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Economic Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Economic Times
Marcus Smart joins Lakers after Wizards buyout, reportedly recruited by Luka Doncic
Marcus Smart reportedly picked the Lakers for $11 million over other suitors after a buyout from the Wizards. (Image: Instagram/Marcus Smart) Veteran guard Marcus Smart has reportedly agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and has signed a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. The move came after Smart cleared waivers on Saturday, July 19, and chose the Lakers over other interested Milwaukee Bucks had been looking to add backcourt depth since waiving Damian Lillard to create cap space for center Myles Turner. They signed Cole Anthony on July 12 and held positive discussions with Smart after he became available. Smart, a three-time All-Defensive First Team selection and the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, opted for the Lakers' offer. His new contract includes a player option for the 2026–27 season, allowing flexibility ahead of next summer's free agency. As per ESPN's Shams Charania, Luka Doncic personally contacted Smart, urging him to join the Lakers. Los Angeles viewed Smart's tenacious perimeter defense and veteran leadership as a key addition to their roster. Marcus Smart is a 31‑year‑old NBA guard renowned for his tenacious defense and leadership. A Sixth Overall pick by the Boston Celtics in the 2014 draft, he earned three All‑Defensive First Team honors and was named 2022 Defensive Player of the Year. Traded to the Washington Wizards in 2023, Smart continued to showcase his on‑ball pressure and playmaking. In July 2025, after a buyout, he signed a two‑year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, including a 2026–27 player option. Known for hustle, clutch shooting, and veteran savvy, Smart immediately bolsters L.A.'s perimeter defense.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
No-confidence motion against Sarpanch passed in Kolhapur village
Kasba Beed, a village in Kolhapur, passed a no-confidence motion against its sarpanch belonging to the Shiv Sena. Uttam Varute, the sarpanch elected in 2023, was removed from his post in the motion passed on Thursday. Of the eleven gram panchayat members, 10 were from Congress while one was elected on a Shiv Sena ticket. They brought about the no-confidence motion due to dissatisfaction with the work of the sarpanch, with the lone Shiv Sena member also recently joining the Congress. The Maharashtra Village Panchayats (Amendment) Act, 2022 allows for the gram panchayat to remove the sarpanch by passing a motion of no-confidence, which has to be initiated by three-fourth of the members. The motion then has to be ratified by the Gram Sabha. This motion can only be bought in after the sarpanch completes two years in office. The act reads, 'After the motion of no-confidence against the directly elected Sarpanch is carried by a majority of not less than three-fourth of the total number of the members, who are for the time being entitled to sit and vote at any meeting of the panchayat, then the same shall be ratified by the Gram Sabha, in Varute, however, said that he was removed without any reason and he made all decisions with consensus. 'Without any reason they have removed me as the Sarpanch. I have not indulged in any corruption or anything like that. I have taken all members along and given work to everybody. They have never even opposed me before this. They are making the allegations now but they did not oppose me before this. I am not opposed to this law that allows for the Sarpanch to be removed but this has been used unjustly before me. I will contest the election again,' he said. Mukund Patil, a resident of the village, said, 'When elections were held for the public to vote, there were two symbols — a circle for those in favour of the no-confidence and a triangle to reject it. There are 5,000 people in the village, of whom 3,200 are eligible to vote. A total of 1763 voters turned up. Those who wanted to vote would had to register between 8 and 11 am. Then, voting took place between 11 am and 4 pm. This wasn't EVM but the old-style ballot paper. When the results were declared, it was found that 1022 were in favour of the no-confidence.'
The Hindu
4 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
CARA asks State adoption agencies to strengthen counselling process
The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) has issued comprehensive directions to all State Adoption Resource Agencies (SARAs) to strengthen and institutionalise structured counselling services throughout the adoption process — from pre-adoption, to during adoption, and post-adoption stages. These directions have been issued via a communication dated July 7 under the powers conferred by the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (as amended in 2021), and are aligned with the provisions laid down under the Adoption Regulations, 2022, an official statement said here on Thursday. CARA is a statutory body of the Ministry of Women and Child Development which acts as the nodal agency for the adoption of Indian children, both within the country and internationally. This latest initiative aims to reinforce the psychosocial support framework for all key stakeholders — prospective adoptive parents (PAPs), adopted children, and biological parents who surrender their child for adoption. Critical component CARA has emphasised that counselling is a critical component of the adoption process and is necessary to ensure emotional preparedness, smooth transition, and long-term well-being of both the children and the families involved. The memorandum reiterates the mandatory nature of structured and need-based counselling services, as prescribed under various provisions of the Adoption Regulations, 2022. The State adoption boards have been instructed to designate or empanel qualified counsellors at the district and State levels. These professionals should ideally have a background in child psychology, mental health, or social work. It has been made mandatory to provide pre-adoption counselling to prospective adoptive parents during the Home Study Report (HSR) process, in accordance with Regulation 10(7). Additionally, older children must receive counselling support both before and during the adoption process, the statement said. It said post-adoption counselling is to be provided in specific situations, such as when an adopted child initiates a root search to trace their origins, in cases of non-adjustment between the child and adoptive family, or in any situation indicating potential disruption or dissolution of the adoption. The directions also include provisions for psychosocial intervention in any other circumstances as assessed by the Specialised Adoption Agencies (SAAs) or District Child Protection Units (DCPUs).
Time of India
5 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
NASA alert: 10-storey tall asteroid to fly past earth tomorrow at 22,500 km/h. Size, distance & more
A massive asteroid roughly the size of a building is set to make a close approach to Earth tomorrow, July 17. Named Asteroid 2022 YS5 , the space rock will zoom past at a staggering speed of 22,500 km/h, but both NASA and ISRO have confirmed that it poses no threat to our planet. How Big Is Asteroid 2022 YS5? According to NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), 2022 YS5 is about 120 feet (36.5 meters) in diameter—comparable to a 10-storey building. While its size may raise eyebrows, it's not large enough to be classified as 'potentially hazardous.' How Close Will It Come? The asteroid will pass Earth at a distance of 4.15 million kilometers (about 2.58 million miles). Although this may sound far, it's considered relatively close in cosmic terms—especially at its speed of over 22,500 km/h. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Why It's Not a Threat NASA classifies an asteroid as "potentially hazardous" only if it's larger than 85 meters in diameter, and passes within 7.4 million kilometers of Earth. Live Events Since 2022 YS5 falls short on both criteria, it will be closely monitored but not considered dangerous. Mock drill for Apophis 2029 According to reports ISRO will be studying the 2022 YS5 in preparation for asteroid Apophis, which will make a very close approach in 2029. ISRO Chairman S. Somanath has emphasized the need for early detection, advanced monitoring, and possible deflection strategies. Collaborative efforts with NASA, ESA, and JAXA are already underway to develop missions that could land on asteroids, analyze them, and test ways to alter their trajectories. While 2022 YS5 is harmless, many experts caution that even smaller asteroids, like 2022 YS5, can change course over time due to factors like gravitational pulls or solar radiation. Continuous monitoring of Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) is critical to identify potential risks early and respond accordingly.
RNZ News
13-07-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
The prevalence of Multiple sclerosis has risen sharply
A new study has found the prevalence of multiple sclerosis rose by a third between 2006 and 2022. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
