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SportsSri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 63 runs to win the bronze medal in men's cricket at the 2026 Asian Games. Despite an early collapse to 21/4, key performances from Sahan Arachchige, Ashen Bandara, and Tharindu Ratnayake, who scored 65 off 32 balls, helped Sri Lanka post 165/9. Bangladesh's chase faltered early, securing Sri Lanka's third medal at the Games.
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PoliticsA 17-year-old girl from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) was detained by the Indian Army after crossing the Line of Control (LoC) into Rajouri district's Nowshera sector. Identified as S. Azeem from Khuiretta, PoJK, she was intercepted during routine surveillance and handed over to local police for questioning. She claimed to have crossed the LoC inadvertently. Investigations are ongoing.
Zee News Hindi··Rajouri
SportsThe Indian men's hockey team is competing against Malaysia in the Asian Games final, remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament. Led by Harmanpreet Singh, the team aims to correct past mistakes after a close semifinal against Pakistan. A gold medal win would make Harmanpreet the first Indian captain to win consecutive Asian Games golds, while Manpreet Singh would become the only Indian to win three golds in 2014, 2018, and 2023.
Amar Sports·
WorldAmong the top 500 JEE rankers this year, none chose Aerospace Engineering at IIT Bombay. Instead, Computer Science emerged as the most preferred branch. Only two students opted for Civil Engineering. These surprising trends highlight shifting preferences in IIT admissions counseling.
News18 Hindi··Mumbai
WorldA project using advanced non-invasive scanning by Hunter Geophysics identified 658 previously unmarked graves at White Cliffs and Menindee cemeteries in Australia. The search avoided disturbing the ground and aims to improve cemetery management and heritage conservation. Plans include memorializing those buried at White Cliffs, highlighting the importance of preserving local history and cemetery records.
TOI World·
BusinessNayara Energy has increased petrol prices by Rs 5 per litre and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre in response to rising international crude oil costs. This hike follows a previous price reduction, the first in two years, which occurred as global tensions eased. The recent increase reflects ongoing pressure from climbing oil prices.
TOI Business·
NDTV Cricket·
Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 63 runs to win the bronze medal in men's cricket at the 2026 Asian Games. Despite an early collapse to 21/4, key performances from Sahan Arachchige, Ashen Bandara, and Tharindu Ratnayake, who scored 65 off 32 balls, helped Sri Lanka post 165/9. Bangladesh's chase faltered early, securing Sri Lanka's third medal at the Games.
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