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KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan (PTI Photo) India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul missed the second ODI against England at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff after falling ill. The visitors made one change to their playing XI, with Ishan Kishan coming in as Rahul’s replacement.England captain Harry Brook won the toss and elected to bowl first, hoping to make use of the conditions. India, meanwhile, said they would have preferred to bowl as well but were forced into a change because of Rahul’s absence. Confirming the reason at the toss, India captain Shubman Gill said, “We would have bowled first as well. Doing…

The Supreme Court has sought the Election Commission’s response on a plea filed by Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) founder Vaiko, challenging the decision to undertake the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Tamil Nadu.A bench of newly appointed Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi has posted the matter for hearing on December 2.Several other parties, including the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), have also moved to the apex court against the SIR exercise in the state.DMK’s plea was mentioned before a bench headed by…

Nagpur: The Maharashtra govt has granted in-principle approval for setting up a 30 MeV (million electron volts) High-Energy Medical Cyclotron Facility in Nagpur at an estimated cost of ₹300 crore.The govt has earmarked 30 hectares of land at Bhansoli (Kanhi) in Hingna taluka for the project. The cost will be shared equally between the Medical Education and Drugs Department and the Industries and Mining Department, with each contributing ₹150 crore.The Govt Resolution (GR), issued by the Medical Education and Drugs Department recently, said the project aims to ensure uninterrupted availability of short-half-life radioisotopes used in PET-CT scans, cancer diagnosis, targeted…

The university said the two-year MBA in Business Analytics has been co-designed and co-delivered with KPMG India and is the first such programme offered by a university in Eastern India.Bhubaneswar: Birla Global University (BGU) has inducted the first batch of its MBA in Business Analytics programme for the 2026-28 academic session, alongside the new cohort of its flagship MBA programme. The university said the two-year MBA in Business Analytics has been co-designed and co-delivered with KPMG India and is the first such programme offered by a university in Eastern India.The commencement ceremony was attended by Gaurav Sharma, Senior Vice President…

The recently released song ‘Tabaahi’ from Yash’s upcoming film ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ has been doing the rounds on the internet. While many praised the chemistry between Yash and Kiara Advani, a section of social media users criticised Kiara for appearing in romantic scenes after her marriage and motherhood. The trolling soon caught the attention of British actor Benedict Garrett, who is also part of the film, and he decided to address the issue through a strongly worded video shared on Instagram.Benedict Garrett questions the double standards behind the trollingIn his video, Benedict directly questioned the double standards…

These compact mixer grinders can help you save valuable space on the countertop. (Mixer grinders)Aishwarya is your go-to guide for turning your home, especially your kitchen, into the smartest and most efficient space on the block. If you ever find yourself wondering which air fryer actually delivers that perfect crisp, whether a new-age water purifier is worth the hype, or how to make your refrigerator work smarter (not harder), she’s the one to turn to. For over five years, Aishwarya has dived deep into the world of home and kitchen tech, reviewing everything from air fryers and microwaves to chimneys…

Rupee depreciated for the fourth straight day, shedding 8 paise to settle at 96.33 against the U.S. dollar. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee depreciated for the fourth straight day on Thursday (July 16, 2026), shedding 8 paise to settle at 96.33 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar amid volatility in global crude oil prices and a stronger greenback as the West Asia crisis intensified.Foreign Institutional Investor outflows put further pressure on the local unit, forex traders said.At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 96.28 against the greenback and traded in a range of 96.22-96.37 during the session.…

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit New Zealand on July 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: GFZ New Zealand authorities withdrew a tsunami warning on Thursday (July 16, 2026) following a 5.9-magnitude quake on the western coast of the South Island.“This advisory represents a downgrade from warning,” the National Emergency Management Agency said, explaining that the quake was smaller than its initial estimate.After first warning people in affected areas to “move immediately” to high ground, it now advised them to be careful of “strong and unusual currents” at the shore.The earthquake was 76 kilometres deep and struck 83km west of popular South…

Iran accused Kushner, Witkoff of profiting from war leaks in private message to Vance, report Iranian negotiators had reportedly sent a private message to US vice president JD Vance during US-Iran talks in Switzerland in late June, warning that the continued presence of President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner would undermine the chance of reaching a lasting deal, a senior Iranian official told Drop Site News.The official said Iran conveyed to Vance that the pair were more interested in exploiting insider knowledge of the negotiations to profit in financial markets than in reaching a deal.…

The Higher School of Economics, one of Russia’s most prestigious universities, announced Thursday that it will offer free tuition to applicants who sign a one-year military contract to fight in Ukraine, even if they fail to meet the university’s entrance exam requirements. According to the university’s statement, applicants can enroll immediately but must complete one year of military service before they can actually begin their chosen university-funded bachelor’s or master’s program. While serving, these recruits will be placed in either a preparatory or a continuing education program, depending on whether they already hold a degree.  “This option is also suitable…