Who’s in, who’s out? Decoding India’s squad changes for Afghanistan Test and ODI series

Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant NEW DELHI: India’s squads for the upcoming Afghanistan tour have largely retained the core from the side’s previous Test and ODI assignments, but there are still several notable inclusions, exclusions and workload-management calls across formats.While Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli continue in the ODI setup, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah…

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Artists revisit the Rasa Theory

Mumbai’s G5A hosted ‘Rasa: Feeling as Form,’ a panel discussion exploring the enduring relevance of the ancient Natyasastra’s aesthetic theories. Artists and cultural figures discussed how Rasas, Bhavas, and Dhvani continue to inspire contemporary dance, poetry, and cinema, bridging heritage with modern artistic expression. On Saturday evening, Mumbai’s cultural space G5A, hosted Rasa: Feeling as…

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New QR code ticketing system slows BMTC flow

Bengaluru: Buses stopping on roadsides have increased, but the reason is not traffic or route issues, but the new QR code ticketing system which is slowing BMTC operations.The pilot, which was launched a few weeks ago, issues tickets after the conductor enters the area details, generating a QR code on the electronic ticketing machines for…

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UP govt blacklists firm, suspends engineers after probe into lapses

The Uttar Pradesh government has blacklisted construction firm NCC and third-party inspection agency BLG Construction Services following the collapse of an under-construction water tank in Bareilly, officials said. The move comes after preliminary findings of an inquiry into the incident, which occurred on May 4 in the Alampur Jafarabad development block.Authorities have also registered an…

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Iranian journalist stabbed in London by Tehran-linked Romanian nationals, UK court hears

British-Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati A British court on Monday heard explosive allegations that the Iranian state used Romanian nationals as “proxies” to carry out a knife attack on a London-based Iranian journalist linked to opposition broadcaster Iran International.According to news agency Reuters, Pouria Zeraati, a British-Iranian journalist working for the Persian-language channel critical of Tehran,…

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Which are the top gainers and losers in BSE Sensex and Nifty50 today? Check list

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Tuesday after a late-session sell-off in heavyweight stocks such as HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries erased early gains, while concerns over the rupee touching a fresh record low weighed on investor sentiment.Elevated crude oil prices amid geopolitical uncertainties also kept markets under pressure, although strong buying…

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MMRDA answer key 2026 released for Group A, B and C exams; objection window opens

MMRDA releases answer key for 254 posts recruitment exams; objection deadline yet to be announced MMRDA answer key 2026: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has opened the answer key objection facility for the Junior Engineer (JE) recruitment examination conducted for 104 vacancies. While the objection link has been activated on the official website,…

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Mohammad Rizwan antics rile up Litton Das; heated exchange follows in BAN vs PAK 2nd Test

Mohammad Rizwan riles up Litton Das (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Tensions flared during the gripping second Test between Bangladesh national cricket team and Pakistan national cricket team as Mohammad Rizwan and Litton Das became involved in a heated on-field exchange on day four of the contest.The incident unfolded during the 72nd over of Pakistan’s challenging chase…

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Roadshow, garlands, rousing welcome for rape accused after bail in Ghaziabad; Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP government

NEW DELHI: A shocking video emerged from UP’s Ghaziabad where an allaged rape accused received a rousing welcome from his supporters after being granted bail. Videos from the scene showed supporters lifting him onto their shoulders, chanting slogans and accompanying him in a procession resembling a victory parade, complete with handshakes, cheers and smiling crowds.Samajwadi…

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