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India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the opening Test of the two-match series in Galle on Saturday. Gill said the pitch looked good and the weather conditions were also favourable for a full day of cricket.

Israeli military and Mossad officials are reportedly alarmed by how quickly Iran is rebuilding capabilities damaged during the 2026 war, according to The Jerusalem Post. Tehran has reopened underground missile facilities, concentrated surviving resources and resumed weapons production months earlier than Israeli planners expected. A high-end scenario suggests Iran could eventually manufacture between 100 and 300 ballistic missiles monthly, although its surviving arsenal and actual production rat

U.S. President Donald Trump made an explosive statement on the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking on Friday, Trump declared that after we finish defeating Iran, he would soon declare the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States. The remarks come as Washington and Tehran remain locked in a prolonged confrontation, with diplomatic efforts to end the conflict still at an impasse. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most strategically important maritime chokepoints, carrying a substantial share

Donald Trump says investigators are on the trail of those responsible for covering Washingtons World War II Memorial with neon graffiti and soap bubbles. The president called the unidentified suspects animals and linked the incident to a separate Reflecting Pool controversy, despite charges in that earlier case being dropped after faulty renovation work was blamed for some of the damage. No arrests have been announced, and investigators have not established a motive. Watch.

Paris was not originally part of the Esports World Cups immediate expansion plan, but the 2026 move from Riyadh has accelerated its ambitions to become a global, rotating event. Faisal Bin Homran, chief product officer of the Esports Foundation, says EWC is now ready to travel, while Riyadh remains its hub. He also reveals plans for physical qualifiers in key markets, including a potential Road to EWC India.

Prime Minister Modi and other leaders extended Independence Day greetings to citizens. They remembered freedom fighters and highlighted their visions for India's future. Modi emphasized progress and a developed nation powered by 140 crore Indians. Kharge expressed concerns over constitutional values and democratic institutions facing challenges. Other leaders also conveyed wishes and called for national progress and unity.

Can you love India and still question it?If Im not going to question my country, then how am I going to make it better?For Gen Z, patriotism isn't necessarily blind support. It can mean standing by your country while demanding accountability, using your voice and questioning those in power.So is questioning India also an act of patriotism?Watch: https://youtu.be/AwvYo_L67P4?si=OPfoWdbtp4gsW309

Watch the song Mirzya from punjabi movie 'Ishqnama' starring Jai Randhhawa, Shehnaaz Gill and Saurabh Sachdev. 'Ishqnama' song Mirzya is sung by Afsana Khan and music is given by B Praak. Lyrics of ' Ishqnama' song Mirzya are also written by Jaani. To know more about song Mirzya from Jai Randhhawa, Shehnaaz Gill and Saurabh Sachdev starrer 'Ishqnama' watch the video.

Nigel Farage claimed a decisive win in the Clacton parliamentary by-election, following his resignation amid controversies surrounding his financial dealings. His nearest rival, the comedic character Count Binface, surprisingly garnered a considerable share of support. Meanwhile, prominent parties in Westminster chose to abstain from the election, deeming it a mere political ploy. This by-election stemmed from Farage's prior resignation and his ambition to retake his seat.

Shubman Gill's World Test Championship (WTC) mission begins in Galle, where India need a strong run of results to keep their hopes of reaching next year's final alive. With the captain stressing the importance of preparation, India head into the series opener against Sri Lanka with a rejigged squad, a potential three-spin attack and their eyes firmly on The Oval, where the final of the WTC will be played

Seven workers have died and one remains missing after a landslide caused a cavity inside an under-construction tunnel in Mayapur (Piplikota), Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Water and debris entered the tunnel, trapping 22 workers inside. According to the latest official information, 14 workers have been rescued, while seven have died and one remains unaccounted for. Rescue teams from the Army, ITBP, NDRF, SDRF and other agencies were deployed as search and rescue operations continued.

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The United States has named India as a major part of what a White House report calls a shadow transhipment network allegedly used to reroute Chinese goods through third countries and enter the US market at lower tariff rates. The report, titled The Great Transhipment Scam and prepared by Trump adviser Peter Navarro, estimates potentially illegal transhipment at roughly $60 billion and says the practice has cost the US government tens of billions of dollars in lost tariff revenue.

Emraan Hashmis Awarapan 2 and Sunny Deols Batwara 1947 have opened to strong early audience reactions. While Emraans return as Shivam Pandit is winning praise for its nostalgia, emotion and screen presence, Sunny Deols performance and the emotional Partition narrative are striking a chord with viewers. Heres a look at the first reactions to both films and how the big Independence Day box office clash is shaping up.

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Operation Safed Sagar began with challenges in high-altitude combat and unguided bombing accuracy. The introduction of Mirage 2000 aircraft with laser-guided bombs proved decisive. These precision strikes helped recapture key positions like Tiger Hill. The campaign demonstrated air power's precision and political discipline simultaneously. Lessons learned continue to shape India's future air combat planning.

MacKenzie Scott is leading the charge in medical debt relief, having made groundbreaking donations that freed over $40 billion for families burdened by this often overwhelming responsibility. Her innovative approach, which involves acquiring debt at minimal costs for cancellation, has inspired other billionaires to make similar contributions. Yet, the call for broader policy reform lingers, revealing the constraints of this philanthropic model.

Operation Safed Sagar showed Indian air power's Kargil War improvisations. Operation Sindoor in 2025 demonstrated a transformed, decisive air force. Technological advancements and improved training fueled this significant transformation. Joint doctrinal maturity and political resolve also played crucial roles. Indian air power is now a strategic instrument shaping outcomes at speed.

A passenger train derailed in southern England on Thursday, seriously injuring two people and leaving nine others with minor injuries, according to British Transport Police. Three carriages overturned as emergency services rushed to the scene.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath described the 1947 Partition as one of the darkest chapters in human history, recalling the displacement and deaths of Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains. He said the day should prompt reflection on the causes and consequences of Partition and the questions it continues to raise.

In an exclusive interview with TOI, Prashant Kishor said the word Bihari has increasingly become a slur, particularly for migrants from the state. He attributed the stigma to Bihar's poverty and lack of opportunities, and called for voters to prioritise education, jobs and good governance over caste and party loyalty.

Multiple drones were intercepted over Erbil, Iraq, in the early hours of Friday, escalating tensions in the region. Reports claimed that a hotel in Erbil allegedly housing U.S. military personnel was targeted in what some sources described as the first operation of Iran's newly restructured Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). These claims have not been independently verified. According to the Kurdistan Counterterrorism Service, coalition forces shot down at least three bomb-laden drones ov

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said 18 workers were rescued after a sudden influx of mud and debris trapped workers inside an under-construction tunnel near Pipalkoti. Some workers sustained injuries and were admitted to a hospital, while NDRF, SDRF, police, health and disaster management teams continued rescue efforts.

Russia has launched fresh overnight strikes on Ukraine's Danube port of Izmail, just across the border from NATO member Romania, escalating tensions in the Black Sea region. The attack comes just one day after Ukraine targeted Russia's major grain export hub in Novorossiysk, signaling an intensifying battle over ports, logistics, and critical infrastructure.According to Ukrainian authorities, the strikes damaged infrastructure and triggered a fire near Izmail. Romania scrambled fighter jets afte