Новости за 18.12.2024

New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Congress leaders and workers held nationwide protests on Wednesday, including marches to Raj Bhavans in Jammu, Chandigarh, Guwahati, and Patna. The protests aimed to raise concerns over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks about B.R. Ambedkar, the ongoing crisis in Manipur, alleged inaction on the Adani controversy, and the demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehoo

NANJING, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- China's first salt cavern compressed air energy storage facility, located in the city of Changzhou in east China's Jiangsu Province, started its expansion on Wednesday, said China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Dutch striker Memphis Depay has praised Brazilian football after a successful start to his spell with Corinthians.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Veteran Brazilian forward Marinho has shrugged off talk of retirement as he seeks to extend his career into his late 30s.

(241218) -- LUSAIL, Dec. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Real Madrid, gives instructions to the players during the training session ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final match between Spain's Real Madrid and Mexico's CF Pachuca at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 17, 2024. (Photo by Nikku/Xinhua)

Brisbane [Australia], December 18 (ANI): After a thrilling encounter at the Gabba in the Brisbane Test against Australia, team India skipper Rohit Sharma said that there are still chances for players like Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane to make their comeback for the national team in the longest format of the game. The third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia has ended in a draw after weat

Brisbane [Australia], December 18 (ANI): India captain Rohit Sharma made an honest admission about his dwindling form and feels after another underwhelming performance in Test colours in Brisbane. When stakes were high and India needed its skipper to deliver in the third BGT Test, Rohit fell short of the expectations after losing the battle of captains. Rohit's counterpart Pat Cummins forced out an edge to end the Indian

New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): The INDIA bloc leaders have latched on to Home Minister Amit Shah's comments on BR Ambedkar turning it into a full blown controversy. Congress MP Kumari Selja on Wednesday said that BR Ambedkar is "no less than a God."Speaking to ANI, Selja slammed Amit Shah and said, "Constitution is the 'granth' of the country. If Constitution is the 'granth', Baba Saheb is no less than God. Such co

Brisbane [Australia], December 18 (ANI): After weather forced the Brisbane Test to end in a draw, the race to the World Test Championship final further became a tricky affair, ICC Cricket reported. On Wednesday, both teams were forced to settle for four points in the race to feature at next year's ICC WTC final at Lord's. The result didn't lead to a change in the WTC standings but offered clarity on what the teams need to

(241218) -- LAS VEGAS, Dec. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Giannis Antetokounmpo (C) of Milwaukee Bucks competes during the 2024 NBA Cup final match between Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder in Las Vegas, the United States, Dec. 17, 2024. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Chelsea Football Club revealed today that one of their players, Mykhailo Mudryk, has tested positive for a banned substance in a routine drug test.

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], December 18 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, responding to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark on Ambedkar, asserted that those who care about country will mention the name of Ambedkar. "Only those who commit the most sins should worry about virtue. Those who care about the country, the people, and the security of the Constitution will only mention the name of the revolutionary

Los Angeles [US], December 18 (ANI): Basketball player Brendan Paul, who was earlier accused of being Sean 'Diddy' Combs' alleged drug courier, has had all charges against him dropped. Paul's lawyer, Brain Bieber, while speaking to PEOPLE on December 17, confirmed that the case was "formally dismissed in its entirety.""Brendan accepted the prosecutor's offer to permit his entry into the diversion program which, after comp

New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah wished a great future for Indian cricketstalwart Ravichandran Ashwin, who announced his decision to retire after the Brisbane Test against Australia on Wednesday. It took many by surprise when Ashwin walked out with India captain Rohit Sharma to announce his international retirement. The signs were there for the fans to see Signs w

(Photo credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images) The Winnipeg Jets will look to extend one of the league's most lopsided rivalries when they visit the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. In a dominant stretch of play that dates back to the 2016-17 season, the Jets are 16-2-1 in their past 19 games against Anaheim. That includes an 8-0-0 mark in the last eight meetings. A win by the Ducks on Wednesday would count as an upset against bot

(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images) On a season-best four-game winning streak, the Denver Broncos enter a battle for playoff seeding holding the upper hand when they face the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night in Inglewood, Calif. The Broncos (9-5) last reached the playoffs in 2015, when they won the Super Bowl behind quarterback Peyton Manning. Rookie QB Bo Nix has brought hopes of a brighter future, guiding Den

New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): India head coach Gautam Gambhir along with former cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan congratulated Ravichandran Ashwin, who brought the curtains down on his illustrious international career. Ashwin's era of dominance spreads across two decades, during which he redefined the art of spin bowling with his hunger to learn and constantly improve as a player. On Day 5 of the Brisba

New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajiv Shukla, former Indian Cricket team coach Lalchand Rajput and Aam Aadmi (AAP) Convenor Arvind Kejriwal heaped praise for off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's "invaluable" contribution fr team India over the years across formats. India's decorated off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his decision to retire from inte

Brisbane [Australia], December 18 (ANI): After his brilliant performance in the first innings of the Brisbane Test at the Gabba against India, the Australia star batter Travis Head provided an update regarding his groin injury which he suffered during the third match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The southpaw was awarded the Player of the Match for his exceptional performance in the first innings of the T

Brisbane [Australia], December 18 (ANI): India's decorated off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his decision to retire from international cricket moments after the Brisbane Test ended in a draw. Ashwin came into the post-match press conference with India's captain, Rohit Sharma, to announce his decision. The anticipation around Ashwin's retirement started to build up when he was visibly emotional and was hugged by Vi

(Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images) Patrik Laine scored three power-play goals to record his 11th career hat trick on Tuesday, lifting the host Montreal Canadiens to a 6-1 victory over the spiraling Buffalo Sabres. Laine converted a one-timer off a cross-slot feed from captain Nick Suzuki in the first period to become the second player in Canadiens history (since 1933-34) to score each of his first four goals with

MIAMI, 18th December, 2024 (WAM) -- FIFA has announced that the first phase of ticket sales for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will begin on Thursday, 19th December, at 10:00 EST/16:00 CET via FIFA.com/tickets.

(Photo credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images) Adam Lowry's tiebreaking goal with 73 seconds left in regulation gave the visiting Winnipeg Jets a 4-3 comeback win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. The Sharks held a 3-2 win lead until Kyle Connor's power-play equalizer at 11:56 of the third period. Lowry then put Winnipeg ahead for good by tipping in Dylan DeMelo's point shot for his fourth game-winning goal of the season.

Brisbane [Australia], December 18 (ANI): The third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia has ended in a draw after weather continued to make it difficult to push for a result on Wednesday in Brisbane. The series remained level at 1-1 despite Australia captain Pat Cummins making a huge bid to push for a result after deciding to declare on 89/7 and invite India to chase down a 275-run target. "The p

(Photo credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images) Linus Ullmark made 30 saves for his third shutout of the season and the second in the past three games as the Ottawa Senators opened what amounts to a nine-game trip with a 3-0 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. Ullmark, the 2022-23 Vezina Trophy winner as the NHL's top goaltender while with Boston, has won his past six starts, allowing five goals over that span. Sh