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Bengaluru to get India’s second-largest cricket stadium as part of a sprawling 100-acre sports complex in Surya City, promising world-class sports and event facilities.In a major boost to Karnataka’s sports infrastructure, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sanctioned a ₹1,650 crore mega sports complex in Surya City, Bommasandra, on Bengaluru’s southern edge. The 100-acre facility, to be developed by the Karnataka Housing Board, will feature an 80,000-seat cricket stadium, set to become the second-largest in the country after the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.Also Read:India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train set for September 2025 launchThe project’s scope extends beyond cricket, with plans…

Star Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan, who had a horror outing for Gujarat Titans during IPL 2025, has opened up on his struggles and mistakes after the back surgery.  Notably, Rashid was far from his best during the IPL 2025 as he picked only 9 wickets in 15 matches with a poor average of 57.11 and economy rate of 9.34 as batter dominated him. He conceded 33 sixes, which is most by a bowler in a single IPL season.  The 26-year-old Rashid admitted that he made a mistake by rushing back to cricketing action after his back surgery, which happened shortly…

A 26-year-old pregnant woman from a Hindu family ended her life in Sangli district, Maharashtra, on 6th June. The case of suicide has shaken West Maharashtra. Her father described it as an unfortunate outcome of the pressure of following Christianity, harassment over dowry, and physical assault. In the last few days, over a dozen protests were held. Thousands of protesters took to the streets, shouting slogans and demanding justice for Rutuja Rajge. Rutuja Rajge was seven months pregnant. She had married into a family from the same Dhangar caste in an arranged marriage. According to media reports, her father, Dr…

The Sci-Fi Channel Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin had their first major hit in 1994 with the sci-fi action movie “Stargate.” Instead of a sequel, it got a TV spin-off in 1997, “Stargate SG-1,” which proved more successful than any movie follow-up could have been. Running 10 seasons, “SG-1” yielded two TV movies and four spin-offs of its own.  “SG-1” stars Richard Dean Anderson as Colonel Jack O’Neill, who heads up a special team at Stargate Command, a secretive military base that houses a portal to outer space. These portals…

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has made an encouraging return to batting practice following his lower right abdomen surgery. After undergoing sports hernia surgery in Munich in late June 2025, the 34-year-old has been recovering steadily and was recently seen training at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.  Sharing a video on Instagram, Suryakumar expressed his excitement: “Can’t wait to be back doing what I love,” signaling progress in his fitness journey.     The Asia Cup 2025, scheduled from September 9 to 28 in the UAE, marks a crucial tournament for Suryakumar as the…

Former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath has confidently predicted a 5-0 whitewash in favor of Australia against England in the upcoming 2025-26 Ashes series starting November 21 in Perth. McGrath expressed strong belief in the Australian team’s strength at home, citing key players like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon firing in familiar conditions. He highlighted England’s poor recent record Down Under and questioned if they could even manage a Test victory. McGrath told BBC Radio 5 Live, “It’s very rare for me to make a prediction, isn’t it? And I can’t make a different one –…

In a candid press briefing in Nagpur on Saturday, Nationalist Congress Party (Socialist) president Sharad Pawar praised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s detailed presentation on alleged “vote theft,” urging the Election Commission of India (ECI) to thoroughly investigate the serious claims. Acknowledging the opposition alliance’s shortcomings, Pawar admitted that the Maha Vikas Aghadi should have exercised greater vigilance before Maharashtra’s elections. “We should have looked into it earlier and been more careful,” he confessed, signaling a rare moment of accountability from the coalition. On Joining Hands With Ajit Pawar On the political front, Pawar revealed that the opposition bloc is still…

Equipped with high-speed capability, luxury amenities, and safety tech, the Vande Bharat Sleeper train will offer affordable overnight travel on long-distance routes.India is preparing to unveil its first-ever Vande Bharat Sleeper train in September 2025, expanding the successful semi-high-speed fleet to overnight, long-distance travel. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the development during a public event in Gujarat , highlighting the project as part of the Centre’s plan to modernise and transform railway services.Developed jointly by Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) and the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), the 16-coach train will feature AC First Class, AC 2-Tier, and AC 3-Tier accommodation,…

In a heartwarming display of cricket’s charitable spirit, Shubman Gill’s match-worn and autographed Test jersey has set a new record at a recent charity auction. The jersey, donned during India’s Lord’s Test against England, fetched a staggering £4,600 (approximately Rs 5.41 lakh), making it the highest-selling item of the event. What is Red for Ruth Day? The auction was also named ‘#REDFORRUTH SPECIAL TIMED AUCTION’. Notably, the Red for Ruth Day is celebrated at the Lord’s Cricket Ground, where the Home of Cricket turns entirely red on a designated day during a Test match. The players and fans are also…