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BCCI set to review Indian team’s poor show in England, Ireland series; coaching changes are possible

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BCCI set to review Indian team’s poor show in England, Ireland series; coaching changes are possible

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to review the national team's recent white-ball performances after a disappointing United Kingdom tour. A meeting is scheduled for August, with the assessment also expected to cover the future of certain members of the support staff working under the head coach. The review follows a T20I series defeat to Ireland England and also a 2-1 defeat against the Three Lions in the three-match ODI series. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the board would examine India's recent performances but did not specify the date of the meeting.…

Wider Middle East war? Kuwait, Bahrain targeted Iran this month with UAE’s backing: Report

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Jul

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World

Wider Middle East war? Kuwait, Bahrain targeted Iran this month with UAE’s backing: Report

New Delhi: Since the start of its conflict with the United States (US), Iran has repeatedly targeted its neighbours in the Middle East, where American military forces are stationed. For much of the over four-month-long conflict, Gulf nations refrained from retaliating, but that changed this month when Kuwait and Bahrain carried out their first strikes against Iran. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Kuwait and Bahrain targeted Iran's drone and missile facilities, and other military sites earlier this month in retaliation to Tehran's continued strikes against them. For this operation, the intelligence was provided by the…

Toilet Flush Buttons: Ever wondered why toilets have two flush buttons? Here’s what each one actually does

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Jul

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Lifestyle

Toilet Flush Buttons: Ever wondered why toilets have two flush buttons? Here’s what each one actually does

The clever reason most people never realised Modern toilets usually come with two flush buttons instead of one. One is smaller; the other is larger. Most people simply press whichever button they feel like pressing, while some hit both without thinking twice. It seems like a tiny design detail, but those two buttons serve an important purpose. They help reduce water wastage with a simple choice that takes less than a second to make.Each button releases a different amount of waterThe system is known as a dual-flush toilet.The smaller button is designed for liquid waste and releases a lower volume…

India equalled own world record with another stunning show against Zimbabwe in second T20I

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Jul

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India equalled own world record with another stunning show against Zimbabwe in second T20I

Harare: India equalled the world record for the most 200-plus totals in a calendar year after posting 219/5 against Zimbabwe in the second T20I in Harare. The total was India's ninth score of 200 or more in T20Is in 2026, matching the benchmark they established in 2024. No other Full Member nation has recorded more than 200+ totals in a single calendar year, which highlights India's sustained batting dominance. India also registered seven 200-plus totals in 2023, giving them three entries among the five highest yearly tallies in T20I history. Most 200+ totals in T20Is: Team Number…

YSRCP seeks education minister’s resignation

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Jul

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Politics

YSRCP seeks education minister’s resignation

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) Spokesperson Konda Rajeev has demanded the immediate resignation of the Andhra Pradesh Education Minister, Nara Lokesh, over the alleged irregularities in the DSC recruitment process and sought a CBI investigation into the matter. Speaking to media personnel, Rajeev said that when the NEET controversy erupted, political accountability was demanded and accepted. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, investigations were ordered, and corrective measures followed. If that is the NDA's standard at the Centre, he questioned why Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is bending every rule to shield Nara Lokesh from the mounting allegations in the…

India’s historic gold medal in Rowing World Cup to be stripped after Lakshay found positive for doping

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Jul

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India’s historic gold medal in Rowing World Cup to be stripped after Lakshay found positive for doping

New Delhi: India's historic first gold medal at the Rowing World Cup is set to be removed from the record books after one member of the winning crew returned a positive doping test. Lakshay, who partnered Ujjwal Kumar Singh to victory in the lightweight doubles sculls event at the Rowing World Cup in Lucerne, has tested positive for the prohibited substance Stanozolol. The sample was collected during an out-of-competition test conducted on May 25 earlier this year, before the World Cup took place. Notably, the Indian pair had secured the landmark title in June at Rotsee Lake in Lucerne, Switzerland,…

Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma dominate Zimbabwe in second T20I; India seal series in Harare

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Jul

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Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma dominate Zimbabwe in second T20I; India seal series in Harare

Harare: Despite many of the first-team members being rested, India had no difficulty in dealing with Zimbabwe, who arrived for the three-match series with an ODI and a one-off Test win against Bangladesh. In the second T20I in particular, the Chevrons were once again outplayed in both the batting and bowling departments, as the Shreyas Iyer-led side registered a 90-run win at the Harare Sports Club. It also marked Iyer’s maiden series win as captain in international cricket. Batting first, Abhishek Sharma once again suffered as the southpaw departed for eight runs. After his dismissal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took over the business,…

Ali Abbas Zafar’s upcoming film to star Sharvari

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Jul

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Entertainment

Ali Abbas Zafar’s upcoming film to star Sharvari

Yash Raj Films (YRF) has officially announced the release date of filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar's upcoming untitled romantic-action drama, which stars Ahaan Panday, Sharvari, Aaishvary Thackeray, and Bobby Deol in pivotal roles. The highly anticipated project is scheduled to hit theatres worldwide on March 26, 2027, adding another major title to YRF's ambitious slate of films. The film, produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, has already generated significant excitement among cinema enthusiasts. With principal photography currently underway, the project is being shot extensively across picturesque locations in the United Kingdom, promising a visually grand cinematic experience.…

Former Indian cricketer lays out difference between playing in the IPL and on foreign soil

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Jul

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Former Indian cricketer lays out difference between playing in the IPL and on foreign soil

New Delhi: The Indian team is all set to take on Zimbabwe in the second T20I of the ongoing three-game series. The two sides are slated to meet at the Harare Sports Club on July 25th for the clash. It is worth noting that the Indian team won the first T20I of the series and will look to clinch the three-game affair in the upcoming clash itself. It is worth noting that India came into the series on the back of consecutive T20I series losses against England and Ireland. The side registered its first win under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership as…

Vini Jr’s Brazil coming to India for a friendly match? Everything you need to know

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Jul

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Vini Jr’s Brazil coming to India for a friendly match? Everything you need to know

Kolkata: Brazil are set to return to international action with a three-match programme during the first FIFA international window following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. One of those fixtures could take place in India if ongoing discussions are successfully concluded. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has completed their schedule for the upcoming international break, with two confirmed friendlies against Australia on September 25 in Townsville and September 29 in Brisbane. The governing body is also working towards staging a third friendly in Kolkata at the beginning of October, although the identity of the opposition has not yet been decided. According…