KL Rahul is “fine now” after retiring hurt with cramps during India’s Test against Sri Lanka, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said. Rahul scored 77 off 162 balls and shared a 150-run stand with Devdutt Padikkal. Padikkal hit an unbeaten 131 on his Test comeback, while India finished day one strongly at 288 for two.
Virginia State University experienced a lockdown early Saturday following a shooting incident. Multiple suspects were involved, and several individuals sustained injuries near the Quad Annexes. Campus police confirmed that victims were transported to local hospitals for necessary medical treatment. Both university and county police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting event. Authorities have
Indian-American entrepreneur Vishal Garg has been ousted as Better Home & Finance CEO. The company cited concerns about his judgment and credibility after significant losses. Garg’s removal follows his controversial 2021 mass layoff of 900 employees. He is now seeking to regain his position and is offering to work for one dollar annually. Better’s market
On Independence Day, Devdutt Padikkal made history by becoming the second Indian and the first to score an international Test century on August 15. His remarkable innings had him finishing Day 1 undefeated at 131 runs, solidifying his place at number three in the batting order. This impressive achievement marks the end of India’s long
Devdutt Padikkal last played a Test for India during the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. After waiting 632 days, the left-hander seized his opportunity. Karnataka captaincy, role clarity and work on his game against spin reaped rewards as he put India in a dominant position with his maiden ton and a 150-run stand with his
The residents of Times Beach faced a critical situation when dioxin contamination was discovered, leading to their permanent relocation. Originally, this toxic substance was used on dirt roads for dust control during the 1970s. A devastating flood in 1982 heightened the community’s concerns about contamination. To address the issue, an incinerator was constructed to manage
Discarded solar panels will create significant waste by 2060, posing environmental risks. Proper recycling can unlock nearly one trillion dollars in economic value from these materials. Middle-income countries, especially China, will become major sources of retired solar panels. A phased subsidy strategy can ensure fairer economic benefits between richer and poorer regions. Building recycling capacity
Former defence secretary RK Mathur has recalled how Prime Minister Narendra Modi insisted on removing the bulletproof glass barrier from the Red Fort before delivering his first Independence Day address as Prime Minister in 2014. Speaking about the episode, Mathur said he and the then Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) had briefed Modi about
Khabib Nurmagomedov has praised Islam Makhachev’s dedicated journey ahead of his significant welterweight title defense. Makhachev will face Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia this Saturday. While many expect Makhachev to win, Nurmagomedov respects Garry’s fighting capabilities. Makhachev aims to extend his impressive winning streak to seventeen victories. Garry, an underdog, seeks to
