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“We’ve been displaced from place to place, and now we have nowhere left to go,” says Umm Mohammed al-Shawish.She is desperately searching for somewhere to live after Israel moved yellow concrete blocks that mark out where it controls in the Gaza Strip.Families living in al-Tuffah in northern Gaza woke on Monday to find the blocks had been moved westwards into the centre of Salah al-Din road, a key north-south route through Gaza.Nearby, an Israeli flag was flying on top of an earth barrier around 3m (10ft) tall.The al-Shawish family home was destroyed during the war. On Sunday, they had to…

Ajinkya Rahane has not turned up for India since the 2023 away Test series against the West Indies. File. | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar Senior India batter Ajinkya Rahane on Thursday (July 30, 2026) announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, saying that the time is right for him to “move on”.The 38-year-old played an overall 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India in a career which began in 2013.However, he has not turned up for India since the 2023 away Test series against the West Indies.”Today, I feel the timing is right for me…

The Moon encourages careful spending and measured speech. Shravana Nakshatra today makes data mighty. When you make financial decisions, it’s important to separate appealing claims from useful facts. The information you hear may matter. What to Do Today Pay attention to discussions about household costs, investments, prices or wages. Someone might share information that helps negotiations or avoids an unnecessary expense. Evaluate correspondence from service providers, employers, clients or banks. If an update is missed, it may appear as a revised charge that is pending approval, renewal or payment date. Always consult an official source. What to Avoid Don’t invest…

Being President of the United States meant Barack Obama’s days were packed with intelligence briefings, diplomatic meetings and decisions that shaped the world. Yet every evening, there was one appointment he tried not to miss: dinner with his family. For the Obamas, the dinner table was never treated as an optional ritual. It was protected family time. No matter how demanding the day had been, Barack Obama insisted on being home for dinner whenever he was in Washington, believing that being a father was just as important as being President. In fact, Obama once summed up his evening routine simply:…

Srinagar, July 30 : An unidentified body was recovered from a water canal in the Baba Demb area of Srinagar on Thursday morning, eyewitnesses said.An eyewitness told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the body was found wrapped in a bathtub and floating in the canal, following which locals informed the police.He said that soon after receiving the information, a police team rushed to the spot and is examining the body while awaiting the arrival of the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team.Police have launched an investigation to ascertain the identity of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding the incident.…

Ajinkya Rahane, the former mainstay of the Indian Test batting order, has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket. Rahane, 38, last played competitive cricket during the 2026 Indian Premier League, where he scored 335 runs from 14 matches, leading the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Even though the veteran batter recently expressed his desire to return to the Indian team, he eventually pulled the plug on a decorated career spanning 17 years (including the IPL).Congrats on a wonderful career, Ajinkya Rahane (AFP)Rahane made his international debut for India during a T20I against England, scoring an impressive 69 off 31…

Ajinkya Rahane (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket.Rahane shared the news through a post on Instagram, where he uploaded a video message with the caption: “Cap 278 signing off”.”Thank you for all the love and support over the years. Forever grateful,” Rahane wrote in his post. The 36-year-old represented India in all three formats during his international career. He played 85 Test matches, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is. Rahane, who made his international debut in 2011, was part of India’s historic Test series win in Australia in 2020-21, where he…

(From right) Neeraj Chopra with Rohit Yadav and Anderson Peters in Glasgow (Image credit: Instagram) The last time Neeraj Chopra competed at Commonwealth Games, he won gold in 2018. The next edition passed him by because of a groin injury. Now, after nearly nine months out and a return to competition only last month, the Olympic champion gets another chance to fight for the title in Glasgow.Competing at Doha Diamond League on June 19, where he had breached the 90m mark for the first time in his career last year, Chopra produced a best throw of 85.69m. It wasn’t enough…

Rahul to PM: ‘You harmed our youth’s future’ on NEET rowBathinda: Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon has alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has failed to address the alleged paper leak issue in the state and demanded the immediate resignation of the Health Minister and the Education Minister.Speaking to reporters here, Dhillon said, “I have said before also that these (AAP) are liars. They say one thing and do another. Everyone knows that the paper has been leaked. The Health Minister and Education Minister should immediately resign.”Also read: Govt introduces anti-paper leak Bill in Lok Sabha amid…

Mumbai: Employers are widening employee health benefits beyond conventional group medical insurance as companies seek protection against diseases that can quickly exhaust standard health covers. Reflecting this shift, AstraZeneca Pharma India has become the first company in India to buy a group cancer care policy that sits on top of its existing group health insurance, covering nearly 25,000 employees and their family members.The policy, which has been structured by Howden India Insurance Brokers with a private insurer, supplements, rather than replaces, the employer’s base group medical cover.Most companies buy group medical insurance with a sum insured of Rs 3 lakh…