Sri Lanka Cricket on Wednesday announced its squad for the first Test against India, with experienced batters Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis ruled out of the opening match because of injuries. The two-match Test series begins on Saturday, August 15, in Galle. Dhananjaya de Silva will captain the Sri Lankan side, while Kamindu Mendis has … Read more
You don’t have to look at eye twitching only through an astrological lens. Medically, there are many simple reasons for it. Lack of sleep, stress, too much caffeine, eye fatigue, and staring at screens for a long time can all cause your eyelid to twitch. Usually, it stops on its own. But if the twitching … Read more
The Lok Sabha was adjourned amid Opposition protests over student demonstrations. Despite the government’s offer for an immediate discussion with Home Minister Amit Shah set to reply, the disruptions continued, stalling House proceedings. The Lok Sabha was adjourned on Wednesday to meet again on August 13 at 11 am amid continued disruptions by the Opposition … Read more
India-Italy relations analyst Carlo Lombardi highlights that India’s FCRA law isn’t new, tracing it to Indira Gandhi’s era and noting it was made harsher under the UPA. He states NGOs can be foreign policy tools, justifying govt oversight. ‘FCRA Not New, Made Harsher by UPA’: Analyst Highlighting that foreign funding regulations in India are not … Read more
A Delhi court has taken cognisance of the CBI’s 20,000-page charge sheet against 13 accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. The matter is listed for arguments on framing of charges and a CBI plea for further investigation. The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday took cognisance of the CBI charge sheet filed against 13 … Read more
Jharkhand Ministers accused the BJP of ‘hijacking’ the ongoing students’ protest in Ranchi to create political instability. They claimed the BJP failed to mobilize students and was spreading lies against the state government and Rahul Gandhi. Jharkhand Ministers Irfan Ansari and Dipika Pandey Singh, Shilpi Neha Tirkey, on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the … Read more
Bengaluru’s Namma Metro set a new daily passenger record on August 10, carrying 11,19,815 commuters in a single day. The Purple Line was the busiest with over 5.54 lakh passengers, followed by the Green Line and Yellow Line. Bengaluru’s Namma Metro has recorded a new all-time high in daily passenger numbers, underlining the growing reliance … Read more
A woman enjoying a ride in a unique auto-rickshaw in Vasai has caught social media attention after a video showed the vehicle’s transparent roof. Passengers jokingly called it a “sunroof auto”, with users comparing the ride to a luxury or convertible experience. Auto-rickshaws are a familiar sight on Indian roads, but one unusual vehicle spotted … Read more
Saif Ali Khan’s Pataudi Palace is not just a royal family home. Its grand architecture and sprawling grounds have also attracted filmmakers. From Veer Zaara to Animal, discover 9 films and shows shot here Veer Zaara (2004) Yash Chopra’s romantic drama Veer Zaara turned Pataudi Palace into the fictional family home of Zaara Hayat Khan, … Read more
River and pond fish, which are easily available in our local markets, also have many health benefits. They are an excellent source of high-quality protein, essential for building muscle and repairing cells. Compared to sea fish, the risk of mercury in river fish is much lower. This makes them safe for everyone, including pregnant women … Read more