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‘Pakistan titar-bitar ho gayi’ – Ramiz Raza tears apart Shan Masood-led team after Bangladesh defeat | Cricket News – Times of India

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Going in to bat on the fifth day of the first Test against Bangladesh after conceding a 117-run lead in the first innings, Pakistan had all ten wickets in hand. It made the draw the most likely of the three results. But much to the disappointment of Pakistan fans, the home team surrendered tamely and was bowled out for just 146, leaving the visitors only 30 runs for a historic win.Pakistan lost the match, their first Test defeat against Bangladesh, by 10 wickets.”If there is one team that can snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, it’s Pakistan. And it has become the team’s reputation,” said former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja on his YoutTube channel ‘Ramiz Speaks’.Bangladesh, led by veteran Mushfiqur Rahim’s 191-run knock, piled up 565 runs in response to Pakistan’s first-innings total of 448 for 6 to take a sizable lead. The home team’s batting line-up then had to negotiate a few overs on day four, which they did safely, and bat through day five to draw the match.But they failed miserably, with spinners Mehidy Hasan Miraz (4 for 21) and Shakib Al Hasan (3 for 44) putting the Pakistan batting in disarray.”Ye pehli dafa nahi hua ke on fifth day of a Test match, Pakistan titar bitar ho gayi, parkhache ud gaye (it’s not the first time that the Pakistan team fell apart and was in tatters on the fifth day of a Test match),” Ramiz said. “Sometimes batting flops, sometimes bowlers perform poorly at crucial junctures.”The 1992 World Cup winner went on cite an example form the 2018 Test against New Zealand in the UAE in similar conditions (as Rawalpindi), where Pakistan had to score 175 runs to win on the fourth day but were bowled out for 171 and lost by four runs despite taking a lead of around 90 runs in the first innings.”Ajeeb-o-garib story ban jati hai jaise hi pressure padta hai iss team me (the script takes a baffling turn whenever this team is put under pressure). There is some serious problem. Their belief system switches off whenever there is some pressure, especially the bowlers,” he said.He said the batting order is “not technically equipped””When your top three are struggling, the middle order is so-so, only (Mohammad) Rizwan has to come and score, you have a long tail that doesn’t know how to bat, then you will lose to Bangladesh also,” he lamented.While Rameez congratulated the Bangladesh team for their maiden Test win over Pakistan, he said the hosts “contributed” to the success of the visitors.”That’s a huge performance, congratulations to them,” said Ramiz. “But Pakistan contributed to Bangladesh’s victory.””Selection kharab, spinners ke bagair aap chale gaye, uske baad fifth day pe seedhi saadhi pitch ke upar batting ghabrahat ka shikaar, lene ke dene pad gaye (poor selections, played without spinners, batsmen panicked and faltered on a simple track on the fifth day, paid dearly),” Ramiz added.The second Test begins at the same venue (Rawalpindi) on August 30.

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Will Telegram be banned in India? Five exam controversies linked with this app – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: Telegram, a popular messaging app with over 5 million users in India, is facing an uncertain future as the government intensifies its scrutiny of the platform. A recent probe by the Centre into extortion and gambling activities has cast a shadow over the app’s operations, raising the possibility of a potential ban.Adding to the app’s challenges, Telegram’s co-founder and CEO, Pavel Durov, was arrested in Paris on Saturday (August 24) as part of a preliminary police investigation.The allegations against Durov include allowing a wide range of crimes due to inadequate moderation and insufficient cooperation with law enforcement. This development adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing scrutiny of Telegram.The fate of the app in India now depends on the findings of these investigations. Authorities are examining the platform’s role in various illicit activities, and potential consequences could range from stricter regulations to a complete shutdown.Telegram: A Haven for Exam Paper LeaksTelegram’s strong privacy features, intended to protect user data, have inadvertently created a safe space for illegal activities, including the leaking of exam papers. The app’s ability to conceal users’ identities, such as their name, number, and photo, makes it difficult for authorities to trace those responsible.Several exam papers, including those for the UGC-NET 2024, NEET UG, CISCE, and MPPSC, have been leaked on Telegram, raising serious concerns about the app’s role in facilitating academic fraud and undermining the fairness of educational assessments.UGC-NET 2024 Paper LeakThe UGC NET 2024 exam, conducted on June 18, 2024, was marred by a significant paper leak circulated on Telegram. This breach led to the cancellation of the test for approximately 9 lakh candidates, highlighting the vulnerabilities in the examination process and the need for stronger preventive measures.NEET-UG 2024 Paper LeakThe NEET UG exam, held on May 5, 2024, also suffered a paper leak, reportedly originating in several districts across Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, and Haryana. The incident, suspected to be connected to Telegram, compromised the fairness of the exam for thousands of aspiring medical students, prompting calls for stricter security measures.MPPSC Paper LeakThe Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) exam was similarly compromised by a paper leak on June 22, 2024, with the leaked paper circulating on Telegram and reportedly sold for Rs 2,500. This sparked widespread outrage and concern over the integrity of the examination process.UP Police Exam Paper LeakThe Uttar Pradesh Police Constable recruitment process has faced repeated disruptions due to paper leaks. Initially scheduled for February 2024, the exam was canceled due to a leaked paper and rescheduled twice, only to face further rumors of leaks that led to additional cancellations. Despite ongoing investigations and reassurances from the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB), concerns remain high.CISCE Std 12 Chemistry Paper LeakThe Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) canceled the ISC Chemistry Paper 1 exam on February 27, 2024, just before it was set to begin. The cancellation, due to the exam paper’s widespread circulation on platforms like Telegram and WhatsApp, marked the second such incident in 15 years, underscoring the challenges in maintaining exam integrity.

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‘6-7 bullets fired, bombs hurled’: BJP leader Priyangu Pandey claims TMC goons attacked his car | India News – Times of India

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NEW DELHI: BJP leader Priyangu Pandey was reportedly shot on Wednesday in the Bhatpara area of North 24 Parganas in West Bengal during a 12-hour ‘Bengal Bandh.’ Pandey alleged that people associated with the TMC attacked his car and opened fire, resulting in injuries to two people, with one in critical condition.”Today I was going to our leader Arjun Singh’s residence…We moved some distance and the road was blocked by a jetting machine from Bhatpara Municipality.The moment our car stopped, around 50-60 people targeted the vehicle. 7 to 8 bombs were thrown at my vehicle and then 6-7 round firing was done,” Pandey said.”This is a joint conspiracy of TMC and the police. They planned my murder. The police supported and gave information. My security was withdrawn and then this incident happened,” he added.Another party leader Arjun Singh claimed that the attack on Pandey took place in the presence of senior Bengal police officer.”Priyangu Pandey is our party leader. Today his car was attacked and firing was done. The driver has been shot. 7 round firing was done. This was done in the presence of the ACP. Planning was done to kill Priyangu Pandey. TMC is left with no issue therefore they are doing these kinds of things. Two people are injured, one among them is serious,” he said.BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari also reacted to the incident and accused the TMC-led West Bengal government of trying to force BJP off the street.Taking to X, Adhikari said, “TMC goon opening fire on eminent BJP Leader Priyangu Pandey’s vehicle at Bhatpara. The driver of the vehicle is shot.””This is how Mamata Banerjee & TMC are trying to force BJP off the street. The Bandh is successful and people have supported it wholeheartedly. The toxic cocktail of Police & TMC Goons won’t be able to scare BJP,” he added.This comes amid BJP’s call for a 12 hour strike against the police action on the participants of the march to state secretariat Nabbana demanding the resignation of the chief minister Mamata Banerjee over the rape-murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

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Indian Railways links DigiLocker with its hiring portal; here’s how it will reduce railway jobs recruitment time frame – Times of India

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Indian Railways has integrated DigiLocker, a digital document wallet launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, with its recruitment portal. This integration allows job aspirants to link their digital documents, which are considered equivalent to the original physical ones. According to an ET report, the move is expected to significantly reduce the recruitment time frame for Indian Railways jobs from the current 18-24 months to less than six months.As the largest recruiter in the country, the Indian Railways receives applications from millions of candidates. The integration with DigiLocker will streamline the document verification process, reducing the time required to vet documents and minimizing instances of fake documents being uploaded to claim eligibility for government jobs. The Railway Board has decided to fully integrate all Indian Railways recruitments with DigiLocker, making the entire document verification process DigiLocker-based. Additionally, calls for medical check-ups and appointment letters will also be issued through DigiLocker.Since the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, the railways has conducted two major examinations involving more than 23.7 million candidates, resulting in the recruitment of 1,30,581 candidates, as informed by Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to the Rajya Sabha. To further streamline the recruitment process, a system of publishing an annual calendar for recruitment to various categories of group ‘C’ posts has been established this year. Between January and July 2024, five centralised employment notifications for 40,554 vacancies were issued under the annual calendar, covering posts such as assistant loco pilots, technicians, sub-inspectors, constables in Railway Protection Force, junior engineers, depot material superintendents, and chemical and metallurgical supervisors.

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