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Manav Suthar scripts history, equals 93-year-old Indian Test record

Times of India - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 00:47
In a stunning debut, Manav Suthar has made history as the first spinner to secure five wickets in both his first home and away Tests, a remarkable achievement not seen since Mohammad Nisar in 1933. At just a young age, he also became the youngest Indian to claim ten wickets in a single Test match, eclipsing Harbhajan Singh's previous record.
Categories: National News

Five minutes, 28 covers, 300 tyres: How Galle's 130-member groundstaff beat the rain

Times of India - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 00:30
The rain may have tested Galle, but its groundstaff never blinked. Meet the 130-member groundstaff, who raced against the weather, mastered the art of covering the ground and ensured precious playing time was not lost during the first Test between India vs Sri Test played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium.
Categories: National News

India’s schedule on BWF Worlds Day 4: Shetty, Sindhu aim for last-eight spot

Times of India - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 00:30
India will have five key matches on Day 4 of the BWF World Championships. Ayush Shetty faces Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan, while PV Sindhu takes on China’s Wang Zhi Yi. Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Pullela, Dhruv Kapila-Tanisha Crasto and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty will also compete in the Round of 16, keeping India’s campaign busy.
Categories: National News

'Awarapan 2' box office day 6: Emraan Hashmi starrer sees inches towards Rs 110 cr

Times of India - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 00:09
Awarapan 2 is proving to be a box office hit, amassing an impressive Rs 107.50 crore net across India by its sixth day. The film's take surged on Saturday, thanks to the holiday and extra screenings, though earnings saw a modest decline on Wednesday. The sequel capitalizes on the first film's lingering popularity and its emotionally resonant storyline.
Categories: National News

Response to anti-drugs campaign is overwhelming: Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala

Hindu - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 00:08
As of the 76th day of the Operation Toofan campaign, 10,213 cases have been registered and 9,941 persons have been arrested; drugs worth more than ₹100 crore have been seized; no one will receive protection because of political affiliation, says Ramesh Chennithala
Categories: National News

Congress Working Committee discusses Vande Mataram, firm on singing just 2 stanzas

Times of India - Wed, 08/19/2026 - 23:51
Asks CMs to rRevamp edu to woo youth
Categories: National News

Congress backs two-stanza Vande Mataram; launches campaign against Ram temple funds row

Hindu - Wed, 08/19/2026 - 23:34
Congress to expand student outreach to 800 cities; Rahul seeks report on education reforms from Congress Chief Ministers, says will stand by students; Punjab infighting shadows meet as Channi stays away
Categories: National News

NCERT recasts political science textbook panel; 4 with RSS links among 20 members

Times of India - Wed, 08/19/2026 - 23:21
NCERT has recast the team for preparing political science textbooks for Classes XI and XII, with one of the two books slated to be ready by Nov. The 20-member panel includes faculty from JNU, DU, IGNOU and NLU Delhi, among others. At least four members have links, past or present, with organisations associated with RSS-BJP.
Categories: National News

Paternity test of child can be allowed in marital dispute: SC

Times of India - Wed, 08/19/2026 - 23:06
If loyal, then why object: Court to woman
Categories: National News

Minor girl raped and murdered in Pune, accused held

Hindu - Wed, 08/19/2026 - 21:54
The incident sparked outrage in the State as the Opposition raised concerns over the state of women’s and children’s safety in Maharashtra
Categories: National News

Action against drivers without Marathi knowledge from August 20: Maharashtra Minister

Hindu - Wed, 08/19/2026 - 21:15
The State Transport Department will send a notice to the drivers who refuse to learn the language or are seen violating the rules
Categories: National News

RSS-linked academics in NCERT textbook panel

Hindu - Wed, 08/19/2026 - 20:34
The textbook team will be led by academic and political analyst Sandeep Shastri, vice-president of Karnataka-based deemed university Nitte.
Categories: National News

One more arrested in Payyannur gold robbery case

Hindu - Wed, 08/19/2026 - 20:29
The gang had allegedly attacked a gold merchant and his family on June 2 while they were travelling from Maharashtra to Thalassery along the national highway at Edat in Kannur
Categories: National News

Meet Audrey Zheng, 17, who developed a pancreatic cancer test

Times of India - Wed, 08/19/2026 - 20:26
A talented high school student has pioneered a cutting-edge bioengineering method for the early detection of pancreatic cancer. By utilizing magnetic beads to isolate tumor-derived particles from blood samples, her clinical trials demonstrated remarkable accuracy. Her extraordinary research has secured her a spot as a national finalist in a prestigious science competition, offering a promising new avenue for timely diagnosis and improved patient survival outcomes.
Categories: National News

91 local bodies to compete in Pookalam contest in Keralam’s Kozhikode

Hindu - Wed, 08/19/2026 - 20:19
The competition will feature grama panchayats, block panchayats, municipalities, and the Kozhikode Corporation, grouped into 11 clusters. ​The winner will be awarded a cash prize of ₹ 1 lakh and a trophy
Categories: National News

Jharkhand BJP leaders meet Amit Shah in New Delhi

Hindu - Wed, 08/19/2026 - 20:15
Party sources said that BJP leaders expressed strong support for the student agitation in Jharkhand, both on the streets and in the legislature, by addressing alleged irregularities
Categories: National News

College closed after MSF protest over union chairman’s suspension

Hindu - Wed, 08/19/2026 - 20:06
The protest had turned violent when the Principal was allegedly assaulted by students
Categories: National News

9 suffocate to death in sleep in Kolkata lodge fire, 5 Bangladeshis among them

Times of India - Wed, 08/19/2026 - 19:57
80 rescued from building with several guest houses, offices
Categories: National News

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