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Debutant Prenelan Subrayen reported for suspected bowling action during 1st ODI against Australia
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Aug
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Debutant Prenelan Subrayen reported for suspected bowling action during 1st ODI against Australia

South African spinner Prenelan Subrayen made his ODI debut in the series opener against Australia in Cairns on Tuesday, having made his Test debut last month against Zimbabwe. Subrayen picked a wicket in his 10 overs, while conceding 46 runs. Queensland: South African spinnerย Prenelan Subrayen has been reported for a suspected bowling action during the first ODI against Australia in Cairns on Tuesday, August 19. Subrayen, who made his debut in the ODI series opener, will have to undergoย an independent assessmentย of his bowling action at an ICC Accredited Testing facility after the match officials reported concerns regarding the legality of…
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Railways announces over 12,000 special train services for Bihar during Diwali and Chhath Puja
20
Aug
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Railways announces over 12,000 special train services for Bihar during Diwali and Chhath Puja

Bihar special trains: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said a Buddha Circuit Train will soon run from Vaishali, connecting heritage sites like Nalanda, Rajgir, Gaya, Hajipur and Patliputra, aimed at boosting Buddhist tourism. New Delhi: In a significant move to improve festive travel, the Ministry of Railways has announced that over 12,000 train services will be operated for Bihar during Diwali and Chhath Puja this year. The decision aims to ease passenger movement during the festive rush, when demand for tickets soars. Major boost in festive rail connectivity Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that a special Buddha Circuit Train will…
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James Vince breaks all-time T20 record as captain with the bat; surpasses Faf duย Plessis,ย Virat Kohli
20
Aug
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James Vince breaks all-time T20 record as captain with the bat; surpasses Faf duย Plessis,ย Virat Kohli

Veteran England batter James Vince achieved the all-time record in T20 cricket during his innings in the Hundred clash for the Southern Brave against the Welsh Fire in Cardiff on Wednesday, August 20. Vince scored 29 off 26 as the Brave could only muster 129 off their 100 balls. Cardiff: Veteran England batter James Vince became the leading run-getter in T20 cricket as captain, as he achieved the feat during the Hundred clash between the Southern Brave andย the Welsh Fire in Cardiff on Wednesday, August 20. Since his 41-run knock against the Birmingham Phoenix 10 days ago, Vince needed just…
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Good news for train commuters: Passenger Reservation System can now book 25,000 tickets per minute
20
Aug
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Good news for train commuters: Passenger Reservation System can now book 25,000 tickets per minute

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the capacity enhancement and technological upgradation is an ongoing process of Indian Railways. Presently, the booking capacity of the current PRS is about 25,000 tickets per minute, he added. New Delhi: Here comes a big update for the regular train commuters. The Indian Railways has undertaken a complete upgradation of the Passenger Reservation System, which at present can book 25,000 tickets per minute, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated in Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Vaishnaw says technological upgradation is an ongoing process In a written reply to a question on the steps taken by…
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Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025: Top Indian athletes to vie for 24 gold medals
20
Aug
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Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025: Top Indian athletes to vie for 24 gold medals

The first-ever national-level water sports competition will take place at Jammu and Kashmir's Dal Lake from August 21-23, featuring over 400 athletes with Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Kerala leading among the number of participants. Srinagar: The best national athletes in the country will vie for the 24 gold medals at stake in the inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival to be held at the iconic Dal Lake here. The three-day event will see more than 400 compete for the medal events โ€“ rowing, canoeing and kayaking. The Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 will be the first consolidated open-age…
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Mumbai to get 268 AC local trains as govt approves Rs 24,000 crore project – Full details here
20
Aug
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Mumbai to get 268 AC local trains as govt approves Rs 24,000 crore project – Full details here

Under phases 3 and 3A of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP), the Maharashtra government has approved the procurement of 268 fully air-conditioned local train coaches. Mumbai: The suburban railway system of Mumbai, which operates Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) local trains, is known as the lifeline of the city. They are now set for a significant upgrade as the Maharashtra government has approved the procurement of 268 fully air-conditioned local train coaches. This upgrade is being implemented in phases 3 and 3A of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP). According to reports, these local trains will feature metro-style automatic doors…
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England to tour Sri Lanka for ODI and T20I series ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026
20
Aug
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England to tour Sri Lanka for ODI and T20I series ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026

The short white-ball tour will not only help the England players, after a long Ashes series, to get back to the rhythm of short-format cricket, but also to get used to the sub-continent conditions with the T20 World Cup to follow in February-March in India and Sri Lanka. London: England confirmed the schedule for their white-ball tour of Sri Lanka in January-February next year. England will be playing three ODIs, followed by as many T20Is, starting January 22, two weeks after the final day of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney. The tour swiftly transitions into the T20…
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After 14 years in limbo, Amrapali delivers: 1,600 families in Greater Noida may get homes this Diwali
20
Aug
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After 14 years in limbo, Amrapali delivers: 1,600 families in Greater Noida may get homes this Diwali

According to the report, NBCC is preparing to apply for an Occupancy Certificate for approximately 2,000 more flats. After this, they will apply for OC of the remaining flats. Greater Noida: In a significant development for home buyers in the Amrapali Verona Heights project located in Greater Noida West, they are likely to get their homes before Diwali. After waiting for a period of almost 14 years, the buyers are finally going to get possession of their flats. The preparations for handing over the flats are underway as National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited (NBCC) has received an Occupancy Certificate (OC)…
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Shreyas Iyer finds support from Varun Dhawan, Robin Uthappa, R Ashwin and several cricketers after Asia Cup snub
20
Aug
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Shreyas Iyer finds support from Varun Dhawan, Robin Uthappa, R Ashwin and several cricketers after Asia Cup snub

India's leading run-getter in the Champions Trophy, Shreyas Iyer, who slammed 604 runs at an average of 50.33 and a strike rate of 175 in IPL 2025, leading the Punjab Kings, didn't find a place in the Men in Blue's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup. Mumbai: The reactions have varied from uncertainty regarding communication, optimism and the consequences as middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer didn't find a place in India's Asia Cup squad, despite having a career-best IPL season, scoring 604 runs, as a captain, averaging 50.33, striking at 175 - all this while taking the Punjab Kings to the…
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China to unveil giant drone submarines in September amid rising US Naval tensions: Reports
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Aug
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China to unveil giant drone submarines in September amid rising US Naval tensions: Reports

The unveiling comes at a time when the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), already the worldโ€™s largest navy by number of ships, is pushing ahead with rapid modernisation to project its influence deeper into the Western Pacific. Beijing: China is gearing up to showcase a new generation of Extra Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (XLUUVs)ย during a high-profile military parade in Beijing, signalling its determination to challenge US maritime dominance. According to media reports, the drones will make their public debut at the September 3 event, which marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second Sino-Japanese War. The unveiling comes…
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