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Trump’s top Army general retires suddenly? Report links exit to Hegseth’s Pentagon shake-up

Trump’s top Army general retires suddenly? Report links exit to Hegseth’s Pentagon shake-up

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General Chris Donahue, commander of US Army operations in Europe and Africa, is expected to retire, according to ABC News, which cited a US official familiar with the matter. His retirement could be publicly announced as early as Wednesday. Donahue, 56, is regarded as one of the Army’s most experienced combat commanders. (X) The reported move comes just 18 months after Donahue assumed the role and amid a broader leadership shake-up at the Pentagon led by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. ABC News also reported that Donahue is expected to hand over command during a formal change-of-command ceremony scheduled for next week. Veteran commander known for final Afghanistan withdrawal Donahue, 56, is regarded as one of the Army’s most experienced combat commanders. Over a military career spanning more than two decades, he led the elite Delta Force and served in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria. He is widely recognized for overseeing the 82nd Airborne Division during the US military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. Donahue became the final American service member to leave the country, with …

Is Congress preparing for a Punjab shake-up? 66 leaders summoned to Delhi | Political Pulse News

Is Congress preparing for a Punjab shake-up? 66 leaders summoned to Delhi | Political Pulse News

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5 min readChandigarh, New DelhiJun 16, 2026 09:08 PM IST With factionalism in its Punjab unit threatening to derail the party’s Assembly election preparation, the Congress high command on Tuesday began a massive exercise to set its divided house in order. The party has summoned as many as 66 leaders from Punjab to Delhi to gauge whether the state unit needs to be restructured before the polls early next year. The exercise comes amid talk of the Assembly elections in Punjab being advanced. The BJP leadership has already directed its state units in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Goa to prepare for the possibility of Assembly elections being advanced by at least a month to avoid a scheduling clash with the Census enumeration exercise scheduled for February 2027. The Congress has set up a three-member panel headed by AICC treasurer Ajay Maken to prepare a report on the current political scenario in Punjab, including factionalism, and the Assembly elections. A final report is expected to be submitted by Saturday and is likely to influence decisions …

Love Island USA viewers suspect last-minute cast shakeup after Vasana Montgomery’s removal

Love Island USA viewers suspect last-minute cast shakeup after Vasana Montgomery’s removal

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Love Island USA season 8 may have only just premiered, but viewers are already convinced producers made last-minute casting adjustments following contestant Vasana Montgomery’s controversial removal ahead of launch. Montgomery was removed from the cast on May 28 after resurfaced videos allegedly showed her using racial slurs. (Instagram/ @loveislandusa) According to Cosmopolitan, speculation intensified after fans noticed contestant Gabriel Vasconcelos did not receive the same social media rollout as the rest of the original Islanders before the June 2 premiere. Many viewers now believe Gabriel’s role was altered after Montgomery exited the villa days before the show debuted. Montgomery was removed from the cast on May 28 after resurfaced videos allegedly showed her using racial slurs. As US Weekly previously reported, one video allegedly captured her singing lyrics with racial slurs. The backlash spread online, with viewers criticizing Peacock for allegedly casting another contestant linked to racist controversy. The Los Angeles Times noted that the incident added to growing scrutiny surrounding the franchise’s vetting process after multiple similar controversies in recent seasons. Also Read: Love …

A teen whistleblower, portal chaos, cyberattacks and a leadership shake-up: How CBSE’s OSM row snowballed

A teen whistleblower, portal chaos, cyberattacks and a leadership shake-up: How CBSE’s OSM row snowballed

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday launched its long-awaited portal for Class 12 students seeking verification of answer sheets and re-evaluation of marks. The rollout was marred by technical glitches, cyberattack claims and ultimately an administrative upheaval. A student-led investigation, questions over a key contract and a troubled re-evaluation portal have brought CBSE’s digital evaluation system under the spotlight. (HT) The portal, which opened a day later than scheduled, allows students to seek verification of issues identified in scanned copies of answer books supplied by the Board and apply for re-evaluation of answers. The application window will remain open until midnight on June 6. ALSO READ | CBSE chairman, secretary transferred in government action amid OSM row Leadership shake-up amid OSM scrutiny CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta were transferred out of the Board on Tuesday. Prashant Lokhande was appointed the new CBSE Chairman. The abrupt reassignments come amid intense government scrutiny over the procurement process for the Board’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. It is the digital platform deployed for …

IPL shake-up on the cards? Hardik Pandya for Dube, Mhatre trade idea suggested as CSK nudged for captaincy change

IPL shake-up on the cards? Hardik Pandya for Dube, Mhatre trade idea suggested as CSK nudged for captaincy change

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The uncertainty surrounding Hardik Pandya’s future at Mumbai Indians has become increasingly difficult to ignore. Calls for his release have gathered momentum following a disappointing IPL campaign in which the five-time champions finished ninth on the table. It was a season where MI struggled to find rhythm from the outset, with senior players unable to step up in high-pressure moments and the team repeatedly faltering when it mattered most. Hardik Pandya’s captaincy came under the scanner this season. (PTI) Hardik’s leadership also came under scrutiny as Mumbai failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second time in three seasons under his captaincy. The move to hand him the reins after a high-profile trade from Gujarat Titans, replacing long-time skipper Rohit Sharma, was always going to be a bold call. However, the results have yet to justify the decision, with questions now being raised about both the direction of the side and Hardik’s long-term role in the leadership setup at the franchise. Subramaniam Badrinath has stirred conversation with a bold trade suggestion involving Hardik and …

Glenn Maxwell Snubbed in Shock Shake-Up

Glenn Maxwell Snubbed in Shock Shake-Up

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Cricket Australia central contract has grabbed headlines after a dramatic shake-up saw key players axed from the list. Out of the snubbed list, veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been a notable one who was not named in Cricket Australia’s central contract list, raising fresh questions over how the 37-year old fits into the team’s long-term plans. Glenn Maxwell who retired from ODI cricket last year, making a way for Victorian Matt Short. The Cricket Australia has announced 21-player list which has no room for Sam Konstas, Jhye Richardson, Matt Short, Lance Morris and former test opener Usman khawaja. Meanwhile Todd Murphy, Brendan Doggett and Jake Weatherald has been included in the list. Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins, along with veteran players Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Mitchell Starc, along with performers Josh Hazlewood and Travis Head were included in the Australia Central Contract for 2026-27 season. Australia are set to play Bangladesh in two match test series in August, before clashing South Africa, New Zealand and India in a busy period that will decide …

Ravi Shastri: Defeat to South Africa might just be the shake-up India needed | Cricket News

Ravi Shastri: Defeat to South Africa might just be the shake-up India needed | Cricket News

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3 min readFeb 25, 2026 12:54 PM IST India’s Super-8 defeat to South Africa at the T20 World Cup was termed as a “just the shakeup India needed” by former head coach Ravi Shastri. Shastri addressed India’s first defeat of the campaign. South Africa’s win tightened the Super-8 standings and halted the Men in Blue’s momentum at a crucial stage. “You win 12 matches on the trot, there’s bound to be an off day. And I’m glad it has come early. It might just be the shakeup India needed,” Shastri said while speaking on The ICC Review with Ricky Ponting and host Sanjana Ganesan. India entered the contest without a loss, but South Africa’s discipline with the ball and control across crucial phases limited the Indian team’s scoring options. The defeat has increased the stakes in the remaining Super-8 fixtures, where qualification margins are tight and net run rate could become decisive. Shastri indicated that the setback could lead to a reassessment of tactical calls and team balance ahead of the next matches. “It might …

Ravi Shastri: Defeat to South Africa might just be the shake-up India needed | Cricket News

Ravi Shastri: Defeat to South Africa might just be the shake-up India needed | Cricket News

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3 min readFeb 25, 2026 12:54 PM IST India’s Super-8 defeat to South Africa at the T20 World Cup was termed as a “just the shakeup India needed” by former head coach Ravi Shastri. Shastri addressed India’s first defeat of the campaign. South Africa’s win tightened the Super-8 standings and halted the Men in Blue’s momentum at a crucial stage. “You win 12 matches on the trot, there’s bound to be an off day. And I’m glad it has come early. It might just be the shakeup India needed,” Shastri said while speaking on The ICC Review with Ricky Ponting and host Sanjana Ganesan. India entered the contest without a loss, but South Africa’s discipline with the ball and control across crucial phases limited the Indian team’s scoring options. The defeat has increased the stakes in the remaining Super-8 fixtures, where qualification margins are tight and net run rate could become decisive. Shastri indicated that the setback could lead to a reassessment of tactical calls and team balance ahead of the next matches. “It might …

Why Dhurandhar 2 ditched Netflix for JioHotstar in a massive streaming shake-up, switched music to T-Series | Bollywood News

Why Dhurandhar 2 ditched Netflix for JioHotstar in a massive streaming shake-up, switched music to T-Series | Bollywood News

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Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is one of the most anticipated films of the year. It’s going to take the story forward from the first part, Dhurandhar, which released in cinemas last December and went on to become the highest grossing Indian film ever at the domestic box office. It’s no surprise that the sequel is likely to perform even better and make history all over again. One of the finer details in the recently released teaser of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge reveals that it’ll eventually stream on JioHotstar and air on television channel Star Gold post its theatrical release on March 19. This is a strategic shift from the first part, which dropped on Netflix India on January 30, eight weeks after its theatrical release on December 5, 2025. Dhurandhar immediately entered the Top 10 on Netflix India, and even Netflix Pakistan despite its allegedly jingoistic politics. However, the response to the film on streaming was still relatively muted than how it was upon its theatrical release. A large number of …