, supported by friends and her local school district.
