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1st Test: Adaptability key to success across contrasting Test venues, says Padikkal

IANS | August 19, 2026 2:34 PM

Galle, Aug 19 (IANS) Having kicked off his Test career at challenging venues like Dharamshala, Perth, and now finally announcing his arrival in the arena in Galle, Player of the Match Devdutt Padikkal said he couldn't have asked for a better start to his international journey after starring in India’s clinical 165-run victory over Sri Lanka here on Wednesday.

UPT20: Karan’s unbeaten 92 powers Kashi Rudras past Gorakhpur Lions

IANS | August 19, 2026 2:31 PM

Lucknow, Aug 19 (IANS) Defending champions Kashi Rudras produced a strong all-round performance as captain Karan Sharma’s unbeaten 92 helped them defeat Gorakhpur Lions by 15 runs in the UPT20 League at the Ekana Cricket Stadium here.

Pakistan: Govt to challenge SC order on Imran Khan's transfer to hospital

IANS | August 19, 2026 2:31 PM

Islamabad, Aug 19 (IANS) Pakistan's Minister for Law, Azam Nazeer Tarar, has said that the country's government would seek a review of the Supreme Court's order concerning former Prime Minister Imran Khan's transfer to a hospital as the order went "beyond the legal parameters", local media reported on Wednesday.

Rs 300-cr Nhava Sheva drug haul in Mumbai puts ISI-linked trafficker Hussain Dad in focus

Vicky Nanjappa | August 19, 2026 2:27 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The seizure of 55 kg of methamphetamine, valued at around Rs 300 crore, from a Container Freight Station (CFS) facility near Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva port has once again turned the spotlight on notorious drug trafficker Mohammad Hassan Hussain Dad.

1st Test: Suthar and Padikkal are long-term prospects for India, says Gill after Galle win

IANS | August 19, 2026 2:24 PM

Galle, Aug 19 (IANS) Indian captain Shubman Gill lavished praise on young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar and left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal following their standout performances in India's commanding 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening Test here on Wednesday.

'Bhrashtachar ki Kitab, Delhi to Punjab': Swati Maliwal attacks Kejriwal after Satyendar Jain's arrest

IANS | August 19, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) BJP Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal on Wednesday launched a fresh and scathing attack on former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of running a "shop of corruption" in the national capital for nearly a decade and alleging that corruption was carried out through his ministers.

1st Test: Aim was to get the wickets as quickly as we can due to rain threat, says KL Rahul

IANS | August 19, 2026 2:09 PM

Galle, Aug 19 (IANS) The threat of an impending downpour forced India to adopt an aggressive approach and wrap up the game quickly in their favour on day five of the opening Test against Sri Lanka, admitted vice-captain KL Rahul after the visitors got a clinical 165-run victory here at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday.

1st Test: Suthar’s ten-for helps India seal 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in Galle (Ld)

IANS | August 19, 2026 2:02 PM

Galle, Aug 19 (IANS) Powered by a scintillating spell of 6-55 from young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, India sealed a commanding 165-run victory over Sri Lanka on day five of the opening Test at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday.

India, Japan to hold talks on deepening defence ties, 'Make in India' initiative (Lead)

IANS | August 19, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold a meeting with his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi here on Thursday to further strengthen bilateral defence relations, enhance strategic trust and cooperation, promote stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region, and identify new areas of collaboration, according to a Defence Ministry statement issued on Wednesday.

Rajnath Singh to discuss defence cooperation, Indo-Pacific with Japanese counterpart tomorrow

IANS | August 19, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, in New Delhi on Thursday to further strengthen defence cooperation between the two nations and promote peace in the Indo-Pacific region.

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1st Test: Adaptability key to success across contrasting Test venues, says Padikkal

UPT20: Karan’s unbeaten 92 powers Kashi Rudras past Gorakhpur Lions

Pakistan: Govt to challenge SC order on Imran Khan's transfer to hospital

Rs 300-cr Nhava Sheva drug haul in Mumbai puts ISI-linked trafficker Hussain Dad in focus

1st Test: Suthar and Padikkal are long-term prospects for India, says Gill after Galle win

'Bhrashtachar ki Kitab, Delhi to Punjab': Swati Maliwal attacks Kejriwal after Satyendar Jain's arrest

1st Test: Aim was to get the wickets as quickly as we can due to rain threat, says KL Rahul

1st Test: Suthar’s ten-for helps India seal 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in Galle (Ld)

India, Japan to hold talks on deepening defence ties, 'Make in India' initiative (Lead)

Rajnath Singh to discuss defence cooperation, Indo-Pacific with Japanese counterpart tomorrow

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