Nine men injured in explosion Bengaluru: Nine migrants from West Bengal, who were daily-wage workers associated with an engineering firm, sustained severe burns after a leaking LPG cylinder caused an explosion in their paying guest accommodation in Bommasandra-Hebbagodi, Electronics City, early Thursday. They were staying in a single-bedroom unit with a small kitchen and bathroom.Police…
The remarkable act of Joe Root (Image: AI Generated) NEW DELHI: Joe Root finished the ODI series against India unbeaten, scoring 249 runs in three innings to guide England to a 2-1 series victory. At 36, while many of his contemporaries have retired, Root continues to redefine consistency across formats. All of Root’s scores in…
Bengaluru: Sleuths from the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru zonal office, Tuesday conducted search operations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, at eight locations in Bengaluru in an investigation linked to an alleged IS recruitment and terror-funding module.During the searches, incriminating electronic records and digital devices linked to the alleged offence were…
England’s Jos Buttler (ANI Photo) England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler etched his name further into the record books on Thursday, surpassing Chris Gayle to climb to second on the all-time T20 run-scoring charts during The Hundred 2026 clash between Manchester Super Giants and London Spirit at Lord’s.The landmark came despite Buttler making only 16 off 11…
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza on the right (ANI Photo) Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza blamed the pitch after his team’s seven-wicket loss to India in the opening T20I of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club. Raza said the surface had too much moisture early on, making batting difficult with the new ball, while conditions…
By Karthikeyan SairamThere’s something magical about travelling by train during the monsoon. Raindrops race across the window as a steaming cup of tea and hot fritters keep you company. The rhythmic clatter of the tracks, the calls of station vendors and the changing landscape outside become part of the journey. Misty hills, overflowing waterfalls and…
India’s bowler Mayank Yadav gestures as he prepares to bowl during the first T20 cricket match between Zimbabwe and India in Harare, Zimbabwe, Thursday, July 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Wonder Mashura) New Delhi: Prabhu Yadav was performing the ‘Govardhan Parikrama’ in Mathura when his son, Mayank Yadav, over 7,000 kms away at the Harare Sports Club,…
Rajat Patidar with the IPL trophy (ANI Photo) Former India batter Hanuma Vihari has criticised the Indian team management for leaving Rajat Patidar out of India’s T20I squad for the Zimbabwe series. Vihari believes Patidar deserved a place after his impressive performances and leadership with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while also questioning the overall balance of…
Bengaluru: Hinting at possible misuse of corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds in the state, chief minister DK Shivakumar Thursday warned industrialists and private educational institutions of consequences if they do not invest in rural education.Addressing Global CSR and Sustainability Summit, organised by Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Industry and Commerce (FKCCI), the CM said the…
Ashok Sharma (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India’s fast-bowling production line has unearthed another exciting prospect, with Rajasthan pacer Ashok Sharma making his international debut in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare on Thursday.The 24-year-old received his maiden India cap after a remarkable rise through domestic cricket and the IPL, as captain Shreyas Iyer…
