NPS for NRIs: Investment options, account rules and repatriation explained
They can build a retirement corpus through NPS Tier-I, with equity, debt and government securities offering investment choices based on risk and retirement goals
Can you name every player to score 10+ Premier League goals for Newcastle?
No prizes for getting No.1. The post Can you name every player to score 10+ Premier League goals for Newcastle? appeared first on Planet Football .
Facebook Rolls Out Its Standalone Creator Studio App With Al Tools
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Indian women's hockey team has real chance of a podium finish in World Cup: Goalkeeper Savita Punia
India's FIH Nations Cup victory provides significant confidence for the upcoming World Cup. Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia believes the team can challenge global competitors. Recent Pro League matches demonstrated India's capability against top international sides. Players now take greater ownership of their fitness and preparation for matches. This marks Punia's third World Cup appearance, aiming to lead the team.
Cameroon to face Malawi in the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Upstart Malawi will face Cameroon in the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. Malawi beat Algeria 3-1 in the first semifinal match on Wednesday, led by Tabitha Chawinga with a pair of goals. Cameroon won a penalty shootout 3-1 against Morocco after a scoreless draw in the other semi. All four semifinalists qualified for next summer's Women's World Cup in Brazil. Malawi and Algeria will be making their World Cup debuts. Morocco will make its second World Cup appearance after reaching the round of 16 in 2023. Cameroon played in the 2015 and 2019 editions. Cameroon's goalkeeper shines in shootoutGoalkeeper Michaely Bihina stopped three attempts by Morocco in the penalty shootout, and Myriam Maeva Nyadjou converted to send Cameroon to the final. Morocco, in the semifinals for the third time at WAFCON, dominated possession in regulation. In the second extra time period, Cameroon's Myriam Maeva Nyadjou fouled Sakina Ouzraouiin in the box. After a video review, Morocco
PSG retains UEFA Super Cup as Doue goal seals 2-1 win over Aston Villa
Paris Saint-Germain won the UEFA Super Cup for a second straight year by beating Aston Villa 2-1 on Wednesday thanks to Desire Doue's second-half goal in the annual curtain-raiser to the European soccer season. Doue's 61st-minute strike after running onto Ousmane Dembele's pass was initially ruled out for offside, only for the goal to be awarded following a video review. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's powerfully struck opener in the 20th was canceled out by a volley from Brian Madjo, a 17-year-old striker making his competitive debut for Villa days after getting approval to play following a dispute with FIFA over his registration. It's the first of a possible six trophies this season for PSG, which became the first team to win back-to-back Super Cup titles since Real Madrid (2016 and '17). The Super Cup is an annual early-season match between the most recent winners of the Champions League (PSG) and Europa League (Villa). Referee was the Somali official barred from World CupThe game in .
Have over Rs 1 crore cash to invest? Expert suggests portfolio for retirement, childrens goals
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Ecuador's Police Seize Cocaine Shipment With Stickers Of Erling Haaland. Here's What Happened
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Withdrawal of Suspensions | Talks fail as J&K power employees, engineers announce protest from today
Jammu and Kashmir Power Employees and Engineers Coordination Committee (JKPEECC) on Wednesday held multiple rounds of talks to end the stalemate but Managing Director remained adamant on his illegitimate suspensions and decision to withhold salaries on account of Surya Ghar performances. JKPEECC, as per a statement issued, put a Strong resentment Before Managing Director over his Order Nos. 187-192 of MD/JPDCL of 2026 dated 06.08.2026 placing officers/officials under suspension despite the factual record demonstrates action taken against defaulters and does not disclose any misconduct on part of the employees. The JKPEECC in a strong words condemned the arbitrary and illegitimate action on part of Managing Director JPDCL to suspend the officers/officials of Power Development Department and justifying it through concealment of important Action Taken record before the Higher authorities. Due to the failure of MD JPDCL to address the legitimate issues, the J&K Power Employees and Engineers have been constrained to sit on protest from 13th AUG 2026 till the matter is resolved, and responsibility of such situation shall purely be of the management of JPDCL. The act of the Managing Director suffers from malice and without any technical report on fixing of responsibility for an act of an electricity user who is an habitual offender as per the ground reports of the inspecting agencies that have inspected such areas from time to time. In fact without perusing the available record in totality, Engineers and officials have been made scape goats. JKPEECC demands immediate revocation of the suspension orders on the basis of the Action taken reports submitted by the concerned Chief Engineer Distribution and Superintending Engineer O&M Circle-I in the instant case vide Chief Engineer & Superintending Engineer, O&M Circle, JPDCL, Jammu letter No. SE-J/O&M/4062-64 dated 25.06.2026 & 3/07/2026 and 19.07.2026.However it is astonishing to note that Managing Director chooses to conceal this important action taken report submitted by the Technical heads of the Hierarchy and push for a case , that is totally unwarranted. The fact remains that The record supplied to JKEEGA demonstrates that the matter was not ignored by the field establishment. The communications reveal action at several levels even before the inspections by the Special Enforcement Team, intimation to register FIR against same list of consumers of that area has been on record since 2024, detection of unauthorised use/theft, assessment and imposition of penalties, disconnection of unauthorised supplies, removal of illegal service connections, recovery proceedings, repeated enforcement drives, requests for registration of FIRs, interaction with Police authorities, joint inspections with Police, transfer of the concerned Meter Reader, directions for intensified inspections, strengthening of post-disconnection monitoring; and action against habitual offenders. Therefore, the basic premise that recurrence of theft necessarily demonstrates failure of the Engineers/officials is not borne out by the record. Further the situation is so grim that nearly 30000 smart meters in JPDCL are damaged or non-communicating resulting in lack of proper billing of such consumers, including the fact that due to non-replacement of such smart meters by the Project implementing agency i.e REC and its contractors Techno, Anvil and Genus, in proportion to the damage rate, has resulted in a big chaos for the billing engineers of JPDCL. The bills as per the JERC , for damaged meter can be assessed for three months only on average demand/usage charge basis. However worthy Managing Director has not been able to prevail on these central agencies to replace the meters and there are damaged meters of 2023 which are also not replaced as on date, leading to the meters having been bypassed for supplying power to consumers by REC/its contractors only. The responsibility needs to be fixed of REC/ GENUS/ANVIL/TECHNO for causing loss of revenue to JPDCL which is also reflecting poorly on our performance. JKPEECC seeks immediate accountability for the damaged/non communicating 25000 smart meters Secondly Immediate action be taken for registration of FIRs in all pending cases of electricity theft where the requisite cases have already been submitted by the concerned SDOs to the respective Police Stations/SHOs. The Association understands that approximately 2,000 such cases are awaiting registration. If Engineers and officials are being held accountable for theft, the statutory enforcement mechanism must simultaneously be made functional. Further despite hard work, for reducing AT&C losses in JAMMU region to below 30%, instead of accolades, suspension orders are being issued against our officers and officials. The Salary of Engineers and officials in various divisions/sub divisions of JPDCL has been withheld since last two months on account of not being able to meet the targets set by JPDCL for solar installations. In an emergency General Council meeting of JKEEGA and other Unions of JKPDD post the failure of meeting held with MD JPDCL on the issues, it was decided that sufficient time was given to the Managing Director JPDCL to withdraw the Suspension orders on immediate basis, register FIR against the habitual offenders involved in Electricity theft cases on basis of such complaint letters written by SDOs to SHOs, take penal action against the Smart metering project implementing agencies for their failure to replace the damaged smart meters for period even exceeding twenty four months, frame and officially circulate SOPs for the registration of FIRs by the police authorities on the reports of theft submitted to them by SDOs and circulate SOPs for the instructions on billing of such consumers who continue to run the power through damaged meters bypassing the meters, due to non-replacement within three months of such damage. Further the salary of all officers/officials withheld on account of relatively lesser progress in SOLAR Ghar scheme must be immediately released. Due to failure of MD JPDCL to address the legitimate issues, the J&K Power Employees and Engineers have been constrained to sit on protest from 13th AUG 2026, till the matter is resolved and responsibility of such situation shall purely be of the management of JPDCL. JKPEECC has appealed to the Chief Minister and worthy Financial Commissioner (ACS) JKPDD for kind intervention in the matter so that the issue projected is resolved without further loss of precious time.
J&K hockeys transformation gains momentum with Gujarat win
Jammu & Kashmirs 4-1 victory over Gujarat in the 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026 Division C has highlighted the significant improvement in the UTs hockey setup since the formation of the new Hockey Jammu & Kashmir Association in 2025, with greater emphasis on merit-based selection, fitness, discipline, coaching and player development. Since the formation of the new Hockey Jammu & Kashmir Association in 2025, the organisation, as per a statement issued on Wednesday, has been working with a clear vision and in the right direction, focusing on merit-based selection, fitness, discipline, proper coaching and development of genuine talent. Before 2025, J&K teams were often losing national-level matches by huge margins of 10, 15 and even 20 goals. Today, the picture has changed significantly. Our teams are not only competing strongly but are also winning matches with confidence and authority. The latest 41 victory over Gujarat is another powerful example of this transformation. This is not merely a victory in one matchit is the result of a better system, better selection and a focused approach towards player development since 2025. Hockey Jammu & Kashmir deserves appreciation for bringing this positive change to the game. The players and coaching staff deserve equal credit for their dedication, hard work and commitment.
Srinagar Premier League | SWFC Baramulla beats Sports Council Football Academy 3-0
SWFC Baramulla produced a disciplined and confident performance at the TRC Turf, Srinagar, securing a convincing 30 victory over Sports Council Football Academy in the ongoing Srinagar Premier League 2026 on Wednesday. The encounter, as per a DFA statement, played under the lights and in front of an enthusiastic football audience, saw both teams begin with intent. Sports Council Football Academy looked to establish control through possession and build their attacks from the back, while SWFC Baramulla adopted a more direct and purposeful approach, looking to exploit spaces in the attacking third. From the opening minutes, the intensity of the contest was evident. Both sides competed strongly for possession in midfield, with the players showing determination in every challenge. Sports Council Football Academy attempted to create opportunities through quick passing combinations, but SWFC Baramulla remained compact and organised defensively. As the first half progressed, SWFC began to find greater rhythm in the attacking areas. Their movement off the ball and ability to transition quickly from defence to attack created problems for the Sports Council Football Academy defence. The Baramulla side eventually broke the deadlock and took the lead, giving themselves an important advantage going into the latter stages of the first half. Sports Council Football Academy tried to respond immediately, pushing forward in search of an equaliser. Their players showed attacking intent and attempted to put pressure on the SWFC defence, but the Baramulla side remained composed and dealt with the pressure effectively. SWFC Baramulla managed to add another goal before the interval, completing a strong first-half display and taking a 20 lead into half-time. The two-goal advantage gave SWFC considerable confidence heading into the second half, while Sports Council Football Academy were left with the difficult task of overturning the deficit.
Kulgam para-cricketer Shakoor Bashir earns Delhi IPCL contract
Neighbours and relatives have been streaming into the home of para-cricketer Shakoor Bashir in Gadihama village of Kulgam district, celebrating his selection for the Indian Para Cricket League (IPCL) 2026. Shakoor was picked by the Delhi franchise for Rs 2.75 lakh at the IPCL auction held on August 5, marking a significant milestone in the career of the young cricketer, who has represented Jammu and Kashmir in several national-level tournaments. I feel on cloud nine after learning about my selection. It is a proud moment for me and my family, Shakoor said. For Shakoor, the selection is the latest chapter in a journey that began despite a physical disability in his foot that he was born with. He has undergone multiple surgeries over the years, but the challenges did not keep him away from the cricket field. I have been playing in national tournaments since 2022, he said. A student of the Islamic University of Science and Technology, Shakoor is pursuing a bachelors degree in Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology. Alongside his studies, he has travelled to several states to participate in national para-cricket tournaments. His recent performances have further strengthened his credentials. In a tournament in Bihar, where he represented Jammu and Kashmir against Uttar Pradesh, Shakoor took a hat-trick and scored 38 runs off just 18 balls, showcasing his ability with both bat and ball. The IPCL selection has brought a wave of excitement to Gadihama, where residents have followed his cricketing journey closely. Family members and neighbours said Shakoors achievement was particularly inspiring because he continued to pursue the sport despite undergoing multiple surgeries and facing physical challenges from an early age. For Shakoor, however, the auction is not the destination but another step towards a larger goal. I want to make the most of this opportunity and prove myself in the league. My aim is to represent the country at the highest level, he said. His selection has also brought renewed attention to para-cricket in Jammu and Kashmir, where players with disabilities are increasingly finding opportunities to compete at the national level. As celebrations continue at his home, Shakoor is already looking ahead to the next challenge, making his mark for Delhi in the IPCL.
PSG score over Aston Villa to retain UEFA Super Cup
Paris St Germain defeated Aston Villa 2-1 to retain the UEFA Super Cup, with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue. Despite Brian Madjo's equaliser for Villa, PSG secured their victory, marking another trophy for manager Luis Enrique and highlighting their continued dominance in European football.
Quote of the Day by Ed Sheeran: Ed Sheerans quote, I want to have a career that evolves as I go on, explores the importance of growth, adaptability, creativity, and continuous development in professional life. The quote suggests that a successful career does not have to remain fixed, but can change naturally as a person gains experience, discovers new interests, and embraces new opportunities.
Meghalayas Chief Minister Sets Ambitious UPSC Goals, Emphasizes Need for Support Ecosystem
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Gujarat Deputy CM Launches Shaktidoot 2.0 Scheme to Support 500 Athletes Annually
Gandhinagar, August 12: Gujarats Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi launched the revamped Shaktidoot 2.0 scheme on Wednesday in Gandhinagar. This initiative aims to provide direct assistance to athletes, with a goal of helping state players achieve success on national and international platforms over the next decade. Under this scheme, the annual training support for each ... Read more Gujarat Deputy CM Launches Shaktidoot 2.0 Scheme to Support 500 Athletes Annually
Three goals in 17 minutes sink FC Goa in ACL Two clash
FC Goa's AFC Champions League Two campaign concluded with a 0-3 loss to Turkmenistan's FC Arkadag, relegating the Indian club to the AFC Challenge League, the third tier of Asian club football.
FC Goa crash out of AFC Champions League Two after 0-3 loss
For I-Day, Reception (At Home) at Rashtrapati Bhavan to showcase countrys cultural heritage
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India's young long jump star sets bold Asian Games goal
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Quote of the Day by John Travolta: John Travoltas quote, As you get older you have to force yourself to have new dreams, explores the importance of personal growth, ambition, hope, and continuing to look toward the future. The quote suggests that growing older should not mean giving up on dreams, but rather finding new goals and aspirations that bring purpose, excitement, and meaning to each stage of life.
Facebook officially rolls out its standalone Creator Studio app with AI tools for creators
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Gemini has a billion monthly users. ChatGPT hit that in June and moved the goalposts
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Andhra Pradesh tops job, SHG targets but badly trails on housing and roads
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World Elephant Day marked with football tournaments in Garo Hills and Goalpara
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How 22-Year-Old Adesh Soni Is Turning His 10-Million-Tree Planting Mission Into Reality Across India
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'Don't let pressure affect you': Sreejesh warns India
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Two red cards, 2 late goals: NEROCA beat Raengdai in Durand Cup
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Can you name every player to score 10+ Premier League goals in 2016-17?
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Women Players Are Hungrier To Learn More Than Men; Their Energy Is Enriching, Says UPW Coach Nayar
Sai Krishnan Grounds: Following a disappointing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 campaign, where they managed just two victories in eight matches to finish at the bottom of the points table, UP Warriorz have kicked off their pre-season preparations with an ongoing four-day training camp at the serene-looking Sai Krishnan Grounds in Bengaluru ahead of the 2027 season. The short camp is being helmed by head coach Abhishek Nayar, fielding coach Saurabh Bandekar, mentor Lisa Sthalekar, and newly appointed chief scout, former India spinner and chief selector Neetu David. A key focus for UPW, if they are to excel in WPL 2027, will be fixing their unstable opening partnership, lack of batting contributions from Indian players, and inconsistent fielding. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Nayar spoke on the objective of the ongoing camp, Neetus signing as chief selector, lessons from his first year as a head coach in womens cricket, and more. Excerpts:- Q. What are some of the primary objectives of this camp which have been ticked off, especially with the likes of Shikha Pandey, Asha Shobhana, G Trisha and Kiran Navgire in attendance? A. I think part of it was that our goals were set at the end of last season, where we had a few discussions and gave our players giveaways on what we thought they could work on. So it's more about tapping into that and seeing how much progress has been made. Then there's also this thought process of having a trial, and we've got Neetu David on board. The kind of players that she's identified that we feel could make a difference to our setup this season - some young, good prospects and this is more an opportunity for us to identify and understand which are those players. One, who could make a difference, and two, for our own players, the kind of growth we've seen so that we can now give them something to take back and work on before the WPL. So they're in a better position, if I could say that, to perform and give ourselves an opportunity in this tournament. Q. With Neetu David joining as UPWs chief scout, how has working alongside her helped accelerate your own understanding of the talent pipeline in womens cricket across the country? A. See, I've just met her and spent very little time with her, so it's very hard for me to sort of say what I've learned so far. But what I can say is that when someone has been the fourth-highest wicket-taker in international womens cricket for India, it just tells you the kind of experience she has of playing the game. Her being in the system for so long provides a great opportunity for me over the next four or five days to gather as much information as I can, specifically to understand what sort of players and characters can step up and make a difference to our team. So that is something that I'm really looking forward to. I'm very keen on picking her brains and just understanding from the different perspectives as to what we can do as a team and what I can do as a coach to impact these girls in WPL. Q. What were the biggest lessons for you in coaching a womens cricket team for the first time via this years WPL? A. Well, I think a couple of things. Addressing a situation compared to mens cricket - it's slightly different for me. There are limitations in a lot of ways in the dressing room that you sometimes want to make sure that you can address in the camps, which is why camps like this are really important. When you come into a system, and you only get a week or 10 days, it's very hard to sort of make an impact for anyone. Then, using the whole year to have such camps where you're constantly touching base with our players makes things easier. To be honest, from a coaching standpoint, when you look at women's cricket, it's exciting because they're so eager to learn and take as much information on board as they can. It's very exciting because sometimes in men's cricket, you have to be very picky and choosy about what you say because they've heard so much. In women's cricket, you just know that everyone's very hungry. You have players who are really, if I could say so, not only aspiring to do well, but motivated to make a name for themselves and to take Indian women's cricket to another level. It's a very different feeling - it's like working with cricketers who are really looking to grab those opportunities. So it's fun, and I would say it's challenging for me personally, because you work so much in men's cricket, and when you come to women's cricket, the questions sometimes are so different. It's so much fun to work with them because it challenges you as well. It's been a very interesting one for me. The field changes are obviously different. The mindset and planning are different. But all in all, I think it's been thoroughly enjoyable for me. Q. You had done camps with UPW and even commented on women's cricket. What motivated you to be very involved in women's cricket now that it's becoming big in India? A. Honestly, I wanted to challenge myself. I've done men's cricket for a very long time, and after nine years with the IPL, I just felt that, from my individual standpoint, I wanted to challenge myself in a very different way. When this opportunity came my way, I obviously thought about it. I felt I should give myself at least a 34 year buffer period just to understand if I can make an impact and if, in those years, I can learn all the things that people have done for so many years in women's cricket. The difference is that when you've played men's cricket, and you coach in it, it's still relatively easier. But when you've not played women's cricket, and then you start watching women's cricket, you still need time to understand tactically how you can help someone become better. Technically, everything remains the same. But in a marquee tournament like that, under pressure, how you can create an environment where people can actually embrace that pressure and do well. So from that standpoint, it was more of a challenge for me. It was so enduring when I did those three-day, four-day camps for me, working with those cricketers. Because, like I said earlier, the enthusiasm and excitement to learn things and the energy of wanting to do more for me was, I think, truly enriching. So I really enjoyed that, and I just felt maybe, you know, give it a shot and see if we can help turn the fortunes of UP Warriorz. Not an easy task, but we're trying our best to do that. Q. From your observations so far, where do you see the quality of women's domestic cricket heading in the next three to five years? A. I think it's been amazing. Just from last year's trials and today, after watching the girls, I was just telling some of my support staff members that there's so much difference between some of the girls, and it's hard to recognise that these girls were the same ones we saw a year ago. There's been so much growth, even in our setup, via the likes of Asha and Shikha. Even now, we can see so much of an improvement in terms of fitness, trajectory, and pace. So it just tells you that, as I said before, the willingness to want to become better, the willingness to push themselves and get better, thanks to WPL, thanks to the exposure that all these girls are getting because of what they are trying to achieve as a team in the state leagues. I just think in years to come, you're going to see women's cricket hit bigger sixes, hit more reverse sweeps, hit different areas, and bowlers are going to bowl with unique actions and bowl a lot quicker than they are now. So I feel Indian cricket is heading in a great space when it comes to women's cricket, and you will see some really exciting talent going forward. Q. After this camp in Bengaluru, are there any more preparatory camps in place for UP Warriorz, and how much do you stay in touch with players in the off-season? A. I think we've stayed in touch. It's a very individual thing. Anyway, in my coaching mantra, I love to do that. So we obviously keep touching base, and you give them a certain roadmap, and you keep following up and seeing what they're doing because the other change in women's cricket is now they play a lot of cricket and they're constantly in camps, constantly playing matches. So a lot of times the developmental phase that they normally would get has been reduced drastically. But you want to make sure you're tapping in all the time and supporting them in whatever way you can. I think UP Warriorz, in that regard, have been terrific through the years, even before I was associated with them. Kshemal Waingankar, who was the COO for a while, has always had this ideology of trying to make an impact for the player, even if it doesn't benefit the team sometimes, but if it can benefit the player, then they go for it. So a lot of times the developmental phase that they normally would get has been reduced drastically. But you want to make sure you're tapping in all the time and supporting them in whatever way you can. Also Read: Live Cricket Score So the thought process is going to be simple. There will be follow-up camps and a lot of individual camps. Once the rain subsides in Mumbai, and whenever the girls are free, we'll get them to Mumbai for short camps based on their schedule. But the idea is continuity and to have a support system for the girls whenever they require it. Article Source: IANS
Srinagars Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium likely to host Irani Cup 2026: Report
Srinagar, Aug 12: Srinagars Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium is likely to host the Irani Cup 2026 match between 2025-26 Ranji Trophy winners Jammu and Kashmir and the Rest of India from October 1 to 5. A media report quoted by News18 said the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar will host the Irani Cup, making it the biggest cricket match to be held in Kashmir since the ODI between India and Australia on September 9, 1986. The report stated that the Irani Cup is played between the winners of the previous edition of the Ranji Trophy and the Rest of India side. Since Jammu and Kashmir won the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy, they will take on the Rest of India in the upcoming 2026 edition. In the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy final, J&K faced Karnataka at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground in Hubli and secured victory by virtue of their first-innings lead. For J&K, Auqib Nabi Dar will once again be a key player in the Irani Cup. The 29-year-old fast bowler from Baramulla picked up 60 wickets in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy to finish as the leading wicket-taker. He also registered impressive figures of 5/54 in 23 overs in the first innings of the final against Karnataka. Apart from Auqib, who is currently part of Indias Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka, Yudhvir Singh Charak will be another key fast bowler for J&K. Charak, who represents Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, has also impressed with his wicket-taking abilities. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to officially confirm the venue for the Irani Cup 2026 as well as announce the Rest of India squad. The Rest of India have won a total of 30 Irani Cup titles so far, followed by Mumbai with 15 titles. After taking part in the Irani Cup, J&K will begin their Ranji Trophy title defence on October 11 against Madhya Pradesh. The defending champions are part of Elite Group A in the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy, along with Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Baroda, Puducherry, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Goa.
Man City sign Argentina goalkeeper Rulli from Marseille
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Finance minister defends inflation data amid manipulation allegations
The minister was responding to reporters' questions about inflation data and why people do not believe it at the closing ceremony of a three-day conference on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Dhaka
Geronimo Rulli returns to Manchester City, 10 years after leaving without playing a single match
Highlights Manchester City have signed Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille for 1.7 million. Rulli was previously on City's books in 2016, but made zero first-team appearances before being sold on. Since leaving, he has won the Europa League with Villarreal, and the World Cup and Copa America with Argentina. Manchester City have signed Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille for a fee of 1.7 million, the club has confirmed. The 34-year-old has signed a two-year contract and will serve as backup to first-choice goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. It's Rulli's second spell at the club. City first signed him in July 2016 for 4 million, but loaned him straight back to Real Sociedad, where he was already playing. He never made a first-team appearance for City and was sold to Real Sociedad permanently the following year. What has Rulli done since his first spell at City? Rulli went on to have a decorated career elsewhere. At Villarreal, he was the hero of the 2021 Europa League final against Manchester United, scoring his own penalty in the shootout before saving David de Gea's to win the trophy. He later played for Ajax, then Marseille, where he made 73 appearances over two seasons. With Argentina, Rulli has served as backup to first-choice goalkeeper Emiliano Dibu Martinez, and was part of the squads that won the 2022 World Cup and the 2024 Copa America. Rulli's career since leaving City 2017-2020 Real Sociedad 2019-2020 Loan at Montpellier 2020-2023 Villarreal wins 2021 Europa League final 2023-2024 Ajax 2024-2026 Marseille 2022 & 2024 World Cup and Copa America winner with Argentina 2026 Returns to Manchester City Why have City signed him now? City needed experienced cover for Donnarumma after selling their previous backup, James Trafford, to Leeds United this summer in a deal reportedly worth up to 45 million. Rulli fits that role, and his fee is a small fraction of what City brought in from the Trafford sale. He will work under former City goalkeeper Willy Caballero, now on Enzo Maresca's coaching staff, and is expected to join up with the squad once they return from their pre-season tour of Hong Kong and South Korea.
Uttar Pradesh Enhances Training for Anganwadi Workers in Inclusive Education
Lucknow, August 12: Every child has a unique pace and need for learning. Timely identification, early support, and a conducive educational environment can significantly strengthen the educational foundation for children with special needs. In line with this goal, the Uttar Pradesh government is reinforcing Anganwadi centers as a crucial starting point for inclusive education. Special ... Read more Uttar Pradesh Enhances Training for Anganwadi Workers in Inclusive Education
Love Days | Song - Goa Breeze Lo
Watch the Telugu song 'Goa Breeze Lo' from the movie 'Love Days' starring Suraj Aaditya, Kusuma Chandaka and Mahaboob Basha. 'Goa Breeze Lo' is sung by Amal C Ajith, with music composed by Vengi. The lyrics of 'Goa Breeze Lo' are also penned by Vengi. Directed by Suresh Lankalapalli and produced by Venkat Madala under the banner M/s. Oncan Entertainments, 'Love Days' is a romantic entertainer. To know more about the song 'Goa Breeze Lo' from 'Love Days', watch the video.
Its a nice hobby: Manchester Uniteds Janina Leitzig on goalkeeping and gardening
'Its a goal that I want to achieve...': David Miller ahead of global showpiece
South African batsman David Miller said that winning a World Cup is one of the goals that he wants to achieve. The left-handed batsman said that he will be focused on making a cut into South Africa's squad for the ODI World Cup 2027
Winning 2027 WC Is A Goal; I'd Love To Finish Off My Career With A Trophy: Miller
Cricket World Cup: South Africas veteran middle-order batter David Miller has expressed his deep desire to finish his career by lifting the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup 2027 on home soil, adding that he remains driven to secure the ultimate prize in familiar conditions. The tournament is scheduled to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia from October 4 to November 21, 2027. South Africa are yet to win an ODI World Cup and South Africa reached the semi-finals in 2023, before losing to Australia in the semi-final in Kolkata. Yeah, I am really looking forward to it. For me, its a goal that I want to achieve. I would love to finish off late in my career with a trophy. So, for me, its a goal that I would love to be a part of that World Cup team. Its something that is never guaranteed, and Ill definitely, from now until then, be focused on aiming to make that team and to contribute the best I can. Obviously, it will be very special, being at home in front of our fans and in a place that Ive played for so many years. So, it would be fantastic to be a part of that team, Miller told JioStar. Miller, who scored 166 runs in eight matches for Southern Brave in The Hundred 2026, opened up about his longevity and the art of finishing matches with aplomb. Probably the fact that Ive made a career by batting in the middle order and finishing games; that would be something Im most proud of. Its something that takes a long time to kind of conquer and master. Im still learning all the time, but at least Ive had a long career in that department, and Ive really enjoyed going about chasing innings, especially. Having spent over a decade in the IPL, Miller singled out his title-winning run with Gujarat Titans in 2022 as his best moment of being in the competition. My favourite moment in the IPL... there have been many, but we obviously play to win, so definitely winning the IPL for Gujarat Titans would be that. Its something that takes a long time to kind of conquer and master. Im still learning all the time, but at least Ive had a long career in that department, and Ive really enjoyed going about chasing innings, especially. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I think there was a lot at stake there, and it kind of set my career up if I look back at it now. Then there was another knock that Ill always remember as well, the one in Durban against Australia. We chased down a score there as well and I scored a hundred, 118 not out or something. So, those two knocks under pressure, scoring hundreds, theyll always kind of stand out, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Urbanization Key to Indias Development by 2047, Says Arvind Panagariya
Thiruvananthapuram, August 12: Arvind Panagariya, the chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, stated on Wednesday that urbanization will play a crucial role in Indias economic transformation and its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047. Addressing the sixth edition of the Lok Bhavan Conversation on Urban Areas as Engines of Development for a Developed ... Read more Urbanization Key to Indias Development by 2047, Says Arvind Panagariya
Goa sees surge in monsoon travel searches as Indians embrace micro-cations
Goa sees a surge in monsoon travel and short micro-cation trends. Domestic searches for these trips have increased significantly year-on-year. Travelers now prefer spontaneous weekend getaways and short holidays. The state offers lush landscapes, local culture, and immersive experiences during the rainy season.
Secy Transport inspects MVD Pulwama, sets Nov 2026 deadline for Pampore Automated Fitness Centre
Pulwama, Aug 11: Secretary, Transport, Avny Lavasa on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive day-long tour of Pulwama district to inspect the ongoing construction of the Automated Testing Centre (ATS) at Pampore and review the operational functioning of the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Pulwama. The visit forms part of the UT administrations focused strategy to accelerate the development of critical transport infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. Accompanying the Secretary during the field visit were MD SRTC, Abdul Rashid War, ARTO Pulwama Mohammad Shafait, General Manager RTC, Habibullah Reshi, alongside representatives from Rosemerta, the executing agency tasked with the project. Project officials briefed the Secretary on key structural components, including the Administrative, Testing, and Security blocks. They reported that civil construction is entering its final phase and will be completed within 15 days, paving the way for the immediate erection of Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) structures. Furthermore, all essential mechanical testing equipment has already been procured and will be installed as soon as the PEB setup is complete. During the on-site inspection, the Secretary critically evaluated construction standards, inter-agency coordination, and operational readiness. Expressing strong concern over lingering project delays, she directed the executing agency to eliminate all bottlenecks and strictly mandated that the automated facility be fully operational by the first week of November 2026. Later, the Secretary Transport inspected the ARTO Office in Pulwama, reviewing workflows across the Driving License, Permit, Registration, Accounts, and Establishment sections. Interacting with local staff, public delegations, and transport operators, she emphasized that hassle-free, transparent, and time-bound public service delivery must remain the primary mission of the department. Evaluating digital service delivery on the Sarathi and Vahan portals, the Secretary directed officials to expedite the verification and approval of online applications, stressing that the goal should be to achieve zero physical footfall at government offices. Addressing the media on road safety, she urged citizens to strictly observe traffic norms including wearing helmets, maintaining lane discipline, and avoiding mobile phone use while driving and issued a stern appeal to parents against allowing minors to drive, warning of strict legal penalties for violations.
J&Ks mutton paradox: 43 lakh sheep, but not enough meat
Jammu and Kashmirs livestock population figures are substantial, with more than 43 lakh sheep and another 22.5 lakh goats. Yet, the Union Territory continues to produce significantly less mutton than it consumes, leaving a large gap that is filled by supplies from outside. The issue has gained renewed significance following frequent disruptions in the movement of livestock into J&K, including the latest disruption in supplies from Punjab. The episodes have exposed the Union Territorys continued dependence on animals brought from other states to bridge the gap between local production and consumption. Official figures show that J&K produces around 370 lakh kilograms of mutton annually against an estimated demand of 545 lakh kilograms. This leaves a shortfall of nearly 175 lakh kilograms a year. The gap is equivalent to roughly 910 lakh sheep, depending on the average meat yield per animal. The disparity, experts say, cannot be explained simply by the number of sheep in the region. The productivity of the flockincluding breed characteristics, growth rates, nutrition, disease control and management practicesis equally important. Unlike some major commercial meat-producing regions, J&Ks sheep population consists largely of indigenous and traditional breeds valued for their adaptability to the regions difficult terrain and climatic conditions. However, these breeds generally have lower growth rates and carcass yields than specialised meat-producing breeds developed through systematic genetic selection. Across major sheep-producing regions, breeding programmes have been used to improve traits such as growth rate, reproductive performance and meat yield. In J&K, improving the genetic potential of local flocks could therefore play an important role in increasing meat production without relying solely on an expansion in animal numbers. Genetics, however, is only one part of the problem. Sheep productivity is also closely linked to nutrition, access to quality fodder and grazing resources, disease prevention, veterinary care and scientific flock management. Deficiencies in any of these areas can affect growth, lamb survival, reproductive performance and ultimately the quantity of meat produced. The sector is also facing pressure from the shrinking availability of traditional grazing areas. Expansion of settlements and infrastructure, changes in land use and increasing input costs have made livestock rearing more difficult and, in some cases, less attractive for farmers. Experts say that addressing J&Ks mutton deficit will therefore require strengthening the entire production chain rather than focusing on livestock numbers alone. The government has begun moving in that direction by placing greater emphasis on improving the genetic potential of the local sheep population. The Sheep Husbandry Department plans to introduce advanced breeding technologies, including Embryo Transfer Technology (ETT) and Multiple Ovulation and Embryo Transfer (MOET). The proposed interventions include embryo-generation laboratories, cryopreservation facilities and embryo-transfer laboratories across districts, alongside specialised training for veterinarians and para-veterinary staff. Such interventions could accelerate the dissemination of superior genetic traits within the local flock, but livestock scientists caution that genetic improvement is a long-term process and cannot immediately close the demand-supply gap. For J&K, the challenge is consequently much broader than dealing with periodic disruptions in livestock supplies from outside. A sustained increase in local mutton production will require simultaneous improvements in breeding, nutrition, animal health, grazing resources, scientific flock management, farmer support and market infrastructure.
LG Ladakh VK Saxena inaugurates Black-Necked Crane Festival
Leh, Aug 11:Ladakh Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, inaugurated the nations first Black-Necked Crane Festival 2026 in Ladakh, an initiative aimed at conserving the endangered Black-Necked Crane and strengthening environmental protection, economic welfare and sustainable livelihoods of local communities. The festival witnessed the participation of conservationists, researchers and experts from India and foreign countries, including those from the United Nations. Experts from Bhutan and Nepal, which have a sizable population of Black-necked Cranes, are also participating in the festival. There are around 16,000 Black-Necked Cranes distributed across India, Bhutan, China and Nepal. The Black-Necked Crane is the worlds only alpine crane, adapted to some of the highest and most challenging environments on earth. Ladakh is the only breeding habitat of the species in India, making the Union Territory critically important for its conservation. Recognising its ecological and cultural significance, the UT Administration has declared the Black-Necked Crane as the State Bird of Ladakh. The species is also regarded as a symbol of peace, further strengthening its significance as an ambassador of Ladakhs unique natural heritage. Addressing the festival, LG Saxena said that conservation of the Black-Necked Crane cannot be separated from the protection of Ladakhs wetlands, grasslands and high-altitude ecosystems. He said that wetlands such as Tso Kar, Hanle and other breeding landscapes are not merely habitats for wildlife but ecological systems that support biodiversity, regulate water systems and sustain pastoral communities. Protecting the crane therefore also means protecting the environment and livelihoods that depend upon these landscapes. The Lieutenant Governor emphasised that local communities must be recognised as partners, custodians and champions of conservation, rather than merely beneficiaries of conservation programmes. He called for greater integration of traditional local knowledge and modern scientific methods to achieve effective conservation. The Black-Necked Crane is much more than a bird. It is a symbol of peace, an ambassador of our high-altitude ecosystem and a bridge between wildlife conservation and the well-being of our communities. Our goal must be to protect nature while creating sustainable opportunities for the people who have safeguarded these landscapes for generations, said LG Saxena. He also highlighted the potential of responsible birdwatching, nature tourism, wildlife photography, local handicrafts and traditional products to create sustainable economic opportunities for communities. The Community Knowledge Circle and Community Eco-Market organised as part of the festival were cited as examples of connecting conservation with culture and local livelihoods. The Lieutenant Governor said that Ladakh must pursue the principle of more value from nature, with less pressure on nature, ensuring that tourism and economic activity do not degrade the very ecosystems that attract visitors to the region. The festival also highlighted the need to protect breeding grounds and wetlands from pollution, unregulated tourism, and other pressures, while raising public awareness of the ecological importance of the species. LG Saxena also released knowledge products on the black-necked crane, including the Black-necked Crane: India Book, Black-necked Crane: Bhutan Book, a coffee table book on the black-necked crane, an action plan on conservation of the black-necked crane and its habitat, status and distribution of black-necked crane, bird economy status report, Leh, Ladakh, release of a special postal cover and cancellation in collaboration with India Post on the black-necked crane, and release of Ladakh declaration for black-necked crane conservation.
Story of Courage, Determination and Hope
In a world where many of us are discouraged by minor setbacks, there are individuals whose lives redefine the meaning of resilience. My sister-in-law is one such person. Living with Myositis Ossificans Progressiva, a rare and challenging medical condition, she has turned adversity into strength and limitations into opportunities. Understanding a Rare Condition Myositis Ossificans Progressiva, also known as Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP), is one of the rarest genetic disorders in the world. It causes muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues to gradually transform into bone, forming a second skeleton that severely restricts movement over time. Even minor injuries, falls, injections into muscles, or surgical procedures can trigger new bone formation, making the condition extremely difficult to manage. At present, no cure can stop or reverse the progression of the disease. Treatment mainly focuses on managing symptoms, reducing pain during flare-ups, preventing unnecessary trauma, and maintaining the best possible quality of life. Patients often require regular medical monitoring, physiotherapy under specialist guidance, and careful lifestyle adjustments to avoid injuries that may worsen the condition. Despite these medical challenges, many individuals with FOP continue to pursue education, careers, and meaningful lives through extraordinary determination and resilience. A Living Example of Perseverance What makes my sister-in-law remarkable is not merely her ability to cope with the disease but her determination to thrive despite it. She does not allow her diagnosis to define her identity. Instead, she focuses on what she can achieve rather than what she cannot. Fortunately, she experiences difficulties only when the condition flares up or causes specific physical discomfort. During such times, she manages pain and movement restrictions with patience and medical care. The rest of the time, she continues to pursue her goals with remarkable courage and optimism. Recently, she achieved a significant milestone by qualifying the National Eligibility Test (NET) in Education, an accomplishment that demands dedication, intellectual rigor, and perseverance. Instead of resting on her success, she continues preparing for competitive examinations, driven by a vision for her future. Watching her balance her studies, responsibilities, and health challenges is nothing short of inspiring. She approaches each day with quiet strength and a smile that conceals the battles she fights behind the scenes. Lessons Beyond the Classroom Her story teaches lessons that no textbook can offer. It reminds us that courage is not the absence of difficulty but the decision to move forward despite it. It shows that success is not measured by the obstacles we face but by our determination to overcome them. There are moments when I feel overwhelmed by lifes pressures and uncertainties. During those times, I think of her. Her resilience becomes my motivation. Her optimism becomes my source of strength. She has shown me that the human spirit is capable of far more than we often believe. A Message for Society People living with rare diseases frequently face not only physical challenges but also a lack of awareness and understanding from society. Their struggles often remain invisible. Many spend years searching for the correct diagnosis and often encounter misconceptions about their condition. As a society, we must recognize, support, and celebrate these individuals. Greater awareness can lead to earlier diagnosis, better medical care, increased research, and a more inclusive environment where people with rare diseases are treated with dignity and understanding. The Strength of the Human Spirit My sister-in-laws story is not merely about a rare disease. It is a story about determination, ambition, and the refusal to let circumstances dictate ones destiny. She is living proof that challenges can become stepping stones and that courage can flourish even in the most difficult conditions. In an age often dominated by complaints and discouragement, her life stands as a powerful reminder: our greatest strength lies not in the absence of hardship but in our ability to rise above it. Her journey inspires us to believe that while a disease may shape the body, it can never conquer a determined spirit. Nazia Qureshi was a teacher at Presentation Convent, with a postgraduate degree in History and Sociology. She is an established author and columnist
There is something depressingly familiar about Benjamin Netanyahus latest rejection of the US-backed Gaza roadmap. At a moment when the region desperately needs a credible path out of war, the Israeli prime minister has once again placed maximalist demands ahead of compromise. Netanyahus declaration that Israel rejects the 15-point plan and will not withdraw its forces from Gaza until Hamas is genuinely disarmed is more than a disagreement over sequencing. It raises the fundamental question of whether the Israeli government is prepared to accept any political arrangement that could actually bring the conflict to an end. The irony is difficult to miss. The plan was designed around a gradual process: Hamas would surrender heavy weapons, dismantle military infrastructure and tunnels, while Gazas administration would eventually be transferred to a technocratic Palestinian committee under international oversight. It was hardly a blueprint for leaving Israel defenceless. Yet Netanyahu has rejected even this framework, insisting on what he calls real disarmament and ruling out a Palestinian state altogether. This is precisely what makes Israel, under Netanyahu, appear once again to be the spoilsport in Middle Eastern peace efforts. Every time diplomacy produces a framework, the goalposts seem to move. Every proposed concession is treated as a security risk. Peace cannot be built by demanding that one side surrenders everything while the other retains an open-ended military presence and veto over Gazas political future. Netanyahus position also puts Donald Trump in an awkward and potentially consequential position. The plan was presented as a major diplomatic achievement, and Trumps Board of Peace has invested considerable political capital in it. If Israel simply rejects its central provisions, Washington faces a choice: pressure Netanyahu to compromise or allow another peace initiative to collapse. The consequences will extend beyond Gaza. Continued Israeli military operations and settler violence in the occupied West Bank make the prospect of a broader political settlement even more remote. A government that simultaneously rejects a Palestinian state and undermines the conditions necessary for Palestinian political stability cannot credibly claim to be working towards a durable peace.
Glave and Azu deliver on GB sweep promise with 100m gold and silver
Great Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu say a medal sweep in the men's 100m was a goal they had discussed amongst their teams earlier in the yea... Glave and Azu deliver on GB sweep promise with 100m gold and silver
Food adulteration is not a petty marketplace trick. It is a direct attack on public health, a betrayal of consumer trust, and a moral indictment of a system that too often looks away while unsafe products move freely from production units to shop shelves and, ultimately, to our homes. In any society that values health and dignity, food should be the safest thing people encounter in daily life. Yet in ours, it has become one of the most uncertain. The menace is especially disturbing because it hides in plain sight. It does not always arrive in a form that looks contaminated or suspicious. Sometimes it is milk diluted beyond reason, spices stretched with fillers, oils adulterated with inferior substitutes, or sweets and bakery items prepared with substandard ingredients. Sometimes it is fruit ripened with chemicals, paneer made under unsafe conditions, or packaged products whose labels promise purity while their contents tell another story. The danger lies not only in what is obviously fake but in what is cleverly disguised. That is what makes adulteration such a dangerous and modern form of fraud. It exploits trust. It feeds on habit. It counts on the consumers inability to verify every item bought at the market or served at the table. People buy what they need, eat what they can afford, and assume the state has done its job. When that assumption fails, the consequences are not merely financial. They are medical, social, and in some cases irreversible. The health effects of adulterated food are often underestimated because they are not always immediate. Unlike a visible accident or a sudden infection, the damage from unsafe food may build slowly. It can weaken immunity, disrupt digestion, damage the liver and kidneys, trigger allergies, aggravate chronic illness, and, over time, create serious health complications. For children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people already living with medical conditions, the threat is even greater. What appears to be an everyday purchase can become a long-term hazard. The public outrage that occasionally follows a raid or media report is understandable, but outrage alone does not solve the problem. The real issue is structural. If adulteration continues year after year, then it is not because people do not know it exists. It is because enforcement is inconsistent, penalties are weak, and accountability is too often delayed until the damage is already done. A few isolated inspections cannot substitute for a functioning food safety regime. What is needed is not ceremonial action but serious governance. Food safety departments must conduct regular, surprise, and scientifically backed inspections. Samples must be tested frequently, results should be transparent, and offenders must face consequences strong enough to deter others. Repeat violations should not be treated as minor technical lapses. Businesses that knowingly sell adulterated food should risk suspension, heavy fines, and prosecution where warranted. The message must be unmistakable: poisoning the food chain is not a business model, it is a crime. At the same time, the food supply chain itself needs scrutiny. Adulteration does not begin only at the point of sale. It can start at procurement, during storage, in transit, or at the stage of processing. Poor sanitation, fraudulent labeling, weak supervision, and the use of cheap substitute ingredients all contribute to the problem. If the system allows unsafe products to move through multiple hands without checks, then the failure is not only individual but institutional. This is also why the fight against adulteration cannot be left to consumers alone. It is unreasonable to expect every household to detect every impurity in every item it buys. Yet awareness still matters. Consumers should be encouraged to read labels carefully, demand receipts, report suspicious products, and be cautious of unusually cheap goods that promise premium quality. Schools, community groups, local bodies, and health departments should run sustained awareness campaigns so that people know how adulteration works and how to protect themselves from it. But awareness should never become an excuse for state inaction. The burden must not be shifted onto consumers while the market remains largely unchecked. The responsibility of ensuring safe food lies first with regulators, then with manufacturers, distributors, and sellers. A citizen should not need laboratory skills to know whether the milk being sold is genuine or the spice mix on the shelf is safe. Safety should be built into the system, not outsourced to the consumers suspicion. There is also a deeper ethical question here. Food is not like any other product. It is tied to life itself. To adulterate food is to profit from vulnerability. It is to deceive families trying to feed their children, workers buying meals on the way home, patients following dietary instructions, and elderly people depending on basic nutrition. In that sense, food adulteration is not merely commerce gone wrong. It is a betrayal of the social contract. The poor are usually the first and worst victims. Those with greater purchasing power can often shift to expensive brands, specialty stores, or imported products. Those with limited means must depend on whatever is available and affordable. This is why adulteration is also an issue of inequality. It punishes the people with the least protection, the least choice, and the least ability to challenge the system. A society that tolerates that reality is accepting a two-tier standard of safety: one for the privileged, another for everyone else. The response must therefore be broad, coordinated, and sustained. Government agencies must treat food adulteration as a public health emergency, not a periodic nuisance. Food testing infrastructure must be strengthened. Laboratories must be better equipped. Inspections must be more frequent. Data should be shared publicly so that the market knows it is being watched. Licensing systems should be tightened so that only accountable businesses remain in operation. The goal should not be to create fear for honest traders, but to make dishonesty unprofitable and impossible. The media also has a major role. It must keep this issue in public view beyond the occasional headline. There is value in reporting enforcement failures, exposing patterns, and forcing authorities to answer uncomfortable questions. Public attention is one of the few pressures that can keep a routine problem from being normalized. When adulteration disappears from discussion, it gains space to spread. When it is repeatedly exposed, it becomes harder to hide. Civil society, too, must not remain passive. Resident associations, traders groups, educational institutions, and consumer forums should press for safer markets and greater accountability. Food safety is not an abstract policy issue. It touches every home, every child, every kitchen, and every meal. That makes it a shared responsibility, even if the primary obligation rests with the state. The real tragedy is that adulteration has become familiar. We have heard about it enough times to be alarmed, but not enough times to demand a permanent solution. That is how dangerous habits survive: through repetition, fatigue, and resignation. But resignation is not an option. No community should have to wonder whether its milk is pure, its spices are authentic, or its sweets are safe to eat. No family should have to bargain with uncertainty every time it shops for food. This is where policy must meet morality. Safe food is not a luxury, and it is not a privilege. It is a basic right, inseparable from the right to health and dignity. Any government that cannot enforce that right is failing in one of its most basic duties. Any market that rewards adulteration over honesty is failing its consumers. And any society that learns to live with this failure is quietly normalising harm. The time for token action is over. The state must move from occasional raids to sustained enforcement, from warnings to consequences, from reactive outrage to preventive regulation. Food adulteration must be treated with the seriousness it deserves, because the cost of delay is measured not only in money but in illness, suffering, and avoidable loss. If the food on our table cannot be trusted, then something deeper has gone wrong. Correcting that wrong must become a priority, not a slogan. The purity of food is not a narrow consumer issue; it is a test of governance, ethics, and public responsibility. And until that test is passed, the danger will continue to sit quietly at the centre of everyday life. (The author is a social activist, researcher and educationist)
African proverb of the day, Even the best cooking pot will not produce food, explains why talent, skills, education, money and resources cannot create success without action. The proverb compares potential with an empty pot and effort with the ingredients and fire needed to prepare food. It teaches planning, responsibility, initiative, hard work and execution as necessary steps towards achieving goals.
Kinnaur coop to supply Pahadi sheep, goat meat to ITBP
FC Goa's ACL Two Hopes Hinge On Arkadag Clash
AIFF Super Cup winners FC Goa are set to face Turkmenistan's dominant FC Arkadag in a single-leg qualifying match for the AFC Champions League Two group stage. This crucial encounter marks former India defender Gouramangi Singh's debut as head coach for FC Goa, who enter the playoff with a depleted squad. The winner advances to the group stage, while the loser drops to the AFC Challenge League.
PM Modis Mangal Milan: A Platform for Open Dialogue Among MPs
New Delhi, August 11: BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj recently shed light on Prime Minister Narendra Modis initiative, Mangal Milan. This platform allows MPs to gather every Tuesday to engage in open discussions on various national and social issues. The primary goal of these meetings is to exchange ideas, brainstorm challenges, and propose new suggestions. In ... Read more PM Modis Mangal Milan: A Platform for Open Dialogue Among MPs
Naidu Calls Upon People To Be Partners In Nation-Building
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu urged officials, employees and citizens to actively participate in the Partners in Nation-Building programme and support the states development goals.
US-India strategic cooperation vital for global security: US Envoy Sergio Gor
Had a fruitful meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to discuss deepening US-India strategic cooperation. Our close partnership with India is vital to addressing global security challenges. The United States and India share many of the same goals and our engagement continues to grow! the US Envoy posted
Psychology says why being given two choices can sometimes feel better than being given ten
Researchers found that the effect of having many options depends on four key factors: the complexity of the choices, the difficulty of the decision, how certain a person is about their preferences, and the goal behind the decision. In other words, having 10 options isn't automatically overwhelming. If you already know what you want, comparing 10 choices may feel relatively simple and manageable.
Girl, 14, Dragged Into Sugarcane Field, Gang-Raped While Grazing Goats In UP
Superintendent of Police (North) Mukesh Chandra Mishra stated that the incident occurred on Sunday evening.
Rapid7, a notable player in cybersecurity, has announced a workforce reduction of around twelve percent as part of its strategic shift towards an AI-first approach. This decision aligns with their goal to boost investment in AI-driven security solutions and refine their core platform. Additionally, the company is forming a new leadership team intended to spearhead this innovative AI initiative, ultimately striving for improved operational efficiency and enhanced customer service.
Quote of the day by Bill Vaughan succeeds because it contains a serious truth beneath its punchline. The wealth can provide comfort and security, but fulfillment often depends on how people spend their time, whom they love, what they value and whether they feel their lives have meaning.
Can you name every player to score 10+ Premier League goals in 2015-16?
It was a very unpredictable season. The post Can you name every player to score 10+ Premier League goals in 2015-16? appeared first on Planet Football .
Kolkata High Court Extends Interim Relief for Former Minister Arup Biswas in Messi Event Case
Kolkata, August 11: The Kolkata High Courts single bench has extended interim protection for former West Bengal Sports Minister Arup Biswas until November 30. This decision comes in light of his involvement in alleged irregularities during Lionel Messis Goat India Tour event. The event took place on December 13, 2025, at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan ... Read more Kolkata High Court Extends Interim Relief for Former Minister Arup Biswas in Messi Event Case
National Institute of Technology Goa (NIT Goa) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 Student Activity & Sports Officer post. The online application process will be conducted up to 21 August 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website.
Goa Board Exams 2027: SSC, HSSC board exam tentative schedule released
GBSHSE has published the tentative Class 10 and 12 exam schedules on its official website. The Class 12 exams are set to start from February 8 and the Class 10 exams from March 15, 2027
Ibrahim sends Fortis FC into AFC Challenge League group stage
Mohammad Ibrahim scored the decisive goal as Fortis FC edged Muras United 1-0 at Bashundhara Kings Arena on Tuesday to secure a place in the AFC Challenge League group stage on their continental debut.
Tarun Tejpal and the search for the
The Goa bench of the Bombay High Courts decision earlier this week convicting and sentencing for ten years of incarceration Tarun Tejpal, former editor of Tehelka magazine, of sexually assaulting a former colleague arrived as a reckoning of the victims thirteen years of a Sisyphean struggle through relentlessness, shaming and facing the regressive churn of our courts. In 2021, eight years after Tejpal was first accused of raping a junior colleague in the elevator of a Goa resort, abusing his position of authority, which he later confessed over email, framing the accusations as political slander, a Goa court in Mapusa had acquitted Tejpal. That judgment, which arrived after the Supreme Court initially dismissed his plea challenging the framing of charges, noting that the allegations were very serious, affecting the dignity of a woman, had seriously undermined how dignity of survivors must be maintained through the challenge of legal processes. Central to the Courts reasoning, at that time, was its conviction of what an ideal victim must look like noting that the prosecutrix, despite claiming to have suffered from shock and trauma, seemed too composed exiting the lift. She even, the Court noted, was seen smiling in photographs later on. The CCTV footage shows a change to the prosecutrixs narrative both of the physical circumstances of the moments and of her claims of distress, tears, trauma and resistance, it noted. That judgment, which allowed Tejpal the life of a free man for close to a decade, survives today as an important record of the Indian judiciarys horrific complicities in peddling misogynistic stereotypes against survivors, and its befuddled imagination of what constitutes consent. Writing in The Leaflet in 2021, Kavita Krishnan had noted , after an exhaustive deconstruction of the trial court orders many flaws: We need to reflect on how larger social and political discourses converge to treat the testimony by a feminist as a lie, as a conspiracy and as immoral. Judicial training of women in the bar on feminism in law is urgent to counteract this trend, for a feminist method is central to ensuring a fair trial for rape survivors. If the Tejpal verdict is allowed to stand, it will set a dangerous precedent for every rape case to come; and will intimidate and deter every rape survivor from seeking justice. Another important reading I was led to from that time was Disha Wadekars comment in EPW, locating the courts search for an ideal victim in the Tejpal case as being rooted, essentially, in Brahminical patriarchy. It asked in the end: How can our justice system safeguard the personhood guaranteed by the Constitution, when it appears to be borrowing from Brahminical patriarchal framework to assess the credibility of survivors? The judgment this week held that the standard of proof expected in such cases must take into account that such crimes are generally committed on the sly, and that direct evidence from a person other than the victim is very rarely available. In the process, it may have laid to rest the trial court orders problematic legacy. We have a deep-dive breakdown of the High Courts judgment this week. The perfect victim is a myth: How the Bombay High Court reversed Tarun Tejpals acquittal Justice Liberhans complicated legacy The Liberhan Commissions difficult legacy Earlier this week, retired Justice Manmohan Singh Liberhan passed away at the age of 87. The Liberhan Commission, which he led, submitted its report after seventeen years, in 2009, finding that the Babri mosques demolition was a carefully orchestrated conspiracy, and holding cadres and leadership of the RSS and BJP guilty. But as historian V. Krishna Ananth argues in The Leaflet this week, this is perhaps an oversimplified understanding of the Liberhan report. It is far less discussed that the report failed to recognise the accountability of the Union government in the events leading up to the demolition, apportioned blame upon Muslims for being led by fanatic leaders, and helped establish the logic that the dispute, arising from a brutal demolition, was something to be negotiated between the communities, Ananth writes, In some ways, it paved the logic of how constitutional courts, in later years, would frame and eventually dispose of the issue. Delhis heat action plan is far removed from the lives of workers Auditing Delhis Heat Action Plan: A Ground Study | Part I Yesterday, we published the first part of what promises to be a significant two part series on how the Delhi governments adopted strategy to tackle extreme heat a recurring crisis of the national capital discounts the lives of informal workers. Lawyer and researcher Sagrika Rajora writes , The series makes the case that extreme heat should be notified and resourced as a disaster in its own right, and it documents, through sustained fieldwork, what heat means for the informal workers who cannot stop working through it. Books: Raju Morays book puts the fun in law Fun in Law proves the Law doesnt need defense from humour This week, we have a brilliant book review of Raju Morays fascinating book Fun in Law which breaks down the daily grind of lawyering with tongue in cheek humour and stories that, though set in fiction, capture the laws many twists and turns with realism. As advocate Siddharth S. Chandrashekhar notes, There is no attempt to impress the reader with legalese or to prove a point about how challenging the profession can be. Instead each story ambles along at the pace of an old colleague telling you something over a cup of chai in the corridor outside a courtroom, waiting for a matter to be called. That pace is itself part of the charm, because it mirrors what litigation actually feels like on most days, long stretches of waiting punctuated by moments that are either absurd or profound, sometimes both at once. 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Kharge also said that the students' protest in Jharkhand is a separate issue and asked whether every single issue can be taken on a single day
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Goa Board 2027 Tentative Schedule Out For Classes 10, 12: Direct Link To Download Timetable
The official announcement highlighted that this is only a tentative schedule; the official timetable for the 2027 board exams will be issued later.
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New Delhi, August 11: India has reached its goal of becoming the leading nation in ship recycling five years ahead of the Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 timeline. The country now holds over 35.4% of the global market share in this sector, according to a government fact sheet released on Tuesday. The fact sheet highlights ... Read more India Achieves Top Spot in Ship Recycling Five Years Ahead of Schedule
Goa Board SSC, HSSC Timetable 2027 Released: Check Class 10 and 12 Exam Dates
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Goa Board HSSC, SSC Time Table 2026 Out - Check Exam Date Sheet Updates @ gbshse.in
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Interstate ganja smuggling network busted; 5 held
Thane: Police in Maharashtra have busted an interstate ganja smuggling syndicate, tracing it from cultivators in Naxal-affected forests of Odisha to bulk receivers in Goa, officials said on Tuesday, August 11. Five key operatives have been arrested, and the contraband valued at Rs 4.5 lakh has been seized, the Kalyan Government Railway Police (GRP) here Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Eternal vs Swiggy: The quick commerce war is on. Which stock should you own after Q1?
The rivalry in the quick commerce sector heats up as Q1 results show stark contrasts between Eternal and Swiggy. While Swiggy leans towards aggressive growth supported by robust funding, Eternal places its bets on profitability and improved operations. Both firms are vying for ambitious long-term goals that investors will be keen on observing, particularly in how they each navigate the balance between expansion and profitability.
IFC Kashmir secures 21 victory over JK Police XI
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AUS vs BAN: 'Big Four' Bowlers Back As Ageing Australia Begin Gruelling Run
Australia's ageing team begin a demanding run of potentially 21 Tests in 12 months when they face Bangladesh this week, with their injury-prone Big Four bowling attack reunited once again. The two-Test series, starting in tropical Darwin on Thursday before moving to Mackay, will be the first red ball cricket the world's number one side have played since the Sydney Test against England in early January. It is the start of an intense period that includes series against South Africa, New Zealand and India before culminating in what they hope will be the World Test Championship final and a return blockbuster Ashes showdown in England. Captain Pat Cummins, veteran quick Josh Hazlewood and spin king Nathan Lyon return after serious injuries curtailed their part in Australia's dominant 4-1 home Ashes win last summer. Cummins, 33, played only in the third Adelaide Test as he recovered from a back injury, while Hazlewood, 35, missed the entire five-match series with hamstring and Achilles issues. The 38-year-old Lyon suffered a series-ending hamstring problem in Adelaide and is only now getting back up to speed, with Mitchell Starc, 36, and Scott Boland, 37, carrying the Ashes load. With all back in the frame, rotation will be the name of the game to get them through the next year, with one of the five set to miss out in Darwin. Boland is typically the fall guy. Chief selector George Bailey acknowledged it was an old group but stressed that everyone's body and mental capacities were different. It's not a one size fits all, he said recently. And as we've seen, not just to cricket but across sport, it's an exciting time because players are playing older and are training smarter and are able to potentially perform at their best or at an international standard for longer. Only Cameron Green at 27 is aged under 30 in the 13-man squad for Bangladesh, but Bailey said younger players were on the sidelines waiting for their chance. - Boxes to tick - Hazlewood, who needs five wickets to reach 300 in Tests, said the bowlers were excited for the year ahead. This group's been together for quite a long time now, the majority of it, anyway, he told reporters. The big series are obviously England and India. I haven't won in South Africa either, so there's three that are coming up that are a few boxes to tick off there for not just me but from this whole playing group. Against Bangladesh, Jake Weatherald is expected to open the batting again with Travis Head as selectors continue to look for the right combination following the retirement of Usman Khawaja. Either Marnus Labuschagne, who is searching for a first Test century since 2023, or Cameron Green should come in at three followed by Steve Smith, with Alex Carey and potentially Beau Webster to follow. It is the first Test at Darwin's Marrara Stadium in 22 years and Bangladesh's first Test tour of Australia in 23 years. The visitors, who lost their only warm-up game in Australia last week by an innings and 38 runs, are depleted by injury with first-choice quicks Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam out of the Darwin opener. But experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Litton Das has given a boost to the squad by recovering earlier than expected from a calf strain. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I have complete faith in the team that is going to Australia and believe we can play good cricket, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said, adding that their main goal was to earn respect.
Matunga goalie Agustya saves the day in battle of Don Boscos
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Chennai Launches Massive Anti-Rabies Vaccination Campaign for Stray Dogs
Chennai, August 11: The Greater Chennai Corporation will initiate a large-scale anti-rabies vaccination and deworming campaign for street dogs starting Tuesday. The goal is to vaccinate 200,000 animals within 75 days to make Chennai rabies-free. Veterinary teams will capture dogs in designated areas to administer the vaccines. In addition to vaccinations, the animals will receive ... Read more Chennai Launches Massive Anti-Rabies Vaccination Campaign for Stray Dogs
GOAT Producer Archana Kalpathi in Panel to Select TN Temple Trustees
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Engaging with youth pivotal for J&Ks growth: Ghulam Hassan Mir
Former Cabinet Minister and Apni Party Senior Vice President Ghulam Hassan Mir on Monday said that the Apni Party is keen to engage with the younger generation, as young people are key stakeholders and the future of society. He said that the youth must be taken on board and actively involved in the process of shaping a better and brighter future for themselves. Mir made these remarks today while addressing a party event at its headquarters in Srinagar. The event was organised to welcome a large number of young people from Srinagars Bemina area. Among the prominent entrants were Mohsin Saqib Wani, Akeed Mushtaq, Danish Mushtaq, Umeed Bazaz, Junaid Muzaffar Bhat, and others. They joined the party along with their respective teams. Addressing the occasion, Ghulam Hassan Mir said, Apni Partys policies and agenda are primarily aimed at striving for a better future for our youth. Our vision is to build a future that offers greater prospects, prosperity, and better livelihood opportunities. However, to achieve this, we must create an environment that enables our youth to realise their potential, pursue their aspirations, and build a secure and prosperous future. We need to create the right conditions for our youth to grow, prosper, and contribute meaningfully to the development of Jammu and Kashmir. He further said, When the Apni Party said that our politics is rooted in truthfulness, our opponents made fun of it. But when we speak of the politics of truthfulness, we mean that we do not want to mislead our younger generation with emotional slogans and unattainable goals. The fact is that the older generation bears much of the responsibility for the miseries our youth are facing today. Traditional political parties failed to create a conducive environment for our young people. Instead, they led them down a path where the choices before them were often either imprisonment or death, Mir added. Ghulam Hassan Mir said that Apni Partys politics is about breaking away from that cycle. We believe our youth deserve a future built on opportunity, dignity, peace, and realistic aspirationsnot empty slogans and promises that can never be fulfilled. He further said that there was a time when our youth were pushed towards violence and a culture of guns. Many years have passed since then, but those who were young at the time are still suffering the consequences. Some remain in jails, while others continue to face difficulties because they are repeatedly summoned to police stations. Taking a dig at the government, Mir said, Unfortunately, our elected government has failed to deliver effective governance. The ruling party sought votes from the people by promising to address their pressing issues and grievances. However, after receiving a massive mandate from the people, they now claim that they do not have the power to address public concerns. The fact is that they lack the will, rather than the ability, to address the issues confronting the people. The people gave them a clear mandate and placed their trust in them, but instead of taking responsibility and working to resolve their problems, they have chosen to make excuses and shift the blame, Mir added. Why is it that this government does not even talk about detainees or do anything to stop the harassment of our youth? Why doesnt it take concrete steps to ensure that young people are able to obtain passports without unnecessary difficulty? And why is it not doing anything substantial to create meaningful job opportunities for our youth? Mir asked. When an elected government fails to care for the future of its youth and does not provide them with the necessary facilities, opportunities, and avenues for growth, it loses its moral right to continue in office. He added. Ghulam Hassan Mir reiterated his demand for the Government of India to engage with the youth of Jammu and Kashmir through a meaningful dialogue aimed at understanding their issues and concerns and addressing them effectively. He said that such a dialogue between the Central Government and the youth of J&K is imperative to rebuild trust and bridge the prevailing trust deficit. Speaking on the occasion, parties Chief Coordinator & District President Kulgam Abdul Majeed Paddar, assured the new entrants that Apni Party would provide them with ample opportunities to contribute towards building a better future and serving the people. He appealed to the younger generation to support Apni Party so that, together, we can strive for a brighter, more prosperous, and secure future for the youth and generations to come. Besides Mir and Paddar, the prominent party leaders who were present on this occasion included State Vice President Mohammad Syed Akhoon, Provincial President Kashmir Mohammad Ashraf Mir, and others.
Awantipora, Aug 10: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), with the approval of the Vice Chancellor, has launched a Centralised Outreach and Community Engagement Programme, Rabt-u-Nisbat Building Meaningful Associations for a Sustainable Society. The initiative will be coordinated by the Dean Outreach Office. The programme seeks to bring the Universitys outreach and community engagement efforts under a common framework, enabling Schools, Departments, Centres, Offices and Constituent Colleges to work together more effectively and extend the benefits of IUSTs academic, research and innovation ecosystem to a wider section of society. A key focus of Rabt-u-Nisbat will be to connect with schools, colleges and communities, particularly in rural, remote and underserved areas. Through these engagements, IUST will facilitate academic interactions, career guidance, skill development, science and technology outreach, training programmes, research linkages, entrepreneurship and other activities based on the needs of communities and partner institutions. The initiative will also provide external stakeholders greater access to the Universitys academic and research resources through laboratory visits, expert interactions, demonstrations, workshops and other knowledge-sharing activities. Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the programme will encourage collaboration among IUST and schools, higher education institutions, government departments, industries, NGOs, alumni and community organisations. The Dean Outreach Office will serve as the nodal point for institutional outreach activities, facilitating coordination among different units and helping strengthen existing partnerships while developing new ones. Through Rabt-u-Nisbat, IUST aims to make its relationship with society more purposeful, sustained and mutually beneficial, while contributing to educational, scientific, economic and social development across Jammu & Kashmir.
IPO Rush: 34 companies race to launch issues worth Rs 45,000 crore by September 30
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Life Lesson proverb of the day is a reminder that difficult circumstances do not have to define what is possible. The proverb does not promise that every goal will be achieved exactly as imagined, nor does it suggest that persistence makes every challenge easy. Its deeper message is that perseverance changes the way people face difficulty. Patience teaches us to respect the time required for growth. Diligence gives us the discipline to keep working. Faith provides the courage to continue when certainty is unavailable. Together, these qualities create a powerful approach to life: keep moving, keep learning and keep believing that today's small effort can contribute to tomorrow's transformation.
Tamnar nod faces fresh scrutiny over forest, wildlife safeguards
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Research institutions can be valuable govt partners: Sawant
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TRAI rolls out 1601 series for utility, delivery calls
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Barcelona turn down PSG offer for Torres
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