‘Security always a concern’: Bangladesh ready to enhance safety measures for India’s potential T20I tour | Cricket News

BCB ready to ‘enhance the security’ for India’s Bangladesh tour (Image: Cricinfo) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has reiterated its commitment to providing top-level security for India’s scheduled white-ball tour in September, with the board prepared to further strengthen its arrangements if required.Speaking on Tuesday, BCB security committee chairman Sayeed Ibrahim Ahmed said the board…

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GATE Result 2026: Official vs unofficial website, what candidates need to know

The GATE 2026 result is expected to be released shortly, and as anticipation builds, candidates are being reminded to rely only on authorised platforms to check their scores. With multiple links and updates circulating online, distinguishing between official and unofficial sources becomes important.The result will be made available through the GOAPS portal, where candidates can…

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Pokhran II tests showcased that ‘no power can bend India’, says Modi; Country has increased its N-warhead count from 172 in 2024 to 180 in 2025, says report | India News

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Pokhran II nuclear tests showcased that “no power can bend India”.Codenamed ‘Operation Shakti’, Pokhran II tests were a series of five nuclear bomb explosions in May 1998 that gave India official entry into the global “nuclear club” and the sixth country to declare itself a nuclear-armed…

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Hasan Mahmud’s career best 6-55 blows Australia away; Bangladesh take control on day 1 of Darwin Test

Bangladesh’s Hasan Mahmud, second left, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Australia’s Travis Head during their test match in Darwin, Australia, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. (AP) Bangladesh’s bowlers outperformed Australia’s returning Big Four on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin, bowling the hosts out for 198 on Thursday.Hasan Mahmud took…

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NHAI asks banks to validate vehicle numbers linked to FASTags

NEW DELHI: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday directed all banks issuing FASTags to undertake “immediate” validation of Vehicle Registration Numbers (VRNs) linked to the smart tags issued by them. The banks have been directed to blacklist FASTags that are found linked to incorrect or invalid VRNs.The decision follows receipt of complaints regarding…

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In 1981, Elizabeth Taylor bought this Bel Air ranch house; she lived there for 30 years until her death, and in 2026, the home was saved from demolition |

Elizabeth Taylor lived at the Bel Air property for 30 years; a decade after her demise, it was on the verge of demolition, but in 2026, it was preserved(Image Credit: Instagram) Home is where you can be your true self, away from the camera, away from public scrutiny, sans makeup, sans characters. For British actress…

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AIADMK faction extends support to Vijay’s TVK; leader explains why DMK alliance talks collapsed | India News

NEW DELHI: After a drubbing in the Tamil Nadu assembly polls, AIADMK on Tuesday announced that it will extend support to Vijay’s TVK in forming the government ahead of the crucial floor test.Speaking to reporters, AIADMK leader C V Shanmugam said the party currently stands without any alliance, signalling severed ties with the Bharatiya Janata…

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‘Agenda against me, they’re jealous’: Ajinkya Rahane’s no-holds-barred swipe at critics | Cricket News

Kolkata Knight Riders’ captain Ajinkya Rahane (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Ajinkya Rahane launched a fiery defence of his batting and leadership after Kolkata Knight Riders slumped to a crushing 65-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens. Under scrutiny following a slow start to the season, Rahane did not hold back in the post-match press conference,…

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Wolves and foxes may be helping plants spread across the Sahara Desert; scientists found seeds from eight species in their droppings |

Deep in the Sahara Desert, where rain is rare and plants struggle to spread, an unlikely desert gardener may be at work. Researchers who sifted through hundreds of carnivore droppings found intact seeds from eight different plant species, suggesting that wolves and foxes may help desert vegetation spread across the landscape. If you have ever…

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