Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 115 headlines rain-hit Day 2. (ANI Photo) Dhruv Jurel produced a composed unbeaten century as India strengthened their grip on the second Test against Sri Lanka, declaring their first innings at 503/9 before reducing the hosts to 8/2 at the close of a rain-interrupted second day. Jurel remained unbeaten on 115, his…
During the inspections, officials found rotten raw food, poor general sanitation and improper freezing temperature control. Food handlers were also found not wearing gloves, raising concerns over the risk of contamination. NEW DELHI: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of five restaurants operating at the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) premises in…
Abhishek Banerjee seeks SC direction on disqualification of 20 TMC MPs. Photo credit: PTI NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee has moved Supreme Court seeking an early decision by Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on disqualification pleas against 20 rebel party MPs. The matter is scheduled to come…
Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara reacts during her Round of 64 women’s singles match against Turkey’s Ozge Bayrak (REUTERS) NEW DELHI: It was Day 5 of the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, but the smooth rhythm of the tournament was suddenly disrupted. Injuries to Thailand’s Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara, both suffering from knee problems,…
Technology stocks led the losses after experiencing sharp swings over the summer. US stock market today: Wall Street indices were subdued on Monday as investors looked ahead to a week filled with events that could have a significant impact on markets. Meanwhile, the parts of the bond market that the US Treasury Department is seeking…
Representative Image of contrasting visions for Squaw Valley, featuring Olympic infrastructure alongside preserved natural landscapes (AI-generated image) Wayne Poulsen was the man who found Squaw Valley in the first place. In 1943, he and his wife Sandy bought 640 acres there from the Southern Pacific Railroad, and by 1948 he had partnered with New York…
Britain announced on Monday it would allow Kyiv access to classified technology to start production of European SCALP long-range cruise missiles in Ukraine. Photo credit: mbda-systems.com London is set to hand Ukraine classified information on British components used in the Storm Shadow/Scalp long-range missile, a move expected to clear the way for France and Ukraine…
A nest box occupied by a Eurasian scops owl might seem an unlikely place to find a live snake, yet that is exactly what researchers repeatedly encountered in central Türkiye. Across six breeding seasons, they inspected 109 owl nests and found the small worm snake Xerotyphlops vermicularis in 44% of them. The reptiles were not…
Investigators suspect a flammable substance has been used on the victims’ faces A Hindu family of four was found murdered inside their locked home in Bangladesh’s Rangpur city, with investigators uncovering disturbing details about the killings and an alleged attempt to destroy evidence.The victims were identified as retired Rangpur Zilla School teacher Ganapati Chakraborty, 65,…
Solana is a name of Spanish origin associated with a sunny place or a place exposed to the sun. Its warm, bright associations evoke sunshine, optimism and natural beauty. With its melodic sound and distinctive character, Solana is an appealing choice for parents looking for a name inspired by light and warmth. A beautiful name…