Pakistan's bowling coach, Ashley Noffke, assures that Shaheen Afridi is regaining his top form before the Asia Cup, after battling a back injury in 2023. Afridi's pace is improving, with more balls reaching 140km/h during the West Indies series. He is working on his technique and swing to challenge the stumps consistently, aiming to hit speeds close to 150km/h.
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Chief Economic Advisor anticipates India's economy to grow between 6.3% and 6.8% in FY26, dismissing concerns about high US tariffs causing significant risks. The economy expanded by 7.8% in April-June, driven by a robust farm sector, outpacing China's growth. Manufacturing activity remained steady, contributing to the overall positive economic outlook.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has grossed Rs 269.81 crore net in India after 15 days, marking a significant opening but experiencing mixed momentum. The film started strong with Rs 65 crore on its first day and Rs 229.65 crore in its first week, but collections sharply declined in the second week despite star-studded cast and Lokesh's direction.
For the first time this millennium, excluding the Covid period, Indian visits to the US declined in June 2025, dropping 8% to 2.1 lakh. This fall aligns with an overall decrease in international visitors to the US. While industry experts hesitate to attribute the decline solely to stricter visa policies, concerns are rising, particularly regarding student visas.
Despite US pressure, India and Russia reaffirmed their strong ties at the SCO summit, with PM Modi and President Putin emphasizing their nations' enduring friendship and cooperation. Modi highlighted the importance of their partnership for global stability, while Putin noted the positive momentum in trade and economic relations.
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Manoj Jarange's hunger strike in Mumbai intensifies, demanding a 10% Maratha quota under the OBC category without reducing existing OBC reservations. Jarange warns the government against testing the community's patience, accusing them of misinformation. Traffic in South Mumbai is disrupted as protesters gather, coinciding with the Ganesh festival.
War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, has completed its second week with underwhelming box office performance. Despite the Ganesh Chaturthi holiday, collections remained stagnant, with an estimated Rs 2.50 crore net on Wednesday. The film's total stands at Rs 229.5 crore net in India and Rs 347.
In Hardoi, a woman named Sheelu, once accused of her husband's murder, discovered him alive and well in an Instagram reel seven years after his disappearance. Jitendra Kumar, also known as Babloo, was found living a double life in Ludhiana with a second wife. Sheelu's discovery led to Babloo's arrest for bigamy, bringing closure to years of suspicion and hardship.