Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma vanish from latest ODI rankings – Technical glitch or something more to it?
West Indies skipper Shai Hope catapulted a couple of spots in the latest ICC Rankings for batters in the ODIs after a scintillating ton in the series decider against Pakistan as he jumped to the seventh spot. Hope’s rise meant that Ibrahim Zadran and Kusal Mendis dropped a place each to eighth and ninth, respectively. However, there were a couple of notable omissions from the top 10 in the form of senior India batters – Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
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Good news for train commuters: Passenger Reservation System can now book 25,000 tickets per minute
Here comes a big update for the regular train commuters. The Indian Railways has undertaken a complete upgradation of the Passenger Reservation System, which at present can book 25,000 tickets per minute, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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Watch: Man films inside Shah Jahan-Mumtaz’s tomb at Taj Mahal, plays old song in viral video
A viral video from the Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra has sparked debate online after a man was seen entering the restricted chamber housing the tombs of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The chamber, which is usually closed to the public, was filmed in detail by the man as he recorded the interiors of the sacred site.
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Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, his wife pledge to donate their organs after death, urge nation to join cause
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi along with his wife Sunita Dwivedi has pledged to donate their organs after death in a bid to promote the noble cause of organ donation across the country. Making a strong appeal to fellow citizens, especially youngsters and defence personnel, the Army Chief urged everyone to come forward and turn organ donation into a national movement.
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OPINION | CPR for VP: Non-controversial and respected
The stage is now set for a direct contest between NDA candidate Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan and opposition bloc candidate former Supreme Court judge B Sudarshan Reddy for the Vice President election scheduled for September 9. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has been assigned the task to contact Opposition leaders to agree on Radhakrishnan’s candidature, but on Tuesday, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced that the opposition bloc has “unanimously” agreed on the name of former SC judge B. Sudarshan Reddy.
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Mobile internet suspended as protests erupt in Haryana’s Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri over teacher’s death
Haryana’s Home Department has ordered the suspension of mobile internet, bulk SMS, and dongle services—except voice calls—in the districts of Bhiwani and Charkhi Dadri until 11 AM on August 21. The move aims to prevent the spread of misinformation and curb public unrest following the tragic death of a 19-year-old playschool teacher, which has sparked widespread protests and demands for justice.
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Is Bigg Boss 19 hitting OTT an hour before TV broadcast? Know its theme and probable contestant list
One of India’s most-watched reality shows, Bigg Boss, will be returning with its 19th season. Once again, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will be seen hosting the show with a bang.
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Rahul Gandhi’s car hits police constable during ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar’s Nawada, BJP shares video
A policeman was injured after being hit by Rahul Gandhi’s car during the ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar on Tuesday. The open-top jeep ran over the police officer’s feet on a crowded street filled with the politician’s supporters and security personnel in Nawada. Soon after the incident, fellow policemen and supporters of Rahul Gandhi pushed the vehicle backwards to rescue the injured policeman.
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Delhi Cabinet approves ‘Delhi Mitra’ app to boost public complaint system: All you need to know
The Delhi Cabinet approved the launch of the “Delhi Mitra” mobile application on Tuesday. The app will allow residents of the national capital to directly register complaints and raise local issues with the government via a seamless online portal. As per officials, the move is seen as a major push towards strengthening the Delhi government’s citizen-centric policies.
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Jagan Mohan Reddy’s YSRCP to support NDA’s vice presidential candidate CP Radhakrishnan
Jagan Mohan Reddy’s YSRCP to support NDA’s vice presidential candidate CP Radhakrishnan
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