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Virat Kohli equals Viv Richards Virat Kohli continued his superb record against England by bringing up another half-century during the second ODI at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Thursday. The Indian batting star reached the milestone in style, helping India stay in control after the early loss of Rohit Sharma.Kohli completed his fifty in the 27th over with a trademark straight drive off Sam Curran. The elegant boundary not only took him to the landmark but also earned a loud ovation from the Cardiff crowd, with the former India captain acknowledging the applause by raising his bat. The knock marked…

New Delhi, A meeting of NDA floor leaders is likely to be convened on Friday at the residence of senior BJP leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, party sources said.The Monsoon session of Parliament begins on July 20 which is likely to see opposition attack on the government on a variety of issues, including NEET paper leak, death of Indian sailors in West Asia conflict and mixing of ethanol in petrol.The opposition will also raise the issue of alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.A weakened opposition following assembly poll results in West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil…

Geneva: Up to 45 percent of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, citing modifiable risk factors such as tobacco and air pollution.Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death and a major cause of disability and dependency among older people globally.Dementia is caused by brain diseases and affects memory, thinking and the ability to function.”While there is no cure for dementia, up to 45 percent of the risks can be attributed to modifiable risk factors such as tobacco, alcohol use, social isolation, physical inactivity, air pollution and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including high blood…

For over a decade, the Hindustan Times Digital Streams – Education Desk has been a trusted source for accurate, in-depth, and timely news on education and careers. We bring the latest updates on board exams, competitive exams, results, employment news, study abroad, scholarships, and school and college admissions, helping students, job seekers, and educators make informed decisions. Our Coverage Areas 1. Board Exams & Results: Comprehensive reporting on CBSE, CISCE, and state board exams (UP, Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and others), including schedules, admit cards, answer keys, results, and career opportunities. 2. Competitive…

Urvashi Rautela meets Tom Hiddleston at Wimbledon 2026 final; internet can’t keep calm: ‘Loki forgot to remove her from timeline’ Urvashi Rautela has once again grabbed the internet’s attention after sharing a video with Tom Hiddleston at the Wimbledon 2026 final. Known for her viral encounters with global celebrities, Urvashi’s latest meeting with the Marvel star quickly became a talking point on social media, with fans flooding the comments section with memes and witty reactions.Urvashi Rautela shares video with Tom HiddlestonOn Thursday, Urvashi took to Instagram to post a video from the Wimbledon 2026 final in London. In the clip,…

NEW DELHI: India is aiming to get 10 crore foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) by 2047, which will contribute 10% to the country’s theme expected GDP of $30 trillion. This is the aim set by Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH), the apex policy body of India’s tourism sector. FAITH chairman Puneet Chhatwal said India is not an expensive destination in terms of hotels and that it has all that it takes to attract FTAs with its immense potential, while noting that massive infra creation is leading to increased footfalls here.“Historically we have seen flights to India are…

JD Vance was “blown away” by Caernarfon Castle during a visit with his wife to north Wales, the US Vice-President has revealed in a new book about his faith. “The coolest thing I’ve ever seen and it’s not particularly close,” Vance writes of his 2013 visit to the 13th Century castle – which is a UNESCO world heritage site – in an excerpt from his book published in The Sunday Times, external. He and Usha Vance, who studied at Cambridge, were drawn to the site of King Charles’ investiture as Prince of Wales in 1969, because he said it was…

Government denies sensitive data leak at Kudankulam nuclear power plant after cyberattack claims NEW DELHI: Union Science minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday dismissed reports claiming that sensitive files related to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) had been leaked, asserting that there had been no breach of nuclear safety or security-related data.His remarks came a day after the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) clarified that the leaked documents were linked only to the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the plant’s conventional Balance of Plant (BoP) package, following reports that ransomware group World Leaks had accessed thousands…

Steve Reed, secretary of state for housing, communities and local government, said replacing the current “inefficient” system would deliver savings by reducing “wasteful” duplication and improving public services.”Some of our smaller cities are highly productive, but have been constrained by tight boundaries, set decades ago, which stop them from building the homes they need,” he said.”Others are more rural, with significant demand for social care services and affordable housing. Local government should be set up to address the unique circumstances of each area and design public services tailored to each community.”The government is facing legal challenges over previously announced proposals…

Mumbai: BJP MLA and the party’s Mumbai chief Ameet Satam, along with local residents, has opposed BMC’s plan to lease a 12-acre open space housing the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Sports Complex on Veera Desai Road in Andheri (W) for 10 years under the public-private-partnership (PPP) model to the Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal.According to BMC’s tender conditions, Kelavani Mandal will pay the BMC annual rent of around Rs 21 lakh, which will increase by 6% every year and share 50% of its revenue too. This is the first time BMC has leased an open space plot under a PPP model.…