Joe Root’s captaincy return begins in style as England crush Pakistan by innings and 103 runs in 1st Test | Cricket News

England crush Pakistan inside three days (Agency Image) England made a stunning start to the new era under returning captain Joe Root, thrashing Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs inside three days in the first Test at Headingley, Leeds, on Friday.In their first Test since Ben Stokes’ retirement and Brendon McCullum’s departure as head…

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‘Healed by time, fuelled by the wait’: How Treesa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand ended India’s 15-year medal wait while keeping another streak alive | Badminton News

Treesa Jolly & Gayatri Gopichand celebrating a point during day 5 of the BWF World Championships 2026 being held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. (Photo Courtesy: BAI) NEW DELHI: On July 23, Treesa Jolly posted an old photo of herself alongside teammate Gayatri Pullela Gopichand on Instagram. In the photo, an enthused and pumped-up…

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How Venezuela has emerged as a key oil supplier to India amid Hormuz disruptions

Venezuelan crude has gained a much bigger share of India’s supply mix since purchases resumed in April. India is increasing its crude oil procurement from Latin America as disruptions arising from the Iran conflict and problems around the Strait of Hormuz prompt the world’s third-largest oil consumer to diversify its sources.Crude oil serves as the…

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Govinda’s manager DENIES second marriage claims made by Ssunita Ahuja: ‘There must be something going in her mind that she made those claims’ |

Govinda’s manager DENIES second marriage claims made by Ssunita Ahuja: ‘There must be something going in her mind that she made those claims’ The Govinda and Ssunita Ahuja marriage controversy has taken a fresh turn after the latter claimed the actor was planning to marry again, prompting his manager to strongly deny the allegations. The…

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The US offered a California family $4 million for its 6,300-acre island ranch; after they refused, the government seized it and a jury awarded them $12.7 million

A federal jury in Los Angeles ordered the United States government to pay $12.7 million (£7.8 million) to a California family after it seized their 6,300-acre ranch on Santa Cruz Island. The verdict, delivered in February 1999 after a three-week trial, ended a decades-long property dispute between federal park officials and attorney Francis Gherini, whose…

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FIFA bans Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over World Cup final scuffle | Football News

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been handed a 10-match ban by FIFA following a scuffle with Spain players moments after the World Cup final. Paredes received the longest suspension among three Argentina players punished for the incident. The sanctions were announced by FIFA on Friday.Argentina defender Nahuel Molina has been suspended for seven matches, while…

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‘I am a scapegoat’: Nathan Cofnas says he got ‘death threats’ after exposing Jason Arday plagiarism

Nathan Cofnas (L), who exposed Cambridge professor Jason Arday’s plagiarism, suspended by Ghent University. A day after Ghent University suspended him, US academic Nathan Cofnas has said he was made a “scapegoat” after he brought plagiarism allegations against late former Cambridge professor Jason Arday into the spotlight.Writing in the Wall Street Journal, Cofnas said he…

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‘Who saw this coming’: Laura Loomer hounds Tulsi Gabbard as ex-DNI shares emotional update on husband’s cancer treatment

Tulsi Gabbard made a video update on her husband’s cancer battle. Laura Loomer took a dig at her. Tulsi Gabbard, the former director of National Intelligence, shared an update about her husband’s cancer battle on Thursday but Laura Loomer did not balk before throwing dirt at Gabbard, as Loomer said Gabbard resurfaced right at the…

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