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Babar Azam, the captain of the Pakistan cricket team, voiced his astonishment over the recent changes made to the squad. He revealed that the Pakistan Cricket Board made these decisions independently, without consulting him. Following recent losses, seven players were axed, and the coaching staff saw modifications as well. Azam assured his fitness to lead the team in the upcoming final Test against England with a notably reshaped roster.

Even as Russia remains India’s largest crude oil supplier, the US has emerged as the biggest LPG exporter for India and the trend is likely to continue despite higher costs if Middle East supplies remain uncertain.

In a strategic move to mend internal discord, Congress appointed Sachin Pilot to lead efforts in Punjab, following Bhupesh Baghel's ousting due to his inability to unify the Channi and Warring factions. With a wealth of experience from Rajasthan, Pilot faces the challenging task of overcoming anti-incumbency against the ruling AAP government. His triumph here may pave the way for a more significant role back in Rajasthan.

Hockey India has made a noteworthy change, reverting to the classic blue kits for both the men's and women's teams ahead of the Asian Games. This decision comes after considerable criticism regarding the earlier saffron jersey plan. With the stakes high for Olympic qualification, the teams will prioritise blue, though saffron will still serve as a secondary choice if needed.

Mirra Andreeva clinched a hard-fought US Open victory against Anastasia Potapova, demonstrating remarkable sportsmanship by promptly helping her injured opponent. Their friendship has grown since they met in Tunisia. Now, Andreeva is set to take on Coco Gauff in the quarterfinals, illustrating a beautiful blend of competitive edge and the warmth of sportsmanship.

Hong Kong and Singapore compete as Asia's top financial hubs, offering expat opportunities. Singapore provides a more spacious and structured environment for residents. Hong Kong offers a faster-paced, denser urban experience with strong China connections. Career opportunities vary, with Hong Kong strong in finance and Singapore in tech. Both cities attract wealthy foreigners for housing, wealth management, and luxury sales.

Uber is cutting about 3,300 jobs, roughly 10% of its workforce, but chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi's email to staff carries a second decision for everyone who stays. Uber is ending work from home for all but 1% of employees, asking remote staff to move to an office near their team. The three-day hybrid policy stays, and Uber will enforce it, with global teams concentrated in New York and San Francisco.

PM Modi addressed a large gathering after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of ₹35,000 crore projects at a programme in Vadodara in Gujarat

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange began his latest hunger strike on August 29, demanding reservation for the Maratha community under the OBC category

Zoology students take their first steps into sericulture with ‘V-Weave’, a campus start-up that dreams of weaving its own silk sarees

The DMK members, insisting that the remarks made by CM Vijay on Monday be expunged, moved towards the Speaker’s chair and staged a sit-in

Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia said the five orangutans were rescued by the forest patrolling team on Tuesday (September 8, 2026) morning

A student’s ability to understand thermodynamics or solve a differential equation has nothing to do with the ritual status of their ancestors

In the ambiguous ‘Open-Column Method’, respondents can self-declare their caste, which the enumerator will record, as opposed to choosing one from a pre-defined list

Set to be screened at the festival on September 25, ‘Ekadesham’ stars Roshan Mathew, Divya Prabha, Jithin Puthenchery, Vinay Forrt, Santhy Balachandran and Mahesh Narayanan