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Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the IPL, ending his stint with Chennai Super Kings. Having already retired from international cricket, Ashwin plans to explore leagues worldwide. He thanked franchises, the IPL, and BCCI for memories. His IPL exit aligns with BCCI rules, allowing retired players to participate in overseas tournaments.
Godavari water levels at Bhadrachalam are steadily rising. After days of receding flow, the level increased from 27.50 feet on Tuesday afternoon to 30.10 feet by 9 AM Wednesday. Officials attribute the rise to upstream floodwaters. Currently, 4,41,424 cusecs of water are flowing downstream from the Godavari River.
Former Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the IPL, posting, “My journey as an IPL player is over.” He played 221 matches and took 187 wickets, representing Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, and Pune Warriors. Ashwin had earlier retired from all international cricket formats.
Heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir disrupted mobile internet, broadband, and calling services, damaging fibre networks. CM Omar Abdullah called the outage the worst since 2014 and 2019, with apps and messaging barely working. The Ministry of Communications directed telecom operators to enable Intra Circle Roaming until September 2 to restore connectivity.
PM Modi has allegedly declined four calls from Trump, citing concerns over misrepresentation and diplomatic pressure amid rising US-India trade tensions. PM Modi refused Trump’s post-G20 invite and disapproved of a proposed White House meeting with Pakistan’s army chief. Experts warn ties are worsening despite previous strategic partnership claims.
Ganpati idols are being installed across Hyderabad as part of Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations, with devotees praying for prosperity and obstacle-free lives. The festive spirit has gripped the city, but organizers are urged to stay alert. Hyderabad Police have advised caution, especially around electrical wires and setups in mandapams.
Over 3,500 Jammu residents were evacuated after heavy rains caused flash floods and waterlogging. Multi-agency teams, including police, NDRF, SDRF, and the Army, are providing relief, food, and medical aid at temporary shelters. Authorities are prioritizing power, water, and road restoration, with continuous monitoring of the situation.
Star actress Anushka Shetty’s film ‘Ghaati’ is set to release on the 5th of next month. However, the actress will not be participating in the promotions. The producer stated it’s due to personal reasons, which they respect. He added that no one else could have played her role and believes she can pull audiences to […]
The Indian Army rescued 22 CRPF personnel and three civilians stranded near Madhopur Headworks, 14 km from Pathankot. Moments after the operation, their shelter collapsed. Rising river levels and dam discharges worsened flooding, prompting statewide alerts. Officials remain on high alert as rescue efforts continue across affected areas.
The Khairatabad Ganesh festival, a major Hyderabad event since 1954, starts today. Founded by Shankaraiah with a one-foot idol, it features a new theme every year. This year’s theme, ‘World Peace,’ was chosen by organizers to inspire global harmony and unity during the vibrant and grand celebrations.
The West Bengal government told the Calcutta High Court it is willing to conduct student union elections, but claimed colleges and universities have not acted. The court ordered 365 colleges and 10 universities to join the case. Student elections have been suspended since 2020, with renewed protests after the Kasba Law College gang rape case.
APSRTC MD Dwaraka Tirumala Rao announced that 1,500 electric AC buses will soon join the fleet, offering free travel under the Stree Shakti scheme. Unlike neighboring states, Telangana has faced no issues with the scheme. He added that more buses will be deployed if demand increases to better serve commuters.
India strongly condemned the killing of five journalists in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, calling the incident “shocking” and “deeply regrettable.” The journalists were among at least 20 people killed in attacks targeting the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. India emphasized the need to protect civilian lives.
The Telangana High Court directed that Vinayaka Chavithi mandapams and loudspeakers must not inconvenience the public. Loud noises affect the elderly and pregnant women, while mandapams on roads obstruct emergency vehicles. The court suggested idols be installed in community grounds and vacant lots identified by local bodies to ensure safety.
Two people died and nine others were injured when the rear portion of the four-story Ramabai Apartment collapsed onto a nearby chawl in Vasai, Palghar district. The injured were taken to hospitals in Virar and Nalasopara, on Mumbai’s outskirts. Authorities are investigating the cause of the partial building collapse.