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The Afghanistan Cricket Board has announced a 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025. Led by captain Rashid Khan, the squad includes key players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Fazalhaq Farooqi. The team aims to make a strong impact in the upcoming tournament.
At an IAF event, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla revealed he grew up shy and never envisioned space travel. Despite hearing about Rakesh Sharma’s milestone, the desire to be an astronaut didn’t take root early. Later inspiration and determination, not childhood dreams, shaped his journey to space and defined his extraordinary career path.
In Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district, BJP worker Munna Bahadur was arrested for assaulting electricity department engineer Lal Singh, a Scheduled Caste official, inside his office. BJP’s district president confirmed Bahadur’s affiliation. A viral video showed the attack, prompting police to book Bahadur and others involved under relevant charges.
Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi led a bike rally in Purnia, Bihar, as part of the Voter Adhikar Yatra. Riding a bike himself, he energized grassroots workers. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav also joined on a separate bike. The rally has sparked significant interest and buzz in political circles across the state.
Star Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket. Renowned for his classical technique, Pujara was a mainstay in India’s Test batting lineup for over a decade. Cricketers across the globe have praised his contributions, calling him one of the finest Test batsmen of his generation.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu will visit Visakhapatnam on August 29. He will attend various programs at the Novotel Hotel, inaugurate double-decker buses and VMRDA projects, and participate in the National Sports Day closing ceremony at AU Engineering College grounds, where he will also inaugurate the Pro Kabaddi competitions.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated that the fear of terrorism has largely vanished from the Kashmir Valley. He highlighted that Pulwama is now attracting more industries than Srinagar and reported only one local terrorist recruitment this year. He credited the sustained efforts of both central and state governments.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi NCR due to heavy rains, causing waterlogging in areas like Majhiabad and Gurugram. Heavy rainfall is also affecting Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, and Tripura. The IMD warns that heavy rains will continue over the next 48 hours.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju sharply criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of conspiring with George Soros and following a ‘very dangerous path.’ Rijiju alleged foreign forces are trying to destabilize India, claiming Rahul and Congress are coordinating with them. He affirmed that the country remains safe under Modi’s leadership.
GHMC officials are organizing Ganesh idol immersions by setting up 74 pools across Hyderabad. These include special pools for small idols, pre-fabricated tread pools, and temporary pools to accommodate the large number of devotees. The arrangements aim to ensure smooth and eco-friendly idol immersions within GHMC limits during the festival.
INDIA bloc Vice-Presidential candidate Justice Sudarshan Reddy will tour multiple states today and tomorrow to seek support from various parties. He will meet DMK leaders in Chennai today and Samajwadi Party and other MPs in Lucknow tomorrow. Meanwhile, Radhakrishnan has filed his nomination as the NDA’s candidate for the Vice-Presidential election.
★Independence Day of Ukraine, ★1908: Birth of Shivaram Hari Rajguru, revolutionary of Indian independence movement, ★1923: Birth of nuclear scientist Homi Sethna, ★1927: Birth of Telugu film actress Anjali Devi, ★1928: Birth of TG armed struggle fighter and litterateur Dasharathi Rangacharya, and ★1989: Birth of film singer Geeta Madhuri.
The India Meteorological Dept has forecast moderate rainfall across several parts of Telangana due to a trough over the Bay of Bengal. Districts including Jayashankar Bhupalpalli, Mulugu, and Bhadradri are expected to receive rain until tomorrow. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 km/h may also accompany the rainfall.
Here are the 24-karat gold prices per 10 grams today in the cities. ★Chennai: ₹1,00,620 ★Mumbai: ₹1,00,620 ★Delhi: ₹1,00,770 ★Kolkata: ₹1,00,620 ★Bangalore: ₹1,00,620 ★HYD: ₹1,00,620 ★Ahmedabad: ₹1,00,670 ★Jaipur: ₹1,00,770 ★Lucknow: ₹1,00,770 ★Vijayawada: ₹1,00,620 ★Nagpur: ₹1,00,620 ★Chandigarh: ₹1,00,770 and ★Bhubaneswar: ₹1,00,620.
AP Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar will visit Visakhapatnam today to review preparations for a large-scale Jana Sena Party meeting. He is expected to hold a press conference at 1 PM, where he will likely discuss upcoming party programs and outline key initiatives planned by the Jana Sena Party in the region.