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Mayank Yadav (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India speedster Mayank Yadav added another milestone to his growing reputation on Thursday, dismissing Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett with the very first ball of the opening T20I in Harare to join an elite list of Indian bowlers.The express pacer became only the third India bowler to claim a wicket with the first ball of a T20I match, emulating Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya. Arshdeep achieved the feat against USA’s Shayan Jahangir during the 2024 T20 World Cup in Nassau, while Hardik removed Pakistan opener Saim Ayub with the opening delivery in the 2025…

Scientists in Florida have launched an emergency effort to protect one of the Caribbean’s most important reef-building corals from disappearing altogether. Researchers at the University of Miami have transported 30 fragments of endangered elkhorn coral from underwater nurseries to a land-based hatchery, fearing that another intense marine heatwave this summer could trigger widespread coral bleaching. The move comes after successive heatwaves in 2023 and 2024 devastated Florida’s coral reefs, leaving elkhorn coral functionally extinct across much of South Florida. By bringing the coral ashore, scientists hope to preserve its remaining genetic diversity until ocean conditions become safe enough for future…

Chongqing’s unique monorail Most cities build train stations beside buildings. But China is different. At first look, you’ll think it’s an illusion or an AI-created video. Because who would believe that a metro train can glide straight through the middle of a 19-storey apartment building! But it’s as true as it gets. In China’s Liziba Station on Chongqing Rail Transit Line 2, there’s a monorail that actually goes right through the sixth to eighth floors of a residential building, making it one of the world’s most photographed examples of innovation and utilisation of space. Let’s find out more about this…

BITSAT 2026 iteration 4 result out The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani has announced the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) 2026 iteration 4 seat allotment result. Candidates who participated in the counselling process can now check their allotment status by logging in to the official admission portal, admissions.bits-pilani.ac.in, using their application number and password.The seat allotment has been released for admission to Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Master of Science (MSc) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) programmes offered by the institute.Candidates who have been allotted a seat or received an upgraded seat in iteration…

Federal court denies Cher’s request of Mary Bono paying her legal fees. (Image credits: Instagram) Cher, fondly dubbed ‘Goddess of Pop,’ has to bear her own legal fees of USD 1 million in the case against Sonny Bono’s widow, Mary Bono. While the 80-year-old triumphed in the legal case for unpaid royalties in May 2024, the court denied her bill for attorney fees. After Mary stopped the payments to Cher, the singer hired the top lawyers to secure the win in the case – but now, she must cover the payments.Here’s a closer look at the legal conflict between Cher,…

Ashok Sharma (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India’s fast-bowling production line has unearthed another exciting prospect, with Rajasthan pacer Ashok Sharma making his international debut in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare on Thursday.The 24-year-old received his maiden India cap after a remarkable rise through domestic cricket and the IPL, as captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to field first in the opening match of the three-game series.Speaking after the toss, Iyer explained the decision to bowl first, citing the expected bounce on the Harare surface.”We are going to bowl first. This is my first time here,…

File photo: France recorded its hottest June since records began in 1947 France recorded 5,764 more deaths than expected during a record-breaking heatwave that swept the country between June 17 and July 2, health authorities said on Wednesday, highlighting the deadly impact of increasingly frequent extreme weather events linked to climate change.According to France’s public health agency, 21,674 people died from all causes during the period, compared with an expected 15,910 deaths based on historical trends.The resulting excess mortality of 36 per cent marks the country’s highest heatwave-related death toll since the catastrophic summer of 2003, when around 15,000 people…

Jogesh Bhandari and Meenakashi Bhandari An Indian-origin couple who exploited the urgent demand for protective equipment during the Covid-19 pandemic have been convicted in a multimillion-pound fraud case in the United Kingdom that funded a lavish lifestyle, including a £126,000 Porsche, Rolex watches and expensive home upgrades.Jogesh Bhandari, 59, and his wife Meenakashi Bhandari, 48, were found guilty at Leicester Crown Court, UK, of offences linked to fraud and handling criminal property. Craig Morris, 43, was also convicted of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation and related offences. All three are due to be sentenced on 21 August, the…

Cleaning floors, wiping kitchen countertops, and cleaning bathrooms are things that most households do. However, there are many places that are touched daily that are hardly ever cleaned. Dust, grease, bacteria, and allergens can accumulate on such surfaces and make hygiene suffer as well as affect the comfort of staying in the house. Devoting a bit more time to those places does not take hours of work, but the result will be noticeable. Here are seven household places that need some extra cleaning. Source link

Omar Abdullah questions JP Nadda’s timeline on Jammu and Kashmir recruitment paper leak The political debate over examination paper leaks intensified on Thursday after Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda cited aseries of recruitment and board examination controversies across states while questioning the Opposition’s stand on the issue. His remarks, however, drew aswift response from Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who disputed the minister’s account of one of the cases.The exchange comes as examination integrity remains under national scrutiny following the NEET-UG 2026 controversy, which has triggered months of protests, legal proceedings and demands for reforms in the…