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SL vs IND Day 4: India reduce Sri Lanka to 83/2 at lunch after enforcing follow-on

Resuming from 265/8, Sonal Dinusha, who was overnight 85, compiled his second hundred in as many Tests

26 Aug 2026 1:14 pm
U.S. Open: Serena Williams, Carlos Alcaraz knocked out of mixed doubles; Djokovic, Sabalenka eliminated, too

Spouses Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils reached the mixed doubles semifinals

26 Aug 2026 1:10 pm
Manjrekar slams ICC, BCCI for going soft on disciplinary violations by youngsters

Dear @icc & @bcci Vaibhav for Ind A recently & now Jaiswal... if you keep letting them get away with such behaviour, you train them to repeat such behaviour. It's not good for the sport & crucially their own future too, Manjrekar wrote on 'X'

26 Aug 2026 12:51 pm
When things come to a head, butting is not a proper response

To ignore provocation needs a particular temperament, and Yashasvi Jaiswal will discover this soon enough

26 Aug 2026 12:25 pm
India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: India imposes follow-on after bowling out host for 290

Sonal Dinusha scores a century again; Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar pick up three wickets each

26 Aug 2026 12:13 pm
Villagers in Telangana wage a war to protect 75-year-old Peepal tree

I got the platform demolished and constructed the compound wall around it, because the platform was attracting drunkards and vagabonds. Villagers who are protesting now had helped me construct the wall. Now, an issue is being made out of it purely due to personal rivalries, says owner who applied for felling permission

26 Aug 2026 9:46 am
Brillio Recognized with Two Gold Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for AI Native Talent Development

Brillio Recognized with Two Gold Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for AI Native Talent Development

26 Aug 2026 9:30 am
14 infants killed in fire at Pakistans Islamabad hospital, report says

According to reports, the fire was triggered by a fault in the air conditioning system.

26 Aug 2026 9:26 am
From Bournvita to 100% Pure: Why is FSSAI tightening the rules on food claims? | Explained

The regulator said it has issued more than 150 notices to food companies in recent months over misleading advertisements, false claims and labelling non-compliance.

26 Aug 2026 8:49 am
Six killed, 12 injured as speeding bus crashes into lorry in Telanganas Suryapet

The bus was carrying 42 passengers who were travelling from Hyderabad to Eluru via Vijayawada when the accident took place at about 5 a.m.

26 Aug 2026 8:32 am
Cost of being parentless: Odisha rights panel orders probe into wrong parents names in certificates

A parentless student finds difficulties in his academic journey and life as different imaginary parents names were recorded by child care institutes (orphanages). The mismatch deprives him of government assistance

26 Aug 2026 7:24 am
Roger Federer celebrated upon his return to the U.S. Open for an exhibition against Andy Roddick

Five-time U.S. Open champion Roger Federer returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium to play one last match for fun against longtime rival and friend Andy Roddick

26 Aug 2026 6:55 am
Suvendu vows to keep Mamata off the streets, TMC chairperson says not taking political sanyas

Over the past few years, the politics in West Bengal has hinged on the electoral contest between Suvendu Adhikari and Mamata Banerjee

26 Aug 2026 4:43 am
Iran, Oman hold talks on managing Strait of Hormuz

A joint statement by the two countries said the proposed framework includes a joint temporary navigational corridor and both countries working to clear mines from the waterway

26 Aug 2026 4:17 am
Village in Raebareli tense after mud smeared on Ambedkars statue

The police assured the villagers of swift identification of the culprits and strict legal action; police have been deployed in the village as a precautionary measure, and the situation is under control

26 Aug 2026 3:44 am
We've developed winning culture, hungry for more, says Harmanpreet ahead of Asia Cup, Asian Games

Fresh from winning the first-ever women's Test match at Lord's by defeating England last month, India will now turn their attention to the UAE Asia Cup T20

26 Aug 2026 3:12 am
26 Aug 2026 2:51 am
BJD criticises proposal to lease out Bhubaneswar airport to private entity

Biju Patnaik International Airport is estimated to be worth between 5,000 crore and 7,000 crore, while around 50 lakh people use this airport every year, BJD says

26 Aug 2026 2:50 am
U.P. Congress president urges PM Modi to review ethanol-blended fuel policy; questions rising sugar prices

Ajay Rai reminded the Prime Minister that he had previously written to the latter on July 7, addressing scientific, economic, environmental, and consumer interest-related inquiries regarding ethanol-blended fuels

26 Aug 2026 2:50 am
Village in Rae Bareli tense after mud smeared on Ambedkars statue

The police assured the villagers of swift identification of the culprits and strict legal action; police have been deployed in the village as a precautionary measure, and the situation is under control

26 Aug 2026 2:21 am
Identify, eliminate threats before they grow big: Amit Shah urges security agencies

Indias security policy must be framed keeping in view emerging global challenges, including geopolitical instability, energy and resource insecurity, rising radicalisation and cyber misinformation campaigns, says Home Minister

26 Aug 2026 2:00 am
As deadline for completing e-KYC nears, consumers line up at gas agencies

Some consumers find that they are unable to link theirAadhaar withthe14-digit long LPG IDs

26 Aug 2026 12:59 am
BJP to take out a 10-day padayatra from Raichur to Ballari from September 1

A day after the Monsoon Session of the State legislature was adjourned abruptly, the Bharatiya Janata Party announced that it will launch a 10-day padayatra from Raichur to Ballari from September 1 to create awareness against the alleged failures of the Congress government

26 Aug 2026 12:41 am
App to access govt. services to be launched: IT Minister

According to the Minsiter, the app will enable citizens to directly access 500 government services, including birth certificates, family cards (ration cards), and drivers license renewals, right through their mobile phones

26 Aug 2026 12:35 am
Tamil Nadu can lead India on revenue reform

A market loan or bond provides cash today while creating a financial liability. It is financing, but not revenue

25 Aug 2026 11:43 pm
The recruitment controversy in Andhra Pradesh

The competitive accounting of examination scandals may not appeal to Gen Z

25 Aug 2026 11:35 pm
Kishan keen to regain place in Test squad

The dashing stumper-batter says the competition is something else in the longest format; the 28-year-old adds he is happy for Jurel and Pant

25 Aug 2026 10:21 pm
Great to see Prasidh develop into a world-class bowler: Morkel

The Indian bowling coach believes he has the potential to play for India in all three formats for a long time

25 Aug 2026 7:10 pm
ICC reprimands SLs Prabath Jayasuriya for breaching Code of Conduct

Jayasuriya had flung his gloves after being dismissed by Indian spinner Manav Suthar on day 2 of the second Test

25 Aug 2026 3:49 pm
IND vs SL Day 3: Prasidh Krishna takes 3-35 as Sri Lanka reaches 130-4 at lunch

Pasindu Sooriyabandara posted an unbeaten half-century before Indias Prasidh Krishna ended a promising partnership to leave Sri Lanka at 130/4 at lunch on Day 3

25 Aug 2026 2:13 pm
Morgan Rogers scores on Chelsea debut as Blues beat Fulham; Roma hammers Fiorentina in Serie A

Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 with the aid of a strike from club record signing Morgan Rogers

25 Aug 2026 11:36 am
Williams-Alcaraz duo to begin U.S. Open mixed doubles against womens champ

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will begin their U.S. Open mixed doubles campaign against Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool, with the matchup marking Williams first appearance at the tournament since 2022

25 Aug 2026 11:21 am
Pratitee takes sole lead; Mayank stays ahead

The victory took Pratitees tally to six out of a maximum seven points and put her half a point ahead of her nearest challengers

25 Aug 2026 4:27 am
India's Sriram Balaji, Anirud Chandrasekar crowned Cancun Country Open Doubles title

The champions earned 125 ranking points along with a $9,900 prize, while the runners-up received 75 points and $5,760

25 Aug 2026 3:46 am
Playing Test cricket is a privilege: Jurel

When Sri Lanka turned up for the first innings, Dhruv Jurel donned the wicket-keeping gloves

25 Aug 2026 3:31 am
Cummins eyes ODI return ahead of big South Africa Test series

The next assignment for Australia after drawing a two-Test series against Bangladesh are three ODIs in Zimbabwe and another three in South Africa in late September

25 Aug 2026 3:21 am