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Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar lauded wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant’s fearless batting approach and natural talent, recalling how Ashish Nehra had predicted the youngster’s rapid rise.Pant, who is classified as an entertainer in the red-ball format, put up a spectacle with his swashbuckling strokeplay in his four appearances during the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The 27-year-old concluded the series with 479 runs in four matches and seven innings at an average of 68.42, with two centuries and three fifties. ALSO READ – Sunil Chhetri Reveals Virat Kohli Texted Him London Fitness Test Results, Compares Him To Cristiano Ronaldo Speaking to Doordarshan Sports,…

As the Asia Cup 2025 draws near, Team India has kicked off its preparations with high energy and intensity in Dubai. Set to begin their campaign against hosts UAE on September 10, the defending champions are already deep into their training grind at the ICC Academy. Captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed strong satisfaction with how the team is shaping up ahead of the much-anticipated tournament. India’s T20I skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, took a moment to appreciate the dedication and spirit shown by his teammates during their first training session. He commended the effort and skill level of the squad, especially highlighting the…

The Greater Bengaluru Authority introduces a GIS-powered digital map to help citizens identify their new municipal corporation boundaries after BBMP’s dissolution.Bengaluru’s civic map just got smarter. With the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) officially stepping in after the dissolution of the BBMP, residents can now explore the boundaries of the city’s five newly carved municipal corporations using an interactive GIS tool.Also Read:Bengaluru commissioner orders mobile toilets, clean-up drive at MajesticThe platform, available at bbmp.gov.in/gisviewer, allows citizens to view corporation limits either by assembly constituency or by the older 198-ward system. For a city where jurisdiction confusion has been a long-standing headache,…

A resident of Nauka Tola in Gopalganj, his name is among 124 voters struck off from the rolls of the local polling station during the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR).The list of deleted names, along with reasons for their exclusion, was announced on 17 August after the first phase of the sweeping and controversial revision. In the case of Nauka Tola, the reason cited in each case of deletion was death.However, according to the district administration’s own admission to ThePrint, at least 21 of those listed as deceased are, in fact, alive in Nauka Tola, located 60…

“A teacher should always remain a student”: Rajashekar Ragati’s simple mantra has earned him several laurels during his 15-year teaching career. Rajashekar, 43, a government high school teacher in the Kittur taluk in Karnataka’s Belagavi, has not only transformed the lives of his students but also redefined classroom learning through innovative teaching methods.His unwavering contribution to education earned him the prestigious state-level Best Teacher award for 2025-26, alongside other teachers, on Friday from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. This is the second such honour, following the first time in 2010. In fact, he is also the first teacher from Kittur Taluk to…

Batting icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to make their return to competitive cricket through the India A squad, which will face Australia A in a three-match 50-over series later this month. According to a report in the Hindustan Times, the two senior pros are being considered for selection, which would mark their first appearance since retiring from Test cricket earlier this year. India A vs Australia A Series Schedule The India A team will host Australia A in three unofficial ODIs at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. The matches are scheduled for September 30, October 3, and…

Brand Finance’s Marathons 50 2025 report ranks Bengaluru Marathon among the world’s strongest, with innovation, sustainability, and community engagement setting it apart.Bengaluru’s fitness culture received a global stamp of recognition with the Marathons 50 2025 report revealing that the Bengaluru Marathon has contributed an estimated USD 8 million to the city’s economy. The event now ranks 47th among the world’s top marathon brands, achieving a Brand Strength Index score of 57.5/100.Also Read:KIA becomes fully Code F ready: Both runways cleared for Airbus A380 operationsThough the Mumbai Marathon outpaced it with USD 57 million and a global rank of 45, Bengaluru’s…

Civic chief Rajendra Cholan pushes for cleaner pedestrian zones in Bengaluru’s busiest transport hub, with strict action planned against violators.Majestic, Bengaluru’s busiest transport hub, is set for a major cleanliness upgrade. On Saturday, Central city corporation commissioner Rajendra Cholan directed officials to immediately install mobile toilets along high-density pedestrian pathways to curb rampant public urination.Also Read:KR Market to get Bengaluru’s first hi-tech smart parking hub with AI surveillanceDuring an inspection at the Auto Tipper Mustering Centre near the Slum Development Board, Cholan emphasised that sanitation issues could no longer be ignored in a locality that sees lakhs of daily footfalls.…

Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has reinstated Ashok Siddharth, former MP and father-in-law of her nephew Akash Anand, in the party within hours of him publicly apologising for his mistakes. The move also comes ahead of a proposed BSP rally in Lucknow next month. Siddharth had been expelled from the BSP in February this year on charges of encouraging factionalism and indulging in anti-party activities. In a long post on X in Hindi Saturday, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati said Ashok Siddharth had publicly apologised for his “mistake” and assured the Bahujan Samaj and BSP leadership of…

Zimbabwe produced a disciplined all-round performance to beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the second T20I at Harare Sports Club on Saturday, setting up a thrilling series decider. The hosts bowled out the visitors for just 80 runs Sri Lanka’s second-lowest total in T20 internationals before chasing down the target in 14.2 overs. Sri Lanka Collapse To 80 All Out Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Winning the toss and batting first, Sri Lanka were undone by a fiery Zimbabwe bowling attack. The tourists struggled from the outset, losing wickets in clusters during the powerplay. Kamil Mishara top-scored…