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BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Durand Cup Group A: Arch-rivals Mohun Bagan, East Bengal aim to continue tournament supremacy

West Bengal (Kolkata) [India], July 23 (ANI): The 133rd Durand Cup is set to kick off the 2024-25 football season on July 27 in Kolkata, with defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant facing Downtown Heroes FC. The tournament will feature 24 teams competing in a round-robin league format, with six group winners and two best second-placed teams advancing to the knockout round, as per a press release from the Indian Super

Business Standard 

Colombia's president signs bill to ban bullfighting in the country by 2027

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Monday signed a bill that bans bullfights in the South American country, further reducing the short list of nations around the world where the centuries-old tradition is still legal. Petro signed it in front of hundreds of animal rights activists during a ceremony held in Bogota's bullring, after a supporter in a bull costume handed him a copy of the legislation. We cannot tell the world that killing living and sentient beings for entertainment is culture, Petro said in a speech after signing the bill. Читать дальше...

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Trump Calls Harris ‘Dumb as a Rock’ in Unhinged New Attack - The Daily Beast

  1. Trump Calls Harris ‘Dumb as a Rock’ in Unhinged New Attack  The Daily Beast
  2. Trump’s team is already on the attack against Harris  CNN
  3. With Biden out, Vance may be the wrong pick for Trump  POLITICO Europe
  4. JD Vance slams Kamala Harris during his solo campaign debut as the GOP vice presidential nominee  The Associated Press
  5. Scoop: Senate GOP plots new attacks on Kamala Harris  Axios

Khaama Press (Afghan News Agency) 

OCHA reports rising death toll from recent storms in Afghanistan

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported that the death toll from recent storms, heavy rains, and floods in several provinces of the country has risen to 58. On Monday, July 22, OCHA released a report stating that an additional 380 people were injured due to the storms and […]

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Navy Chief Dinesh K Tripathi to visit Mumbai following severe fire damage to INS Brahmaputra

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi is set to visit Mumbai today to assess the damage following a fire on the INS Brahmaputra. The multi-role frigate, undergoing refit, suffered significant damage and is now listing heavily. While the fire was contained by the ship's crew and local firefighters, the ship remains tilted. An inquiry is underway, and efforts are being made to locate a missing sailor. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has instructed Admiral Tripathi to address the incident and its aftermath.

Rappler.com 

Which POGOs are affected by Marcos’ ban?

Pagcor chief Al Tengco says 43 Internet Gaming Licensees employing around 40,000 Filipino workers are presumably affected by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s POGO ban

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

'I saw him hug the Cup and cry': Ashwin's faovurite T20 WC moment

India defeated South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling last-over finish to the T20 World Cup final in Bridgetown, Barbados, on June 29 to win their second title in the tournament since winning the inaugural edition in 2007. It was also India's first ICC title win in 11 years, since emerging victorious at the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013.

Voice of America 

Vice President Harris hits the campaign trail

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris lauded President Joe Biden for his service to the country in her first public appearance on Monday since he dropped out of the race. We take a look at why 2024 in the U.S. is so much like 1968. We talk to Barbara A. Perry, a professor in presidential studies at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center. And As Paris gets ready to host the Olympic Games, as well as millions of visitors from all over the world, French restaurants are looking forward serving up some of their famous cuisine.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

West Bengal governor seeks report from chief minister on Bangladesh comment: Raj Bhavan

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose has requested Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to provide a report regarding her statement offering "shelter" to vulnerable individuals from violence-stricken Bangladesh. The Raj Bhavan emphasised that matters related to accommodating individuals from foreign countries fall under the jurisdiction of the Union government. The Governor has asked for a comprehensive report under Article 167 of the Constitution to clarify the basis for the announcement and ensure adherence to constitutional protocols.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Budget 2024 PDF download: Here's how to get the document

India's economy is projected to grow at a rate of 6.5% to 7% in the current financial year, ending in March 2025. This projection is lower than the 7.2% forecast by the country's central bank and the 8.2% growth achieved in the previous year. Private economists and rating agencies have also revised their estimates upward to 6.8% to 7.2%.