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13 Aug

Mitchell Starc Breaks Record to Become Test Cricket’s Most Successful Left-Arm Bowler

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Australia’s pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has added another major milestone to his illustrious career, becoming the most successful left-arm bowler in Test cricket. Starc achieved the feat during the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin on Thursday. Starc started the match with 433 Test wickets, level with former Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath. He then dismissed Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam in the ninth over, with Nathan Lyon taking the catch. The wicket took Starc’s tally to 434, putting him ahead of Herath. With 434 wickets in 106 Tests, Starc is now joint 11th on the all-time Test wicket-takers’ chart alongside…

12 Aug

Shubman Gill Set to Make History in India vs Sri Lanka Tests, Needs 157 Runs for Major Milestone

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Team India is all set for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, beginning August 15 in Galle. India captain Shubman Gill will be one of the biggest players to watch, with the in-form batter standing on the brink of two major World Test Championship milestones. Gill currently has 2,843 runs from 40 WTC matches and needs just 157 more to reach the 3,000-run mark. If he achieves the feat during the Sri Lanka series, he will become the first Indian batter in WTC history to score 3,000 runs. Gill is currently India's highest run-scorer in the WTC. Rishabh Pant follows…

11 Aug

Delhi Capitals Cricketer Arrested on Rape Charges After Medical Student’s Complaint

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Indian cricketer and Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel was arrested by police on Tuesday in connection with a complaint alleging sexual relations with a woman on the promise of marriage. Porel was taken into custody from Hooghly in the morning and questioned for several hours. He was formally arrested later in the afternoon, following which police took him for a medical examination. He was subsequently produced before the Chinsurah Court, while an anticipatory bail hearing in the matter was also scheduled for Tuesday. The case was registered after a medical student approached Mogra Police Station with a complaint against Porel.…

10 Aug

Motorola Moto Pad 70 Launched With 2.5K 90Hz Display, 10,200mAh Battery and 68W Charging

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Motorola has added a new tablet to its Indian portfolio with the launch of the Moto Pad 70. The device comes with a large 12.1-inch 2.5K display, a 10,200mAh battery and a Moto Pen included in the retail box. It is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 6400 processor and is available with up to 256GB of storage. The Moto Pad 70 is priced at Rs. 33,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. The higher 8GB + 256GB variant carries a price tag of Rs. 36,999. Sales will begin in India on August 15 through Flipkart and Motorola's India website.…

08 Aug

Rishabh Pant Dismissed for 2 in Colombo, Comeback Game Ends Early

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Rishabh Pant’s comeback outing ended on a disappointing note as the Indian wicketkeeper-batter was dismissed for just two runs in India’s warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI at the NCC Grounds in Colombo on Saturday. Pant walked out with his usual aggressive intent and immediately looked to attack the Sri Lankan bowlers. However, his innings lasted only five balls before he chipped a delivery straight into the hands of the mid-off fielder. Pant had earlier attempted an inside-out shot over mid-off and appeared to make decent contact, but the ball did not have enough power to beat the fielder. Two…

07 Aug

2026 Bajaj Pulsar N160 Debuts With New S and SS Variants, Gets Starting Price of Rs 1.33 Lakh

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Bajaj Auto has introduced the 2026 Pulsar N160 lineup in the Indian market with prices starting at Rs 1.33 lakh (ex-showroom). The company has expanded the range by adding two new variants — Pulsar N160 S and Pulsar N160 SS. The N160 S has been positioned as the entry-level variant, while the higher-spec N160 SS is priced at Rs 1.42 lakh (ex-showroom). The newly launched Pulsar N160 S and N160 SS come with a host of technology upgrades. The N160 S features an LCD instrument cluster with turn-by-turn navigation, whereas the N160 SS gets a 5-inch TFT display with Google…

06 Aug

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Should Not Be Hurried Into Tests, Says Ajinkya Rahane

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rapid rise in Indian cricket has made him one of the biggest talking points in recent times. The teenage batting sensation impressed everyone with his record-breaking performances in the IPL, leading to discussions about whether he could soon become a part of India’s Test setup. The 15-year-old opener was selected for India’s tour of Ireland and England, where he made his international debut. However, his first few appearances in T20 cricket were not as spectacular as expected, as he scored 42 runs across three matches. During the England series, Sooryavanshi created history by becoming the youngest Indian player…

05 Aug

RBI Governor on UPI Fees: ‘Someone Has To Pay The Cost’

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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has responded to growing speculation over the possibility of charges on UPI transactions, saying it is too early to comment on the issue but emphasizing that maintaining the country's digital payment infrastructure comes at a cost. Speaking after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Malhotra was asked whether UPI transactions could attract charges in the future. He said the matter remains premature as the government is still considering proposed legislative changes. However, he added that “someone has to pay the cost” of running and strengthening the digital payments ecosystem. The governor clarified that while UPI appears…

04 Aug

FSSAI Restricts Sale of Dabur Products with ‘100%’ Claim Over Advertising Rule Violations

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a prohibition order against Dabur India Ltd, directing the FMCG company to immediately stop the sale of several food products carrying allegedly misleading ‘100%’ claims. The action covers products including honey, apple cider vinegar, virgin coconut oil, sesame oil, cow ghee, coconut water and coconut milk, which were marketed on Dabur’s website with claims such as ‘100% Natural’, ‘100% Pure’, ‘100% Purity Guaranteed’, ‘100% Organic’ and ‘100% Tender Coconut Water’. According to FSSAI, these claims violate the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018. The regulator stated…

03 Aug

Auqib Nabi receives maiden India Test call-up for Sri Lanka series

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Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi has received his maiden India call-up after being included in the squad as a replacement for Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. Bumrah has been ruled out of the series after failing to make a full recovery from a left knee injury sustained during the ODI series against England. The 29-year-old Nabi earned his place in the national team following two impressive Ranji Trophy seasons. He has taken 104 wickets during this period, including 60 wickets in the 2025-26 season, where he played a crucial role in helping Jammu…