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AUS vs WI: Australia stormed to a commanding eight-wicket win over West Indies in the second T20I at Port of Spain on Tuesday, spoiling Andre Russell’s farewell appearance in international cricket. Josh Inglis and Cameron Green stole the show with blazing half-centuries, helping the visitors take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Russell’s Final Knock In Vain Andre Russell, playing his last international match, gave fans a fleeting reminder of his power-hitting prowess, smashing 36 off just 15 balls. Earlier, opener Brandon King anchored the innings with a fluent 51, guiding West Indies to 172/8 after being put…

West Indies’ two-time T20 World Cup-winning all-rounder, Andre Russell, brought the curtain down on his international career at Sabina Park in Jamaica, his home ground. He bid farewell following an eight-wicket loss to Australia in the second T20I of the series. After the match, Russell remained composed, interacting warmly with fans, posing for selfies, and signing autographs before heading over to the presentation area. “I just want to say thanks, thanks to the people in the Sabina Park and to the WICB for the opportunity. Just happy to play in front of the home crowd, the result didn’t go our…

The Election Commission of India has begun the process for the election of a new Vice President for the country after Jagdeep Dhankhar quit the office on Monday citing health reasons.  In a press note issued on Wednesday, the poll panel said it is mandated to conduct the election to the office of the Vice President of India, under Article 324 after the Ministry of Home Affairs notified Dhankhar’s resignation.  The election for the Vice President of India is governed by The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, it added.  “Accordingly, the Election Commission of India has already started the…

In a major twist ahead of the SA20 2026 season, Aiden Markram ,the two-time title-winning captain of Sunrisers Eastern Cape has opted to leave the franchise and enter the auction pool. His decision comes shortly after the SA20 retention list was revealed on July 23, and despite guiding Sunrisers to a runner-up finish in 2025 as their third-highest run-scorer. According to ESPN Cricinfo, Markram has informed the franchise of his desire to explore the open market. However, Sunrisers still hold a right-to-match (RTM) card, giving them the option to buy him back during the auction by matching the highest bid.…

The human body operates on natural rhythms that shift with the seasons, directly impacting energy levels, mood, and motivation to exercise. Understanding these patterns helps maintain consistent fitness habits year-round. The Science Behind Seasonal Motivation Changes Seasonal shifts trigger biological responses that affect workout motivation. Daylight exposure influences serotonin production, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood and energy. During shorter winter days, serotonin levels naturally decrease, leading to reduced motivation and increased fatigue. Melatonin production also fluctuates with seasonal light changes, controlling sleep-wake cycles. Increased production during darker months creates sluggishness that extends into workout routines. Temperature variations affect metabolic processes,…

Moscow, July 23 (IANS) Russia has substantially expanded its entry ban list of representatives of EU institutions and member states, as well as other European countries, the Russian foreign ministry said. The list includes members of law enforcement agencies, government and commercial organisations, and citizens of EU member countries and other Western countries responsible for “supplying military aid to Kyiv, facilitating deliveries of dual-purpose products to Ukraine, engaging in activities aimed at undermining Russia’s territorial integrity, or organising blockades against Russian vessels and cargo in the Baltic Sea,” said the ministry in a statement in response to the EU’s 17th…

Farmers across Haryana have been struggling to obtain urea and di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilisers in recent days, even as the BJP-led state government has continued to claim that there was no shortage of fertilisers.However, many farmers seem to have joined long queues, braving heavy rains in their bid to secure fertilisers. In Charkhi Dadri district, for instance, police were deployed to ensure orderly distribution amid growing tensions on Monday. Protests have already erupted at several locations across the state. With over two-thirds of Haryana’s population directly or indirectly reliant on agriculture, the issue has taken centre stage in state politics.…

The Karnataka Lokayukta Wednesday launched state-wide raids against eight government officials, including an IAS officer, Vasanthi Amar, in an alleged disproportionate assets case. Amar is currently appointed as the Special Deputy Commissioner, K-RIDE, which is implementing the Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project. The Karnataka Lokayukta is conducting searches at the IAS officer’s R T Nagar residence in Bengaluru. Story continues below this ad Last week, an FIR was filed against Amar by the Halasuru Gate police in Bengaluru for allegedly issuing an illegal order related to a 10.2-acre land parcel in Dasanapura hobli, Bengaluru North, between June and September 2024. The…

Fifteen members of a gang that allegedly lured businessmen to invest in cryptocurrency schemes with promises of doubling their money and then stole the cash by staging robberies have been arrested, the Bengaluru police said on Tuesday.According to the police, the scam came to light when a man approached the Vidyaranyapura police on June 26, saying he was robbed of Rs 2 crore during a business transaction. When the police began investigating, they allegedly realised that the complaint was a ruse to misguide them. Seemant Kumar Singh, Police Commissioner of Bengaluru, stated on Tuesday that the investigation revealed the accused…

The police have arrested three members of an inter-state gang and retrieved 2.865 kg of gold valued at ₹2.10 crore and ₹4.80 lakh in cash after a robbery took place in a goldsmith’s store in the crowded Saraf Bazaar area on 11th July. Sohail Shaikh alias Badshah (30), Ayodhya Prasad Chouhan (48) and mastermind Farooq Ahmad Malik (40) have been captured while the hunt is on for Arbaz and Sajid. The accused reportedly developed the plan 25 days prior to the crime, which was carried out on 11th July at 12:15 pm. Farooq was nabbed from Mumbai and the other two were taken…