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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…

01 Aug

Dikhow River Reaches Severe Flood Stage in Upper Assam

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The flood situation in Upper Assam is likely to worsen as the Dikhow River in Sivasagar district has reached the severe flood stage. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the river crossed the severe flood mark at 12 am on Thursday. Following the rise in the river's water level, the ASDMA has issued a public advisory asking people to stay away from riverbanks and avoid unnecessary movement in flooded areas. The authority warned that the increasing water level has raised the risk of flooding and riverbank erosion. Residents, especially those living in low-lying and riverside areas, have…

31 Jul

Kartik Aaryan Extends Support to Assam Flood Victims with Donation, CM Expresses Gratitude

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Kartik Aaryan Donates ₹1 Crore for Assam Flood Relief, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Thanks Actor As Assam continues to battle one of its worst flood situations in recent years, Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has stepped forward to support the affected people. The actor has donated ₹1 crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to assist ongoing rescue and rehabilitation efforts. Kartik Aaryan’s contribution has been appreciated by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who publicly thanked the actor for extending support during this challenging time. The Assam Chief Minister’s Office shared the update through its official X handle, acknowledging the…

30 Jul

Ajinkya Rahane Calls Time on His Cricket Career, Retires from All Formats

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Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing an end to an illustrious career that saw him become one of India’s most dependable Test batters. Rahane revealed his decision through an emotional social media post on Thursday, reflecting on his journey and expressing gratitude for the support he received throughout his career. Rahane, who famously guided India to a historic Test series victory in Australia during the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, received praise from Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president Ajinkya Naik. Calling it the end of a remarkable chapter in Indian cricket, Naik highlighted…

29 Jul

NPCI Plans Privacy Boost for UPI, Phone Numbers May Be Masked on Payment Apps

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The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which manages the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) ecosystem, is working on privacy enhancements for digital payments. Under the proposed changes, UPI apps and banks may soon be required to mask users’ phone numbers during transactions. According to reports, NPCI has already directed UPI apps and partner banks to begin preparations for hiding users’ mobile numbers. The move is aimed at ensuring that digital payment platforms comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, which focuses on the collection, storage and sharing of personal information. As per a Moneycontrol report, the government is…

28 Jul

Air India’s Turnaround May Take Up to a Decade, Says Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran

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Tata Sons has indicated that Air India’s transformation could take up to 10 years, extending the airline’s earlier turnaround timeline. Chairman N Chandrasekaran shared the update in the company’s annual report released late on Monday. The statement comes as India’s second-largest airline continues to face challenges, including airspace restrictions, rising fuel costs due to the West Asia conflict, and the impact of last year’s fatal aircraft crash. Chandrasekaran said the airline’s revival will require more time due to ongoing supply-chain issues affecting key components, along with the need to modernise legacy systems, reshape organisational culture, upgrade the fleet, and expand…