We were put under pressure but middle-order finishing job gives confidence as captain: Gill
Birmingham: India skipper Shubman Gill was delighted to see middle-order batters rising above pressure to ace a tricky chase, and said such efforts make him more confident as the leader of the side. India were 160 for four in the chase of 259, but Washington Sundar (52) and Axar Patel (57) stitched an unbroken stand…
Classy Gill, all-round Axar win 1st ODI for India against England
Birmingham: (Jul 14) Shubman Gill continued his love affair with the Edgbaston cricket ground as the Indian captain’s graceful 80 lay the foundation for a walk-in-the-park six-wicket victory over England in the first ODI here on Tuesday. India now, has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Axar Patel, much panned for his recent…
Previous TMC govt neglected Tarakeswar Dham, kept ‘one eye shut’, says Suvendu
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday accused the previous Trinamool Congress government of neglecting Tarakeswar Dham and asserted that his administration would develop the revered shrine into an international-standard pilgrimage destination while preserving the state’s religious and cultural heritage. Addressing a religious gathering organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad at Tarakeswar on…
Bangladesh ‘welcomes’ Hasina’s announcement to return home, says she must face justice
Dhaka: The Bangladesh Government on Tuesday said it “welcomes” deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s plans to return home, adding that she must face justice as a death penalty convict. The comments came amid reports of Hasina’s possible return to Bangladesh by the end of this year. Hasina, the 78-year-old daughter of Bangladesh’s founder Sheikh Mujibur…
Satellite phone facility for deep-sea fishermen? Maharashtra govt holds discussions with BSNL
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government is exploring the possibility of providing satellite phone connectivity to deep-sea fishermen which can serve as a lifeline by enabling uninterrupted communication with the shore. The Fisheries Department is holding discussions with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on the proposed facility, Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane said on Tuesday. The decision to…
India, UK trade pact to come into force from July 15: An Explainer
New Delhi: The comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA) that was signed between India and the UK on July 25, 2025, after several rounds of negotiations, will come into force from July 15, 2026. This will be the sixth free trade agreement to be implemented by the Narendra Modi government. Earlier, India implemented such pacts…
Indian crew member killed in Iranian strike on UAE shipping tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Dubai: An Indian crew member was on Tuesday killed while eight others, including six Indians, sustained injuries in an Iranian strike on UAE shipping tankers in the Strait of Hormuz close to Oman, in a major escalation of the conflict in West Asia. The UAE Ministry of Defence, in a statement, said its national tankers…
Lord’s success strengthens case for more women’s red-ball cricket: Shantha Rangaswamy
New Delhi: India’s emphatic 270-run victory over England in the first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s in London has strengthened the case for expanding red-ball cricket in the women’s game, former India captain Shantha Rangaswamy said, urging the BCCI to revive longer-format domestic competitions across age groups. The Indian women’s team produced one of the finest…
Jordan says its air defenses intercepted 4 missiles fired from Iran
Online Desk Jordan’s Armed Forces intercepted and shot down four missiles that entered the kingdom’s airspace from Iran early Tuesday, the Jordan News Agency (Petra) said. Citing a military source, Petra reported that the interception was carried out “with high efficiency” as part of the military’s operational procedures to safeguard the country’s sovereignty and protect…
PM museum to exhibit walking sticks, batons from reserve collection
New Delhi: A curated selection of walking sticks and batons — symbols of both exquisite craftsmanship and authority they once represented — drawn from the reserve collection of Prime Ministers’ Museum will be displayed as part of an exhibition that opens here on Tuesday, officials said. Titled “Walking with Legacy”, the exhibition is being hosted…
