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Inimese kõige tähtsam ja õilsam kohustus on kaitsta oma peret, oma kodu, oma rahvast ja maad vaenlase vastu, kes tahab neid hävitada või vallutada. Juba mineviku hämarusest on Eesti sõdur toonud selle kohuse täitmisel tunnustust endale ja oma rahvale. Kui suur on ka olnud vaenlase ülekaal, kui lootusetu ka olukord, on eesti sõdur alati olnud valmis vapralt võitlema ja kui vaja, andma oma elu, et teised saaksid elada vabaduses.

Residents of Sushant Lok-2 faced severe water scarcity despite frequent rains, with around 1,000 families struggling to manage daily chores. The worst affected were A and A1 blocks, relying on a tubewell after the daily supply. Heavy rains caused a short-circuit in the tubewell’s motor, exacerbating their difficulties until repairs on Friday.

Erling Haaland marked his 100th appearance for Manchester City by scoring the opening goal in a 2-0 victory over Chelsea, sealing their Premier League title defense.

Berrios’ strong ride down the stretch denied jockey Antonio Fresu a fourth win on Sunday

Like his compatriot Victor Osimhen, Nigeria international Ademola Lookman will not take part in Atalanta’s opening game of the 2024/25 season, having been  left out of their squad after reportedly asking to leave the club for Paris Saint-Germain, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Rumour emerged on Sunday that the French giants had contacted the Nigerian’s entourage

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A former Ohio State quarterback has been indicted on felony drug charges after he was found with crack pipes in his jeans pocket in February. Art Schlichter, 64, who played for the Buckeyes from 1978-81, was charged with possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony, in the Franklin County Court of Common [...]

Following a customs duty reduction and a fall in gold prices, investors were drawn to gold ETFs and funds. The budget announcement made long-term gold investments more tax-efficient, and with no new sovereign gold bond issues expected, experts recommended a 10% portfolio allocation. Gold remains a hedge against inflation and provides diversification.

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Following Harbhajan Singh's plea for swift action in the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder case, Governor Bose called an emergency meeting to address the situation and inform Bengal society of the measures taken. Singh highlighted the urgent need for justice and exemplary punishment for perpetrators to restore faith in the system.

El-Kanemi Warriors coach Aliyu Zubairu has attributed his team’s 1-1 draw against Dadje FC of Benin Republic in their first leg, first round CAF Confederation Cup encounter, to a lack of adequate pre-season matches, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The President Federation Cup champions were held at home on their adopted ground, the Remo Stars Stadium

JEECUP round seat allotment out document verification starts on August

The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in Telangana on Sunday night endorsed the candidature of Abhishek Singhvi for the upcoming Rajya Sabha bypoll in the state. The Congress leader and senior lawyer will file his nomination papers on Monday. Talking to reporters after a meeting of the CLP here, Telangana Chief Minister and state Congress president A Revanth Reddy said Singhvi was introduced to Congress MLAs, MPs and MLCs at the meeting. Reddy said he wholeheartedly invited the legal luminary. Singhvi will file his nomination on Monday. Читать дальше...

Residents of Sector 57 in Gurgaon faced a sanitation crisis due to irregular garbage collection for two weeks. Complaints to MCG yielded no results. A new vendor's appointment worsened the situation, leading to overflowing bins and health concerns. Despite residents petitioning against the vendor, MCG has yet to address the issue effectively.

"Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary on Saturday laid out a series of problems he has with Vice President Harris's proposed economic plan, calling parts of it a "really bad idea." Harris formally announced her economic plan at a rally last week in North Carolina, which included a broad range of economic policies including child and...

The concept of lateral entry was first introduced under the Congress-led UPA regime and strongly endorsed by the Second Administrative Reforms Commission established by it in 2005, government sources said on Sunday. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Saturday issued a notification for recruiting 45 joint secretaries, directors and deputy secretaries through lateral entry -- referred to as the appointment of specialists (including those from the private sector) in government departments. Читать дальше...

Dozens of Muslim delegates and their allies, upset over U.S. support for Israel's actions in Gaza, aim to seek changes to the Democratic platform and are planning to demand an arms embargo this week. This effort is set to take place during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Vice President Kamala Harris will be formally nominated as the presidential candidate for the Nov. 5 election against Republican former President Donald Trump.

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz embarked on a bus tour in southwestern Pennsylvania on Sunday, hoping to ride a wave of enthusiasm for her candidacy to their party's nominating convention in Chicago this week. Vice President Harris and Walz, the governor of Minnesota, were joined by their spouses, Doug Emhoff and Gwen Walz, as they arrived at Pittsburgh International Airport and greeted supporters. They will make stops in the Pittsburgh area to glad-hand with voters. Читать дальше...

Day 2 Tucson, AZ, WPH Press, 8/18/24 After a grueling Saturday of play that started at 6:45 am and ended past 10 pm, players were back on the court by 7 am on Sunday to determine the Ice Bowl champions. Men’s Small Ball Singles Final: Canales def Esser 15-7, 15-13 The Men’s Small Ball Singles […]

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Rising heavyweight champion Martin Bakole has attracted interest not just for his recent successes but also for his account of rigorous sparring sessions with some of the most well-known sportsmen. With a stunning fifth-round stoppage, Bakole, 31, recently delivered a career-defining performance that stopped American heavyweight prospect Jared Anderson’s ascent. Bakole has frequently expressed frustration

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