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Led by wicketkeeper-batter Arjun Mahesh, the USA side dominated the Americas Qualifier on home soil in Rydal, Georgia, securing qualification with a game to spare. They sealed their place in the tournament after an unbeaten run in the double round-robin event, well ahead of their final game against Canada on August 16. USA set the tone for their World Cup qualification with a 65-run win over neighbours Canada, before emphatic victories against Bermuda and Argentina put them firmly in control at the halfway stage. Their bowlers dominated again in a second win over Bermuda on matchday four, before dismissing Argentina…

Chennai: The ongoing sanitation workers’ protest and the midnight arrests of over 300 protesters in Chennai earlier this week has become yet another sticking point within the ruling DMK-led coalition in Tamil Nadu, with allies the Congress, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), CPI, and CPI(M) worried about how it could dent the government’s image. What began as a sanitation workers’ agitation against the Greater Chennai Corporation’s move to privatise waste management in two zones escalated into a political war of words, bringing focus back  to friction between the DMK and its allies. The sanitation workers’ protests began about 15 days ago,…

Marvel Studios When the original “Iron Man” movie came out in 2008, it not only resurrected Robert Downey Jr.’s career but also launched the game-changing franchise known as the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), a behemoth which now encompasses dozens of blockbuster films and shows. The movie’s eye-popping technology, whip-smart dialogue, and fast-paced storyline was also a real turning point for superhero films at the time.  Tony Stark/Iron Man’s highly advanced suit was something to behold as well, allowing Downey’s billionaire-turned-superhero to do things like rocket into space and fire advanced weapons. With technology being…

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh penned a heartfelt post for Bob Simpson, who passed away in Sydney at the age of 89 on Saturday. Simpson, one of the most influential figures in the history of Australian cricket, played 62 Tests for the country from 1957 to 1978, scoring 4,869 runs at an average of 46.81, including 10 centuries and 27 half-centuries with a highest score of 311. He took 110 catches and 71 wickets at 42.26 with two five-wicket hauls and best figures of 5/57. Simpson also captained Australia in 39 Tests and served as their head coach from 1986…

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is set to kick off his 16-day “Voter Adhikar Yatra” (Voter Rights March) from Sasaram in Bihar Sunday, with the state Assembly polls barely three months away.Rahul’s march comes amidst strident protests being held by the Opposition parties within Parliament and outside over the Election Commission (EC)’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Hearing a clutch of petitions challenging the Bihar SIR, the Supreme Court, in its interim order Thursday, directed the EC to make available online a searchable list of about 65 lakh…

With the Asia Cup 2025 just weeks away, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has revealed his preferred squad for the tournament. His selection has sparked plenty of discussion, with Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill making a comeback into the fold, while some big names face uncertainty. Gill and Iyer Back in the Mix Harbhajan strongly backed Shubman Gill to shine in the T20 format, stressing that his ability to accelerate makes him a match-winner. “If Shubman Gill decides to hit, he is no less than anybody else… he bats at a strike rate of 150-160, not just 120,” Harbhajan remarked.…

Patna, Aug 16 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will on Sunday launch a yatra to highlight the alleged assault on the people’s right to vote through the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, a senior party leader said on Saturday. Addressing a press conference here, former state Congress president Akhilesh Prasad Singh said Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, is likely to be in the state for over a fortnight till the ‘Vote Adhikar Yatra’ concludes with a rally in Patna on September 1. “Tomorrow, Gandhi will launch the yatra from Sasaram. All the necessary…

Fed up with broken promises and crumbling infrastructure, IT professionals and residents of Balagere near Gunjur rolled up their sleeves this Independence Day, filling potholes on their own after civic authorities failed to act.This Independence Day, while Bengaluru celebrated freedom, residents of Balagere near Gunjur and Varthur declared independence of a different kind, freedom from potholes. After years of pleas falling on deaf ears, locals, many of them IT professionals working in Bengaluru’s tech hub, decided to take matters into their own hands.Also Read:Bengaluru buzz: Sandalwood actor Ajay Rao’s marriage hits turbulence amid divorce petitionWith spades, stones, and sheer determination,…

Air India Express, the low-cost subsidiary of Air India, is set to expand its domestic reach by introducing new daily services from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, and Dehradun beginning September 1, 2025. The move strengthens the airline’s focus on connecting major metro hubs with high-potential regional cities.Also read: Air India apologises after cockroach sightings mid air on San Francsico-Mumbai flightUnder the schedule, the carrier will operate two daily flights each on the Bengaluru–Ahmedabad and Bengaluru–Chandigarh sectors, while Bengaluru–Dehradun will see one daily service. The flights will run in both directions, offering improved connectivity for business and leisure travelers across these…

A 21-year-old woman from Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, Ritika Kushwaha, has complained against her older brother of forcing her to convert her religion to Islam after being influenced by a Muslim woman living with them. According to Ritika, her younger sister Radhika was unable to bear the pressure and harassment and passed away last year. According to media reports, on 29th July, Ritika fled from her house and went straight to senior police officials seeking protection. She was accompanied by her elder sister, Kanchan, who had come from Jaipur. The sisters claimed that their brother Rahul Kushwaha’s behaviour and…