Former India cricketer hails Dhruv Jurel after latter’s stellar show with the bat in SL series
The Indian team put forth a good showing in the recently concluded two-game Test series against Sri Lanka. The two sides met in the first Test in Galle, and for the second Test, the two sides met in Colombo. India registered a dominant 165-run win in the first Test of the series but ended up drawing the second game.
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‘They want to kill my father’: Imran Khan’s sons level serious allegations against Pakistan government
The health and well-being of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan have once again triggered a political storm in the country. Amid growing criticism of the Pakistan government over his treatment in prison, Khan’s sons, Sulaiman and Qasim, have made serious allegations, claiming that authorities want to silence their father and may be putting his life at risk. In an interview, the two brothers alleged that attempts were being made openly to keep Imran Khan isolated and suppress his voice. They also raised questions over the medical treatment being provided to the former prime minister and demanded that he be examined by an independent doctor.
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Manoj Jarange to start hunger strike in his village on issue of Maratha reservation on Saturday
Maratha Samaj leader Manoj Jarange Patil on Friday said he will start a hunger strike in his village at Antarwali Sarati in Jalna district on Saturday on the issue of Maratha reservation. Jarange had earlier warned to come to Mumbai, but now he has given a letter to the police clarifying that his agitation will begin at Antarvali Sarati after 9 am on Saturday.
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320 Indian nationals still missing in Nepal flash flood even as rescue ops underway: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that 320 Indian nationals remain “uncontactable” while around 100 persons of Indian origin are also yet to be reached out to even as the rescue and relief operations continue in flood-hit Nepal. The MEA underlined that the figures remain fluid as authorities work to reconcile multiple lists of missing people. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the ministry was working continuously to establish contact with Indians affected by the flash flood and coordinate their evacuation.
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Chaos at TMC’s Kolkata office, Derek O’Brien falls down stairs as civic body removes ‘unauthorised’ billbord
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee’s private security personnel, supporters and party leaders allegedly clashed with police and Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) officials on Thursday as they tried to prevent them from entering the Lok Sabha MP’s office on Camac Street and removing an ‘unauthorised’ billboard. The billboard, featuring TMC signage, had been installed on an iron structure facing the road on the building’s top floor. KMC officials eventually dismantled it after police entered the office.
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India secure best Women’s Hockey World Cup finish in 52 years after stunning 3-1 win over Germany
India signed off from the 2026 Women’s Hockey World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Germany at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen. With that, they secured fifth place and their strongest World Cup finish since the inaugural tournament in 1974.
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From creating 294 questions to its leak to students, MPSC paper leak probe uncovers entire chain of events
The investigation into the alleged paper leak for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) Drug Inspector (Group-B) exam on Thursday uncovered the entire chain of events—from the creation of a confidential ‘superset’ of 294 questions prior to the exam to its eventual leak to candidates. In this regard, the Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested six individuals in connection with the case, including three MPSC officials.
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Kashmir on red alert as 13 anti-national operatives, including 5 hybrid terrorists, arrested
Security forces have intensified their crackdown on terror networks and their support structures across Jammu and Kashmir following intelligence inputs about suspected terrorist activities and possible attempts to disturb peace in the Valley. In a major intelligence-led operation, joint teams of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Indian Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested 13 people, including five hybrid terrorists, overground workers and terror associates. The operations were carried out across Shopian, Pulwama, Sopore in Baramulla and Kulgam districts. The security forces also recovered a huge cache of weapons, ammunition, hand grenades and anti-national documents and posters during the operations.
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Death count in Nepal-Tibet flash floods rises 389, nearly 1,500 still missing | What we know so far
The death count from the Nepal-Tibet flash floods has gone up to 389 on Thursday, including 359 in Nepal and three in neighbouring Tibet, as the rescue operation is still underway to trace hundreds still missing, including 290 Indian nationals. The flash flood was triggered by an ice-rock avalanche which was caused by a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border that sent a torrent of water, mud and debris downstream through central Nepal on Wednesday, devastating towns and villages, washing away homes, vehicles, roads and bridges, and damaging hydropower projects.
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PM Modi to visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan from August 31, to attend SCO Summit, check details
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uzbekistan from 29–30 August on a bilateral visit and the Kyrgyz Republic for the 26th SCO Summit from 31 August to 1 September 2026. At the invitation of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, PM Modi will undertake a State Visit to Tashkent on 29–30 August 2026.This will be Prime Minister’s fourth visit to Uzbekistan. During the visit, he will hold delegation-level talks with President Mirziyoyev to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.
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