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Indian cricketers, including Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Jitesh Sharma, cleared the pre-season fitness test at BCCI’s Bengaluru Centre of Excellence. Gill, named Asia Cup T20 vice-captain, will travel to Dubai. Tests included Yo-Yo and DXA scans. Mohammed Siraj, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar, and Shardul Thakur also passed.
Israel claimed it killed iconic Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida, the masked face of the group’s armed wing, in a Gaza City airstrike, warning more strikes could follow. Hamas hasn’t confirmed his status. With only three senior leaders remaining, Israel plans a Gaza City sweep. Netanyahu’s security cabinet met amid concerns for roughly one million civilians.
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale hit Afghanistan early today, with tremors felt in neighboring regions, including parts of Pakistan. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported the quake struck at 00:47:41 IST, with its epicentre at latitude 34.50°N, longitude 70.81°E, and a depth of 160 km, raising regional concern.
PM Modi and President Xi agreed to boost cooperation against terrorism at their SCO summit. PM Modi raised cross-border terror concerns, receiving China’s support. The leaders also discussed trade, border peace, and strategic autonomy. This marks a diplomatic reset amid US-India tensions and China’s shifting stance due to global security concerns.
Samsung will launch the Galaxy S25 FE 5G on September 4, featuring a 6.7″ AMOLED 120Hz display, Exynos 2400 chip, 50MP triple camera, and 4900mAh battery with 45W charging. Leaked renders show four color options and a slightly thicker chin. Expected India price is around ₹60,000, similar to the previous Galaxy S24 FE model.
A 23-year-old Japanese man, Kofu, is dating his classmate’s 83-year-old grandmother, Aiko. Their romance began during an unexpected Disneyland trip. Despite a 60-year age gap, the couple is deeply in love and now lives together. The internet reacted with surprise, humor, and mixed views, highlighting the emotional complexity of their unconventional relationship.
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inspected flood-damaged stretches of the Srinagar-Jammu highway, closed for six days due to landslides. He reviewed progress and stated that two-way traffic could resume soon via an alternate route. He also announced relief for cloudburst victims in Ramban and will brief Home Minister Amit Shah about the flood situation.
A passenger on Saudia flight SV119 from Jeddah to London attempted to open the aircraft door after landing at Heathrow. Believed to have a medical condition, the person was quickly restrained by crew while the plane taxied. No injuries occurred. Authorities in Saudi Arabia and the UK are investigating the incident alongside the airline.
Over 200 people were rescued in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, after severe flooding hit the region. DGP Nalin Prabhat reviewed damage, including at Lakhanpur-Madhopur bridges. Rescue and relief operations continue. Meanwhile, the Vaishno Devi yatra remains suspended for a sixth day after a landslide near Adhkuwari killed over 30 and injured 20 pilgrims.
Gurugram Police arrested a lawyer and two women for allegedly framing a widower in a false rape case to extort ₹10 lakh. The victim’s daughter reported the scam, supported by audio evidence. A settlement of ₹6.5 lakh was attempted before arrests were made. Investigations are ongoing to uncover more people involved in the scheme.
BSP chief Mayawati confirmed her party will contest Bihar assembly polls independently. She has divided 243 constituencies into three zones, assigning responsibilities accordingly. All campaigns will run under her guidance. National convenor Akash Anand, along with Ramji Gautam and the Bihar unit, will lead preparations. The BSP aims for better results.
Brendan Taylor, returning after four years, became the third Zimbabwean to score 10,000 international runs during the second ODI against Sri Lanka. Despite scoring just 20 runs, he joined Andy and Grant Flower in this elite club. Zimbabwe lost the first match; Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first in the second […]
Days after retiring from all formats, Ravichandran Ashwin may join ILT20, becoming the third Indian to feature post-IPL. In talks with organisers, he’s expected to register before the September 10 deadline. If picked, Ashwin might serve as a player-cum-coach, continuing a trend of retired Indians entering overseas leagues. Auction is on September 30.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Anakkampoyil–Kalladi–Meppadi tunnel project, set to become Kerala’s longest and India’s third-longest tunnel road. Aimed at easing travel between Kozhikode and Wayanad, the 8.73-km twin-tunnel will boost tourism and trade. Funded by KIIFB, the ₹2,143 crore project fulfills a major election promise of the LDF government.
Prem Sagar, son of legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar and a key contributor to the iconic TV series Ramayan, passed away at 84. Known for works like Ankhen and Alif Laila, he was also his father’s biographer. Industry veterans including Arun Govil and Sunil Lahri paid heartfelt tributes, mourning the loss of the visionary filmmaker.