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The Delhi High Court on Friday granted two weeks to Delhi police to respond to Alt-news co-founder Mohammed Zubair’s plea challenging his police remand in a case related to an objectionable tweet he had posted in 2018 against a Hindu deity. The four-day remand of Mr. Zubair ends on Saturday. Justice Sanjeev Narula posted Mr. Zubair’s petition, which challenges a trial court’s June 28 order granting four days of custody to the police, for further hearing on July 27. Also Read The police and the journalist In the meantime, Justice Narula also made it clear that the proceedings before the trial court will continue without being influenced by the proceedings before the high court. On Tuesday, a local court extended by four days the custodial interrogation of Mr. Zubair in the case after the Delhi police said he did not cooperate with the investigating agency. Mr. Zubair was produced before the court on the expiry of his one-day custodial interrogation. Mr. Zubair … [Read more...] about High Court issues notice to Delhi Police on Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair’s plea against police remand

Suffering from liver and bile duct cancer, Mike Bowden couldn’t attend Russell County High School’s Class of 2022 ceremony to see his son Michael graduate. But thanks to the extra effort from his family and school administrators, a special ceremony was conducted in Bowden’s east Alabama home in the United States, where father and son celebrated the milestone together. Mike died two weeks later – and two weeks before the official graduation ceremony. In emailed interviews with the Ledger-Enquirer , Jessie Bowden, the mother of Michael and the wife of Mike, shared this story, along with school principal Tonya Keene. While talking with her sister, Jackie Sharpe, Jessie lamented Mike wasn’t healthy enough to attend graduation. Sharpe suggested contacting a school administrator to find out what could be done to accommodate the family’s situation. Jessie emailed assistant principal Christopher Baker and asked whether she could borrow a cap and gown to conduct their own ceremony at … [Read more...] about Dying Alabama man experiences son’s high school graduation

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Danish police carried out a search at the hotel of cycling team Bahrain Victorious at the request of French authorities on Thursday, Copenhagen Police said in a statement on the eve of the Tour de France Grand Depart. Authorities searched all team vehicles and the rooms of staff and riders at 5:30 a.m. local time in Brondby. The homes of riders and staff were also searched by police on Monday before their departure for the Tour. French prosecutors opened a preliminary investigation into doping allegations against Bahrain Victorious after police searched the team's hotel late in last year's race. "Based on a request from the French police, as part of an ongoing investigation in France, we have carried out a search at a hotel in Brondby," Chief Superintendent Dannie Rise said. "We have no further information about the operation, and I shall refer you to the French police for more about the investigation itself." The team said in a statement that it fully … [Read more...] about Cycling-Danish police search Bahrain Victorious hotel ahead of Tour de France

PETALING JAYA: Team Sapura Cycling’s Mohd Nur Aiman Rosli made it a hattrick of wins by bagging the men’s elite time trial gold medal in the National Championships in Manong, Perak. Aiman completed the 36.8km contest in 47:33.144 to successfully retain his men’s elite individual time trial title. The 23-year-old also won in the 2020 edition. There was double joy for Team Sapura Cycling as Mohd Shaiful Adlan Shukri took second place in 47:58.94. Terengganu Polygon Cycling Team (TSG) rider Mohd Nur Aiman Zariff, the winner of the road race event at the Vietnam SEA Games last month, placed third in 48:33.258. Team manager Sayuti Zahir described it as a good start for the team in the three-day national meet. “It’s a good achievement for Aiman to make it three in a row. I believe this will give him the best motivation to stake his claim for a place in the Cambodia SEA Games next year,” said Sayuti. “It will also give a positive impact on our riders to fight for glory in the … [Read more...] about High-riding Nur Aiman wins it three in a row

(Reuters) - French champion Florian Senechal has been included in Quick Step Alpha Vinyl's Tour de France squad after Tim Declercq tested positive for COVID-19, the Belgian outfit said on Tuesday. "We are sorry to announce that Tim Declercq has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not take part in this year's Tour de France," the team said in a statement. "He will be replaced for the race by French Champion Florian Senechal." Briton Mark Cavendish remains the most notable omission from the squad. The Tour starts in Copenhagen on Friday. (Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Hugh Lawson) … [Read more...] about Cycling-Senechal replaces COVID-hit Declercq in Quick Step Tour squad

Paris (Reuters) - Tadej Pogacar will be the man to beat as he targets his third consecutive Tour de France title when the race sets off on Friday, with the 23-year-old Slovenian looking to become one of the sport's all-time great riders. Dubbed the "Baby Cannibal" for his similarities to former five-time winner Eddy "The Cannibal" Merckx, Pogacar has already won the UAE Tour, the Tirreno-Adriatico and Tour of Slovenia stage races this season as well as the Strade Bianche one-day classic. Only the Jumbo-Visma team armada seem able to dent Pogacar's armour. The Dutch outfit has two leaders - Slovenia's Primoz Roglic and last year's runner-up Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark - in a team that also boasts the formidable Wout van Aert. They will be trying to control the race and isolate Pogacar, who has already shown that he fears no-one on any terrain. He will need to show that fearlessness again in the first few days when the winds in Denmark and the cobbles of northern France may … [Read more...] about Cycling-Pogacar the man to beat as he chases third Tour title in a row

(Reuters) - Olympic champion Annemiek van Vleuten will retire from professional cycling after the 2023 season, the Dutchwoman announced on Wednesday. The 39-year-old, who races for Movistar, won Olympic gold in the time trial and silver in the road race at the Tokyo Games last year. "The main reason, as I explained, to retire in 2023 is to do so while on top of my game, to round out that improvement process we and the team took up in 2021, and look for new challenges in life," Van Vleuten said in a statement. Van Vleuten's win in Tokyo completed a remarkable turnaround after she had suffered three fractured vertebrae and a concussion following a horrifying high-speed crash during the road race at the 2016 Rio Games. She also won the world time trial title in 2017 and 2018 and the road race in 2019. (Reporting by Tommy Lund in Gdansk; Editing by Toby Davis) … [Read more...] about Cycling-Olympic champion Van Vleuten to retire at the end of 2023 season

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Fans of the Tour de France took to the streets early on Friday in anticipation of this year's first stage, a time trial through the streets of Copenhagen, a city with more bikes than people. More than six hours before the start, spectators clad in yellow or polka-dotted jerseys had set up chairs and tables on their preferred spot along the route. "I arrived this early because I had to make sure I could see it up close," said Morten Morup, 36, who has been a fan of the Tour since early childhood. "I've always remembered the sound of summer on the terrace, and I've also been to see the Tour several times, in the Pyrenees and the Alps," Morup said. Watching the first stage go through his hometown was a no-brainer. "It's huge, it's once in a life-time." The 13km time trial through the capital, known as the world's most bike-friendly city, will take riders past several tourist hot spots, including a statue of the Little Mermaid from the fairy tale of … [Read more...] about Cycling-The ‘sound of summer’: Fans flock to Copenhagen to witness Tour de France start

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Yves Lampaert of Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl sprang a surprise to win stage one of the Tour de France on Friday, a 13.2 km individual time trial in Copenhagen, finishing five seconds ahead of pre-stage favourite and fellow Belgian Wout van Aert. Lampaert finished with a time of 15 minutes and 17 seconds in rainy conditions that slowed several riders. Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar, who is targeting his third consecutive Tour de France title, finished seven seconds behind in third. "I have beaten the great Wout van Aert," said Lampaert. "It's incredible - I never expected that. For now, I don't understand. It's the Tour de France, the best riders have completed the course and I'm in the lead." (Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru, additional reporting by Dhruv Munjal; Editing by Ken Ferris) … [Read more...] about Cycling-Lampaert takes shock win in first stage of Tour de France

Kate Winslet is reuniting with her Titanic director James Cameron in Avatar: The Way of Water. The Oscar-winning actress’ first look as a Na’vi warrior has been finally revealed. Empire magazine revealed the first images of Winslet as Ronal, whom the actor describes as a “deeply loyal and a fearless leader.” “She is strong. A warrior. Even in the face of grave danger, and with an unborn baby on board, she still joins her people and fights for what she holds most dear: her family and their home,” Winslet told Empire magazine about her character. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) Talking about how it was like reuniting with Cameron so many years after Titanic, Winslet told Empire, “Jim and I are both totally different people now to who we were 26 years ago. He is calmer, and I am definitely more hyperactive now!” Winslet stars in the long-awaited sequel opposite … [Read more...] about Kate Winslet’s First Look from Titanic Director James Cameron’s Avatar The Way of Water Revealed