India captain Suryakumar Yadav praised his team's all-round performance after their seven-wicket victory over England in the first T20I. India's bowlers, led by Varun Chakaravarthy, restricted England to 132, while Abhishek Sharma's 79 ensured a quick chase. Both captains highlighted their strategies and preparations for the upcoming matches.
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Bengaluru is set to host the Neeraj Chopra Classic on May 24. This Gold-Label javelin meet will feature top international athletes. Anderson Peters, Thomas Rohler, and Julius Yego are among the stars. Arshad Nadeem will miss the event due to the Asian Athletics Championships. The competition aims to inspire Indian athletes.
India's first ATM on a train successfully completed its trial run on the Panchavati Express between Manmad and Mumbai. Railways officials reported smooth operation, with minor signal disruptions in no-network zones. This collaboration between the Bhusawal division and Bank of Maharashtra allows passengers to withdraw cash and access banking services while traveling, potentially extending to other major trains if popular.
Abhishek Nayar was appointed the side's assistant coach under head coach Gautam Gambhir just eight months ago but reports suggest his tenure has come to an abrupt end. The Indian cricket board beefed up the coaching staff when Sitanshu Kotak was roped in as the batting coach earlier this year but Nayar continued to be with the team, and both were part of the change room during the Champions Trophy campaign in Dubai.
President Joe Biden cancelled his scheduled trip to Rome, choosing instead to stay in Washington to monitor the response to the catastrophic fires in California. After meeting fire officials and approving a Major Disaster declaration, Biden decided to focus on overseeing the federal response. The trip included meetings with Pope Francis and Italian leaders.
Bengaluru is witnessing a surge in incidents involving youths brandishing machetes and performing dangerous stunts, prompting concern from law enforcement and mental health experts. Recent arrests highlight a troubling trend of aggression and weapon possession among adolescents. Psychiatrists attribute this behavior to unresolved emotional issues and urge parents to be vigilant and seek professional help when needed.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has issued an order mandating that no files, documents, or computer hardware be removed from the Delhi Secretariat without permission from the General Administration Department, citing security concerns. Branch in-charges in all departments are directed to ensure the safety of records and documents.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old Rajasthan Royals' debutant, captivated the IPL with a rapid 34 off 20 balls, including two impressive sixes. Despite a promising start, his innings ended with a stumping, leading to visible emotion as he departed the field. His performance, however, has marked him as a player to watch for the future.
As India prepare for their Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh, crucial discussions took place involving coach Gambhir with Jadeja and captain Rohit with Axar, utilizing video analysis. Rohit emphasized the inclusion of three all-rounders, Jadeja, Axar, and Sundar, for their dual skills, adding depth and control to the team, despite having a spin-heavy squad.
The Trump administration has frozen over $2.3 billion in federal funding to Harvard University, intensifying a broad campaign to reshape U.S. higher education. Citing civil rights violations and antisemitism, the administration is targeting elite universities with demands to eliminate DEI programs, adopt merit-based admissions, and curb campus protests. Harvard and others are pushing back, calling the moves politically driven. Legal challenges are mounting, as over 60 universities face similar... Expand