The Shillong Times

Harare, July 26: Vaibhav Sooryavanshis remarkably adaptive 81 and an equally solid effort from bowlers led by pacer Mayank Yadav ensured Indias smooth 35-run win over Zimbabwe in the third and final T20I here on Sunday. Along with the victory, India also completed a 3-0 sweep, a fine step-up after surrendering the previous two series []

New Delhi, July 26: Indias injury concerns continue to mount ahead of next months two-Test series against Sri Lanka, with spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar ruled out of the opening Test and injured duo Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana unlikely to feature in the series. India are scheduled to face Sri Lanka in the first []

Mumbai, July 25:Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has thrown his weight behind fast bowler Mohammed Sirajs inclusion in Indias squad for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, saying the seamers bowling style will be ideally suited to the conditions in South Africa. The 2027 World Cup, to be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and []

Harare, July 26: India all-rounder Abhishek Sharma etched his name into the record books after producing the best bowling figures by an Indian opening batter in T20 International cricket during the second T20I against Zimbabwe on Saturday. The left-arm spinner claimed 3/17, the finest bowling return by an Indian opener in the shortest format, as []

New Delhi, July 26: Indias white-ball tour of Bangladesh, which was postponed last year due to political tensions, appears increasingly likely to go ahead in September as diplomatic relations between the two neighbouring countries show signs of improvement. India are scheduled to play three One-Day Internationals and three T20 Internationals during the tour, originally planned []

Manchester, July 26: Manchester City face a crucial decision over the future of midfield talisman Rodri as the club begins a new era under head coach Enzo Maresca following a summer of significant squad changes. City have already reshaped their squad with the departures of several senior players from the clubs Treble-winning side, including Manuel []

Trondheim, July 26: Mason Mount is making a strong case to become an integral part of Manchester Uniteds midfield after impressive displays in pre-season, potentially reducing the clubs need to make another major signing before the transfer window closes. United have already strengthened their midfield by signing Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from []

China, July 26: According to reporting by The Guardian, more than 715,000 people were relocated to safer areas across Guangdong Province as authorities prepared for dangerous flooding, strong winds, and potential landslides. Emergency services remained on high alert throughout the region while officials closely monitored rivers, mountain communities, construction sites, valleys, and bridges vulnerable to []

France, July 26: A raging wildfire in southwest France forced the evacuation of 55,000 people overnight Sunday, bringing the total forced out of their homes to a staggering 220,000 in one region alone, as flames crept ever closer to the wine region city of Bordeaux. Neighbouring Spain oversaw its own fire evacuations on the countrys []

Some of the strongest parental instincts happen without conscious thought. The urge to check on a sleeping baby. To stay close. To pick them up when they cry. Becoming a mother also brings about an extraordinary shift in priorities. As the late British psychotherapist and author Naomi Stadlen wrote, motherhood can be relentless. The dependency, []

Glasgow, July 26: Mirabai Chanu reminded the world why she remains the undisputed queen of Indian weightlifting, delivering a performance worthy of a champion as she clinched her third successive Commonwealth Games gold medal in the womens 48kg category here on Sunday. The result was never really in doubt, the only question was how far []

SHILLONG, July 26: The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Sunday successfully retrieved the body of a missing person from the Wahniangleng River near Phra Mer, Mylliem, bringing a four-day search and recovery operation to an end. The operation began on July 22 after information was received about the disappearance of a resident of Phra []

SHILLONG, July 26: For decades, Lakadong turmeric has been one of Meghalayas most prized agricultural products, earning a reputation for its exceptionally high curcumin content, yet many farmers have continued to grapple with low returns, inadequate processing facilities and limited market access. The newly launched Mission Golden Spice aims to change that situation by creating []

SHILLONG, July 26: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) has challenged the Centres adherence to the 150-yard border fencing rule, warning that pushing the barrier inland at Pynursla effectively deserts Indian citizens and places their homes in a jurisdictional no mans land. Following a visit to the zero point of the Indo-Bangladesh border in []

SHILLONG, July 26: The Trinamool Congress on Sunday branded national entrance tests like CUET and NEET as institutional barriers that are systematically locking out Meghalayas tribal students from higher education due to a lack of local centers and reliable digital infrastructure. TMC leader Richard M Marak said that while examinations such as the Common University []

SHILLONG, June 26: Rejecting the narrative of a hard-won victory for student protesters, the State BJP on Sunday characterised Dharmendra Pradhans exit as Union Education Minister as a strategic voluntary move to thwart anti-national forces, rather than a concession to weeks of nationwide agitation over exam irregularities. The statement comes after a 36-day protest ended []

SHILLONG, June 26: Ten years after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) crippled the economy of East Jaintia Hills, the National Peoples Party (NPP) is once again banking on the promise of scientific mining to secure the Shillong Lok Sabha seat, asking voters to remain patient for a revival that has remained largely on paper since []

SHILLONG, July 26: In a high-tech escalation of Meghalayas political rivalry, the Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Sunday denounced a viral social media post claiming candidate Batskhem Myrboh has withdrawn from the Shillong Lok Sabha by-election. The party labeled the image an AI-generated fabrication intended to sabotage its campaign. Myrboh asserted that the []

SHILLONG, July 26: Shillongs iconic Wards Lake, locally known as Nan Polok, is set for a major makeover under a Rs 25-crore revitalisation programme aimed at restoring the lakes ecological health while preserving its heritage character. The state government will implement the project through two complementary initiatives: Cleaning of Wards Lake and Beautification of Wards []

In a state ruled by football, a quiet generation of hyper-intuitive players is drawing against international Grandmastersand fighting an uphill battle to put the Northeast on the global chess map. By Monojit Mandal In the misty, windswept hills of Shillong and the sun-dappled stretches of the Garo Hills, the dominant sound of sports has always []

NEW DELHI, July 25: As the Indian Mens Team gets ready for the FIH Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands 2026, their 20-player squad combines seasoned players with up-and-coming talent. Notable young players aiming to stand out include goalkeeper Mohith HS, defender Yashdeep Siwach, and midfielders Rajinder Singh and Aditya Arjun Lalage, all []

HANGZHOU (China), July 25: Indias Sonam Uttam Maskar and Olympian Elavenil Valarivan produced strong performances to reach the womens 10m air rifle final but fell short of the medals, finishing fifth and sixth respectively at the ISSF World Cup (rifle/pistol/shotgun) here on Saturday. With no medal from the event, India continue to have just one []

MONTREAL, July 25: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from the National Bank Open. Tennis Canada announced Friday that neither will compete in Montreal after both players were included on the entry list for the ATP Masters 1000 tournament beginning Aug. 1. Seven-time Grand Slam champion Carlos []

NIGARA-ON-THE-LAKE(Canada), July 25: Indias Anahat Singh moved within one victory of creating history after becoming the first Indian in 21 years to reach the final of the World Squash Junior Championships, defeating Egypts Barb Sameh in four games on Friday. The top seed, aiming for her first World Junior title, became the first Indian finalist []

DHAKA, July 25: Bangladesh have been dealt a major setback ahead of their two-match Test series against Australia after fast bowler Nahid Rana was ruled out with a side strain, BCB announced on Saturday. The 23-year-old sustained a Grade 2 strain on his left side during the second T20I against Zimbabwe on July 17. Medical []

MUSCAT (Oman), July 25: The Indian sub-junior mens team enjoyed a triumphant Friday at the FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship 2026 in Muscat, defeating arch-rivals Pakistan 7-3 after thrashing host nation Oman 10-1 earlier in the day. Meanwhile, the Indian sub-junior womens team put up a hard fight before going down 3-6 against China in []

Harare, July 25: Power-packed fifties by Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma worked well with bowlers diligence as India trumped Zimbabwe by 90 runs in the second T20I to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series here on Saturday. Chasing 220 was never going to be easy for the Africans and the fate of []

Bengaluru, July 25: Pace leader Jasprit Bumrahs fitness will be keenly discussed as Indias squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka is set to be announced next week. India will open the tour with the first Test at Galle on August 15 before travelling to Colombo for the second Test on August []

Shillong, July 25: Meghalaya footballer Emboklang Nongkhlaw has taken a significant step in his career after signing with UAE Second Division side Al Rams Club, becoming one of the few footballers from the state to secure a professional contract overseas. The 21-year-old attacker joins the Emirati club from Sreenidi Deccan FC, where he featured in []

MUMBAI, July 25: The Indian equity benchmarks posted strong weekly loss, over global inflation fears and higher crude prices. Nifty lost 2.33 per cent during the week and dipped 0.43 per cent on the last trading day to reach 23,767. At close, Sensex was down 331 points, or 0.43 per cent, at 76,059. It lost []

MUMBAI, July 25: Gold prices surged 1.31 per cent on a weekly basis as escalating conflict between the US and Iran, along with a surge in crude oil prices, prompted a flight to safe-haven assets. On Friday, MCX gold August futures gained 0.17 per cent while MCX silver September futures advanced 1.33 per cent. Gold []

MUMBAI, July 25: Indias first hydrogen train an indigenous 10coach model that emits only water vapour successfully travelled over 1,200 kilometres while saving over 3,200 litres of diesel consumption, an official statement said on Saturday. The hydrogen train generates electricity onboard through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen and emits only water []

NEW DELHI, July 25: Union MoS for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh on Saturday said the governments focus on transparency, accountability and employee welfare resolved several legacy servicerelated grievances that had remained pending for nearly 25 to 30 years. Government remains committed to engaging with employee organisations through regular dialogue and constructive []

NEW DELHI, July 25: The government on Saturday said the US has placed India in the lower 10 per cent tariff bracket under its Section 301 measures on alleged forced labour concerns and reiterated its commitment to working with Washington for the early conclusion of the bilateral trade agreement. The United States Trade Representative (USTR) []

NEW DELHI, July 25: IDFC First Bank on Saturday reported its highest-ever quarterly profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 1,075 crore in April-June period of the current fiscal year, up 132.4 per cent from Rs 463 crore in the year-ago period. Total customer business increased to Rs 6,04,776 crore as of June 30, 2026 from []

Over half of worlds migratory bird species declining, warns study Every year, billions of migratory birds connect the worlds continents, oceans and ecosystems as they undertake epic journeys between their foraging habitats and their breeding grounds. A bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) leaves its breeding grasslands of North America for the Pampas of South America. A Newells []

SHILLONG, July 24: The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) on Friday reiterated its unwavering support for the affected villagers, farmers, and landowners of Daistong Elaka Nongkhlieh in East Jaintia Hills ahead of the public hearing scheduled for July 31 on Shree Cement Limiteds proposed limestone mining and cement project. Addressing the media after a []

SHILLONG, July 24: United Democratic Party general secretary, Titosstarwell Chyne on Friday urged the state government to immediately operationalise the Meghalaya State Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, stating that its effective implementation could provide a long-term solution to recurring market failures, as farmers across Meghalaya are grappling with a steep []

Shillong, July 24: Voice of the People Party MLA, Heavingstone Kharpran, on Friday urged the Meghalaya government to formulate a comprehensive agricultural price protection policy and provide additional financial assistance of Rs 4,000 to farmers over and above the Rs 6,000 they receive annually under the Centres PM-KISAN scheme to cushion them against recurring market []

SHILLONG, July 24: North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum has congratulated Meghalayas young performer Kitkupar Nongsiej for his success at the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) 2026 in Las Vegas, calling it a proud moment for the state and the country. In a congratulatory message, Nongrum praised Nongsiej for winning three gold medals, two bronze []

SHILLONG, July 24: Aspiring advocates should resist the urge to begin their careers in constitutional courts and instead gain experience where litigation truly beginsthe trial courts, former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay Shrinivas Oka said on Friday while interacting with students at the National Law University (NLU) Meghalaya. Delivering a special lecture at the university, []

SHILLONG, July 24: The High Court of Meghalaya on Friday inaugurated a Continuous Legal Education Programme, with members of the judiciary stressing the need for constant learning and improved advocacy skills among young lawyers. The event, held at the High Court auditorium, was inaugurated by Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere in the presence of Justice []

SHILLONG, July 24: The Desert Regional Centre of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Jodhpur, organised an awareness programme on the conservation of Himalayan wild pollinators at Shillong Jail Road Boys Higher Secondary School and Government Girls Higher Secondary School here. According to a statement here, the initiative focused on the essential role of bumblebees []

SHILLONG, July 24: A distinguished gathering of academics, artists, writers, students and government officials came together at the St. Edmunds College Auditorium on Friday for the screening of Bhupen Da Uncut, a documentary paying tribute to legendary singer, composer and Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika. The screening was organised by the Centre for North East []

TURA: Garo Hills-ni bangbata biaprangon sports officer-rangko in-charge dake rakkiengani asel kalsusaanirango tangdona gita manjaenga aro kalsusaani kamrango nengnikanirangko chagrongna nangenga ine Tura Garo Senior Citizens Forum (TGSCF) parakatenba, Tura-o jadelbatsranggipa officer-ko District Sports Officer dake rakkienba, pilak ajarangnan permanent onggipa sports officer-rangko onchina adok sorkariko didiataha. Iani bidingo Sports & Youth Affairs Department-ni Commissioner []

RESUBELPARA: Porikkana skangan NEET porikkani paper-ko jokatani gimin porikkako ragalatani asel asongo sak 10-na batpile chadamberang antangtangko soote siaha aroba aro changgnini dake apsan porikkarangko seattaianiara poraienggipa chadamberangna aro magiparangna bangnikanirangko rabaa. Meghalaya-oniba chadamberang ia porikkako bangen seaha. Indake paper leak onganina antangan daito rae Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan-ko kam watchina aro Education system-ko []