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SA vs AUS: Australia have named their white-ball squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa, and rising allrounder Mitch Owen has been rewarded for his blistering form with maiden selections in both the T20I and ODI squads. The 23-year-old, who made headlines with his performances in BBL 14 and the Caribbean T20s, is the only uncapped player across both 14-member squads. Mitch Owen Breaks Through Owen’s rise has been nothing short of impressive. His dynamic performances in the Big Bash League were followed by a sensational T20 debut in the Caribbean, where he struck at a remarkable 192.30 strike…

A powerful undersea earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale jolted the waters off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, leading to widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific. The quake, which struck at a shallow depth of about 19 kilometers, was centered roughly 125 kilometers southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a key coastal city in the Far East.Also Read:Trump warns of tariffs as US-India trade deal remains incomplete ahead of August 1 deadlineTsunami waves as high as 4 meters were observed along Russia’s coastline, including the Kuril Islands, prompting immediate evacuations. Fortunately, no significant injuries or fatalities have been reported, though some structural…

Just days before a self-imposed August 1 deadline, US President Donald Trump stated that a trade deal with India has not yet been finalized, raising the possibility of new tariffs on Indian exports. Speaking to the media on Monday, Trump said India could face duties of up to 25% on selected goods if an agreement isn’t reached soon.Also Read:Trump warns Russia of 100% tariffs if Ukraine ceasefire fails within 50 daysTrump acknowledged that India has been a friendly nation but criticized its high tariff barriers compared to other countries. He noted that despite ongoing negotiations, India continues to impose steep…

The Revanth Reddy-led Congress government in Telangana is considering a proposal to streamline the quota benefits for 14 Muslim groups, which include about 3 lakh Shia families, under the Backward Classes (BC) reservation regime based on their social, educational and economic backwardness.These 14 socially and economically backward Muslim groups had been given 4% reservation for government jobs and education under a separate category BC (E), which restricts quota benefits for them. Also, due to legal issues over allegations of religion-based quota and lack of awareness in the Muslim community, it has “not been implemented properly”, sources said. The Revanth Reddy…

Event management company DNA Entertainment Tuesday expressed concerns in the Karnataka High Court about the damage to its reputation, and raised the issue of not receiving a copy during their submissions while challenging the Justice John Michael D’Cunha report on the June 4 Bengaluru cricket stadium stampede. A division bench of Justices Jayant Banerji and Umesh Adiga was hearing DNA’s plea against the panel’s report, submitted last Thursday, seeking to quash it. It also sought an interim stay on the implementation of its recommendations. Among the extensive findings and recommendations of the report are a recommendation for legal actions against…

Workplace eye protection is a big issue in 2025. Thousands of workers are injured in their eyes annually. The majority of them were preventable. Most of them are because of workers failing to wear the right protection. This is especially common among workers who are required to wear vision correction. Not everyone wears standard safety glasses. Those using prescription lenses have unique issues. They either use glasses behind goggles or compromise on clarity. Both are unsafe and uncomfortable. A prescription safety glasses program solves this issue. It combines safety and vision correction into one package. These programs offer glasses with…

ThiruvananthapuramJul 30, 2025 09:09 IST First published on: Jul 30, 2025 at 09:02 IST Share The arrest of two Catholic nuns in the BJP-ruled Chhattisgarh on charges of alleged “conversion and human trafficking” has upset the party unit in Kerala, where it is making attempts to reach out to the influential Christian community in the run-up to the local body elections, slated later this year, and the Assembly elections due in April 2026. Deviating from the party line in Chhattisgarh and other states over conversion, the Kerala BJP has rejected the case slapped by the Chhattisgarh administration against the nuns,…

Dengue cases are on the rise again in Karnataka, sparking concern among health officials and residents. According to official data, 3,278 dengue cases have been reported across the state so far this year. The highest number of infections has been recorded within the BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) limits, which account for 1,772 cases.Also Read:Dengue cases drop by 75% in Bengaluru: BBMP’s early action, awareness campaigns yield big resultsOutside the BBMP region, the rest of Karnataka has recorded 1,506 dengue cases, indicating that while urban areas are heavily affected, rural and semi-urban districts are not far behind.Despite the sharp spike…

A crucial verdict is set to be delivered today by the Special Court for People’s Representatives in Bengaluru in one of the four criminal cases filed against former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna. This is the first judgment to be pronounced among the four cases currently pending against him, and it holds significant implications for his political and personal future.Also Read:Court rejects bail plea of former MP Prajwal Revanna in sexual assault caseThe court has already completed hearing the arguments and counter-arguments, and also examined the evidence and witness testimonies. With the legal proceedings concluded, the case has been in the…

In a high-profile investigation triggered by an anonymous tip alleging mass deaths, the Karnataka government’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) has begun unearthing possible burial sites in Dharmasthala’s forest region. The operation, focused on uncovering the truth behind the mass deaths, officially commenced yesterday with a “guddali pooje” (ritual spade worship).Also Read:Dharmasthala case: SIT and FSL conduct ground search at Nethravathi RiverbankThe first major excavation, measuring 15 feet wide and 8 feet deep, yielded no skeletal remains or material evidence. Despite the absence of any findings, the SIT has decided to continue operations. The site was one of 13 locations identified…