Pakistan opener Azan Awais was dismissed off the very first ball of the first Test against England at Headingley on Wednesday, becoming only the second Pakistani opener ever to suffer the unwanted fate.Ollie Robinson produced a superb delivery to trap Awais lbw with the opening ball of the three-match series. The right-arm seamer’s wobble-seam delivery…
Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ to Mohanlal and Prithiviraj Sukumaran’s ‘Khalifa-The Ruler’. Movie lovers have several options to choose from this week, with a mix of Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil titles scheduled to arrive across theatres and streaming platforms. The lineup includes romantic comedies, family entertainers, action thrillers and political dramas, with most major releases scheduled…
Representative photo (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: A 31-year-old former national-level wrestler, who had been on the run for nearly three years after being declared a proclaimed offender in an alleged opium smuggling case, has been arrested by the Delhi Police, officials said.Amit Sheoran, a bronze medallist at the 2013 National Cadet Wrestling competition, was apprehended…
Abu al-Duhur airbase following strikes, Syria. | Photo Credit: Reuters A Turkish delegation had visited an air base in northern Syria the day before it was hit by Israeli airstrikes, Syrian officials said. The Israeli strikes hit the Abu Duhur base early Tuesday (August 18, 2026), hours after the delegation had left, causing damage but…
Chennai: In a major push to upgrade rural infrastructure and support agricultural activities, the rural development department will undertake key development projects, including road improvements, desilting of waterways and groundwater recharge initiatives across the state, said minister for rural development and panchayat raj N Anand on Wednesday.Under the initiative, the department will upgrade 3,200 km…
Today’s career forecasts emphasize strategy and careful decision-making for success. Vishakha Nakshatra’s influence until morning highlights driven goal achievement. Professional relationships and teamwork gain importance as Anuradha Nakshatra takes over. Scorpio and Cancer may find opportunities while Leo and Taurus need careful consideration. Fixing issues at their source offers long-term benefits and saves effort. Today’s…
Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi, left, celebrates with teammate after the dismissal (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Pakistan will host England and Sri Lanka in a six-match ODI tri-series from October 18 to 31, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Wednesday.Matches will be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore, with the top two teams meeting in the October…
Rajinikanth’s much-awaited ‘Jailer 2’ has started building momentum as the film moves closer to its theatrical release. With only a few months left for the big-screen arrival, the makers have begun unveiling exciting updates to keep the excitement alive among fans. After creating curiosity with the announcement of the first single, the team has now…
Harmanpreet Singh celebrates with teammate after scoring a goal against Pakistan. (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India may have extended their decade-long winning run against Pakistan with a thrilling 5-3 victory at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup on Wednesday, but captain Harmanpreet Singh believes the defensive lapses that allowed their arch-rivals back into…
Russia denies targeting civilians in the war triggered by its invasion of its smaller neighbour in February 2022. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A Russian drone strike on a minibus in Ukraine’s southern city of Kherson killed four people on Wednesday (August 18, 2026), Ukrainian authorities said, in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as a…