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    IND vs ENG | Sachin Tendulkar breaks silence on handshake controversy, asks ‘Why should England’s bowlers be kept fresh?’ | Cricket News

    Sachin Tendulkar opens up on handshake drama in Manchester. NEW DELHI: India’s thrilling 2-2 draw in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England will be remembered not only for the cricketing drama across five hard-fought Tests, but also for the off-field debates it sparked — none more polarising than the fourth Test handshake controversy in Manchester.The moment…

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    Saudi Arabia remains GCC’s biggest borrower in H1 2025 despite 20% YoY drop in debt issuance | World News

    The Saudi riyal was the second most-used currency after the US dollar in GCC debt markets, raising $7 billion from eight issuances In the first half of 2025, Saudi Arabia retained its position as the top issuer in the Gulf Cooperation Council’s debt markets, raising $47.93 billion through bonds and sukuk. While this figure reflects…

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    Trump faces a variety of choices as he seeks to fill Fed vacancies

    U.S. President Donald Trump points towards Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holding a document during a tour of the Federal Reserve Board building, which is currently undergoing renovations, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 24, 2025. Kent Nishimura | Reuters Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler’s surprise resignation last week brought back a scenario that seemed to…

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    ‘I was made to look like a villain’: The Oval curator, who had spat with Gautam Gambhir, speaks after India-England Test | Cricket News

    Lee Fortis and Gautam Gambhir (Getty Images) While most pitch curators are fiercely protective of the main square on a cricket ground, Lee Fortis, the chief curator at The Oval, takes that passion to a nearly sacred level.A week can often change perceptions in both cricket and life. Just days after his heated exchange with…

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    Terror funding: Special NIA court frames charges against Jamaat-e-Islami trio, trust | India News

    JAMMU: A special NIA court in Jammu framed charges against three Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), J&K, operatives and a trust on Tuesday, for allegedly raising and utilising funds to further the activities of the proscribed outfit in violation of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.The accused are Amir Mohammad Shamsi from Rajouri’s Rehtal; Abdul Hamid Ganai…

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    Columbia and Brown to spill admissions data to Trump administration: Why it could be dangerous for students

    For all its chest-thumping about “protecting meritocracy,” the Trump administration has quietly engineered something far more consequential than a policy shift: A looming federal admissions surveillance regime—and it has bought the keys to elite university gates with hard cash. Columbia and Brown, two of America’s most storied universities, have just paid their way out of…

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    Lilliput slams Shah Rukh Khan’s performance as a dwarf in Zero: ‘Not even equal to dirt on Kamal Haasan’s feet’ |

    Lilliput criticizes Shah Rukh Khan’s performance in Zero. He finds it inauthentic compared to Kamal Haasan’s Appu Raja. Lilliput says SRK’s star image overshadowed the character. He questions the film’s message and SRK’s preparation. Lilliput compares SRK’s acting to Kamal Haasan’s, finding SRK lacking. Shah Rukh Khan recently won a National Film Award for Jawan….

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    Lok Sabha passes Merchant Shipping Bill to comply with global maritime accords, develop Indian shipping

    The Lok Sabha passed the Merchant Shipping Bill on Wednesday, paving the way for compliance with India’s obligations under maritime treaties and international instruments and ensure the development of the shipping industry. The bill was passed after a brief discussion as opposition parties continued with protests seeking a discussion on poll roll revision in Bihar….

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