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Pakistan batter Asif Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 33. Known for his aggressive batting style and role as a middle-order finisher, Asif played 21 ODIs and 58 T20Is for Pakistan. His most memorable innings came in the 2021 T20 World Cup when he smashed a seven-ball 25 against Afghanistan, guiding Pakistan to a tense victory. In a social media post, Asif wrote: “Wearing the Pakistan jersey has been the greatest honour of my life and serving my country on the cricket field has been my proudest chapter.” He confirmed that he will continue…

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Seventy-five years of Bengaluru’s municipal journey ends with BBMP, as the Greater Bengaluru Authority ushers in a new governance model.1949: The BeginningThe journey began with the formation of the Bengaluru City Council, where R. Subbanna became the city’s first mayor. It marked the birth of organised civic leadership in a growing city.Also Read:BBMP now a memory: GBA takes charge from today with 5 new city corporations1996: The Mahanagara Palike EraAs the city expanded, the council gave way to the Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BMP) in 1996. This was the start of a larger, more ambitious structure meant to serve a modern…

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Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against India and New Zealand as he continues his rehabilitation from a back injury. Cricket Australia confirmed in a statement that Cummins will not be considered for selection in the limited-overs fixtures, with the focus now firmly on his recovery before the Ashes series against England in November. The 31-year-old fast bowler has been away from competitive cricket since the Caribbean Test series last month, and his absence raises questions about Australia’s bowling strength as they prepare to face India on home soil from October 19.…

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We all have those moments when fatigue hits—whether it’s during work, study sessions, or a busy day on the go. Instead of reaching for another cup of coffee or a sugary snack, certain natural foods can provide a quick and sustainable energy lift. Here are six foods that instantly boost your energy levels and keep you active throughout the day:- 1. Bananas Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Often called a natural energy bar, bananas are packed with carbohydrates, potassium, and vitamin B6. They provide quick fuel for your body and are perfect before a workout or during an…

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Historic civic transition begins as BBMP dissolves; Bengaluru now governed by five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).Bengaluru’s civic governance has entered a historic new chapter today as the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) officially replaces the BBMP, which now remains only as a memory.Also Read:Greater Bengaluru Authority from tomorrow: Check how the city will be dividedUnder this new structure, the city has been divided into five city corporations—Bengaluru Central, Bengaluru East, Bengaluru West, Bengaluru North, and Bengaluru South—each further split into two zones, making a total of 10 administrative zones. This transition aims to bring faster, region-specific development…

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The fate of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro hung in the balance Tuesday as the verdict and sentencing phase of his trial for allegedly leading a conspiracy to stay in power was set to begin.A Supreme Court panel scheduled sessions on five days through Sept. 12 to decide whether the far-right ex-leader is guilty of seeking to overturn the 2022 presidential election result, when he was narrowly defeated by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.Bolsonaro, who denies any wrongdoing, was charged with five counts related to attempting to stage a coup. He is under house…

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SEOUL, South Korea — An 18-month doctors’ walkout that roiled South Korea’s health care system began winding down Monday, as two physicians’ groups said that interns and residents started returning to work at some university and private hospitals. More than 10,000 young doctors — interns and residents — walked out in February 2024 after South Korea’s president at the time, Yoon Suk Yeol, proposed to dramatically alter the nation’s medical care landscape. Thousands of medical students also joined in and stopped going to class. The biggest point of contention was Yoon’s plan to increase medical school admissions by around 65%…

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Australia’s premier fast bowler Mitchell Starc has officially announced his retirement from T20 internationals on Tuesday, September 2. The 35-year-old, who has been a mainstay of Australia’s bowling attack for over a decade, will now focus solely on Test cricket and ODIs as he eyes the 2027 World Cup in South Africa. Starc Explains His Decision In a heartfelt statement, Starc said that Test cricket will always remain his number one priority. He stressed that moving away from T20Is will allow him to stay fresh and fit for major tournaments such as the Ashes, away tours of India, and the…

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Patna: Two weeks ago, as the Voter Adhikar Yatra was flagged off from Sasaram, Tejashwi Yadav was in the driver’s seat, literally, steering the vehicle that, with Rahul Gandhi on board, would go on to traverse 1,300 km across Bihar. By Monday, when the Yatra culminated in a rally that brought the heart of Patna to a standstill, Tejashwi had become more or less a sideshow, with Rahul, who announced in his concluding speech that he would soon drop a “hydrogen bomb” of a revelation on alleged vote theft, emerging as its central face. The streets of Patna, awash with Congress…

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Mumbai: Attempts are afoot to create a rift between the Marathi and non-Marathi speaking population of Mumbai, and any chances of an Uddhav-Raj Thackeray reunion on the ‘Marathi voters’ platform will have no impact on the upcoming civic polls, Ameet Satam, Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Mumbai unit president has said. In an interview to ThePrint, Satam, who took over the reins of the BJP’s city unit last week, said the BJP’s campaign will highlight various major infrastructure upgrades that the “party has implemented” in Mumbai through the state government. The party will specifically emphasise the various housing projects that the…

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