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Pakistan left out Mohammad Abbas for the second and last Test against the West Indies at the Queen’s Park Oval on Sunday. The call surprised all and sundry in light of Abbas’ performance in the first Test, in which he took a five-for in the second innings. In fact, for the past several months, he has been the most efficient among all Pakistani pacers. So dropping an in-form player shocked everyone.Mohammad Abbas was very good in the first Test. (AFP)At the toss which the Caribbean team won, Pakistan captain Babar Azam said Abbas was dropped because of the conditions at…

1 (Those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th of any month, are ruled by the Numerology number 1)You’re eager to invest more time, money or effort into a new strategy and that desire is abounding today. However, don’t rush to make the payment or order the additional material or give your approval for the next step just because you’re ecstatic. The first stage is ruled by the Sun so you prefer to first move and inquire later. That boldness usually helps you. Today you need a break. The day’s mood pushes you to build the base before you…

5 plants that can grow without soil Soil has always been treated as the one non-negotiable ingredient in gardening, which makes it genuinely surprising that a handful of popular houseplants do perfectly well without it. Growing plants hydroponically, in nothing more than a jar or vase of water, has quietly become one of the more popular indoor gardening trends, and for good reason: it cuts out messy repotting, removes the guesswork around watering schedules, and lets you actually watch the root system develop through clear glass. Some plants take to this naturally because their root structure is genuinely different from…

New Delhi: The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has dismissed the appeal filed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) challenging the resolution plan for debt-ridden Rolta India Ltd, holding that the plan has already been approved and implemented.The DoT had challenged the resolution plan approved by NCLT while claiming statutory dues of ₹469.09 crore towards unpaid licence fees.A three-member NCLAT bench upheld the order of the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), which on December 15, 2025, approved the ₹900-crore resolution plan submitted by Ashdan Properties for Rolta India, a multinational technology company.The tribunal observed that…

Srinagar, Aug 02: Srinagar is set to welcome India’s leading professional golfers as the fifth edition of the J&K Open tees off at Royal Springs Golf Course from August 4 to 7.Organisers said this year’s tournament will be the biggest so far, with the prize purse doubled to Rs 1 crore and participation from some of the country’s top golfers.The tournament, jointly organised by Government of J&K, the J&K Tourism Department and the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), also marks the beginning of the second leg of the 2026 PGTI season.Among the prominent names in…

The protests over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment examinations have escalated, with a student leader launching an indefinite hunger strike as aspirants demand the cancellation of the 14th JPSC Preliminary Test, a probe into alleged paper leaks and sweeping reforms to the state’s recruitment system. The agitation also received backing from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), adding momentum to the ongoing protests in Ranchi.Students gather during a protest over alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC examination, JSSC-CGL and other recruitment tests, demanding a CBI probe and reforms in the recruitment agencies, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (PTI)Student leader…

Tejaswin Shankar celebrates after winning the bronze medal in the men’s decathlon event. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: There were tears after one jump. Days later, there was history, a medal and a message that resonated far beyond the athletics track.Indian decathlete Tejaswin Shankar has opened up on the emotional turmoil he endured at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, revealing that he briefly “gave up” after a recurring knee injury shattered his hopes in the high jump before he picked himself up to script history with India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games medal in the decathlon.The national record holder shared a deeply personal message…

Mirabai Chanu (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: There is little left for Saikhom Mirabai Chanu to conquer at the Commonwealth Games.A record-extending third consecutive CWG gold medal in Glasgow has only strengthened her status as the undisputed queen of Commonwealth weightlifting. Add the silver she won in her debut Games in 2014, and Mirabai now stands as the most successful weightlifting athlete in CWG history. Yet, less than 24 hours after standing atop the podium once again, the Tokyo Olympic silver medallist had already turned the page.”The very next day after winning gold, I started preparing for the Asian Games.…

New Delhi: The Opposition will stage a protest at the Makar Dwar of Parliament on Monday, reiterating its demand for a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah in both Houses over police action on protesters during the July 20 demonstration in the national capital. The opposition will also raise the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft row.The development comes at a time when, last week, Purnea MP Pappu Yadav sparked a controversy by imitating a priest and collecting donations while criticising the government over the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft row. The Parliament session also assumes significance this week following…

Lucknow: Doctors at KGMU have developed a portable, screen-free device capable of detecting internal bleeding in trauma patients, an innovation that could significantly improve emergency care for road accident victims during the critical “golden hour” after injury.The device has been developed by chief medical superintendent and trauma surgeon Prof Prem Raj Singh and medical superintendent Prof Amiya Agarwal.Designed specifically for trauma cases, the probe can detect abnormal fluid in the abdomen, including internal bleeding that often goes unnoticed in accident victims.According to doctors, while external bleeding can be controlled through compression bandages and first-aid measures, internal haemorrhage is difficult to…