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BJK Cup: Vaishnavi, Sahaja post milestone wins; India beat New Zealand

Times of India - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 15:25
Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli earned their first wins in India colours, helping India take an unbeatable lead against New Zealand in the BJK Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie. Later, Ankita Raina and Rutuja Bhosale ensured a clean 3-0 win.
Categories: National News

Kashmir court declares man dead 28 years after he ‘disappeared’ in Army custody

Hindu - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 15:25
Sub-Judge declares Abdul Rashid Wani, a resident of Madina Colony, Bemina, Srinagar as “dead” and directs to issue a death certificate in favour of his wife and two children 
Categories: National News

Strait of Hormuz toll? Iran to demand crypto payment from shipping firms - report

Times of India - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 15:16
Under the proposed system, tankers would be required to share cargo details via email before being assigned a transit fee, reportedly set at $1 per barrel. Payments would be made in digital currencies. “Once the email arrives and Iran completes its assessment, vessels are given a few seconds to pay in bitcoin, ensuring they can’t be traced or confiscated due to sanctions,” Hosseini added.
Categories: National News

Assam assembly elections 2026: Identity, power & the battle of 'Asomiya Jatiyotabad'

Times of India - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 15:10
Assam's upcoming elections are a crucial referendum on Assamese nationalism, identity, and the state's political future. Regional parties face declining relevance as national parties dominate, with the BJP's 'jati, mati, bheti' plank and 'Brand Himanta' shaping the narrative. The Congress leads a broad opposition alliance, aiming to challenge the incumbent government amidst evolving identity politics.
Categories: National News

From Brahmaputra to backwaters - Assam, Kerala, Puducherry head to vote

Times of India - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 15:03
Voters in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry are heading to the polls today to decide the fate of numerous candidates. Assam witnesses a direct fight between the BJP-led NDA and Congress. Kerala faces a choice between continuity with the ruling LDF and a comeback bid by the UDF. Puducherry presents a multi-cornered contest with new political forces emerging.
Categories: National News

BCCI introduces stricter IPL rule, curbs extra players’ movement on field

Times of India - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 15:03
BCCI has introduced new IPL 2026 rules restricting substitute players’ movement. Only the 16 named players can enter the field, while others must stay in the dugout. A maximum of five substitutes can be near the boundary. The move tightens existing rules to reduce on-field crowding and improve discipline, though no official reason has been provided.
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