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Anaya Bangar sets her sights on breaking into elite women's cricket in Australia by March 2027. With the support of Cricket Australia, she intends to follow a clear pathway toward achieving her ambition. However, her eligibility hinges on specific policy criteria, including maintaining testosterone levels and passing required blood tests. Anaya is committed to her training, knowing that dedication and performance are the keys to unlocking future opportunities.

In a shocking development, a 21-year-old woman was discovered murdered in her west Delhi apartment. The police have named Imran, a gym trainer, as the suspected perpetrator who absconded after the crime. Law enforcement is combing through CCTV footage and the victim's phone for vital evidence. Friends and relatives mentioned that the trainer frequently sought her attention. Authorities have heightened security and are on a manhunt for the elusive suspect.

The report paints a bleak picture of the free coaching scenario at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech announced a rollout of “free online coaching” for all students, following the Gen Z protests demanding accountability over NEET-UG paper leak; the road map of the coaching plan has not yet been made public

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Bijit Gwra Narzary represented the Bharatiya Janata Party from the Darrangajuli constituency of the Bodoland Territorial Council

UPTET Result 2026: UPTET Result 2026 was declared by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission on August 26, 2026. A total of 5,71,435 candidates qualified at the Primary Level, while 7,59,513 candidates cleared the Upper Primary Level. The examination was held across five shifts on July 2, 3 and 4. UPESSC applied a normalisation process before preparing the final result. Candidates can check their qualifying status through the official UPESSC website and retain their result for future use.

Kailash Vijayvargiya made the remarks in a light conversation with the media in Indore, but ended up facing political backlash amid the recent surge in sugar prices ahead of the festive season

Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan was shot dead outside a gym in Shamli district. Four assailants on two motorcycles opened fire as Balyan exited the gym. Police are examining CCTV footage and investigating a possible link to Haryana. Protests erupted after the murder, with demonstrators blocking a major road. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

"I am no guardian of the rules but if a free-hit comes, obviously, no-balls will definitely be reduced. No team would want to bowl those no-balls and give that extra ball and give those extra runs," said Bahutule after the fourth day's play on Wednesday.

A remarkable teacher-student story from the Asian Junior Chess Championships, where India’s 94th GM and Northeast’s first GM, 17-year-old Mayank Chakraborty, and his 13-year-old pupil Pratitee Bordoloi won the classical titles in Mumbai. The story explores their three-month mentoring journey, the pressure of being top seeds, Pratitee’s WGM norm, and Mayank’s rise while balancing his own career with mentoring.

Maharashtra Cyber launched a cyber-awareness short film and anthem in Mumbai. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stressed public awareness in tackling online fraud. Celebrities attended the event and were felicitated for their contributions. The campaign targets the "digital arrest" scam which extorts money from victims. Citizens are urged to contact the 1930 cyber helpline immediately if defrauded.

West Bengal health department seeks reports from Malda Medical College Hospital. Sixty children died there during the first three weeks of August. The department is reviewing the hospital and other health facilities. Many referred children were already in critical condition upon arrival. An initial investigation into these infant deaths is currently underway.

Ravindra Jadeja's recurring issue with no-balls has reached alarming levels, tallying 88 infringements since 2021, the most among spinners. This trend intensified following the introduction of television adjudication, during which he was only responsible for 18 no-balls. As the current series unfolds, India's spinners seem to be grappling with discipline and precision, highlighting a need for improvement.

India's prospects in the second Test against Sri Lanka loom uncertain as rain delays threaten their World Test Championship ambitions. A draw would see India slipping to fifth place, jeopardizing their path to the finals. With limited matches left, the team must secure victories to enhance their standing and continue competing at the highest level in the championships.

Japan’s capital led the way. This year the metropolitan govt’s long-standing no-tie, no-jacket “Cool Biz” campaign took a step further by encouraging its staff to ditch long trousers, and even try T-shirts and sneakers. As heatwaves mounted across Europe, other workers followed in Tokyo’s wake, sometimes with the encouragement of authorities and management, sometimes without.

Three laboratory technicians were arrested in Panskura in relation to the blood selling scam 

The white paper on Darjeeling highlights the sharp decline in production—from 14.49 million kg in 1990 to 5.6 million kg in 2025 while the paper on Dooars & Terai Tea Industry points out at a market asymmetry between small tea growers and organised tea estates

Delison, from Krishnarajapuram near Manamadurai in Sivaganga district, was arrested on March 5, 2026 in connection with a case in which two people were hacked during a dispute in Manamadurai