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Kevin Pietersen hails Sarfaraz Khan's dramatic fitness journey after Mumbai setback
Kevin Pietersen commended Sarfaraz Khan's remarkable physical transformation after the Mumbai batsman shed 17 kilograms to resurrect his international cricket prospects. The former England captain expressed admiration for the player's dedication on social media following Sarfaraz's exclusion from the current England Test series. Sarfaraz received no bids during the Indian Premier League 2025 auction and subsequently committed to intensive fitness training under his father's guidance. Karun Nair secured selection ahead of him despite an eight-year absence from international cricket. Pietersen used the opportunity to criticize Prithvi Shaw's fitness standards. Shaw faces contrasting circumstances after Mumbai selectors removed him from...
Bihar parties race to contact 43 lakh missing voters as ECI releases new list
Bihar's Election Commission distributed comprehensive data to twelve prominent political parties regarding voters who failed to submit required documentation during the state's Special Intensive Revision process. The commission provided information about approximately 2.96 million citizens who have not returned their Enumeration Forms and another 4.39 million residents who could not be located at their registered addresses. Political representatives received these detailed lists during official meetings with election officers at various administrative levels. The revision campaign has successfully reached 75.9 million voters, representing over 96 percent of the state's total electorate of 78.9 million registered citizens. Bihar...
Milind Soman achieves a 30-second pull-up in Mumbai rain after Norway marathon run
Bollywood actor Milind Soman demonstrated remarkable physical endurance during recent Mumbai monsoon showers. The fitness enthusiast completed a challenging 30-second pull-up exercise while rain fell around him. Soman shared video footage of his workout performance on social media platforms. He expressed appreciation for experiencing Mumbai weather again after international travel. The actor thanked his wife Ankita Konwar for her patience during his jet lag recovery. Soman recently completed the Tromso midnight half-marathon alongside his spouse in Norway. The couple participated in the unique Arctic running event that began at night and finished under bright midnight sunlight. Both athletes received medals for their marathon...
Free ration scheme under PMGKAY helps over 80 crore Indians, Chamoli hails relief
The Central government provides monthly wheat and rice distributions to Chamoli district families through the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana program. This welfare initiative serves over 80 crore economically disadvantaged citizens nationwide without charge. Local recipients praise the monthly grain allocations as essential support for household food security. Ration dealers acknowledge the program's significant impact on vulnerable communities. The scheme represents major government assistance for families facing financial hardship. Officials launched this food security program during 2020 amid pandemic-related economic challenges. The government allocated 1,118 lakh metric tonnes of grains across seven implementation phases...
Harry Brook says England stays sharp for India Test, plays down talk of dominance
England batsman Harry Brook rejected claims of complete superiority despite his team holding a 2-1 advantage before Wednesday's fourth Test at Manchester. The Yorkshire player emphasized India's capacity for resurgence after previous setbacks during the ongoing five-match series. Brook referenced how the visitors recovered strongly at Edgbaston following their defeat at Headingley. He stressed England must maintain focus and unity as the contest reaches its climax. Weather concerns threaten the Old Trafford encounter as both sides prepare for another intense battle. The Lord's Test featured heated verbal exchanges between players from both teams. Brook described how England responded collectively when teammates faced sustained pressure...
Modi and Keir Starmer to sign India-UK free trade pact in London this week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to the United Kingdom this week alongside Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal for the formal signing of the bilateral free trade agreement. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer extended the invitation for Modi's official visit from July 23 to 24. This represents Modi's fourth journey to Britain as head of government. The leaders finalized their comprehensive trade pact on May 6 following direct telephone negotiations. Officials project the agreement will expand bilateral commerce to $120 billion by 2030. The trade deal eliminates tariffs on 99 percent of Indian exports to Britain. Indian manufacturers in textiles, leather goods, jewelry, and engineering products gain enhanced market access...
Oberoi Realty profit drops 28 percent in Q1, announces Rs 2 interim dividend
Oberoi Realty experienced significant financial decline during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, with consolidated net profit falling 28 percent to Rs 421 crore compared to Rs 585 crore the previous year. Revenue decreased nearly 30 percent to Rs 988 crore from Rs 1,405 crore during the same period. The company's EBITDA dropped 36.2 percent to Rs 520 crore while operating margins contracted to 52.7 percent from 58 percent. Despite weaker financial performance, business activity showed positive momentum across key metrics. The real estate developer recorded strong growth in operational indicators during the quarter. Unit bookings rose 30.2 percent to 181 units while carpet area booked expanded 67.3 percent to 3.53 lakh square feet...
Bangladesh Air Force jet crashes into Dhaka school, 19 dead, including children
A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 BGI training aircraft struck the Milestone School and College building Monday afternoon, killing 19 people and injuring 164 others. The pilot died alongside victims who were predominantly children attending classes when the plane hit the structure. Military officials reported the aircraft departed at 1:06 PM before crashing into the Uttara district school approximately 24 minutes later. Students from grades two through five occupied classrooms across the building's multiple floors during the impact. Army personnel and fire service teams immediately began rescue efforts after the crash occurred. Emergency responders transported wounded victims to six area hospitals for treatment. The tragedy unfolded when the...
Miya George celebrates Amarakavyam memories, praises Jeeva Sankar on Instagram
Malayalam actress Miya George recently shared an Instagram tribute expressing appreciation for director Jeeva Sankar after their first meeting in eight years. Sankar launched George's Tamil cinema career through the film Amarakavyam, where she portrayed the character Karthika. The director impressed George by managing three key filmmaking roles simultaneously across screenplay, cinematography, and direction. George emphasized her lasting connection to the Karthika role, noting that Tamil audiences continue sending supportive messages about her performance eleven years later. The actress revealed she preserves meaningful items from the production, such as her Malayalam-translated script and a promotional mug she still uses. George...

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