September 5, 2024 - The Lucknow Tribune

Netanyahu rues the failure of an ice breaker

September 5, 2024 Arijit Bose

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Hamas rejected all aspects of a Gaza ceasefire deal to free captives. “Hamas rejected everything… “I hope that changes because I want those hostages out,” Netanyahu said a press conference, doubting a breakthrough a day after the State Department stated it was “time to finalise that deal”. So “We’re trying to find some area to begin the negotiations,” Netanyahu remarked. “They (Hamas) refuse to do that… (They said) there’s nothing to talk about.” Netanyahu is under increased internal and international pressure…

Pope Francis preaches religious tolerance in Indonesia

September 5, 2024 Arijit Bose

Jakarta: Pope Francis began an 11-day fast pace four-nation tour across tropical Southeast Asia and Oceania that would test his health and endurance. He encouraged Indonesia to resist religious intolerance and live up to its promise of “harmony in diversity.” After meeting with departing President Joko Widodo and other Indonesian officials at the presidential palace, Francis spent his first full day in Indonesia attending events. In the afternoon, he welcomed Catholic priests, nuns, and seminarians at Jakarta’s largest cathedral. Cannons blasted as Francis and President-elect Prabowo Subianto stepped out onto…

Kamala Harris unveils plans on boosting small business

September 5, 2024 Arijit Bose

Washington: US Vice-President Kamala Harris launched a “ambitious” plan to encourage small companies via tax deductions, low- and no-interest loans, investments, and fairer tax rules, promising 25 million new applications by the conclusion of her first term. Small companies aren’t only building. Pursuing a dream. They’re constructing a brighter future for their workers and the people they love in their communities, which strengthens the middle class and America for us all, Harris said at a New Hampshire election campaign rally. I’ll prioritize strengthening America’s small companies as president because…

Time to better records against India – Pat Cummins

September 5, 2024 Arijit Bose

Melbourne: Australian captain Pat Cummins is confident that his team will perform well in the upcoming five-match series against India and will be able to compensate for the continuous defeats against this tough opponent for some time. Along with this, he said that the match in the Border Gavaskar Trophy starting on November 22 will be a close one. India has won four consecutive series from Australia from 2016-17 to 2022-23. On two of these occasions, it defeated Australia on its soil. Cummins said that Australia will try to take…

Old warhorse Ajay Ratra to play important role in Indian team selection

September 5, 2024 Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) appointed former Indian wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra as the selector of the men’s cricket team, replacing Salil Ankola in the five-member selection panel. As per tradition, all five selectors represent different zones and Ratra will represent the North Zone in the committee headed by Ajit Agarkar. After Agarkar was appointed chief selector last year, the selection panel had two selectors from the West Zone. Ankola was already part of the committee. The BCCI statement said, “The Cricket Advisory Committee of…

Harmanpreet Singh eyes big gains at Asian Champions Trophy

September 5, 2024 Arijit Bose

Bengaluru: Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh said that after finishing the celebration of winning the Olympic bronze medal for the second time in a row, now we have to focus on retaining the title in the Asian Champions Trophy to be held in China this month. India won the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Singh. Harmanpreet, however, said that now after the break, we have to focus on the Asian Champions Trophy to be held from 8 to 17 September. Before leaving…

PRO KABADDI LEAGUE SEASON 11 TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 18

September 5, 2024 Arijit Bose

MUMBAI: Mashal Sports, organisers of Pro Kabaddi League, announced that PKL Season 11 will begin on October 18, 2024. After successfully completing ten seasons of the Pro Kabaddi League earlier this year, the world’s biggest kabaddi league will embark into a new phase in October. In Season 11, the Pro Kabaddi League will return to the three-city caravan format. The 2024 edition will commence at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad on October 18, before moving to the Noida Indoor Stadium for the second leg from November 10. The third…

Swastik Chikara gets people talking

September 5, 2024 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Two premier leagues have created a buzz in the country, the first is the Delhi Premier League and the second is the UP T20 League. Both leagues are the topic of discussion and are attracting the attention of young players. On one hand, people’s eyes are on Priyansh Arya and Ayush Badoni in the Delhi Premier League. On the other hand, Swastik Chikara of Meerut Mavericks, a team of the UP T20 League running in Lucknow, has impressed everyone with his batting. Due to his brilliant performance in this…

BCCI AGM slated to take place on September 29

September 5, 2024 Arijit Bose

Bengaluru: The 93rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be held on September 29 but the election of the new secretary of the board is unlikely to take place in this meeting. However, the AGM will inaugurate the state-of-the-art National Cricket Academy (NCA) on the outskirts of the city. All members of the board will be present in the city. The NCA has been operating from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium complex since it came into existence more than two decades ago.…

India is the world’s largest Agricultural sector – Anandiben Patel

September 5, 2024 Arijit Bose

Meerut: The 17th convocation of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut was held under the chairmanship of the Governor of the state and Chancellor Anandiben Patel. In this ceremony, the Governor conferred a total of 270 degrees, in which 20 gold and silver medals were awarded to the students who performed exceptionally well. The Governor expressed happiness that 70 percent of the medals were received by girl students in the ceremony, which shows their hard work and strong will. Appreciating the achievements of the university, she also…