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Instead of captain Shubman Gill, KL Rahul walked out for the toss. NEW DELHI: There was a surprise before the start of India’s three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo. Instead of captain Shubman Gill, KL Rahul walked out for the toss.Sri Lanka XI skipper Sonal Dinusha won the toss and chose to bat first.The three-day warm-up match is India’s final preparation before the two-Test series against Sri Lanka.The first Test will be played in Galle from August 15, while the second Test is scheduled to begin in Colombo on August 23.Why…
New Delhi: Congress MP KC Venugopal on Friday moved an Adjournment Motion notice in the Lok Sabha to discuss what he described as “shocking revelations” of massive financial fraud and embezzlement of public donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.In his notice, Venugopal alleged, “There is an urgent need to discuss the shocking revelations of massive financial fraud, theft, and embezzlement of public donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Recent reports indicate a highly organised racket operating within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, where bundles of cash and valuable jewellery donated by millions of devoted citizens have…
Michigan health officials reported 12,485 cases linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak on Thursday, up 267 cases from its last update a day earlier.Michigan has reported the first two deaths associated with the outbreak, saying both individuals had significant underlying health conditions.The state said the two Michigan cases became ill before the voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on July 17.The outbreak in Michigan has resulted in 279 hospitalizations as of August 6, according to the state health department’s latest update.Cases of the intestinal infection caused by the cyclospora parasite, which can cause diarrhea,…
IIT (BHU) signs MoU with Madhya Pradesh Higher Education Department to strengthen science and technology educationVaranasi: The Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Higher Education, Government of Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday at the RCVP Noronha Academy of Administration, Bhopal, to strengthen collaboration in higher education, research, innovation and technology development.The MoU was signed in the august presence of the Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Mangubhai Patel, and the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav.The agreement was signed on behalf of IIT (BHU) by Prof. Rajesh Kumar, Dean (Research…
After the grand success of R Madhavan’s 2022 film, ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’, the team is coming up with another biographical drama, ‘G.D.N.’ which is a biopic of iconic Indian inventor, agriculturist and philanthropist G D Naidu. As the film has hit the big screens today, let’s take a look at the film’s cast and the fans’ initial reactions.What is ‘G.D.N.’ about?Talking about the film, ‘G.D.N.’ features the extraordinary life, struggles, and innovations of GD Naidu, who popularly is known as the “Edison of India”. The film is directed by debutant Krishnakumar Ramakumar and co-written by R. Madhavan himself. The…
This could be the right moment to consider a 55-inch 4K TV during Amazon Great Freedom Sale.A 55-inch 4K TV is a popular choice for living rooms, offering a large enough screen for movies, sports, and gaming without taking up much space. With the Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026 underway, this could be an ideal time to upgrade, as several leading brands are offering attractive discounts across their TV line-ups. The latest models have evolved well beyond higher resolution alone. You can choose from LED, QLED, and Mini LED panels to suit your budget. They also include AI-powered picture processing,…
Rupee slips to 95.28 against US dollar as oil, Treasury yields remain elevated Rupee began Friday in red, falling 6 paise to 95.28 against the US dollar in early trade as a firmer greenback and higher US Treasury yields put pressure on the currency.The currency began the session at 95.27 at the interbank foreign exchange market before weakening to 95.28. This followed a 14-paise decline in the previous session, when the rupee ended at 95.22 against the dollar.Forex traders said dollar purchases by importers and profit-taking after the rupee’s recent gains had outweighed the favourable global backdrop.The dollar index, which…
In Colombia, the hippos originally imported by Pablo Escobar have become an ecological menace. Initially introduced for his private zoo, their population has surged to over eighty, wreaking havoc on local waterways. Their excrement disrupts the delicate balance of river ecology, depleting oxygen levels and triggering harmful algal blooms. Addressing this invasive species poses significant environmental hurdles that require urgent attention. For years, the hippos wandering through central Colombia were treated as an unusual reminder of the country’s past. They had not arrived through natural migration or conservation efforts, but as part of a private collection of exotic animals assembled…
President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan’s annual Han Kuang military exercises that are running from August 5th to 14th.The BBC’s Katy Watson explains what happened and why Taiwan is using the drills to prepare for a potential Chinese invasion. Source link
Five minutes past noon on July 18, the launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota roared back to life after a gap of 187 days.The last launch from the space port was on January 12, 2026, involving the PSLV-C62 mission carrying the EOS-N1 earth observation satellite, which failed to complete its intended trajectory after an anomaly was detected during the end of the third stage of the launch vehicle.Following this, there was a lull for nearly six months, which was revived with the successful launch of the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1 on July 18.The Vikram-1’s…