ASR tops NITI Aayog’s infrastructure rankings

Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) district has been ranked first in the country in Basic Infrastructure theme of NITI Aayog’s Aspirational Districts Programme, as per rankings as on March 2026, District Collector T. Nishanthi announced on Sunday. Calling it a significant milestone for the tribal-dominated district, Ms. Nishanthi attributed the achievement to sustained focus on strengthening […]

‘All her teammates were crying’: Father recalls Indian team’s support after Yastika Bhatia’s injury as batter scores historic century at Lord’s | Cricket News

Yastika Bhatia celebrates her century during day three of the Women’s Test Match between England and India at Lord’s Cricket Ground on July 12, 2026 in London, England. (Photo/Getty Images) Mumbai: Yastika Bhatia’s century at Lord’s on Sunday was a milestone for Indian women’s cricket, but for her family it also marked the end of […]

While Jeff Bezos was sitting in the passenger seat writing Amazon’s business plan in 1994, his wife MacKenzie Scott was driving them on a 2,000-mile road trip across US in a borrowed car

In an old interview posted on YouTube, Bezos recalled brainstorming on a laptop in the passenger seat while MacKenzie Scott drove him across the country Before Amazon became a three-trillion-dollar global company, its entire business plan was written on a laptop sitting inside the passenger seat of a borrowed 1988 Chevy Blazer.The idea for the […]

Nigel Farage’s approval rating hits new low amid funding row as Count Binface steals spotlight in Clacton bypoll

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and Count Binface Nigel Farage’s personal approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since the 2024 general election, according to an Opinium poll, as the Reform UK leader faces scrutiny over his party’s finances and political donations.The survey of around 2,000 Britons found Farage’s net approval rating had dropped […]

England’s ‘Bazball’ era under Brendon McCullum: 27 wins, two draws, but no Ashes or India series win | Cricket News

London, July 12 (IANS) In a major shake-up, Brendon McCullum has stepped down as the head coach of the England men’s Test team following a dismal run of results. However, McCullum will continue to coach the white-ball senior men’s teams. The Bazball era is officially over. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday […]

Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev, Wimbledon 2026 final preview: Can defending champion hold off Roland Garros winner?

The stage is set for a blockbuster showdown on Centre Court on Sunday (July 12). World No. 1 Jannik Sinner takes on No. 2 Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon 2026 men’s singles final. The Italian is the defending champion, looking for a second straight title at Wimbledon and his fifth Grand Slam overall. On the […]

Support for Farooq Abdullahs Protest for Full Statehood in Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar, July 12: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] has expressed its support for the proposed protest by National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the restoration of full statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. The party has called on all political parties, organizations, and citizens to join this […]

‘So sweet I’ll read it twice’: Iran celebrates Graham’s death as Trump, Netanyahu mourn

Iran celebrates the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham Iranian state media and regime supporters celebrated the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday, with state television presenters smiling on air and hardline outlets mocking the deceased lawmaker, while US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourned a close ally.“Graham dies, taking […]

UAE sends nationwide alert as air defences respond; authorities say missile threats stayed outside country’s borders

Authorities say missile threats stayed outside UAE’s borders. The UAE activated its air defence systems early Sunday after detecting fresh missile and drone threats, prompting precautionary nationwide alerts.Authorities later confirmed that all identified threats remained outside the country’s borders and assured residents that the security situation was stable, Khaleej Times reported.The UAE Ministry of Defence […]