Bowlers and Their Favourite Hunting Grounds: Why Certain Cricket Venues Bring Out the Best
In cricket, a bowler’s success is often closely connected to the conditions of a particular ground. Some venues offer extra assistance through swing, seam, bounce or turn, allowing certain bowlers to build extraordinary records. These grounds eventually become their favourite hunting grounds, where confidence and familiarity combine with favourable conditions.
Vizhinjam Port to Begin EXIM Operations: How Mission Samudra Could Transform Kerala’s Economy
August 17, 2026: Kerala’s Vizhinjam International Seaport is set to begin full export-import (EXIM) operations on August 18, marking a major shift from its role as a transshipment hub to a full-fledged international cargo gateway. The launch will also coincide with the unveiling of Mission Samudra, a ₹400-crore port-led development
Trump Praises Mecca Defence Pact: What It Means for India’s Security and Regional Geopolitics
US President Donald Trump has welcomed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, calling it a significant step towards stronger regional security. The agreement, signed on August 7, commits the three countries to treating an armed attack against one member as an attack against all.
Meta Removes More Than 750,000 Under-16 Accounts in Australia: What the Social Media Ban Means
Meta has removed access to more than 750,000 Facebook and Instagram accounts in Australia that it identified as belonging to users under 16, following the country’s landmark social media age restriction. Between December 2025 and June 2026, Meta deactivated around 462,000 Instagram accounts and 294,000 Facebook accounts as part of
PM Modi Remembers Partition Victims, Calls for Harmony and Brotherhood on Remembrance Day
August 14, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to those who suffered during the Partition of India in 1947, calling for greater harmony, brotherhood and national unity on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. Modi recalled the immense suffering caused by Partition while highlighting the courage of people who
Parliament Monsoon Session Ends With 12 Bills Passed Amid Disruptions
India’s 2026 Monsoon Session of Parliament ended with both Houses adjourned sine die after repeated disruptions and political confrontation. The government passed 12 Bills during the session, but parliamentary productivity remained low, with Lok Sabha recording about 19% and Rajya Sabha 39%. The government has blamed the Opposition for the
US Flags India in China’s ‘Shadow Trade’ Network: What the Tariff Warning Means
The United States has named India and more than 40 other countries in a new report alleging that Chinese exporters are using third countries to bypass American tariffs. The Trump administration has described the practice as a “shadow transshipment network”, claiming Chinese goods are being rerouted, relabelled or given new
Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Lost Control for Four Seconds: What Airbus’ Findings Reveal About the Rare Hydraulic Failure
August 14, 2026: A preliminary technical assessment by Airbus has revealed that an Air India Airbus A320neo operating from Phuket to Delhi briefly lost normal control of key flight surfaces after all three of the aircraft’s hydraulic systems lost pressure during the flight. The aircraft subsequently dropped around 300 feet,
Uttarakhand Chamoli Tunnel Collapse: 7 Workers Dead, Rescue Operation Continues for Those Trapped
August 14, 2026: A major tunnel accident in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district has claimed the lives of seven workers after water and debris suddenly entered an under-construction tunnel at the Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC) hydropower project near Mayapur in the Pipalkoti area. Rescue teams are continuing operations to locate and
Iran Hardens Stand on Strait of Hormuz: Why Tehran Is Refusing to Reopen the Key Oil Route
August 13, 2026: Iran has hardened its position over the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategically important waterway will remain closed until the United States ends its war against Iran and meets Tehran’s conditions. The latest stance has added another obstacle to efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the region
