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In his monumental 100th Test, India's leading spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is poised for a memorable performance as India takes on England in the fifth and final Test match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. With India having already sealed an insurmountable 3-1 lead in the ongoing series, anticipation for Ashwin's milestone moment is at its peak.

Days after communicating to its residents about the disruption of water supply following the crackdown on water tankers by RTO and BWSSB officials, Prestige Falcon City Apartments has suggested that if the situation worsens, they should consider using disposable items to avoid water wastage. Similarly, yet another RWA of a prominent gated community in Whitefield has deployed security personnel to monitor the misuse of water by its residents.

Calcutta high court orders West Bengal government to hand over TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh to CBI by 4.15 pm today, while Trinamool government approaches Supreme Court for an urgent hearing before Kolkata high court's Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta regarding the ED's appeal on the SIT investigation of the mob attack on the ED officials.

India's CERT-In has reported 'high' severity security flaws in government apps USB Pratirodh and AppSamvid. These vulnerabilities can allow hackers to take control and execute arbitrary code. Download the latest versions to stay protected.

Indian security agencies and cyber sleuths were busy in January due to cyber-attacks targeting Indian websites. Hackers from China and Pakistan were involved. The government anticipated the rise in attacks and took measures. Indigenous AI and machine learning technologies were used for tackling the cyber-attacks and crowd management.

Here are the top news to watch out from Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Key news developments to watch out from Telangana on March 6, 2023

The number of Indians applying for asylum in the U.K. crossed the 5,000-mark for the first time in 2023

Key news developments in Kerala on March 6, Wednesday

Delegation appreciates initiatives such as Jagananna Amma Vodi, Mana Badi-Nadu Nedu, and introduction of TOEFL coaching, among others

Despite being a script that is four centuries old, Natyadevacharite has been made relevant to the present time

Former South African pace bowler Shabnim Ismail made history by bowling the fastest delivery in women's cricket. In a Women's Premier League match in India, she broke the 130km/h barrier with a right-arm thunderbolt at 132.1km/h (82.08mph). This marked the first time a delivery in women's cricket exceeded the 130km/h mark.

In this paper, the authors counter and complicate the prevailing narrative of ‘collapse’. They present a portrait of the healthcare centres in five north Indian States, documenting their strengths and struggles alike

With forecasts predicting sleet and rain, careful consideration will be required by both teams in selecting their XI. Yet, these inconveniences pale in comparison to the breathtaking sight of the majestic Dhauladhars as they come into view upon entering the stadium. It's no surprise that thousands of British fans have flocked here. Jonny Bairstow, poised to play his 100th Test alongside R Ashwin, couldn't help but express his admiration for the scenery, although he remained pragmatic about the condition of the pitch.

The new VC said that he would take charge on March 7

A Nasa job posting Tuesday says applicants must meet basic education and specialized experience requirements, such as work as a pilot, doctor or engineer. Astronaut candidates will spend about two years in training on basic skills including spacewalking, robotics and teamwork. The job is based in Houston, pays around $152,000 a year and requires “extensive travel.”

American Express discloses a breach via a third party, exposing credit card holders' account information. Customers can receive fraud and account activity alerts and won't be liable for fraudulent charges. According to Zippia, there are over 121 million Amex card holders worldwide, including almost 1.5 million in India.