John Torode sacked as MasterChef presenter

London, July 16 (UNI) An Australian-British celebrity chef and TV presenter, John Torode has been sacked as MasterChef presenter following an allegation of using “an extremely offensive racist term” was upheld. In an Instagram statement on Tuesday, the TV chef said he had “no recollection” of what he is accused of, and said he had…

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Thousands of Afghans moved to UK in secret scheme

London, July 16 (UNI) Following data breach incident, thousands of Afghans have moved to the UK under a secret scheme. The personal details of nearly 19,000 people who had applied to move to the UK after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan were leaked in February 2022, reports BBC. The previous Conservative government learned of…

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Padikkal emerges top pick at Maharaja Trophy Auction

Bengaluru, July 15 (UNI) The fourth edition of the Shriram Capital Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 auction witnessed an intense bidding war today, with stylish left-hander Devdutt Padikkal commanding the highest price of the day. The Hubli Tigers shelled out Rs 13.20 lakh to secure Padikkal’s services, making him the most expensive player at this year’s…

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Air India Express launches Flash Sale

Kochi, July 15 (UNI) Air India Express, India’s first international value carrier, has launched a limited-period ‘Flash Sale’ across its domestic and international network. On domestic routes, logged-in users can book Xpress Lite starting from Rs 1,299 (with zero check-in baggage) for logged-in members and Xpress Value fares from Rs 1,499. Travellers can book their…

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CM discusses global trade possibilities in Dubai

Bhopal, July 15 (UNI) Describing the ‘Bharat Mart’ as a “gateway to global trade”, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav today said that this modern trade center will provide direct access for Indian products especially those in food processing, agriculture, and handicrafts to major markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Set to become…

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SC sets aside Punjab Govt’s appointment of 1,091 assistant professors and 67 librarians for violating UGC regulations

New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court has set aside the appointments of 1,091 assistant professors and 67 librarians made by the Punjab Government in October 2021, reiterating that the University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations are binding on a State that has adopted them. A bench comprising Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice K Vinod…

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