Asia Cup squad: ‘His case needs to be discussed’ – Ex-India cricketer slams Harshit Rana’s selection
The selection of India’s Asia Cup squad has sparked controversy, particularly regarding Harshit Rana’s inclusion. Aakash Chopra questions Rana’s place, citing his underwhelming IPL 2025 performance and suggesting that Prasidh Krishna, the IPL 2025 Purple Cap winner, and Mohammed Siraj, with his recent form in England, were more deserving choices.
‘Designed & made in India, trusted by world’: PM Modi hails semiconductor mission at Semicon India 2025 – top quotes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Semicon India 2025, emphasizing India’s ambition to become a semiconductor hub. He received the first made-in-India Vikram 32-bit processor and highlighted the nation’s commitment through reforms and investments. Modi envisions India as a key player, designing, manufacturing, and exporting trusted semiconductors globally, driving significant change and economic growth.
Orissa HC orders equal access to drinking water in Sambalpur village
The Orissa high court intervened following allegations of caste-based discrimination in accessing drinking water in a Sambalpur village. The court directed the state govt to ensure equal access to public tube wells, regardless of caste or religion. This order came after a PIL highlighted a defunct tube well and subsequent alleged discrimination.
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025: India kick off campaign with 1-0 win over Korea
India’s men’s hockey team began their Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 campaign with a 1-0 victory over Korea. Mohammed Raheel scored the winning goal in the 15th minute. Goalkeeper Mohith HS made crucial saves to secure the win. The team displayed strong offence and defence throughout the match. This win gives India three points in…
Dave Portnoy shuts down Fox Sports deal rumor but not before trolling Ohio State fans
News reports suggest Fox Sports might collaborate with Barstool Sports. Dave Portnoy’s involvement is speculated. He responded to the rumors with a tweet. Portnoy neither confirmed nor denied the deal. He trolled Ohio State in the process. The potential deal could bring Portnoy to Big Noon Kickoff. Barstool content might air on FS1. The sports…
Baaghi 4 box office collection day 11: The Tiger Shroff and Sanjay Dutt starrer earns around Rs 0.75 crore, manages to cross Rs 50 crore mark
Baaghi 4, starring Tiger Shroff and Sanjay Dutt, struggles at the box office, earning just Rs 0.75 crore on Day 11. Total collections reached Rs 50.40 crore after two weeks. Tiger Shroff’s promotional event at Gaiety Galaxy, where he displayed his physique, went viral. The film, directed by A. Harsha, also stars Sonam Bajwa and…
Top Maoist sniper shot dead in Chhattisgarh; Rs 8 lakh bounty and weapons recovered
Security forces in Chhattisgarh achieved a major victory by killing Sodhi Kanna, a top Maoist commander and sniper, in Bijapur district. Kanna, who had a reward of Rs 8 lakh on his head, was killed during an anti-Naxal operation in the Indravati National Park area.
“We don’t want any bad blood”: Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Heights shares witty ‘excuse letter’ for Taylor Swift’s podcast debut
New Heights podcast playfully teased Taylor Swift’s upcoming guest appearance with a creative “excuse note” on Instagram, encouraging fans to clear their schedules. The note cleverly incorporated Swift’s song lyrics, building anticipation for the August 13th episode. This crossover unites the NFL world and pop music, potentially drawing the podcast’s largest audience yet, as fans…
Currency watch: Rupee slips to 85.80 vs dollar on tariff jitters; equity selloff, weak RBI data add pressure
The rupee weakened to Rs 85.80 against the US dollar due to struggling domestic equities and global trade tensions fueled by Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. A strengthening dollar index further pressured the rupee, while forex reserves dipped by $3.049 billion. India continues trade talks with the US, aiming for a phase-one agreement by fall,…