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Sri Lanka has produced many world-class cricketers, but very few have left an impact on the game quite like Lasith Malinga. Born on 28 August 1983 in Galle, Malinga rose to become one of the most feared fast bowlers in world cricket, redefining the art of death bowling with his action and unmatched accuracy. The Master of Yorkers Malinga earned the nickname “Yorker King” for a reason. His ability to deliver toe-crushing yorkers, especially under pressure in the final overs, made him almost unplayable. Whether in ODIs, T20Is, or franchise cricket, Malinga’s deliveries were a nightmare for batters and a…

Dhaka, Aug 28 (IANS) At least 50 students were injured in violent clashes with police in Bangladesh as engineering students attempted to march towards Jamuna, the residence of interim government Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, to press their three-point demand, local media reported on Thursday. The Bangladesh Home Ministry confirmed that eight policemen, including Ramna Division Deputy Commissioner Masud Alam, were also injured in the clashes, with two sustaining critical wounds. The unrest was sparked by students from several engineering institutions, including Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), who blocked Dhaka’s Shahbagh intersection on Wednesday. Their three-point demands include preventing…

New Delhi/Beijing, Aug 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, on Sunday. PM Modi will be in China on the invitation of President Xi to attend the SCO Summit after concluding his two-day visit to Japan. This will be PM Modi’s first visit to China in last seven years and the first since the Galwan Valley faceoff in June 2020 between the soldiers of the two countries at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Both leaders had held a meeting…

Morning panic in Govinda Shetty Palya as pourakarmikas discover human bones in a dumpyard, later revealed to be a medical skeleton discarded by an MBBS student’s father.The routine task of clearing garbage turned into a chilling moment for pourakarmikas in Govinda Shetty Palya, near Electronics City, on Tuesday morning. As they sifted through heaps of waste, they stumbled upon a human skull staring back from the pile. Just a few steps away lay the bones of arms and legs — enough to freeze the morning bustle into stunned silence.Also Read:BBMP plans four animal crematoria in Bengaluru, introduces new stray dog…

Lionel Messi once again proved why he remains the heartbeat of Inter Miami, scoring twice in his return from injury as Miami defeated Orlando City 3-1 on Wednesday night. The victory booked Miami a place in the Leagues Cup Final, where they will face the Seattle Sounders on Sunday. Messi, who had only recently recovered from a hamstring issue, looked sharp in his second appearance in two weeks. His presence brought energy back into the Miami attack and ultimately made the difference in a tense Florida derby. Orlando Strike First, Miami Hit Back Add Zee News as a Preferred Source…

A 35-year-old dance trainer was found dead with his throat slit on National Highway 48 in Karnataka’s Haveri district on August 25, said the police. The deceased was identified as Lingesh M Tejappa, a resident of Chitradurga town, who ran a dance school and a cafe with his friends. His body was found around 120 km away, in the Byadagi taluk of Haveri, next to his bike parked on a flyover on NH-48, said the police. According to a complaint filed by his mother Kavita M Tejappa, he left their home around 2.30 pm on August 24, saying that his…

For the first time since the tragic Bengaluru stampede, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has spoken out, sharing a heartfelt message with fans. On June 4, 11 people lost their lives and more than 50 were injured in a stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, where nearly three lakh fans had gathered to celebrate RCB’s maiden IPL trophy win. On Thursday, the franchise took to X (formerly Twitter), writing: “The Silence wasn’t Absence. It was Grief. This space was once filled with energy, memories, and moments you cherished the most. But June 4 changed everything. That day broke our hearts, and…

Japan, Aug 28 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to embark on a two-day official visit to Japan starting August 29, India’s Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George on Thursday highlighted the close relationship between PM Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, recalling the early show of solidarity from Japan following the Pahalgam terror attack and said that he was one of the first global leaders to reach out to PM Modi after the tragic incident. He added that this visit will further deepen both their personal rapport and strategic trust. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Ambassador George…

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) While Pakistan Army chief Asif Munir has succeeded in selling his idea of the potential that his country holds for the US to mine rich rare earth materials and oil, what American President Donald Trump’s advisers are brushing under the carpet is that venture could land them back in the same mess that they had ended up in Afghanistan and from which they have only just pulled out. Munir is now in direct touch with the Trump administration to cut a deal with the US for resource extraction, which could further alienate the local population…

Setting the stage for revision of electoral rolls in poll-bound West Bengal, the Election Commission (EC) has asked the Chief Secretary and the District Election Officers (DEOs) in the state to step up preparations, including making necessary appointments, for the impending exercise. Bengal’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Agarwal has sent a letter on August 27 to all the state DEOs in this regard. He has sent a separate letter on August 26 to Chief Secretary Manoj Pant, asking that the government should fill up all vacant posts of Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant EROs (AEROs) immediately so that…