
Padikkal’s 211-run haul is India’s best at No.3 since Dravid in 2009
Devdutt Padikkal's 211 runs across two innings at Galle is the best match aggregate for an Indian No.3 batter since Rahul Dravid's 215 in 2009, also against Sri Lanka.
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Devdutt Padikkal's 211 runs across two innings at Galle is the best match aggregate for an Indian No.3 batter since Rahul Dravid's 215 in 2009, also against Sri Lanka.

Air India Express has launched direct Guwahati-Dubai and Guwahati-Abu Dhabi flights, becoming the first airline to connect Northeast India directly with the UAE.

Mumbai and its suburbs are expected to see partly cloudy skies with light rain today, as the BMC issues its tide timings and advises caution during high-tide hours.

Today's horoscope favours Aries, Gemini, Virgo and Aquarius as the Moon shifts from Scorpio into Sagittarius, while Scorpio and Capricorn are advised to avoid rushed decisions.

Experts at India's National Space Technology Conclave 2026 have highlighted AI, machine learning and quantum technology as key pillars for the country's future satellite systems.

The National Testing Agency conducted the AIAPGET 2026 exam today for postgraduate admissions in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy, with admit cards released on August 18.

The Union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool, backed by a Rs 12,980 crore sovereign guarantee, to secure continuous and affordable maritime insurance coverage for Indian trade.

The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across around 20 states today, from Jammu and Kashmir to Odisha, warning of flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas.

Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has collected close to Rs 114 crore net in India over eight days, emerging as the biggest contributor to Independence Day 2026's box office.

Sensex closed marginally higher at 77,540.83 and Nifty gained to 24,252 on Friday, as buying in metal and realty stocks offset selling in IT, FMCG and auto shares.