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Eden Gardens astir with works for hosting ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
Snehasish recalled watching the 1996 World Cup semifinal between India and Sri Lanka, which India had lost. Now after 27 years, Eden Gardens is hosting another WC semifinal.
Imran Khan defeated on path to second innings as Pakistan PM
Khan enjoyed genuine popular support when he became premier in 2018, but critics say he failed to deliver on promises to revitalise the economy and improve the plight of the poor.
Earthquake measuring 5.8 magnitude hits parts of Pakistan
The depth of the quake was 196 kilometres and the tremor was felt in Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar and other cities.
Ukraine drone attack damages Russian tanker near Crimea
It was the latest attack around the Black Sea since Moscow exited a deal last month that had protected Ukrainian grain exports despite the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Over 10 per cent of J&K’s population are drug abusers: Report
National Conference spokesman Imran Nabi Dar said the figures are alarming, indicating that 10 per cent of J&K’s population is now engaged in active substance abuse.
Death toll in Gaurikund cloudburst and landslide in Uttarakhand likely to cross 30
After taking stock of the situation, a high-level team directed the local administration to remove the temporary kiosks and stalls built there, after which 30 shops were removed.
July natural catastrophes killed or disappeared 147 people in China
In recent months, China has been hard-hit by extreme weather, which has ranged from heatwaves that have broken records to fatal downpour.
Israeli raid kills 18-year-old Palestinian
One of the most violent periods between Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank, which shows no signs of abating despite being one of the worst in over two decades, is currently taking place.
Niger junta ends military cooperation with France
At the same time, the junta made the announcement that it was terminating military pacts between Niger and France, citing the previous ruler's "careless attitude and its reaction to the situation" as the reason for the decision.
Muhammad Khalid Sajjad Khokhar, others await India visas
According to some sources, at least six to seven people, including the team consultant and the doctor, did not receive their visas until very late on Friday night.
Canadian PM Trudeau and wife announce separation after 18 years of marriage
Trudeau is the second prime minister to announce a separation while in office. His father, Pierre Trudeau and mother, Margaret, divorced in 1984 during his final year in office.
Indian national jailed for duping company in Singapore: Report
Eldo Thottungal Mathai, director of Indus Global Line (IGL) and a permanent resident of Singapore, pleaded guilty to three counts of cheating on Tuesday.
Australia helicopter crash: Human remains, part of cockpit found
Searchers were determined to recover the black box, which contains flight data and cockpit voice recordings.
G20 meet: For the first time, women-led agenda take centre stage, says Smriti Irani
She was addressing a press conference on the outcomes of the 'Ministerial Conference on Women's Empowerment', which concluded at Mahatma Mandir during the day.
Almost 15′ drones downed over Kyiv: Ukrainian officials
Russia has used Iranian-made Shaheds to attack Ukraine multiple times since invading its neighbour in February 2022.
Evacuation flights from coup-hit Niger reach France
France receives evacuees from Niger, which has been rocked by a coup. As a result of the anti-French demonstrations that were sparked by the coup, the French government announced on Tuesday that its citizens would be withdrawn from Niamey,…
Beijing’s biggest rain in 140 years floods streets; 21 killed.
As Beijing experiences the greatest rainfall in more than 140 years, the city's streets are turning into rivers, and 21 people have been confirmed dead. Over the past several weeks, millions of people throughout the world have been impacted…
40,000 tonnes of grain damaged by Russian strike: Kyiv
Kyiv was affected by a Russian strike that destroyed 40,000 tonnes of grain. In addition, Kubrakov stated that the grain was intended for other countries in Africa, in addition to China and Israel, and he accused Russia of carrying out the…
Sri Lanka’s central bank denies Indian rupee legal tender rumours
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has dispelled rumours circulating that the Indian rupee can be used as a valid form of currency. The bank further emphasised that the general public in Sri Lanka should not be led astray by the falsification of…
Today’s Motto: ‘Raising of one’s voice is no substitute for improving one’s…
This is Your Day-TODAY: Take a Determined Step Forward and Make History!
On this day, Aug .02.......
1695 - A British patent was granted to Daniel Quare for a portable weather-glass column (barometer).
1791 - Samuel Briggs and his…