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Rishabh Pant trains with MS Dhoni in Ranchi ahead of Sri Lanka Test series

In preparation for the upcoming Test series, Rishabh Pant is honing his skills alongside MS Dhoni in Ranchi. Pant is integral to India's Test lineup, while reports suggest Dhoni could extend his career in a mentorship capacity with Chennai Super Kings, despite stepping back from the game due to injuries.…

The Economic Times

Sri Lanka's ex-police chief sentenced to death for negligence in bombings that killed more than 260

A Sri Lankan court has sentenced former Police Chief Pujith Jayasundara to death for criminal negligence

The Independent UK

Jasprit Bumrah cleared for Sri Lanka Tests after fitness clearance

Jasprit Bumrah has recovered from his impact injury and cleared fitness tests. He is now available for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. India needs a strong performance in these matches for World Test Championship contention. Several other players are currently sidelined with various injuries. The series begins on…

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Sri Lanka investigates Chinese triad angle in port city murder

A violent gang war erupted in Colombo Port City, Sri Lanka. This incident exposed potential links to a transnational cyber fraud network. Three Chinese nationals were ambushed and abducted while fishing on a bridge. One victim's body was later found blindfolded after the attack. Authorities are investigating and have increased…

The Times of India

Who is Subhadeep Ghosh? Meet Team India's new fielding coach

Subhadeep Ghosh steps into the spotlight as India's new fielding coach. He takes charge ahead of the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. Ghosh brings decades of experience from coaching various Indian cricket levels. His background includes work with the Indian women's and Under-19 teams. This extensive preparation precedes his…

The Economic Times

India vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2026: Squad, schedule, venues, when and where to watch live streaming

Ind vs SL Test Series 2026 Squad, Date: India and Sri Lanka will play a Test series next month after a nine-year break. Both teams seek World Test Championship points after recent disappointing performances. Ravindra Jadeja returns to the Indian squad, boosting team balance and spin options. The series begins…

The Economic Times

School Assembly News Headlines, July 29, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

Delhi government approved the Lakshmi Yojana scheme for women's financial aid. The Supreme Court ordered safeguards for NEET protestor data and released detainees. Char Dham Yatra faced a two-day suspension due to heavy rains and landslides. India announced its Test squad for the Sri Lanka series with Shubman Gill captaining.…

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Saransh Jain's father hid cancer when he was playing, brother gave up his cricket dream

Saransh Jain Biography: Saransh Jain received his first India call-up for the Sri Lanka Test series. Washington Sundar's injury opened a spot for the off-spinning all-rounder. Jain impressed selectors with strong India A performances in Sri Lanka. He has a decade of Ranji Trophy experience without IPL exposure. His father's…

The Economic Times

Who is Luplupka? Russian Kick streamer involved in viral AmRay livestream feud

Russian Kick streamer Luplupka is facing online attention after a livestream with autistic creator AmRay turned physical in Sri Lanka. Viral videos appear to show AmRay pouring water on her before she chased and slammed him to the ground. Earlier footage suggests tensions had already been building. Neither Luplupka nor…

The Times of India

Why India's Gen Z protest movement differs from Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

India's Gen Z-led CJP movement differs from youth uprisings in Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, where anti-establishment protests reshaped politics but delivered limited governance reforms and anti-corruption gains.

The Economic Times

Tear-jerking photo of dying elephant in a garbage dump wins another award – but the solution to these deadly wildlife threats is yet to be found

This photograph of an elephant dying in a Sri Lankan dump has won a second major international award – but despite its growing recognition, the conservation crisis continues to claim lives

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Washington Sundar ruled out of 1st Test; Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana unlikely for entire Sri Lanka tour

Washington Sundar is out for the first Test against Sri Lanka due to injury. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana are unlikely to join the Indian squad. Jasprit Bumrah will rest until July 30 before reporting to Bengaluru. B Sai Sudharsan's availability also depends on his fitness recovery. The Indian…

The Economic Times

Abi Martin snatches Commonwealth bronze for England in gymnastics team final

England edged out Wales by 0.900 in the women’s artistic gymnastics team final, won by Australia, while Gabriel Langton is out of hospital after his fall

The Guardian - UK

India, Pakistan get direct quarter-final entry in Asian Games cricket

India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have been handed a direct entry into the men's knockouts of the Asian Games cricket after the draw was announced. Bangladesh will take on China, Sri Lanka clash with Malaysia, and Pakistan play Thailand.

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The Independent UK

The one big difference between India’s ‘cockroach’ protests and other revolutions across South Asia

From Bangladesh and Nepal to Sri Lanka, youth-led protests have toppled governments. But one crucial difference makes a similar outcome far less likely in India’s ‘cockroach’ movement, reports Namita Singh

The Economic Times

EAM Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi counterparts on sidelines of ARF meeting in Manila

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi counterparts in Manila. He also engaged with EU High Representative Kaja Kallas during his visit. Jaishankar discussed bilateral ties and regional issues with Singapore and Russia. Discussions with China focused on mutual respect and border peace. He also met US…

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka battles its worst dengue outbreak in almost a decade

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Glasgow Diary: City awaits CWG buzz as athletes trickle in

Glasgow is preparing for the Commonwealth Games, which begin in two days. Athletes are arriving at the airport, and volunteers are welcoming delegations. Posters and countdown clocks mark the upcoming event throughout the city. Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga is a favorite to win gold. Organisers hope the city's…

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Sri Lanka deploys military drones as worst dengue outbreak in decade kills 56 people

Island nation has reported more than 77,000 infections since January

Times Life

Olive Ridley Turtles Return to Odisha's Coast in Millions, and the Arribada Is Fragile

The Night the Beach Disappears Under TurtlesAt Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary on Odisha's northern coast, rangers have counted over 600,000 Olive Ridley turtles nesting in a single arribada, a Spanish word adopted by biologists for this mass synchronised nesting that has no equivalent in any other reptile species. The females arrive…

Times Life

The Atlas Moth Has No Mouth and Its Entire Adult Life Runs on One Tank of Fat

Born already running on emptyWhen the atlas moth breaks out of its cocoon, it has already eaten its last meal, and that meal happened weeks earlier, when it was still a caterpillar. The adult moth has no functional mouth. No digestive system. The structures that would form a feeding apparatus…

The Economic Times

LPL rocked by bribery scandal: Indian co-owner arrested hours before tournament, accused of paying player Rs 9.5 million

Sri Lankan police arrested an Indian LPL team co-owner on Friday. He was apprehended for attempting to bribe a player with a significant sum. The player had alerted authorities about the bribery approach ten days prior. This incident occurred just before the Lanka Premier League tournament commenced. The tournament has…

The Economic Times

NSA Ajit Doval meets top brass of Thailand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar ahead of BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs' meeting

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday held a series of bilateral discussions with key leaders from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bangladesh and Myanmar ahead of the BIMSTEC Security Summit in the national capital on Thursday.

The Independent UK

US national arrested from Indian border town for trying to cross into Nepal

Police say the US national had entered India illegally from Sri Lanka and been living in Goa since November 2025

Times Life

How a Sloth Bear Mother Carries and Protects Her Cubs in Ways No Other Bear Does

The Only Bear That Carries Its YoungOf all the world's eight bear species, only the sloth bear, Melursus ursinus, routinely carries cubs on her back, and she does it not for a few minutes but for months at a stretch. Cubs begin riding at around four to six weeks of…

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