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<p>Japan’s ruling coalition comprising the Liberal Democratic Party and its junior ally Komeito lost the majority in the lower house of the parliament for the first time since 2009 in the Sunday general elections.&nbsp;</p> <p>Prime Minister <a href=”https://news.abplive.com/news/world/japan-new-prime-minister-shigeru-ishiba-wins-race-to-become-next-pm-1720309″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Shigeru Ishiba</a> who assumed the office last month called the snap polls but the move backfired as his LDP remained marred in the political funding corruption scandal. It was the same scandal that compelled former Prime Minister <a href=”https://news.abplive.com/news/world/japan-pm-fumio-kishida-to-step-down-ahead-of-ldp-leadership-election-1710092″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Fumio Kishida</a> to step down despite taking action and punishing lawmakers linked to the scandal.&nbsp;</p> <p>Before the Lower House was dissolved on October 9, the ruling bloc had a comfortable 288 seats, which were slashed to… Read More »Japan PM Ishiba’s Fate Uncertain As Ruling Coalition Loses Majority In Snap Polls For First Time Since 2009

Pakistan’s newly appointed white-ball skipper Mohammad Rizwan on Sunday said that he is here to “serve the 15 men” of the team and not to act like a “king”. Ahead of Pakistan’s limited-overs tours of Australia and Zimbabwe next month, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced star wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan as their new skipper with Salman Ali Agha as vice-captain. Rizwan has replaced Babar Azam. Speaking at the press conference in Lahore, Rizwan said that his side will try their best to show that “there’s no lack of fight” in the team. “If I start considering myself a king as captain, then everything will fall apart. Rather, as a leader, I am here to serve… Read More »“If I Start Considering Myself A King…”: Rizwan’s Stance On Pak Captaincy

The Pakistan cricket team’s series win against England brought back a sense of joy in the nation. After a comprehesive loss in the first match, Pakistan showed stunning turnaround in their performance to win the next two Tests, and the series. However, as Pakistan great Ramiz Raja interviewed captain Shan Masood after the game, some of the questions he asked left social media flabbergasted. Instead of praising the Pakistan skipper for the manner in which his team turned the table around. “Aapne 6 losses in a row kaise achieve kiya (How did you achieve six losses in a row?)”, Ramiz asked Masood, leaving even the presenter stunned over the nature of the question. Ramiz Raja… Read More »“Harkatein Padhe-Likhon Wali Karein”: Mohammad Amir Rips Into Ramiz Raja

Opening batter Fakhar Zaman, who recently criticised Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for dropping Babar Azam from the Test team, has been removed from the list of centrally contract players for the season 2024-25. After Pakistan’s heavy loss to England in the first Test against England, PCB’s new selection committee took a brave decision to drop out-of-form players, including Babar, from the squad for the remaining two Tests. However, Fakhar called out the PCB over the same with a lengthy post on social media. Fakhar compared Babar’s run drought with India’s Virat Kohli, who went through a lean patch between 2020 and late 2022. Reacting to Fakhar’s omission from the list of centrally contracted players, fans… Read More »Pakistan Star Punished By PCB For Babar Post? Left Out Of Central Contract

Prime Minister Narendra Modi showcased Maharashtra’s handcrafted works to the leaders of Iran and Uzbekistan and Jharkhand’s art to Russian President Vladimir Putin during the recent BRICS Summit, according to officials. PM Modi gifted a Mother of Pearl (MOP) sea-shell vase to Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian. The officials noted that the vase, sourced from the coastal artisans of Maharashtra, stands as a testament to the state’s skilled craftsmanship and natural beauty. To Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, PM Modi presented a traditional Warli painting, a revered art form from Maharashtra’s Warli tribe. The officials highlighted the painting’s cultural significance, tracing back nearly 5,000 years and now celebrated worldwide for its distinct style and minimalistic beauty. Created… Read More »PM Modi Gifts Jharkhand’s Sohrai Painting To Putin At BRICS Summit