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Two players and three members of the support staff of the Indian men’s hockey team, currently preparing for the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Bengaluru have tested positive for Covid-19, Hockey India confirmed in a statement on Thursday. India hockey stalwarts such as goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, Krishan Pathak, Surender Kumar, Harmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar and Amit Rohidas are among 31 players included in the Commonwealth Games camp, which began on June 27 in Bengaluru and will conclude on July 23 when the team leaves for Birmingham for the quadrennial showpiece. Watch: Wimbledon Championships 2022, Day 2: Serena Exits, Nadal Advances “The RTPCR tests were conducted on Wednesday morning. They have mild symptoms and have been isolated,” Hockey India said in a release. After their impressive outing in Europe where the men’s team lived up to the billing against Belgium and the Netherlands in thrilling FIH Pro League double-headers, the team is in the national camp at the Sports … [Read more...] about Two Players and Three Support Staff of Indian Men’s Hockey Team Test Positive for Covid-19

Family meals are meant to be fun get-togethers so different generations can enjoy catching up and making plans for the future. One woman's family dinner did not go to plan, however, when all hell broke loose between her husband and her mum because of the husband's behaviour towards a waitress. The unnamed woman from the US took to Reddit's 'Am I The A**hole Forum' to ask whether she was in the wrong because she'd taken her husband's side, rather than her mum's. She wrote: "My mom, sister, and my sister-in-law have all been planning and organising my upcoming baby shower. Pretty much everything is done already and I honestly could not be more grateful to have such a loving bunch in my life caring about me, but here's where things get complicated. "So Thursday night, my parents offered to treat my husband and I to dinner at a new restaurant that opened up in the area. Full disclosure, my husband was in a mood even before we left so I offered to reschedule but he insisted … [Read more...] about ‘My husband is forcing me to uninvite my mum from our baby shower – I’m heartbroken’

Sporty spots For those looking to add some adventure to their beach days, Barbados has a wealth of gorgeous shores perfect for everything from surfing to kite- and paddle-boarding. A great way to work up an appetite for the beach bars and restaurants dotted around the bays. Bathsheba Beach The coral rock formations on the wild, Atlantic east of the island have been carved into curious and dramatic shapes by waves over the centuries, making them perfect for photography. Surfers and bodyboarders lap up the huge waves, particularly at the Soup Bowl, which is worth a visit, even if only to watch in wonder. Bathsheba Beach also offers shallow coral pools that are perfect for a cooling dip. Foodies can enjoy exploring the restaurants and rum shops in the adjoining village, and the Andromeda Botanical Gardens are just a short drive away. Crane Beach Honoured by Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous as “one of the 10 best beaches in the world,” the Crane Beach is a great choice … [Read more...] about The sunshine edit: 7 of the best beaches in Barbados

Bombshell claims about Donald Trump 's behavior in the lead-up to the January 6 U.S. Capitol riots have captured the nation's attention, with suggestions by former staff that matters may yet worsen for the former president. In the past week, Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, has made a number of startling allegations in her testimony to the January 6 committee, including that the former president lunged at a Secret Service agent's throat and grabbed the steering wheel of the presidential limousine in an attempt to join his supporters at the Capitol. Trump has roundly denied the allegations in a series of statements against the Select Committee hearings. However, the tone and frequency of these, coupled with the prominence and significance of Hutchinson's claims, have made him vulnerable to copycat statements, as Newsweek has discovered. The Claim A statement purportedly published by Donald Trump, dated June 28, 2022, was … [Read more...] about Fact Check: Did Trump call Cassidy Hutchinson a “terrible employee”?

Throughout her 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II has traveled in the height of luxury, whether by land, sea or air. On June 30, the British royal household published its financial report for the year 2021-2022, giving a glimpse of how the monarch and the working members of her family get from A to B and how much it all costs. In total, over the last financial year the royals spent £4.5 million ($5.4 million) on travel , including the official tours undertaken by Prince Charles , Prince William and Kate Middleton , as well as some minor working royals. But how do the British royals travel and what methods do they have at their disposal? Newsweek has the answers. Helicopters One of the main methods of domestic travel for the queen and the working members of her family is by helicopter . Over her reign, the monarch has had a number of helicopters at her disposal with husband, Prince Philip, learning to fly the aircraft himself. The queen currently relies on two … [Read more...] about How the queen and royals travel in style: from helicopters to private jets

Donald Trump has hit at the January 6 House Select Committee subpoenaing Pat Cipollone, suggesting trying to interview White House counsel for "dirt" will "set a terrible precedent." Trump was reacting to the news that the panel has subpoenaed Cipollone following damning testimony from Cassidy Hutchinson on Tuesday. Hutchinson, a former top aide to White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, told the panel that Cipollone was concerned Trump would face criminal charges if he joined his supporters in marching to the Capitol on January 6. "Mr. Cipollone said something to the effect of 'please make sure that we don't go up to the Capitol, Cassidy, keep in touch with me,'" Hutchinson testified. "We're going to get charged with every crime imaginable if we make that movement happen." Writing on Truth Social, Trump hit out at the panel for subpoenaing the White House lawyer to give evidence while continuing his attacks on Hutchinson about the bombshell allegations she made under … [Read more...] about Donald Trump rails against Pat Cipollone subpoena: “Dangerous Precedent”

With the sudden surge in the daily cases of COVID-19, the district administrations of Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Ranipet and Tirupattur have allocated more than 1,000 beds with adequate oxygen-supported beds and ICU beds to take care of the affected people, with a team of medical staff, on Thursday. Vellore has allotted the highest number of beds 500, followed by Ranipet (350). Tiruvannamalai and Tirupattur have 200 beds each. In other words, the government taluk hospital in each block, on an average, has at least 10 beds. “We have only three cases admitted in hospital in the district. Most of the cases are under home isolation,” R. Selvakumar, Deputy Director of Health Services (DDHS), Tiruvannamalai, told The Hindu . Health officials said that the surge in cases was mainly due to the floating population, especially those travelling for work and studies to big cities like Chennai, Bengaluru and Coimbatore. Screening has been stepped up with more people being tested in these districts … [Read more...] about Over 1,000 beds allocated in Vellore, nearby districts for COVID-19 patients

JOHOR BARU: A crowd has gathered at the Stulang Laut International Ferry Terminal here as Indonesians rush to meet the dateline of the immigration recalibration programme for the repatriation of undocumented migrants, which ends on Thursday (June 30). A check at the ferry terminal saw many Indonesians waiting to take the ferry home. Police personnel were also seen monitoring the crowd. Consulate-General of Indonesia in Johor Baru consul for social culture affairs Mohamad Rizali Noor said that they would monitor the situation and help those who were stranded. "We have deployed our staff to monitor the situation and help those who are in need of assistance. "Our staff have been stationed at the Stulang Laut ferry terminal for the past three days as we anticipated a large crowd going back to Indonesia on the last few days of the programme. "We are also liaising with Malaysian's Immigration Department to ensure the smooth sailing of the initiative," he said when contacted. He … [Read more...] about Crowd of migrants flock to Stulang ferry terminal on final day of recalibration programme

COLOMBO (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund reported constructive talks with Sri Lankan authorities on Thursday, raising hopes it could soon grant preliminary approval for a credit facility to alleviate a crisis in which the country is struggling to pay for imports. "The discussions will continue virtually with a view to reaching a staff-level agreement on the EFF arrangement in the near term," IMF said, referring to the credit arrangement, called an extended fund facility. Staff-level agreement must precede final approval by the IMF's executive board, but so too must cooperation from Sri Lanka's creditors, which is not expected to come quickly. "Because public debt is assessed as unsustainable, Executive Board approval would require adequate financing assurances from Sri Lanka's creditors that debt sustainability will be restored," the IMF said. Analysts say debt restructuring would be a protracted process, even after IMF staff-level agreement. The financial crisis is … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka makes progress towards IMF credit – IMF

London: UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has expressed her “regret” over the recent resignation of the top civil servant in her ministry, Sir Philip Rutnam, and stressed that she valued the work of all her aides in the UK Home Office. In her first response to the controversy surrounding Rutnam’s shock exit over the weekend amid allegations of bullying, the Indian-origin minister addressed Home Office staff in an email on Tuesday. Her email came amid fresh allegations of bullying have allegedly surfaced from another ministry from Patel's time as Secretary of State in the Department for International Development (DfID) between 2016 and 2017. The BBC said it has learnt of the complaint by a senior official from DfID of civil servants being humiliated, similar to complaints emerging from the Home Office in the last few days. Patel, 47, has denied all allegations of bullying and has sought to move on from the controversy. In her email, Patel stressed that she “deeply cared” about … [Read more...] about UK Home Secy Priti Patel Expresses ‘Regret’ Over Top Civil Servant’s Exit Amid New Allegations of Bullying