Towhid Hridoy replaces Taskin Ahmed in Jaffna Kings squad for LPL 2026
Dambulla, July 26 (IANS) Bangladesh T20I captain Towhid Hridoy has been drafted into the Jaffna Kings squad for the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026, replacing fellow Bangladeshi Taskin Ahmed, the tournament’s Players’ Management…
PM Modi asks Nandan Nilekani-led task force to prepare roadmap for exam reforms
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the constitution of a task force on exam reforms under Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani. Prime Minister Modi said that the report of the task force will be used for taking steps…
Bhopal to begin free passenger trials of electric buses from tomorrow under PM-eBus Sewa
Bhopal, July 26 (IANS) Another major step towards modernising public transport and shifting to electric vehicles is underway in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal, officials said on Sunday. Under the Central government’s ‘PM-eBus Sewa’…
Diksha stays in top-15 hunt with steady third-round 70 at Women’s Scottish Open
Dundonald Links (Scotland), July 26 (IANS) India’s Diksha Dagar remained on course for another strong finish on the Ladies European Tour after carding a composed two-under 70 in the third round of the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open on…
Roundtable calls for science-based steps to expedite safe adoption of GM, GE crops in India
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) A high-level roundtable of experts held here has called for science-based regulatory reforms to accelerate safe adoption of Genetically Modified (GM) and Genome-Edited (GE) crops in India, according to a statement issued by the…
‘Never expected such recognition’, Kashmir artisans thank PM Modi for mention in ‘Mann Ki Baat’
Srinagar, July 26 (IANS) After Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the revival of Kashmir’s traditional ‘Vaghu’ mat in the latest episode of Mann Ki Baat, local artisans expressed gratitude, stating they had never imagined their…
Oil tanker explodes after striking naval mine in Strait of Hormuz: Report
Tehran, July 26 (IANS) An oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after striking a naval mine, local media reported on Sunday. The vessel struck the mine after allegedly deviating from the route designated by Iran. According to preliminary reports,…
Andhra Congress chief Sharmila recovering after abdominal surgery
Amaravati, July 26 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Y.S. Sharmila said on Sunday that she was recovering after undergoing an abdominal surgery. She shared on social media that she is recovering well from the necessary abdominal…
Jackson Koivun storms into 3M Open lead with record-equalling 61
Blaine (USA), July 26 (IANS) Rising American star Jackson Koivun fired a tournament-record 10-under 61 to surge into the outright lead after the third round of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities, putting himself in prime position to secure his maiden PGA…
Aim of ‘Viksit Vibrant Village’ program was to let youth experience life at border villages: PM Modi
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the aim of ‘Viksit Vibrant Village’ programme was to let the youth of the country experience the cultural heritage, socio-economic landscape and the livelihood in the…