Bangladesh pull off historic maiden Test win in Australia
Darwin, Aug 16 (IANS) Bangladesh has completed one of the most stunning upsets in men’s Test cricket history on Sunday by thrashing top-ranked Australia by nine wickets in the series opener at Marrara Oval on Sunday. Chasing a modest target of 57 runs on…
J’khand agitation Day 23: Protesters criticise Rahul Gandhi over ‘hollow’ assurances
Ranchi, Aug 16 (IANS) As the protest over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) entered its 23rd day on Sunday, the…
Shravani Mela Special train coach derails in Jharkhand; no injuries reported
Ranchi, Aug 16 (IANS) A major rail accident was narrowly averted in the early hours of Sunday on the Silli-Bokaro railway section in Jharkhand after a coach of the Shravani Mela Special train, travelling towards Madhupur, suddenly derailed, officials…
Mehreen Pirzada on wearing mother’s wedding lehenga: ‘I wanted to rewrite a small part of her story’
Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) Actress Mehreen Pirzada has shared an emotional glimpse into the significance behind her choice to wear her mother’s wedding lehenga on her own special day. For her, the outfit was more than just a beautiful piece of bridal wear—it…
PV Sindhu’s record pursuit, Ayush Shetty’s baptism of fire: India chases glory at home BWF World Championships
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) The best in the world are set to compete at the BWF World Championships 2026 as India gets ready to host the biggest badminton stage for one week at the Indira Gandhi Stadium from August 17 to 23. This is the second time that…
Oil-price volatility, El Nino effects to keep pressure on imported commodities, headline WPI
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) The oil-price volatility, higher insurance and freight costs and strengthening El Nino effects during August–September are the factors which are likely to keep pressure on imported commodities, food prices and headline WPI,…
1st Test: Slow turners allow me to contribute with bat as well, says Jadeja
Galle, Aug 16 (IANS) India’s veteran left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has expressed satisfaction with the pitch conditions for the ongoing first Test at the Galle International Stadium, adding that while dry surfaces offering turn and…
Ex-Deputy Speaker of Bengal Assembly found dead at home office; suicide note recovered
Kolkata, Aug 16 (IANS) Former Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly and ex-Trinamool Congress MLA Asish Banerjee was found dead in a room at his Rampurhat residence that served as his party’s office on Sunday. His body was found hanging in the…
Akhilesh Yadav has no real issues left, resorting to clowning around, says UP Minister
Lucknow, Aug 16 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister O.P. Rajbhar on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, claiming that the former Chief Minister has run out of substantive issues to raise against the state government and…
Agu Stanley recalls getting goosebumps while meeting Salman Khan in ‘Alliance’
Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) Agu Stanley Chiedozie, the Nigerian influencer, recently got the opportunity to meet Bollywood star Salman Khan during his appearance on the reality show ‘Alliance’, in which Salman’s younger brother, Sohail Khan,…