Joe Root becomes 2nd highest run-scorer in Test cricket history, now only behind Tendulkar

Former England captain Joe Root has become the second-highest run-getter in Test cricket history. During England's first innings in the Manchester Test against India, Root surpassed former Australia captain Ricky Ponting's 13,378-run mark. Root is now only behind Sachin Tendulkar, who scored 15,921 runs in 200 Test matches.
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Who are India's longest-serving Prime Ministers in consecutive terms?

Jawaharlal Nehru was India's longest-serving PM (16 years, 286 days), followed by PM Narendra Modi, who recently overtook Pandit Nehru's daughter Indira Gandhi to become the second-longest PM in consecutive terms. Dr Manmohan Singh's term was the fourth-longest. He is followed by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Rajiv Gandhi, PV Narasimha Rao, Morarji Desai, Lal Bahadur Shastri and Vishwanath Pratap Singh.
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Sir, please look at Indian football too: Footballer Akash on PM Modi's pic with PL trophy

Indian footballer Akash Mishra took to X to react to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post wherein he posed with Premier League trophy during his visit to the UK. "Sir thoda Indian football bhi dekh lo (Sir, please look at Indian football too)." Akash wrote. Akash's remark comes amid Indian Super League (ISL) being put on hold indefinitely.
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Barcelona legend Xavi applies to become India head coach, AIFF rejects due to high cost

Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez was among those who applied for the position of Indian men's football team head coach, PTI reported. However, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) rejected the Spain's World Cup-winning midfielder's application due to high cost. Stephen Constantine, Stefan Tarkovic and Khalid Jamil are among the three candidates shortlisted by the AIFF’s technical committee.
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Govt responds to Maldives Prez Muizzu's brother-in-law's post against PM Modi

India has responded after Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's brother-in-law Abdullah bin Mohammed Ibrahim criticised PM Narendra Modi and his visit to the island nation. "Our ties are strong enough to withstand some of these passing remarks," said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, adding that the future of India-Maldives ties is "bright". Ibrahim has deleted the social media post in question.
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Late retired IRS officer leaves ₹3-cr property, ₹66 lakh cash to Tirupati Temple Trusts

Late YVSS Bhaskar Rao, who retired as an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, has donated property worth ₹3 crore and fixed deposits worth ₹66 lakh to the Tirupati Temple Trust and other associated Trusts. The property is a 3,500-square-foot building named 'Ananda Nilayam' located near Hyderabad. Rao's family said he had "deep faith and devotion" for Sri Venkateswara Swamy.
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10:19 pm Friday, 25 July, 2025

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China builds world’s largest laser crystal

Chinese researchers have manufactured the world’s largest laser crystal. According to scientists, it could pave the way for ultra-high-power laser weapons capable of zapping satellites from the ground. It measures 60 millimetres in diameter and can efficiently convert short-wave infrared lasers into mid- to far-infrared beams that can penetrate atmospheric windows for long-distance transmission.
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08:45 am Saturday, 26 July, 2025

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Cambodia calls for immediate ceasefire with Thailand after 32 killed in 2 days

Cambodia has called for an immediate ceasefire with Thailand after two days of cross-border fighting between the two Asian countries left 32 dead and thousands displaced. Chhea Keo, Cambodia's ambassador to the UN, said his country asked for a truce "unconditionally". Thailand on Friday declared martial law in eight districts bordering Cambodia.
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Signature Packaged Drinking Water launches Mangrove Regeneration Pledge

On July 26, World Mangrove Day, Signature Packaged Drinking Water released a campaign film featuring Ayushmann Khurrana. The film spotlights the brand's Mangrove Regeneration Project in Odisha—a 3-year, community-driven initiative. The brand stated the project is reviving over 62 acres of degraded land, planting 30,000+ saplings and supporting five coastal villages in these conservation efforts.
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10:00 am Saturday, 26 July, 2025

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Tim David smashes fastest hundred by an Australian in T20I cricket history

Australia all-rounder Tim David smashed the fastest hundred by an Australian in T20I cricket history after reaching the three-figure mark off 37 deliveries against West Indies in the third T20I in Basseterre. David scored 102 *(37), including 11 sixes and six fours, to help his team chase down 215-run target in 16.1 overs.
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India's first-ever hydrogen-powered train coach successfully tested

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Railways successfully tested the country's first-ever hydrogen-powered coach at the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai. "India is developing 1,200 HP hydrogen train. It'll place India among leaders in hydrogen-powered train technology," Vaishnaw said. In 2023, Vaishnaw informed Rajya Sabha that Railways plans to operate 35 hydrogen-powered trains.
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Govt responds on being asked about dip in average speed of Vande Bharat trains

NCP MP Fauzia Khan asked Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw about the dip in Vande Bharat trains' average speed from 84.48 kmph in 2020-21 to 76.25 kmph in 2023-24. In a written reply, Vaishnaw said average speed depends on geometry of the track, stoppages enroute, maintenance work. He added trains are designed for 180 kmph, with operating limit of 160 kmph.
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Applications for IIM Nagpur's Blended MBA program closing soon

IIM Nagpur invites applications for its 2-year Blended MBA program, designed to empower young, aspiring business leaders and entrepreneurs. The program aims to strengthen decision-making and managerial skills through interactive lectures and industry expert sessions, and it provides alumni status. It offers a conceptual understanding of key areas like Marketing, Finance & Accounting, and MIS.
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Mysterious object 'dancing' with Neptune discovered

Astronomers have discovered a mysterious object in the outer solar system that moves in sync with Neptune. Named 2020 VN40, it belongs to a class of minor planets called trans-Neptunian objects. It's the first known body to orbit the Sun once for every ten Neptunian orbits. The object’s average distance is 140 times farther from the Sun than Earth.
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RBI Guv hints at possibility of charging for UPI payments, says 'Someone will bear cost'

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra hinted at possibility of government charging for UPI payments in future. Noting that the government is subsidising various players involved in the "public infrastructure" that is UPI, Malhotra said, "Obviously, some costs have to be paid...Someone will have to bear the cost." Government will look at how these costs will be met going forward, he added.
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01:42 pm Saturday, 26 July, 2025

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Jasprit Bumrah might retire from Test cricket: Mohammad Kaif

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has suggested that Jasprit Bumrah might retire from Test cricket, citing the pacer's dip in speed and form during the ongoing Manchester Test against England. Kaif said Bumrah doesn't look like he's enjoying himself and appears to be struggling with fitness. He added he hopes his prediction turns out to be wrong.
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Army chief announces all-arms 'Rudra' brigade on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi announced a new all-arms brigade named 'Rudra' on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas on Saturday. "It will have fighting components like infantry, mechanised infantry, armoured units, artillery, special forces, and unmanned aerial systems," he added. "It will be supported by tailored logistics and combat support," he further said.
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Woman gangraped in ambulance after fainting during Home Guard recruitment drive

A woman who fainted during a Home Guard recruitment drive in Bihar was allegedly gangraped inside the ambulance while enroute a hospital, police said. Two of the accused, identified as the ambulance driver Vinay Kumar and technician Ajit Kumar, were arrested. The woman fainted during the physical endurance test and said she was partially aware of the assault.
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Jasprit Bumrah concedes 100 runs in a Test innings for the first time ever

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has conceded 100 runs in a Test innings for the first time ever. The 31-year-old gave away his 100th run in England's first innings in the Manchester Test on the first ball of his 32nd over. The most runs conceded by him in a Test innings before this was 99 against Australia in 2024 Melbourne Test.
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New, safer non-stick cooking surface developed by scientists

Scientists at University of Toronto have developed a new, safer non-stick cooking surface. The new material, a hybrid polydimethylsiloxane coating with nanoscale fletching, repels both water & grease as effectively as standard non-stick coatings. It contains much lower amounts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a family of chemicals that have raised environmental and health concerns.
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