Mohammad Kaif has criticised Mohammed Siraj's bowling performance in the first Test against England, where India suffered a five-wicket defeat. Kaif emphasized the need for Siraj to bowl with his mind and focus on line and length to take wickets. He also highlighted how England strategically attacked the other bowlers, while playing defensively against Bumrah, ultimately leading to their victory.
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Security forces neutralized a Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist in a gunfight in the Basantgarh forests of Udhampur district, Jammu & Kashmir, while an operation continues to locate three other trapped militants. The group is believed to have been tracked by police in the Jammu region for almost a year.
Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par', directed by RS Prasanna, has earned over Rs 80 crore in India during its first week. The sports dramedy, considered a spiritual sequel to 'Taare Zameen Par', opened strongly with Rs 10.7 crore on Friday, peaking at Rs 27.25 crore on Sunday. The film also had a special screening at Rashtrapati Bhavan, attended by President Droupadi Murmu.
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India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has vehemently rejected accusations from the Pakistan Army linking India to a deadly suicide bombing in North Waziristan that killed 16 soldiers. The MEA dismissed the claims as contemptible, despite the Pakistan Taliban faction claiming responsibility for the attack. The bombing, which involved an explosives-laden vehicle, also injured dozens and damaged nearby homes.
A chilling murder has rocked Raipur as authorities discovered a man's body encased in cement within a suitcase and steel trunk. Residents alerted police to a foul odor emanating from the abandoned trunk. Swift investigation led to the arrest of a lawyer, Ankit Upadhyay, and his wife at Delhi airport as they attempted to flee.
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The first session of the India versus England Test saw a tense moment. Zak Crawley delayed Mohammed Siraj's over, disrupting India's plan. England's openers, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, batted strongly. They forged an unbeaten 117-run partnership. Bumrah missed a catch. England reached lunch at 117/0, needing 254 more runs. The match hangs in the balance with all results possible.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara's lighthearted comments about a shortage of funds in the state government have sparked a political controversy after a video of his speech went viral. Parameshwara clarified that his remarks were made in jest and were misconstrued, emphasizing the state's fiscal strength and commitment to welfare schemes.