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Pakistan Cricket Board seeks explanation from its selection committee. The board questioned the rationale behind including Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq. This action follows the team's poor performance in the ongoing England Test series. Several players and coaching staff have been released and replaced amid this overhaul. Misbah-ul-Haq is reportedly set to resign from the selection committee.

During a comprehensive operation aimed at reinforcing public safety, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained 2,197 undocumented individuals throughout New York. Many of those arrested had serious criminal records. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin emphasized that the operation was crucial for enhancing safety in the state while criticizing local officials for their lack of cooperation with federal agencies.

Maharashtra's chief minister has deferred enforcement action on loose edible oil sales for one year. Traders must comply with the law after this mandatory transition period ends. Joint committees will guide traditional traders in making necessary business practice changes. The government will assist businesses with facilities and potential subsidies for compliance. This decision balances public health concerns with the livelihoods of many traders.

Japan has an impressive count of more than 2.6 million vending machines, providing a vast array of products for all kinds of consumers. Each machine is powered by advanced embedded computer systems that enhance the efficiency of product dispensing. Sophisticated sensors validate payments through coins or banknotes, while various mechanical methods ensure that products are delivered carefully. Additionally, dual-temperature machines serve both hot and cold beverages seamlessly.

In light of recent floods from Nepal, the Bihar government has issued a warning about the presence of strange fish species in the Gandak river. Residents are advised to avoid consuming or selling these unidentified fish until their safety can be verified. Among these is the goonch catfish, locally called Gochita. Anyone who falls ill after eating these fish is urged to seek medical assistance promptly.

East Zone secured a place in the Duleep Trophy final with a four-wicket victory over Central Zone. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's aggressive cameo provided crucial momentum during the chase for East Zone. Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar delivered fiery spells to dismantle Central Zone's batting lineup. Mukesh was named Player of the Match for his outstanding seven-wicket haul in the semifinal.

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Two supertankers carrying Saudi crude were reportedly struck by unknown projectiles within minutes of each other while sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping intelligence firm Marisks said the incidents marked a fresh escalation in the threat environment near Oman. Both vessels had loaded around two million barrels of Saudi oil each, while all crew members were reported safe. The attacks came amid an ongoing confrontation over the strategic waterway and growing fears of further disruption

India said it was ready to work with the United Nations, the SCO and other partners to strengthen multilateralism and amplify the voice of the Global South. India also backed the UN as the main pillar of international cooperation and called for reforms to make the organization more representative and responsive to the aspirations of countries around the world.

Japan Cricket CEO Naoki Alex Miyaji clarified Asian Games accommodation arrangements for teams. Participating teams are offered hotel stays and can arrange their own lodging. Logistical constraints are affecting many sports, not just cricket at the event. The Korogi Sports Park venue was built from scratch within a tight timeframe. Organisers are confident cricket will make a strong impression at the Games.

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Union Minister Chirag Paswan, who is under Z-category security, has received a threatening communication claiming that he would be killed by hardcore terrorists, according to his office. An unsigned communication containing two mobile numbers was received by the ministry on Tuesday. Paswans Additional Private Secretary Alok Kumar Singh informed Home Secretary Govind Mohan about the direct threat and raised serious concerns over the ministers safety. His office has sought enhanced security and re

Natalie Harp was all smiles as President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new drug price agreements at the White House under his Most Favored Nation initiative. The announcement marked a major push to lower prescription drug costs, with the administration claiming that 26 pharmaceutical companiesrepresenting roughly 90% of the U.S. markethave now signed on. While Trump hailed the move as a win for American patients, critics questioned whether the deals would deliver the dramatic savings being prom

Russia is pitching India the S-500 Prometheus, a next-generation air and missile defence system designed to operate above the S-400 layer. The offer comes as India considers five additional S-400 squadrons and develops its own Project Kusha system. The S-500 is presented as a weapon against ballistic missiles, hypersonic threats and high-altitude targets. But many technical figures remain based on Russian claims or open-source estimates. Its independent combat record is limited. For India, the r

Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that the shift toward a multipolar world was irreversible as he addressed the SCO Plus plenary session in Bishkek. Xi said the Global South had grown significantly stronger and was reshaping the balance of international power, while criticizing what he called rising hegemonism, unilateralism and protectionism.

Krunal Pandya remains optimistic about his potential return to international cricket after his absence in the Afghanistan T20I series. Jasprit Bumrah is set to rejoin the team, contingent on a positive fitness assessment concerning his knee injury. Additionally, several players, including Nitish Kumar Reddy, are included pending their fitness. Hardik Pandya, however, will not participate due to a leg issue affecting his comeback strategy.

In August, Unified Payments Interface hit an all-time high for monthly transaction volumes, largely fueled by festive celebrations like Raksha Bandhan that encouraged peer-to-peer transfers. As transaction values approached previous peaks, the digital payment landscape continued to evolve, with UPI now being embraced in eleven countries worldwide. The potential for further growth is promising as innovative use cases, such as credit options within UPI, start to gain traction.

A nineteen-year-old man lost his life in a tragic act of courage while on his first subway journey. He leaped onto the tracks after his girlfriend stumbled, attempting to save her. Unfortunately, he came into contact with the electric third rail. Now in critical condition, his girlfriend is hospitalized, spurring urgent calls for better safety measures on subway platforms.

Swara Bhasker has revisited her 2017 criticism of Padmaavats jauhar scene, questioning its portrayal of honour, sexual violence and survival. Speaking at a panel in New Delhi, she recalled why she wrote an open letter to Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Her remarks have now reignited the debate online, with netizens strongly criticising her interpretation of jauhar and the films historical context.

Fresh violence has erupted in Sweida, southern Syria, after fierce clashes broke out between the National Guard and forces affiliated with the Syrian transitional government. Mortar shells, heavy machine guns and sustained gunfire were reported across the western countryside of Sweida, with both sides blaming each other for the escalation. The fighting comes despite a US-, Jordan- and Syria-backed roadmap aimed at stabilising the province, where the United Nations says confidence-building effort

Bristi Mukherjee Ghatak, the 28-year-old niece of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, was found dead at her home in Rampurhat, Birbhum, on Tuesday. Police recovered her body from a second-floor room and sent it for post-mortem examination. The exact cause of death has not yet been established. Her family said she had been undergoing treatment for depression, while divorce proceedings were reportedly underway. Mukherjee had also faced allegations linked to the West Bengal school re