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New Delhi: Former Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has shared a fresh perspective for the selectors ahead of the decisive final Test against South Africa, bringing in forgotten left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann into the selection debate as the visitors look to end the now-levelled series 2-1. The teams call to go ahead with Scott Boland for the Gqeberha Test in place of the experienced Nathan Lyon did not sit well with fans and experts. While the spinner was dropped from the XI, Boland did make the most of the opportunity, picking up his third five-wicket haul and also contributing with the bat as a nightwatchman in the second innings after being enforced a follow-on. However, the game saw the visitors heading in without a frontline spinner, a shocking call which eventually resulted in the Proteas thrashing the Aussies by an innings and 31 runs. With the upcoming final Test in Cape Town now the talk of the town and a selection dilemma looming over the Australian management after their recent thumping, former opener Khawaja has suggested a name beyond Lyon, dubbing Kunhemann as a terrific option against the South African lineup. Weve talked about Boland and Lyon (in the second Test), and not once have people really mentioned Kuhnemann. He is a terrific bowler, a Test bowler. He has a Test five-fa, and done really well for Australia when hes played. Hes been a terrific bowler for a while. With the South Africans having the majority of their players as right-handers, Im not really sure why people arent bringing him into contention, Khawaja told foxsports.com.au. Hes a terrific bowler to keep things tight, much like what (Simon) Harmer did with our batsmen last game. I think the reason they picked Harmer last game was because we have so many left-handed batsmen. When the balls spinning away, its always slightly harder to score. I think Kuhnemann presents the same option, and when its spinning too, he is a very, very good bowler. I know Nathan Lyons the GOAT, and theres nothing against the GOAT! This is purely based on the fact the South Africans have so many right-handers in their team. I think Kuhnemann deserves to be talked about, Khawaja added. Having played just five Tests for the baggy greens since his red-ball debut in 2023, Kunhemann emerged as a worthy left-arm orthodox option, picking up a five-wicket haul in just his second game in the format. However, he hasnt played the long-format game for the national side in over 1.5 years, with his most recent appearance being the Test against Sri Lanka in February 2025, where he finished the two-game series in Galle with 16 wickets. A combination of Lyon and Kuhnemann in Australias playing XI for the series decider appears improbable, although South Africa demonstrated the viability of a two-spinner approach by fielding Simon Harmer alongside left-arm veteran Keshav Maharaj in the opening Durban Test. Australias bowling combination is just one of several selection dilemmas heading into Tuesdays encounter in Cape Town. The selectors must also decide on Nic Maddinsons place at the top of the order, Marnus Labuschagnes role at No. 3 and the composition of the middle order, particularly with Cam Green nearing a return from injury. Maddinson appears most vulnerable as Australia weigh up their options, with Khawaja favouring a return to the middle order rather than continuing as an opener. A combination of Lyon and Kuhnemann in Australias playing XI for the series decider appears improbable, although South Africa demonstrated the viability of a two-spinner approach by fielding Simon Harmer alongside left-arm veteran Keshav Maharaj in the opening Durban Test. Australias bowling combination is just one of several selection dilemmas heading into Tuesdays encounter in Cape Town. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Digital Desk | Yaren (Naoero), Oct 23 (IANS) India is committed to strengthening people-centric partnerships with Naoero through the provision of medicines and medical equipment and the training of healthcare professionals, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita said on Friday after visiting the Pacific island nation's public hospital. Visited Naoeros Public Hospital to take stock of our growing cooperation in the healthcare sector. India is committed to strengthening people-centric partnerships with Naoero through the provision of medicines and medical equipment, as well as training healthcare professionals, the MoS said on social media platform X. Margherita also visited the National Museum of Naoero and laid a wreath at the National Memorial. Visited the National Museum of Naoero to appreciate its rich culture, heritage and traditions, which reflect the nation's unique identity. Also laid a wreath at the National Memorial as a mark of respect and remembrance, he said in another post. During the visit, Margherita called on Naoero President David Adeang, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation, parliamentary exchanges and capacity building, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on the MoS's visit to Samoa and Naoero from October 16 to 22. The MoS also flagged off a mini-cycling event under India's Quick Impact Project (QIP) 'Cycling for a Stronger Naoero', which aims to develop local athletes and promote health through cycling, and visited phosphate-mining sites, the MEA said. The visit of MoS (Pabitra Margherita) reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening its partnerships with Samoa and Naoero through development cooperation, capacity building and people-to-people exchanges and including under the framework of the Forum for IndiaPacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC), it added. On Thursday, Margherita met Marcus Stephen, Speaker of the Parliament of Naoero, and explored opportunities to strengthen parliamentary exchanges and capacity-building cooperation between the two countries. Pleased to meet Marcus Stephen, Speaker of the Parliament of Naoero, at the historic Parliament House. It was heartening to see photographs of PM Narendra Modi ji and Speaker of the Lok Sabha Om Birla in the Speakers office, reflecting the friendship between our two vibrant democracies, the MoS had said on X.
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An aerial view of scorched grass in London, the UK, on August 11, 2026. - Dan Kitwood/Getty Images More than 50,000 people are estimated to have died across Europes cities during the brutal heat waves that roiled the continent this summer making this years heat the regions deadliest on record, according to a new analysis . About two-thirds of the deaths, more than 32,600, are directly attributed to climate change, driven by fossil fuel pollution, according to the findings, published in two peer-reviewed papers in the journal Nature Health. I think we can be quite confident in stating that the summer of 2026 is likely to have been the worst on record for heat-related mortality across much of Europe, said Clair Barnes, an author on the reports and an extreme weather and climate change researcher at Imperial College London. This stark death toll is revealed just weeks before international leaders gather in Turkey for the annual UN climate talks, and days after a UN report warned the worlds chance of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels has now vanished . Were well off-track to limit the worst consequences of climate change, and governments need to realize that without faster action and coordination, things will only get worse, Barnes said. Europe is the fastest-warming continent and extreme heat, the deadliest form of extreme weather, is already becoming unbearable. Unprecedented high temperatures scorched the continent from late May until the end of August this year. It was western Europes hottest summer on record , with temperatures about 2.9 degrees Celsius (5.2 Fahrenheit) above the 1991-2020 average. Individual days, however, saw much larger anomalies, with temperatures more than 12 degrees Celsius (21.6 Fahrenheit) higher than usual in some countries. A tourist attempts to cool down near the Colosseum during a heatwave in Rome, Italy, on June 20. - Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters To calculate the death toll, scientists compared the temperatures in 854 cities across 30 European countries this summer with those that would have been expected in a world without climate change. They then used peer-reviewed research on the relationship between high temperatures and daily deaths to model the likely number of heat-related deaths between the start of June and the end of August. Its a method that has been found to produce death toll estimates broadly in line with those later produced by national health authorities, the scientists said. They estimated a total of 50,391 heat-related deaths across the cities, which make up about 40% of the population of the countries studied. The death toll is the highest for 26 years and substantially higher than that of previous major European heat waves in 2022 and 2003, the researchers found. Southern and western Europe were worst affected , but typically cooler northern regions, including the UK , also experienced thousands of deaths. The highest death rates were among people 85 or older, but heat can affect anyone, and more than 800 people between the ages of 20 and 44 died from heat-related reasons, according to the findings. This summer is likely to have been the most dangerously hot summer that Europe has experienced to date, the report concludes. The scientists also found the role of climate change in heat deaths is becoming more pronounced. Earlier this century, fossil fuel pollution was responsible for about 40% of heat deaths compared to around two-thirds today. Raquel Nunes, an associate professor in health and environment at the University of Warwick, who was not involved in the research, said the findings contribute to growing evidence of how deadly extreme heat can be, despite being described as a silent killer due to its impacts not always being immediately visible. One of the most concerning aspects was that the death toll was also high among younger people, with thousands under 65 estimated to have died, Nunes added. The modelled death estimates should be treated with caution as they involve several uncertainties and assumptions, said Lasse Vestergaard, chief physician at the European Mortality Monitoring Network, known as EuroMOMO. Despite this, he added, the researchers estimates are overall broadly in line with those reported over the summer by EuroMOMO. Until we kick the fossil fuel habit, we will continue to see increasingly hot and dangerous summers, Barnes said. And that means even deadlier summers on the horizon. These numbers are a stark reminder that our hotter, more extreme summers are having an increasingly severe impact on public health, she added. Behind these statistics are real people whose lives were lost and real families who grieve for them. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com This article originally appeared on CNN at https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/22/climate/europe-heat-wave-deaths-50000
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Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan: Indias Tokyo 2020 Paralympics gold medallist Krishna Nagar has called for greater recognition and corporate investment in para-badminton, arguing that increased visibility and sponsorship could significantly expand opportunities for athletes in the sport. Speaking after winning silver in mens doubles SH6 with Sivarajan Solaimalai and bronze in mixed doubles SH6 with Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, Nagar acknowledged the support extended by the government and sporting authorities but stressed that para-sport needs greater commercial attention to match its competitive achievements. The 2024 world champion also reflected on the tactical errors that cost him crucial points, the transition to a 15-point format and his determination to return to the top of the podium at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics. Nagar believes the next phase of growth for Indian para-badminton will depend not only on performances at international competitions but also on the willingness of sponsors and major companies to invest in the sport. While acknowledging the support provided by the central government, the Sports Authority of India and existing sporting programmes, he said greater commercial backing could help more para-athletes access opportunities to develop their careers. The central government supports us a lot. The Prime Minister always supports us. All the able-bodied players support us, too. They are coming up with good schemes for us, such as TOPS and Podium. The central government is always backing us to achieve more and is doing a lot for the players. So, we have the full support of the central government, Nagar told IANS in an exclusive interaction. However, Nagar believes that government assistance must be accompanied by stronger public engagement and greater interest from corporate sponsors. Drawing a comparison with cricket, he said para-sport could expand its reach considerably if it received similar levels of attention and investment. Everything is very positive for both para and able-bodied sports, from the central government to the sports authority and the funders. There is a positive response from everyone. Literally. But we have this one thing: if para sports start getting the same amount of recognition and attention as cricket, the scope for para sports will be very high. They have already grown a lot since 2021 and 2024. They should grow even more after the Asian Games. But I think the competition will be very tough by 2028. If you look at it, the biggest thing for any para athlete is money. If para athletes grow even more, it will be much better. Sponsors will be good. There are many big companies in India. If para sports are endorsed, itll be great for our sport, because there are many players in para sports, he added. For Nagar, the argument for greater investment is rooted in the results Indian para-athletes have already produced on the international stage. He believes commercial support could help strengthen the sports ecosystem and create better opportunities for athletes beyond the established names. For example, I am in the para-athletes' category. Whatever training I do, I do it with an able-bodied player. I train and compete with them, so it is better for me. I want all the endorsers to be in para sports, because para sports are getting good results. If you look at both badminton and para badminton, Pramod bhaiya (Bhagat) and I are the only people to win gold at the Olympic level. But there is no recognition for para badminton yet. You will see javelin has done very well. But para badminton has not done as well as it should have. Para badminton results come in 7-10 days. In 7-10 days, everything has to be done on the same page. I hope I can repeat everything in 2028. I know I will and get on top of the podium, he stated. Nagars call for greater recognition comes as he begins looking towards the next Paralympic cycle. Having won gold at the Tokyo Paralympics and the world title in 2024, the Indian shuttler is aiming to maintain his fitness and sharpen his game ahead of the qualification period for Los Angeles 2028, which is scheduled to begin in 2027. I am a Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist, a 2024 world champion and an Asian Games silver medallist. But it all depends on how much I have to train to maintain my fitness. I have to try as much as I can to keep my fitness at its best, Nagar said. His campaign at the Asian Para Games brought two medals in doubles, but Nagar admitted that the results also exposed areas that require attention. In the mens doubles SH6 final, he and Sivarajan struggled to sustain their intended strategy against China, with coordination issues allowing their opponents to take control of crucial exchanges. As you can see, in doubles, there were some patches where we couldnt coordinate well with each other, and the Chinese took advantage of this. We were trying to tire them out in the rally and play long rallies, but they didnt let it continue. We kept trying, thinking that the longer the rally, the better it would be for us. We waited for a long timein the sense that we tried to play with a lot of patiencebut it wasnt happening, he said. Nagar said the partnership would need more time together on court to improve its consistency, with the upcoming qualification cycle and the 2028 World Championships forming important milestones in their preparations. But its okay. The qualification year for LA will start in 2027, so we will try to do our best. We will train together as much as we can because before that, we have a world championship in 2028. Our main focus will be to do our best, Nagar expressed. Another significant adjustment on Nagars agenda is the transition to 15-point games. The Indian shuttler believes the shorter format could suit his aggressive playing style, although it will require him to be more decisive from the opening points. As of now, regarding the 15-point game, in the beginning, we would keep the first three or four points a little loose and play according to the rally. But we wont have to do that now. Now, we have to focus on the first points of the game. We will have to play as quickly as we can, because it is a 15-point game. There is no room for mercy. If you dont leave a single point, things can get out of your hands at any time. And in my category, maam, anyone can beat anyone. I mean, any player among the top eight or ten can defeat anyone, the 27-year-old said. Nagar pointed to the changing distribution of major titles in the SH6 category as evidence of the competitive depth at the top level. With different players emerging as champions across major tournaments, he believes sustained improvement will be essential to remaining among the leading contenders. In my category, I was the champion in 2021. In 2024, it was France, and I was the world champion in 2024. In 2023, at the Asian Championships, I won silver in singles and bronze in doubles. In 2024, in Paris, the French player became the champion. After that, at the World Championships, a player from the USA became world champion in February 2026. And this time, I think the Asian teams medalist will change as well. In my category, there is still no consistency. This will go on. But I think I am the only one who can win all the tournaments. However, I have to work harder and harder now. I have to prepare myself as much as I can for the 15-point format, and that is better, he mentioned. Nagar also identified his performance in the closing stages of matches as an area requiring improvement. Recalling his singles match against China, he said a substantial lead in the deciding game slipped away because of errors at crucial moments. My main event is singles, and Im good at it. I train for it, but Im a little disappointed that I didnt compete in singles. I was fully fit. Everyone was good. My endurance, agility, game and power were all good. But towards the end, I had a few technical issues. You must have seen my singles match against China. I was leading 1611 in the third set. After that, I started having some glitches. I was then leading 1917, but after that, I started making mistakes. Now I think Ill have to work a little more on all these things in the last four or five points. But as youll see, from the next tournament, all the games will be 15 points. So I think that will be beneficial for me because I play fast, powerful games. It will be very beneficial for me to play to 15 points, so Ill try to give my best. But Ill try not to repeat these mistakes. I lost my quarter-finals and semi-finals by making these mistakes, so Ill try not to repeat them. Correct. I was very confident about the Asian Gamesthat I would win them and wouldnt make a single mistake, he said. His mixed doubles campaign with Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan offered a similar lesson. The Indian pair lost their semifinal against Indonesias Rina Marlina and Subhan after failing to convert opportunities to finish rallies, allowing their opponents to build momentum. When we had a chance to finish the shuttle, two or three times, the shuttle didnt finish. I defended the shuttle. That was our point. But they defended. From there, their mindset levelled up very confidently. After that, they changed the game a little bit. Then I tried to cover a little bit, but I made a small mistake. So they took advantage of that. For Nagar, improving his technical execution and maintaining a positive approach under pressure will be essential as he prepares for the next phase of international competition. The technical improvement is simply this: the more positively you play the game and the more positively you keep the subtlety within your court, the better. You must play your best and give your all for every point. For Nagar, improving his technical execution and maintaining a positive approach under pressure will be essential as he prepares for the next phase of international competition. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) BJP MP Ashok Mittal on Thursday criticised the Opposition for holding protests, saying that it should focus on working for the country and its people instead of wasting time on demonstrations that cause inconvenience to the public. Speaking to IANS, Mittal said the Opposition should reach out to people and work to address their concerns rather than resorting to protests. Unfortunately, the Opposition is wasting its time on protests. They should work for the country and the people. Why don't they work for the public by reaching out to them? What will these protests achieve? They are wasting their own time and causing inconvenience to people, he said. He added that such protests often lead to traffic jams and force shops to shut, inconveniencing ordinary citizens. Traffic jams occur at various places, and shops have to close. This will only distance the public from them, not bring them closer. The matter is before the Supreme Court, which is examining it, while the Election Commission is also looking into it in its own way, Mittal said. The BJP MP also spoke about the drug problem in Punjab, alleging that anti-social elements, gangsters and drug smugglers were contributing to the crisis. He claimed that the alleged nexus between drug smugglers and government officials was allowing the problem to persist. Anti-social elements, gangsters and drug smugglers are spreading the drug problem in Punjab. However, this is possible because of the government's involvement. It is very unfortunate that the government, administration and drug smugglers are working together, with links between them. When our government comes to power, there will be no such collusion, and the problem will be resolved, he told IANS. Mittal also commented on India's ongoing trade negotiations with several countries, expressing confidence that an agreement with the United States would be finalised soon. He said India had already concluded trade agreements with the United Kingdom, New Zealand and several other countries, adding that negotiations with the US had reached an advanced stage. India has already completed trade agreements with the UK, New Zealand and several other countries. The agreement with the US is at the final stage. US President Donald Trump himself has said so, and his senior ministers have also visited India. That agreement will also be completed, he said. Emphasising that India's interests would remain paramount, Mittal said any trade agreement with the US would be finalised only after taking the country's priorities into account. It is clear that India will not compromise on its interests. Any trade agreement will be concluded with India's interests in mind and will prove to be a new milestone for India and its trade, he added.
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 22: Voqalize today said it gives existing applications, websites and AI agents a voice interface that can listen, see context, respond and act, without rebuilding the application. The company says teams can have it running in about an hour, either through Plug & Play, where Voqalize manages the AI agent and the voice experience, or through a developer integration into their own backend.
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Agartala, October 22: Delhi-based content creator Amir Shokeen has issued an apology to the people of Tripura over a video he described as being made in jest, saying he never intended to hurt the sentiments of the people or insult the state. In a video message, Shokeen folded his hands and sought forgiveness from the... The post Delhi Content Creator Amir Shokeen Apologises to Tripura People Over Controversial Video first appeared on Northeast Today .
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