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A team of officers locks the control panels of the sugar production unit, co-generation unit, distillery production units following KSPCB orders

BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla has lauded Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India debut, emphasizing selection based on merit amidst social media speculation. The 15-year-old Bihar batter became the youngest Indian international cricketer, marking a historic moment. Despite his promising start, England secured a four-wicket victory in the second T20I, taking a 1-0 series lead after the first match was abandoned.

ISRO is developing a solid motor based SOLVE as a test platform to carry out Integrated Parachute Tests for validation of deceleration system of Gaganyaan’s Crew Module under various test conditions.

OPEC+ is boosting oil output by another 188,000 barrels daily from August, continuing to reverse earlier cuts. Despite this, actual supply remains below pre-conflict levels due to disruptions impacting key producers. Oil prices have already fallen to pre-war figures, influenced by weaker Chinese demand and strategic reserve releases. The group faces internal shifts with the UAE's exit and Iraq's quota requests.

Super Typhoon Bavi, a storm of Category 5 hurricane strength, is bearing down on Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, triggering emergency evacuations. Destructive winds up to 280 km/h and torrential rain are already lashing the US Pacific territories. Authorities warn of catastrophic damage, with many structures potentially becoming uninhabitable for weeks. Residents are urged to seek shelter as the powerful typhoon approaches.

Addressing the third day of the 23rd State conference, A.P. Rythu Sangham leader urges the organisation to build a broader farmers’ movement from the village level and to involve youth in future struggles

Aamir Khan's recent marriage to Gauri Spratt has revived a humorous anecdote from Salman Khan. Salman once quipped that Aamir's perfectionism extends to his marriages, suggesting he'd keep tying the knot until he achieved the 'perfect' union. This light-hearted observation resurfaced following Aamir's intimate registered wedding ceremony attended by close family and friends, including his children and notable personalities.

Microscopic nanobubbles are being tested at Washington D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to combat algal blooms. This innovative technology, injecting ozone nanobubbles, effectively cleans water and holds promise for restoring oxygen-starved lakes and seas suffering from eutrophication. Scientists are exploring methods to deliver these oxygen-carrying bubbles directly to the sediment layer, where critical environmental issues begin, offering a potential solution for vast polluted water bodies.

The move follows intelligence inputs that drug traffickers and repeat offenders are using rented properties to store smuggled synthetic drugs and other narcotic substances

While reservoir levels are worryingly low, lakes, ponds, and small water bodies are also running out of water in the Cauvery basin region

The letter specifically names SP leader Prof. Ram Gopal Yadav, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

America's 250th birthday bash in Washington was a spectacle of military displays, patriotic speeches, and a massive fireworks show. President Trump addressed thousands of supporters, highlighting national achievements and warning of threats, though the event was marred by thunderstorms and a white supremacist march. The celebrations underscored the nation's enduring spirit alongside its deep political divisions.

Ansiba has accused Lakshmipriya of filing a false complaint against her, and Reshma, SI of women’s cell, of subjecting her to harassment and unlawful detention in the name of ‘verifying’ allegations against her