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Russia offers India visa-free regime for group tourists

  Russia has proposed a regime with India that will allow tourists from both nations to visit each other’s countries without visas if they travel in organized groups, Economic Development Minister Maksim Reshetnikov said on Thursday. Earlier Starting August 1, Russia has started issuing electronic visa (e-visa) to Indian passport holders that helps visitors get travel approval faster for diverse purposes such as business trips, guest visits, and tourism. The Minister also said the nation’s tourism industry is facing the challenge of restoring the number of tourist arrivals to pre-pandemic levels, which has also been affected by the Ukraine conflict. On August 1, Russia and China reinstated a visa-free travel agreement for tourist groups that was first negotiated in 2000, but suspended in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The deal applies to groups of at least five people traveling on a single itinerary and program. A similar arrangement ..

WWE Rumors on Injuries to Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, Shayna Baszler After SummerSlam

  Bleacher Report catches you up on the latest news from the WWE Universe. Lesnar Reportedly Suffered Injury vs. Rhodes at SummerSlam Brock Lesnar reportedly got injured during the early stages of his loss to Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam last weekend. According to Dave Meltzer of the  Wrestling Observer Newsletter  (h/t  Felix Upton  of Ringside News), Lesnar suffered an undisclosed injury, but was able to work through it and put on one of the best performances of the night. Meltzer noted that while Lesnar was initially advertised for other shows this year, the current plan is for him to not return until the build toward Royal Rumble in January. Lesnar took the fight to Rhodes at SummerSlam, but The American Nightmare kept battling and ultimately scored a pinfall victory after hitting The Beast Incarnate with three consecutive Cross Rhodes. Shockingly, Lesnar shook Rhodes' hand and embraced him after the match, which is something Brock hasn't done often over the co...

Indian icon Virat Kohli recalls first interaction with Pakistan skipper Babar Azam

  Virat Kohli recently shared his first interaction with Pakistan's skipper Babar Azam. Kohli has lauded Babar as the premier batter across all formats globally. Babar Azam, Virat Kohli (Image Source: Twitter) In a rare glimpse into the camaraderie between two cricketing giants,  Virat Kohli , the renowned Indian batter, recently shared his first interaction with Pakistan’s skipper,  Babar Azam . Acknowledging the mutual respect they hold for each other’s prowess with the willow, Kohli lauded Babar as possibly the premier batter across all formats globally. Kohli and Babar, distinguished for their extraordinary batting abilities, have consistently raised the bar in the cricketing arena. During a candid interview with Star Sports, Kohli reminisced about his initial meeting with Babar, which took place after a match during the 2019 ODI World Cup in Manchester. “I vividly remember our first interaction. It was during the 2019 ODI World Cup after a game in Manchester. Imad [W...

Deloitte Resigns as the Statutory Auditors of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone

  In May, the audit firm had flagged some transactions by Adani Group, citing allegations from US-based short seller Hindenburg Research’s report that wiped   off half of the market value of the ports-to-power conglomerate. Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group. In May, the audit firm  had flagged  some transactions by Adani Group, citing allegations from US-based short seller Hindenburg Research’s report that wiped off half of the market value of the ports-to-power conglomerate. The Morning Context  had reported that the auditor said the group’s evaluation of the Hindenburg report is insufficient evidence for the purpose of audit. The report had said, citing Deloitte’s note, that the company has also refused to get an independent external examination that would help prove so. This is because the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is investigating the allegations made by Hindenburg Research against Adani Group. Deloitte, therefore, said that it ca...

Horoscope, August 14, 2023: Check astrological prediction for Aries, Taurus and other signs

  Horoscope, August 14, 2023: Libra, it really does look time for a short trip, or two. Horoscope, August 14, 2023: Check astrological prediction for Aries, Taurus and other signs. Cancer, commonsense a plenty should be the result of Mercury’s helpful location in your solar chart. Leo, your planetary positions remain nine-tenths perfect. ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr. 20) The overwhelming trend of today’s stars is pleasurable, adventurous and entertaining. You may therefore turn your gaze away from life’s little problems and find activities which will bring fun and lift your morale. You might even enjoy new developments at work. TAURUS  (Apr. 21 – May 21) To talk in terms of figures, there is a ten-percent chance of a move of home, but a ninety-percent chance of some positive domestic upheaval of equivalent magnitude. In the meantime, today’s stars have a distinctly prosperous gloss, so keep your eye open for profitable possibilities.

Thane's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital under scrutiny after 18 patients pass away in 24 hours

  Families demand answers as Chief Minister Eknath Shinde orders a comprehensive inquiry into the tragic incident Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Thane Eighteen patients have died in the last 24 hours at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa in Thane, civic commissioner Abhijit Bangar said on Sunday. These comprise 10 women and eight men, of which six are from Thane city, four from Kalyan, three from Sahapur, one each from Bhiwandi, Ulhasnagar and Govandi (in Mumbai), one patient is from some other place and and one is unidentified, he said. Twelve of the deceased were above the age of 50, Bangar added. Earlier, state health minister Tanaji Sawant and local Deputy Commissioner of Police Ganesh Gawde had put the number of deaths at 17. Addressing a news conference, Bangar said Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had taken feedback about the situation and had ordered the setting up of an independent probe committee that will be headed by the commissioner of health services...

World Cup chances slim if KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer don’t make it to Asia Cup

  Crucial to determine the No 4 spot, Rahul is lined up to play a couple of practice matches and might undergo a fitness test on August 18, following which the selectors and team management will take a final call for his inclusion for Asia Cup. India were looking at the Asia Cup to field their actual World Cup squad but with the continental event set to begin on August 30, the fitness of Rahul and Iyer is forcing the team management to try out other options. With only 54 days left for the World Cup and India beginning to sweat over their squad combination, it is understood that in case KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer don’t make it to the Asia Cup, their chances of making the cut for the World Cup become slim. There are concerns about the game time and form of the two first-choice middle-order batsmen. The hosts are seeking to end their ICC title drought with only the Asia Cup and three ODIs against Australia left before the World Cup. Since the start of the year, India have not been able...