Shaheen Shah Afridi is not playing in the second Test in Rawalpindi against Bangladesh to spend time with his family. Pakistan lost the first Test, and former batsman Ahmad Shahzad criticized the decision, calling for accountability from all players. Coach Jason Gillespie supported changes, including bringing back spinner Abrar Ahmed.
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Jio TvOS, a new home-grown OS for the Jio Set-Top Box, was launched at Reliance Industries’ 47th AGM with features like Ultra HD 4K video, Dolby Vision and Atmos. Akash Ambani also introduced JioHome IoT solutions and JioTV+, offering over 860 live channels and personalised content recommendations. The new system integrates voice control and...
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India’s billionaire count has grown to 334, with the Hurun Rich List 2024 revealing Gautam Adani as the richest, overtaking Mukesh Ambani. The list comprises 1,539 individuals with a net worth of Rs 1,000 crore or more. New entrants include Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Amitabh Bachchan from the film industry.
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India has witnessed one of its wettest monsoon seasons in 30 years, with July and August rainfall significantly exceeding long-term averages and benefiting kharif-crop sowing. The enhanced rainfall is attributed to favorable MJO conditions and cooler Pacific ocean temperatures. Weather forecasts indicate continued favorable monsoon conditions, promising further benefits to agriculture and soil moisture.
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Phone recordings between an RG Kar hospital representative and the family of a junior doctor found murdered reveal conflicting information. The clips, shared online, back CBI’s assertion of a deliberate cover-up. The victim’s parents point to discrepancies in how her body was found, adding to their distress as the investigation continues.
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The Supreme Court’s backlog of cases has grown to nearly 83,000, the highest ever, despite increasing the number of judges to 34 in 2019. The Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated the situation, impeding case disposal. High courts and trial courts have also seen their pending cases significantly rise over the past decade.
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