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England Lions showed resilience on Day 2 of the four-day unofficial Test against India A in Canterbury, scoring 237 for 2 in response to India A's 557 all out, led by Karun Nair's double century (204). Tom Haines anchored the innings with an unbeaten 103, supported by Max Holden's 64, as they formed a solid partnership of 106 runs for the third wicket. The match remains competitive heading into Day 3, with England trailing by...

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the expansion of military ties with India and the QUAD alliance to address growing threats in the Indo-Pacific, emphasizing deeper cooperation and logistical integration among QUAD partners. He highlighted initiatives like the Indo Pacific Logistics Network and the Partnership for Indo Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPER) to bolster defense capabilities and supply chains among allied nations, aimed at countering China's military ambitions. Hegseth framed the Trump administration's foreign policy as...

Mumbai University has released the second merit list for undergraduate admissions for the 2025-26 academic year, available at muugadmission.samarth.edu.in, with the third merit list set for June 5, 2025. Notably, K.P.B Hinduja College has seen substantial increases in cut-off percentages across various courses, particularly FYBAF, which rose to 87.33%. Candidates listed must complete online document verification and fee payment by June 4 to secure their admissions, with classes commencing on June 13, 2025. Full Article

Delhi High Court Dismisses Lalu Yadav’s Plea Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, seeking to halt trial proceedings in the 'land-for-jobs' scam case, investigated by the CBI. The case alleges that during his tenure as railway minister from 2004 to 2009, Yadav exchanged railway jobs for land parcels transferred to his family. Yadav's argument centered on the lack of mandatory prior sanction for investigation under...

Ayodhya to get Bharat Path: Rs 900 crore project for 20km pilgrimage stretch NEW DELHI: A new road, Bharat Path, will be constructed in Ayodhya at a cost of Rs 900 crores to enhance connectivity between key sites related to Lord Ram’s younger brother, Bharat. The 20-kilometer road will connect Bharat Kund and Ranopali, modernizing infrastructure while maintaining heritage aesthetics; the project is currently in the initial stages awaiting higher authority approval. This initiative aims...

Merchants in a Shivajinagar commercial complex, frustrated by repeated burglaries since their shops were sealed in January over unpaid property tax, organized a night vigil. This led to the capture of three burglars, Imran Khan, Yousuf Pasha, and Nabil Ahmed, who were caught with stolen goods worth Rs 3 lakh. The shopkeepers, facing significant losses due to the shop closures and thefts, are now awaiting clearance to reopen their businesses and assess the full extent...