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'Don't live up to...,' India pacer Mohammed Shami on Rohit Sharma's captaincy style

India pacer Mohammed Shami has revealed that skipper Rohit Sharma's reactions start to come out on the field if a player doesn't meet his expectations. Shami made the comments at the recent CEAT awards.

Terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir Police post, one Indian Army personnel injured

An exchange of fire broke out on Saturday between terrorists and security forces in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. The area was cordoned off and searches were underway, police said, media reported

First case of type 2 polio in 25 years paralyses baby in Gaza

A 10-month-old baby has been paralysed by the type 2 polio virus in Gaza, the first such case in the territory in 25 years, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday (Aug 23).

Russia and Ukraine swap 230 prisoners of war, UAE mediates

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 115 prisoners of war from each side, both countries confirmed, with the United Arab Emirates acting as an intermediary. Watch to know more!

Three killed, at least five injured in knife attack at festival in Germany

Three people were killed and at least five others injured in a knife attack at a festival in western Germany on Friday (Aug 23), the news agency Associated Press reported citing authorities.

Top 10 world news: Germany knife attack; Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap, and more

German police on Saturday (Aug 24) detained a 15-year-old teenager for a deadly knife attack in the western German city of Solingen, which killed three and injured others.

Russia, Ukraine swap 115 prisoners each under UAE-mediated deal amid Kursk offensive

Russia and Ukraine swapped 115 prisoners each on Saturday (Aug 24), following the United Arab Emirates (UAE) mediated negotiations. This marks the first such prisoner swap since Ukraine launched its counter-offensive in Russia in August.

Tripura Floods: Over 65,000 people displaced in flood fury

Two persons have been killed during rescue operations in flood-hit Tripura, officials said on Saturday. Tripura State Rifles (TSR) jawan Asish Bose was washed away in a river during a rescue operation in South Tripura's Belonia while jeep driver Chiranjit Deb drowned while rescuing three persons in Indranagar in West Tripura district on Friday. With the fresh fatalities, the toll in the state due to the floods rose to 23, while 1.28 lakh people have been rendered homeless in the worst deluge in the northeastern state in the last three decades.

France: Seven weeks after the elections, no Prime Minister in sight

A full six weeks after a snap election in which Macron lost his relative parliamentary majority, he has still not named a new prime minister, whose first major task will be to submit next year's budget plan to the National Assembly.

PM Modi’s visits to Poland and Ukraine: The results and road ahead

The two visits have been viewed by experts as India’s conscious and well-designed endeavour to expand its diplomatic footprint in Central and Eastern Europe, as part of its larger outreach to Europe, a principal player in global geopolitics today.

South Africa: Elephant in zoo released into the wild after 40 years of captivity

The elephant named Charlie in South Africa’s zoo has been released back to the wild after being in a cage for 40 years.

World robot conference in Beijing: 27 humanoid robots in display

On August 21, the 2024 World Robot Conference (2024 WRC) was launched in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area. At this year's World Robot Expo, a part of the 2024 WRC, 169 companies showcased over 600 innovative products, including 27 humanoid robots, which are the most ever.

US: RFK Jr. endorses Trump as he suspends his campaign

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. withdrew from the ballot in Arizona late Thursday, a day before he and Donald Trump were set to appear miles apart in the Phoenix area as speculation grows that Kennedy could drop his independent presidential bid and endorse the Republican nominee.

Romanian authorities took away luxury cars from Andrew Tate's residence

Romanian authorities towed away a fleet of luxury vehicles Saturday from the home of the divisive social media personality Andrew Tate, days after he was placed under house arrest following new human trafficking allegations.

NASA to give update on Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore's return

NASA will provide an update Saturday on whether Boeing Co.’s Starliner spacecraft will be used to bring astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams back from their extended stay on the International Space Station.

Israel-Hamas war: White House says progress made in truce talks

The White House said on Friday that cease-fire talks in Cairo have been constructive and will continue over the weekend as the US and Mideast allies continue to press Israel and Hamas to forge an agreement.

WI vs SA 1st T20I: Nicholas Pooran shines as West Indies beat South Africa

Nicholas Pooran smashed an unbeaten 65 from 26 balls as the West Indies defeated an experimental South Africa side by seven wickets in their T20 international at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium on Friday.

Bundesliga: Champions Bayer Leverkusen start season with last-gasp Florian Wirtz win

Granit Xhaka praised his side's "pure mentality" as Florian Wirtz's goal in the 11th minute of stoppage time snatched a 3-2 win for reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen at Borussia Moenchengladbach in Friday's Bundesliga opener.

Mehbooba Mufti offers unconditional support to NC-Congress alliance if they adopt PDP’s agenda

In a significant political twist, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday (August 24) said that her party will give unconditional support to the National Conference (NC) and Congress's pre-poll alliance if both these parties accept PDP's manifesto.