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Four men have been arrested and two are in critical condition in hospital after violent disorder in south Wales.The arrests were made following a disturbance involving a group of men in Pontnewydd, near Pontypool, at about 19:15 on Thursday evening, Gwent Police said.Two of the men arrested are in police custody. In total, three men were taken to hospital for treatment. Specially trained firearms officers and the National Police Air Service attended the scene, alongside paramedics, the force said.Det Ch Supt Anne-Marie Salwey said: “Violence in any form is completely unacceptable and anyone who is found to be involved in…

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has finally revealed the schedule for the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup, set to be played from August 28 to September in the UAE. The much-awaited showdown between India and Pakistan is scheduled for September 5 at the Dubai International Stadium. The tournament will be contested by eight teams and played in the T20 format, the organisers confirmed. The eight participating teams are India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, China, Thailand and Indonesia. Here’s the full schedule for the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup (AFP)India, Pakistan, Thailand, and Hong Kong make up Group A, while Sri…

Celestial energies today are ideal for quick business exchanges and innovative work. Pisces should pay close attention to details in their bustling careers. Structuring their creative skills into organized formats will not only uplift their confidence but also their income. It’s important to avoid taking on excessive commitments and to articulate pricing justifications effectively. Leveraging credibility as your key selling point will attract positive results. The Moon in Taurus conjuncts Mars, which gives speed to calls, meetings, sales and negotiations. The third Saturnian aspect needs precision. A precise Sun-Saturn trine favours creative ideas backed by discipline and realistic effort.What to…

White shoes rarely stay bright and white for long. A few outdoor walks, dusty roads or an unexpected splash of mud are often enough to dull their appearance. Over time, even carefully maintained shoes can develop yellow patches that ordinary washing does not remove. Sunlight, moisture, dirt and the wrong cleaning methods can all contribute to the problem.Many people try to solve it with harsh chemicals or vigorous scrubbing, but that often makes it worse. Fortunately, white shoes usually get clean with gentle cleaning and a few simple household ingredients. Here are five simple ways to clean yellowed white shoes…

Budgam, Aug. 6: In a significant step towards enhancing emergency preparedness in educational institutions, the Private Schools Association Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) has launched a Basic Life Support (BLS) training programme for school drivers and helpers across the Union Territory. The initiative began with a pilot programme in Budgam district.The training programme was organised by PSAJK in collaboration with the Civil Defence and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), with participants receiving practical instruction in life-saving techniques and emergency response.Speaking to reporters on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, lauded the initiative, describing it as an important step…

5 Stylish handbags that are trending right now and the brands I’m loving (Pexels)Samarpita Yashaswini is a Content Producer for Fashion (HT Shop Now) at Hindustan Times Digital. She has five years of experience in lifestyle writing, specialising in fashion, beauty, and trend-led commerce content. She covers everything from seasonal must-haves and wardrobe essentials to brand reviews and styling edits that make everyday dressing easier and more exciting.She began her writing journey in 2020, but her love for fashion started long before that. Over the years, she has interned with Times Internet and Desi Martini, and worked with Pinkvilla and…

At least 57,000 names will be removed from the list of beneficiaries of Awas Yojana (housing scheme) in West Bengal because they were already struck off from the electoral rolls during the special intensive revision (SIR) in 2025, state panchayat and rural development minister Dilip Ghosh said on Thursday.“Of the three million beneficiaries, who have received the funds, around 12,500 individuals are not eligible for the scheme”, said Ghosh. (File Photo/ PTI)“Around 9.1 million names have been struck off from the voters’ list during SIR in the state. Of these, around 57,000 people received assistance under the awas yojana. They…

Passenger vehicle retail sales increased 19% year-on-year to 4.1 lakh units, crossing the four-lakh mark for the first time in July NEW DELHI: Alternative-fuel passenger vehicles are on the verge of overtaking petrol-powered models in India, with CNG, hybrid and electric vehicles accounting for 40.6% of passenger vehicle retail sales in July, just behind petrol’s 41.7%, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) Thursday. The gap has narrowed sharply from 13.2 percentage points a year ago to just over a percentage point, reflecting a rapid shift in buyer preferences.The trend came as India’s automobile retail…

Mumbai: Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar has termed the “gungi gudiya” remark against Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar as unfortunate, saying anyone using such language should express genuine regret and apologise.The controversy sparked after NCP leader Dhananjay Munde reportedly shielded his party head and Deputy CM Pawar from a journalist’s question about the law and order situation in Beed district on Tuesday.The Maharashtra Congress later posted its video on social media and labelled Pawar as “gungi gudiya” (silent doll), drawing a sharp backlash from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), an ally of the BJP in the Mahayuti state government.Also Read:…

Mumbai: Global investment firm KKR announced the acquisition of the India hospitals of Sweden-based healthcare and diagnostics company Medicover AB on Thursday for $1.39 billion. This will be their third hospital acquisition in as many years underscoring their role as a major consolidator in the healthcare sector. The divestment will also help the European chain to focus only in the continent where it is present in Poland, Germany, and Romania.Established in 2017, Medicover India is a multi-specialty hospital network with 24 hospitals and approximately 4,800 beds across South and West India. It provides comprehensive care across more than 80 clinical…