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ICC chairperson Jay Shah (left), and Men’s ODI World Cup trophy Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) on Monday criticised the International Cricket Council’s recent changes to the qualification pathway and format for the Men’s 50-over World Cup.The two European Associate Member boards said they were disappointed that the ICC had made what they described as “significant structural changes” less than 18 months before the tournament.”Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) are deeply disappointed by the International Cricket Council’s recent decision to implement significant structural changes to the ICC Men’s 50-over World Cup qualification…

The Donald Trump administration on Monday published the number of visas it had revoked so far in this administration. The State Department Monday published the exact number of visas revoked in the second term of Donald Trump’s presidency so far, while the crackdown is going on. The US has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals who violated the terms of their visas, committed crimes, called for violence against US citizens, defrauded Americans, abused our immigration system, or endangered national security, the department said.”The majority of these visas were revoked due to law enforcement encounters for a range of…

Monsoon rain can be hard on metal surfaces around the home. Door locks are particularly exposed, and moisture can reach them through rain, humid air, and wet hands. Over time, that moisture can cause rust to form on the lock body, keyhole, and internal metal parts. A lock may still work at first, but repeated exposure can make the key harder to turn and eventually affect the mechanism. Keeping a lock dry is therefore only part of the solution. Regular cleaning, suitable lubrication, and quick attention to early rust can help protect the metal before the problem gets worse. Fortunately,…

Aditya Arepalli reportedly walked away from a Rs 13 lakh technology job to pursue a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence in the US. After completing his studies at the University at Buffalo and building practical expertise through coding, certifications and projects. For Aditya Arepalli, a comfortable start to his career was not enough. After graduating in Computer Science and securing a job in the technology sector, he could have continued on a familiar path, gaining experience, switching jobs, and gradually moving up the corporate ladder. Instead, as artificial intelligence began changing the technology industry, he made a decision that carried considerable…

A while ago, AR Rahman was in the news due to his remark about getting less work in Bollywood due to communalism. He had also called ‘Chhaava’ a propaganda film. Lyricist Manoj Muntashir has now reacted to Rahman’s comment. Manoj pointed to the success of several prominent Muslims in India and argued that Rahman himself has achieved an unparalleled position through his work.He said in an interview with Shubankar Mishra, “When Mohd Azharuddin become captain of the Indian Cricket team, when a Muslim becomes the President of India, when a legend like AR Rahman…who despite his religious identity…there is no…

Sarfaraz Khan joined the India Test squad as a replacement for Sai Sudharsan in Sri Lanka. (Image: TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Sarfaraz Khan beamed when he got off the team bus on Monday. There were greetings exchanged with members of the support staff on the bus before the 28-year-old, who joined the squad as a replacement for Sai Sudharsan, got down to business. After a quick huddle and pep talk, the team executed a meticulous plan and everyone seemed aware of the objectives for the session under the unforgiving sun.The centre wicket, baking under the sun, was ready for a…

Quote of the day by Pavel Durov. Pavel Durov is a Russian-born technology entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and chief executive officer of Telegram, a globally popular cloud-based messaging app. Born in Saint Petersburg in 1984, Durov first achieved widespread fame after launching VKontakte, often called VK, in 2006. Built as a local equivalent to Facebook, VK quickly grew into the largest social networking platform in the Russian-speaking world.Durov is known for advocating for a drug-free life, and in his many interviews, he listed the seven things that one should avoid to have mental clarity. In 2025, he wrote…

Many of us take our worries to bed without even realizing it. The meeting that did not go well, the task you forgot, the conversation you keep replaying – they all continue running in the background.Before sleeping, spend five minutes writing down whatever is on your mind. It does not have to be beautiful or even make sense. Think of it as emptying your pockets before going home. Once your thoughts have somewhere else to live, your mind does not have to carry them through the night.Sometimes, the greatest relief comes from simply saying, “I’ll deal with this tomorrow.” Source…

Competitive Exam explainers | Indian economy India’s foreign exchange reserves are often discussed when the rupee comes under pressure, global oil prices rise, or financial markets turn volatile. But the headline figure alone does not tell the full story. Forex reserves are a pool of external assets held by the country’s monetary authority that provide a buffer against external shocks and help maintain confidence in India’s ability to meet international payment obligations.As of July 31, 2026, India’s foreign exchange reserves stood at about $692.87 billion. The level has moved considerably during 2026 amid global market volatility, changes in gold prices,…

Amitabh Bachchan has once again offered a glimpse into his relentless work schedule, revealing that his recent commitments have kept him working almost around the clock. The 83-year-old veteran actor, who regularly uses his Tumblr blog to interact with fans and share personal reflections, recently apologised for missing his usual blog updates amid an intense stretch of work.Explaining his absence, the legendary actor wrote, “Apologies for this weird numbering and the missed Blogs .. The work hours and the intensity of work just did not give me time to get to connect .. so am extremely sorry !!! Work hours…