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AB de Villiers, the former captain of South Africa, has expressed concerns about the character and determination of Pakistan's cricket players. He firmly believes that a lack of fight and hard work is hindering their success. Additionally, he pointed out the instability within the Pakistan Cricket Board due to constant changes in leadership, which he sees as a significant obstacle.

Traumatised students leave overnight for hometowns, relatives’ homes and temporary shelters, refusing to return to their PGs until the MCD conducts safety checks and assures them the buildings are safe

Gold price prediction today: Gold seems to be facing pressures from multiple fronts, entering a corrective phase, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.

Former Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan expressed concerns over Pakistan's new defense agreements. He warned these pacts might foster overconfidence and lead to miscalculations by Islamabad. Chauhan also highlighted the enduring threat of terrorism and proxy war from Pakistan. The security challenge posed by China is described as more long-term and comprehensive. India must maintain credible deterrence across all levels of conflict.

Three revenue land sites have been shortlisted in Ernakulam district for the project that was announced for Malayalam cinema under Revised State Budget for 2026-27

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at Trinamool MP Nadimul Haque's residence and other locations. These searches are part of a money laundering investigation concerning the Urdu newspaper Akhbar-E-Mashriq. The agency is examining financial dealings and alleged illegal transactions related to the publication. Documentary and digital evidence is being collected under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Further details on recovered evidence and the agency's next steps are awaited.

The Jharkhand government had earlier announced the cancellation of a host of recruitment tests, including the JSSC-CGL-2023 conducted on September 21 and 22, 2024, following protests

The meeting will deliberate on inter-state coordination, cooperative governance and sharing of best practices among the participating states and Union Territories

A 25-year-old married woman was allegedly murdered in Guwahati's Basisthapur area. Her severed head was discovered packed in a polythene bag inside a refrigerator. Investigators identified her husband, Ramanujan Goswami, as the prime accused in this brutal killing. He surrendered to the police and confessed to committing the heinous crime. Preliminary investigations suggest the crime occurred approximately 48 hours before the body's discovery.

The late-night sessions at the US Open are under the microscope due to their tendency to run past 2 am, raising concerns about player recovery and match scheduling. Former champions have voiced their worries about the long-term viability of such schedules, especially when other major tournaments enforce curfews. This year, it seems the famous US Open late-night matches have pushed this tradition to its limits.

Justice N. Ramesh orders that the grounds of arrest must be communicated to the arrestee at least two hours before producing him/her before a judicial magistrate for remand

A district commission ordered IndiGo to refund a passenger Rs 12,713. The airline denied boarding despite a flight delay and the passenger's timely arrival. IndiGo failed to provide evidence proving check-in had closed. The commission found this a deficiency in service and unfair trade practice. The airline must also pay compensation and litigation costs.

The Chess Olympiad’s historic US-Russia rivalry takes a striking turn in Samarkand. The United States arrives with a star-studded team, with Levon Aronian seeking a record fourth gold medal. Russia, meanwhile, remains barred from competing following its federation’s suspension amid the Ukraine dispute. Ian Nepomniachtchi reflects on Russia’s absence, highlighting how politics has reshaped one of chess’s biggest rivalries.

Fourteen of the 30 accused named in the FIRs have been arrested, and a hunt is on for the remaining suspects

SAP's global president confidently asserts that traditional software enterprises will not only survive but thrive alongside AI developments. He contends that the recent market sell-off was an exaggerated reaction. SAP is channeling resources into AI and data innovations while recalibrating its pricing approach for customers. As AI token prices rise, the firm recognizes potential future hurdles, leading to its transition towards a consumption-oriented pricing framework.

She was travelling in a government vehicle, followed by an escort vehicle and her personal car; the Minister’s personal car allegedly hit the two-wheeler, killing the youth on the spot; the police arrested driver Chinna Agni of Madurai

The deliberations between the two Union Ministries were initiated after a crucial issue was revealed in an August 3 Parliamentary Standing Committee report on the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited with regard to ongoing projects and the delays affecting them

An Air India Express flight, which was en route to Abu Dhabi, made a safe return to Cochin after experiencing a rapid drop in engine oil quantity. The Boeing 737's crew discovered the problem while cruising at 36,000 feet and opted to shut down the affected engine as oil pressure levels became critically low. Fortunately, the plane landed without incident at Cochin International Airport.

The Lalitha CME Series on ‘Advances in Peripheral Neuropathy’, organised by the Lalitha PVS Institute of Medical Sciences, draws about 200 doctors, neurologists and faculty from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana