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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Parliament Monsoon session: Congress gagged Shashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari, suggests PM Modi
NEW DELHI: The absence of Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari from the list of speakers fielded by Congress for debate on Operation Sindoor took a different dimension Tuesday, with PM Modi suggesting the duo, who were part of all-party delegations sent abroad, have been "gagged" by their party leadership. In his reply to the debate in LS, the PM said members of all-party delegations sensitised the international community to Pakistan's use of terrorism as a weapon against India and the necessity for Operation Sindoor but "it seems some of them have been prevented from speaking". Suggesting Congress members were under pressure, Modi told them "not to cave to pressure from one family to give clean chit to Pakistan". This was widely seen as reference to Tharoor and Tewari who defied Congress to be part of govt's global outreach. The speculation about Congress leadership's annoyance being the reason for them being left on the bench despite their familiarity with international affairs, gathered force on Tuesday after Tewari posted on X, "Bharat ka rehne wala hun, Bharat ki baat sunata hun," and shared a report from a news portal on him and Tharoor not participating in the debate. Tewari told reporters on Parliament campus, "If you don't understand my silences, you will never understand my words." While Tharoor refused to comment on the issue telling reporters he was on "maun vrat", sources said the Thiruvananthapuram MP was approached by Congress at a late stage with the offer to speak, but he turned down the offer. BJP MP Anurag Thakur said Tharoor and Tewari were not being allowed to speak by 'Rahul-occupied Congress'.
News18
7 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Venus Williams Gets Wild-Card For Mixed Doubles Event At US Open
Last Updated: Venus Williams is set to compete at the US Open next month, entering the mixed doubles event with Reilly Opelka via a wild-card entry. Venus Williams is set to make her comeback at the U.S. Open next month, joining the revamped mixed doubles tournament with Reilly Opelka through a wild-card entry. The 45-year-old Williams returned to the tennis tour last week after an absence of over a year. She and Opelka were among the 14 teams announced Tuesday by the U.S. Tennis Association for its mixed doubles event on Aug. 19-20. Eight pairs earned direct entry into the tournament based on their combined current singles rankings, while six teams received wild cards from the USTA. Who Are The Other Players? The lineup features nine players who have won at least one Grand Slam singles title and 14 players currently ranked in the WTA or ATP top 10 for singles. The eight pairs with direct entry are No. 11 Emma Navarro and No. 1 Jannik Sinner; No. 10 Paula Badosa and No. 5 Jack Draper; No. 3 Iga Swiatek and No. 13 Casper Ruud; No. 12 Elena Rybakina and No. 4 Taylor Fritz; No. 7 Amanda Anisimova and No. 9 Holger Rune; Belinda Bencic and No. 3 Alexander Zverev; No. 4 Jessica Pegula and No. 15 Tommy Paul; No. 5 Mirra Andreeva and No. 14 Daniil Medvedev. Alongside Williams-Opelka, the wild-card entrants include Emma Raducanu and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz; No. 8 Madison Keys and No. 12 Frances Tiafoe; Olga Danilovic and No. 6 Novak Djokovic; Taylor Townsend, who debuted at No. 1 in women's doubles this week, and No. 7 Ben Shelton; and last year's U.S. Open mixed doubles champions, Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori. This star-studded group contrasts sharply with the lesser-known players and doubles specialists typically seen in the mixed doubles bracket at a Grand Slam. Some players criticised the planned changes when announced in February, with Errani and Vavassori describing the new setup as a 'pseudo-exhibition focused only on entertainment and show," marginalising true doubles players. In an effort to attract high-profile names, the USTA increased the prize money, rescheduled mixed doubles to the week before singles competition, and changed the format to first-to-four-game sets with no-ad scoring. Sixteen pairs will compete for the $1 million top prize, with the final two wild-card pairs to be announced later by the USTA. Williams may still request and receive a wild-card entry for singles, expected to be announced by the USTA the week of Aug. 11. Last week, Williams won one match each in singles and doubles at the D.C. Open in Washington, marking her return since competing at the Miami Open in March 2024. Williams holds seven Grand Slam titles in singles, 14 in women's doubles—won with her younger sister Serena—and two in mixed doubles. Opelka, a 6-foot-11 (2.11-meter) American, is 27 years old and was previously ranked in the top 20. He is now No. 74 after nearly two full seasons sidelined due to injuries. Some partnerships hoping to enter the tournament but not listed on Tuesday include Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur, Jasmine Paolini and Lorenzo Musetti, Aryna Sabalenka and Grigor Dimitrov, Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios, Karolina Muchova and Andrey Rublev, Iva Jovic and Jenson Brooksby, Gaby Dabrowski and Felix Auger-Aliassime, Demi Schuurs and Tallon Griekspoor, Katerina Siniakova and Marcelo Arevalo, Desirae Krawczyk and Evan King, and Su-Wei Hsieh and Jan Zielinski. News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : tennis us open venus williams view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
14 hours ago
- Sport
- India.com
Kuldeep Yadav Set For Oval Comeback? India To Bank On Spin In Series Decider Against England
IND vs ENG: India will head into the fifth and final Test of the England tour at The Oval in London with multiple questions surrounding their playing XI. Scheduled to begin on August 31, the series decider comes at a crucial juncture with the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy on the line and the series still open. Injury Setbacks Shake India's Preparation One of the major concerns for India ahead of the Oval Test is the injury to star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who suffered a toe injury during the fourth Test. His absence leaves a significant void, as Pant has been India's best red-ball wicketkeeper-batter in recent years. The team will likely turn to Dhruv Jurel to take on the dual responsibility of glovework and batting. Adding to India's concerns is the uncertainty around pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who didn't look fully fit in the last Test. A final call on his availability will be made within the next 24 hours. If rested, Arshdeep Singh or Prasidh Krishna are expected to be drafted into the playing XI. Kuldeep Yadav Likely To Play 5th Test With The Oval traditionally offering some turn, Kuldeep Yadav is likely to return to the playing XI, according to a report from the TOI. His ability to provide breakthroughs in the middle overs could be crucial, especially in the absence of experienced options like Ashwin and Bumrah. Pace Options Under Scanner Debutant Anshul Kamboj, who featured in the fourth Test, struggled to control line and length. As a result, India may consider Akashdeep to lead the pace department alongside either Prasidh or Arshdeep. With conditions in London offering swing and bounce, the team management is expected to prioritize control and consistency. India's Predicted XI for the 5th Test at The Oval: - Yashasvi Jaiswal - KL Rahul - Sai Sudharsan - Shubman Gill (Captain) - Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper) - Ravindra Jadeja - Washington Sundar - Kuldeep Yadav - Akashdeep - Prasidh Krishna / Arshdeep Singh Despite the injury concerns, India's spirited second-innings fightback in the Manchester Test has given the squad much-needed confidence. Shubman Gill's leadership and the all-round efforts of Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar played a key role in saving the match. India will now aim to carry that momentum into the fifth Test and end the series on a high. Without Rishabh Pant, the challenge is steep, but India's mix of youth and experience gives them hope of securing a historic series draw or even an upset win in London.
Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Stuart Broad's stern advice to Stokes, McCullum to put Jofra Archer on bench for 5th Test: 'We can't not have him…'
Bowling great Stuart Broad has firmly told Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum to avoid taking a risk with Jofra Archer in the final Test and drop him from the playing XI. Archer returned to Test cricket with the ongoing India series after a gap of four years due to fitness concerns, and Broad suggested that England can't play him in back-to-back three Test matches. Workload management has emerged as a major talking point lately, with fast bowlers like Jofra Archer and Jasprit Bumrah frequently falling under its spotlight due to recurring injuries and packed schedules. Jofra Archer has played in the last two matches at Lord's and Manchester.(PTI) Broad stressed the urgency of preserving Jofra Archer's fitness, stating that England simply can't afford another four-year absence. He urged the management to handle Archer's workload carefully, beginning with giving him a break from the upcoming Oval Test. "We can't not have Archer for four years, bring him back and then bowl him into the ground and not see him for another four years," Broad said on Sky Sports. The English pace great further advised Stokes and McCullum to bring Gus Atkinson back in the XI for the final Test at the Oval. "I think Gus Atkinson has to play. I know he has not had any workload, but we need to see him. He hasn't been really challenged against top-level opposition in Test cricket yet," Broad said. It has turned out to be a tiring Test series for fast bowlers, and Broad suggested that Brydon Carse is not looking 100 per cent at the moment. "[Brydon] Carse looked knackered in the fourth Test. He's been a trier and given absolutely everything, but it looks like his legs have gone. So Atkinson gets the nod," he added. Jamie Overton included in England's squad England have already bolstered their squad for the fifth and final Test by including pace-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton. The Surrey quick is the sole addition to the side that featured in the drawn Manchester Test, where India batted resiliently across five sessions and 143 overs to avoid defeat. With both Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse having played all four matches of the series and Jofra Archer returning to action after a lengthy four-year layoff to feature in consecutive Tests, England appear keen to rotate and manage their fast-bowling resources ahead of the decider.
The Star
a day ago
- Business
- The Star
Little change on FBM KLCI in wait for new leads
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia stayed within a consolidaiton channel as it awaited new develoments in the US's ongoing tariff negotiations with China as well as corporate results as the earnings period continued. The FBM KLCI was nearly flat at the open, rising a mere 0.2 points to 1,529.58 as investors maintained caution amid the absence of fresh leads. According to TA Securities, stocks are expected to trade within a narrow range as investors exercise caution ahead of upcoming earnings releases from prominent US technology firms and leading domestic companies later this week. "Immediate index support is kept at 1,490, with stronger support found at 1,465 followed by 1,444. Immediate resistance remains at 1,564 with next upside hurdles seen at the recent high of 1,586, followed by 1,610 ahead," it said in a commentary. Rakuten Trade in its note, meanwhile, said it anticipates some bargain-hunting following the unconditional ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, with the FBM KLCI expected to hover in the 1,530-1,545 range today. Making its debut on the ACE Market today, Oxford Innotech rose nine sen to 38 sen as the top traded stock on Bursa Malaysia. Ekovest slid three sen to 41 sen on news the proposed merger with its sister company, Knusford, had fallen through. Eco-Shop dropped three sen to RM1.32 following the previous day's earnings announcement, which showed a weaker 4Q. On the FBM KLCI, Tenaga Nasional climbed eight sen ot RM13.44, Kuala Lumpur Kepong gained 24 sen to RM20.04 and PPB gained four sne to RM9.29.
