After leaving Hapoel Tel Aviv due to the war situation in Israel and reported interest from Serbian EuroLeague club Crvena Zvezda, former center Johnathan Motley was expected to make a move to the European basketball scene. However, he is now signing with a G League team and attracting interest from NBA clubs instead. Hapoel's owner claimed that Motley's decision to leave was due to the offer from Zvezda, which was denied by the club's sports director. While there were reports about FIBA denying issuing the letter of clearance for Motley's new team, nothing has been officially confirmed yet.
Zambia will take on Sierra Leone in a must-win match to secure top spot in Group G and cement their qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. After a defeat in their first qualifier, the Copper Bullets have gone on a four-match unbeaten streak, including back-to-back victories over Chad and reigning champions Ivory Coast. On the other hand, Sierra Leone has struggled with just five points in their five matches played, putting their hopes of qualifying for AFCON in jeopardy.
The UK's Medical Specialist Group (MSG) and British Medical Association, along with Dr. Sandie Bohin, filed a complaint against Deputy Gavin St Pier for breaking States rules during a speech in April 2022. A panel found St Pier guilty and recommended a formal reprimand, but it has taken two-and-a-half years for the process to come to a vote. The chair of the MSG expressed frustration at the lengthy process and strict time limits not being met.
A junior doctor at Calcutta Medical College and Hospital, Anustup Mukhopadhyay, has been admitted to the critical care unit after his health condition worsened during a hunger strike against the rape and murder of a fellow doctor. His blood pressure is alarmingly low and he is experiencing acute drowsiness and high pulse rate, indicating the presence of ketone bodies in his urine. This comes after another junior doctor, Aniket Mahato, was also hospitalized due to a hunger strike. In response, doctors from private hospitals in West Bengal have announced a 48-hour partial cease-work starting Monday.
On Saturday, former Assistant Professor G N Saibaba passed away at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences in Hyderabad after undergoing treatment for post-operative complications. Saibaba, who hailed from Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh, was a teacher at Delhi University but was terminated in 2014. He was arrested for alleged Maoist links and was granted bail in 2016, only to receive a life sentence under the UAPA in 2017. However, in a turn of events, he was acquitted in 2022 and again in 2024.
In a much-awaited announcement, a ticket sold in Wayanad district has won the grand prize of Rs 25 crore in the Thiruvonam Bumper lottery. The ticket was sold by N G R Lotteries and issued by S G Lucky Centre, making it the first time in over 20 years that a lottery agent's ticket has won the top prize. The winner's identity is still unknown, but the agent at N G R Lotteries expressed joy and mentioned that the ticket was sold a month ago.
In a bid to enhance the experience of devotees during the ongoing Dasara Navarathri Utsavams, NTR District Collector G. Srijana has inaugurated an online feedback system at Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada. The system aims to gather opinions from devotees on various aspects such as the quality of Laddu Prasadam and Anna Prasadam, maintenance of queue lines, and services for senior citizens and differently-abled persons. The collected feedback will help improve the services provided at the temple and ensure a better darshanam experience for devotees.
A new automated system for captcha verification has been developed with the purpose of increasing security and efficiency. This system is able to accurately verify whether a website visitor is a human or an automated bot, reducing the risk of spam and cyber attacks. With advanced algorithms and technology, the system is able to complete the verification process quickly and seamlessly, ensuring a smooth user experience.
The Karnataka government has withheld the best teacher award from Ramakrishna B G, principal of Government Pre-University College, on the eve of Teachers' Day following pressure from Muslim activists who were angered by his alleged stand during the state's Hijab row in 2018. BJP MLA Y Bharath Shetty has criticized the government for succumbing to the pressure of "Jihadi elements" and insulting the teaching community by withdrawing the award. However, sources in the Education Department claim that Ramakrishna's award was withdrawn for "technical reasons".
With a bold one-stop strategy, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc secured a rare victory for the team at the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix. Despite facing tough competition, Leclerc and his team's decision to only pit once paid off and delighted the home fans. Ferrari's nine upgrades at their home race also played a crucial role in their success.