(BFI Photo)BELGRADE: Indian boxer Akash Kumar (54kg) staved off a stiff challenge from Puerto Rico’s Caleb Tirado to enter the quarterfinals of the AIBA Men’s World Championships on Sunday. Akash, who received a walkover in the last round, clinched it 5-0 to make the last-eight stage in his debut appearance. Tirado was impressive in the…Continue Reading
Curated by कमलेश राय | नवभारतटाइम्स.कॉम | Updated: Oct 31, 2021, 5:51 PMAsghar Afghan Retires: असगर अफगान ने अफगानिस्तान के लिए बतौर कप्तान 42 टी20 इंटरनैशनल मैच जीते जो क्रिकेट के इस छोटे फॉर्मेट में सबसे अधिक है। इस लिस्ट में दूसरे नंबर पर टीम इंडिया के पूर्व कप्तान महेंद्र सिंह धोनी हैं।हाइलाइट्सअसगर ने 52…Continue Reading
G20 to end finance for dirty coal plants abroad by year-end: DraftAFPLast Updated: Oct 31, 2021, 05:52 PM ISTSynopsisAccording to the final communique, the Group of 20 leaders also agreed to end public financing for coal-fired power generation abroad, but set no target for phasing out coal domestically -a clear nod to top carbon polluters…Continue Reading
Canadian singer and songwriter Bryan Adams canceled his performance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday because he tested positive for COVID-19. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Oct. 31 (UPI) — Singer-songwriter Bryan Adams had to cancel his appearance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction…Continue Reading
Aerial view of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. American Airlines had to cancel nearly 700 flights Sunday because of bad weather at the important travel hub and staffing issues. Photo courtesy DFW International Airport Oct. 31 (UPI) — American Airlines canceled 669 flights on Sunday, which is 24% for the day by the airline, according to…Continue Reading
Dorit Kemsley was the victim of a home invasion in Los Angeles. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Oct. 31 (UPI) — Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Dorit Kemsley took to Instagram this weekend to thank the police and her fans for their support after she and her family fell victim to…Continue Reading
Subtropical Storm Wanda became the final name on the list for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. Photo courtesy National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Oct. 31 (UPI) — What’s left of a nor’easter that pounded the mid-Atlantic and New England at the start of last week, has organized into what is now Subtropical Storm Wanda, taking…Continue Reading
Peter Jackson attends the red carpet arrivals at the British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 10, 2019. The filmmaker turns 60 on October 31. File Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI | License Photo Oct. 31 (UPI) — Those born on this date are under the sign of Scorpio. They…Continue Reading
The second COVID-era Halloween is upon us, but the festivities look set to be much closer to business as usual across much of America after 2020’s disruption.Why it matters: While the holiday is coming just before kids are set to be vaccinated, trick-or-treaters look set to be out in (almost) full force.State of play: Our Axios…Continue Reading
Abortion would immediately become illegal in at least 12 states if the Supreme Court were to overturn Roe v. Wade, and more would likely follow suit quickly.Why it matters: States have been preparing contingency plans for a post-Roe landscape while state Republicans ramped up efforts to get the landmark ruling overturned. And the future of…Continue Reading