In a surprising turn of events, former BJP state president K Surendran was fined ₹5,000 for driving a tractor without a valid licence during the 2024 Palakkad by-election campaign. The incident came to light when a complaint was filed by former SFI district secretary Fasal Mohammed, leading to the penalization of the tractor owner. The incident has sparked debate about political leaders being held accountable for traffic violations.
In a disappointing turn of events for Chelsea, the team has now lost two consecutive Premier League matches under Maresca's leadership. An early goal from Ipswich's Liam Delap, as well as a penalty conversion, gave the Tractor Boys a comfortable lead. Despite a potential equalizing goal from Joao Felix, the Blues were unable to mount a comeback, ultimately losing 2-0. Stay tuned for updates on Maresca's post-game press conference.
In a long-standing legal battle over the Massey Ferguson tractor brand, TAFE, a well-known tractor manufacturer based in Chennai, has declared a legal victory against AGCO, a global leader in agriculture machinery. The Madras High Court has granted TAFE the right to continue using the brand, recognizing their sixty-year history with it. TAFE boasts a strong reputation for quality and a vast distribution network, making them a formidable presence in the global market.
Despite a 4-3 loss to Brentford in a thrilling Premier League match, Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna commends his team's positive attitude and mentality. The Tractor Boys fought hard even after being reduced to 10 men and McKenna believes their performance is a testament to their resilience. With the UK audience being the only ones able to watch the match, McKenna's post-game comments are a valuable insight for fans on how the team plans to reverse their slide in the league.
Arne Slot inspires Liverpool's Jarell Quansah to take the victory against Ipswich Town with strong performance. Dominik Szoboszlai, assisted by Virgil van Dijk and Luis Diaz, was able to help the team get their season-opening victory at Portman Road, making it a tough match for the Tractor Boys to handle. Liverpool's experience in the Premier League proved to be too much for Ipswich, as they were able to capitalize on their opponents' few mistakes and secure the win. Coach Kieran McKenna believes this performance shows that the Premier League is a tough and ruthless test, even for top teams like Liverpool.
The Asia Football Confederation (AFC) has unveiled a unique and iconic trophy for the newly created ACL Two, a second-tier men's club competition in Asia. Crafted by the renowned luxury goldsmith and silversmith, Thomas Lyte, the trophy stands at 65-centimeters tall and features a design that symbolizes strength and teamwork. The ACL Two trophy will be contested by 32 teams in a group stage format starting from September 17 to December 5.
After a 22-year wait, Ipswich Town has secured promotion back to the Premier League. With a 2-0 victory over Huddersfield, the Tractor Boys have become the fourth team in the Premier League era to achieve consecutive promotions from the third-tier to the top tier. Meanwhile, Norwich City will face Ipswich's former manager, Daniel Farke, in the playoff semi-finals. Stay updated on all the latest IPL 2024 news, including top contenders for the Orange Cap, Purple Cap, and the complete schedule and points table.
As Sri Rama Navami celebrations took place in Andhra Pradesh, political leaders from various parties made a beeline to Rama temples in their constituencies. With the 2024 general elections on the horizon, these leaders shied away from making political statements to avoid violating the election code of conduct. Health minister Vidadala Rajini even drove a tractor during a Shobha Yatra, while former minister Velampalli Srinivas Rao compared Jagan Mohan Reddy's rule to Rama Rajyam, asking people to re-elect him as Chief Minister.
Despite warnings from the High Court, tractor trolleys continue to arrive at the Haryana-Delhi border as Punjab farmers demand an MSP guarantee. Haryana police have been asked to seize heavy machinery and prevent certain groups from joining the protests. The farmers are also demanding a special Parliament session and debt waivers in addition to their MSP demand.