South Africa has expanded its upcoming home series against India by adding three T20Is. This move aims to bolster preparations for the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027. The tour will now feature a Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is. South Africa has added a trio of T20Is to their home multi-format series with … Read more
Gold prices firmed on Friday and were on track for their biggest weekly gain since January, helped by weaker oil prices, while investors awaited key US nonfarm payrolls data for clues on the interest rate outlook. Spot gold was up 0.6 percent at $4,262.39 per ounce, as of 0421 GMT after hitting a seven-week high … Read more
Australian High Commissioner Philip Green celebrated National Handloom Day by wearing traditional Indian attire. He and his colleagues paid tribute to India’s weavers and artisans. PM Narendra Modi also marked the occasion, hailing the handloom sector. Australian Envoy Celebrates Indian Textiles Celebrating India’s rich textile legacy and cultural diversity, Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Philip … Read more
At least eight people were killed on Friday when a student opened fire at a school in Thailand before turning the gun on himself, a national police official said. Students streamed out of the Debsirin Nonthaburi School, on the northwestern outskirts of Bangkok, as the wounded were loaded on to ambulances and teachers hugged each … Read more
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has made startling revelations regarding a fake news story propagated by Pakistani media, asserting that a manipulated narrative about him and Pakistani star batter Babar Azam caused him considerable distress. Pathan disclosed that a story falsely claiming Babar Azam had refused to be interviewed by him, citing Pathan’s alleged criticism … Read more
US Ambassador Sergio Gor met leaders to advance US-India ties in manufacturing, tech, space, and environment. Talks also covered strengthening supply chains for critical minerals and opportunities in recycling and recovery of these materials. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met industry leaders and government representatives on Friday to advance US-India collaborations across advanced manufacturing, … Read more
Global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has offered a candid assessment of his son’s burgeoning football career, stating that while Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. has the physical attributes to surpass his legendary father, the psychological ‘hunger’ required for elite success poses the greatest hurdle. The remarks, made today, August 7, 2026, provide a rare insight into the … Read more
YSRCP slammed the AP coalition govt over a deteriorating education system, citing an incident where students protested at a Parvathipuram Manyam school. The party alleged teachers were absent due to intoxication, blaming HRD Minister Nara Lokesh. The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Friday alleged that the public education system in Andhra Pradesh was deteriorating under … Read more
Team India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has a big chance to create history in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka . Although Pant lost the vice-captain’s role before the one-off Test against Afghanistan earlier this year, he remains India’s first-choice wicketkeeper in the longest format. The left-hander is now just three sixes away from becoming the first Indian … Read more
Congress MP KC Venugopal questioned Home Minister Amit Shah’s absence from Parliament, demanding answers on pellet gun and tear gas use on students. Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra echoed the demand, calling for Shah’s statement. ‘Home Minister is missing’: Congress questions Shah’s absence Congress MP KC Venugopal on Friday questioned Union Home Minister Amit … Read more