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Ricky Ponting reckoned that Joe Root could surpass batting legend Sachin Tendulkar's tally of runs in Test cricket, provided the England batting mainstay stays 'hungry' and keeps scoring at a consistent rate for the next four years. Root became only the seventh batter in the history of the conventional format to cross the 12,000-run mark — a feat he achieved recently during the Edgbaston Test against the West Indies. With 12,027 runs in 143 Tests at 50.11 with 32 centuries and 63 fifties so far, Root is also overall the seventh highest run-scorer in Tests and could overtake Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara (12,400 runs) and his former teammate Alastair Cook (12,472) soon. Tendulkar leads the table with 15921 runs from 200 Tests.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over the unrest that led to a change of government in neighboring Bangladesh and the attacks on Hindus and other minorities there

Official figures show that Britain’s economy continued its recovery from recession at the end of last year, with its GDP increasing by 0.6% between April and June

India «over the next several weeks.» The search giant launched AI Overviews in Search in May, starting with the US, to help people quickly discover information on the web. «After extensive testing and positive feedback, including in the US and Search Labs globally, we’re bringing the helpfulness of AI Overviews to six new countries: India, United Kingdom, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico and Brazil – along with local language support in each country,» Hema Budaraju, senior director, product management, Search said in a blog post. In India, Google said it will be rolling out AI Overviews in English and Hindi. It will also introduce popular India-first features that were well-received during the company's Search Labs experiment. This includes helping a user easily switch between English and Hindi results with the language toggle button, and listen to responses with Text-To-Speech by tapping the 'Listen' button.

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Ukraine have been deployed as part of Kyiv's ongoing incursion into Russia, British media reported on Thursday. It is believed to be the first time the Challenger 2 tanks have been used in active combat on Russian territory, Sky News and other UK outlets said. They did not specify how many of the tanks were thought to have been deployed by Ukraine in its surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk region, which began on August 6.

V O Chidambaram Pillai, called VOC, started the first indigenous Indian shipping company, Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company (SSNCo), in 1906, against British India Steam Navigation Company, plying ships between Tuticorin-Colombo. He was later arrested by the British government in 1908 and sentenced to two terms of life-imprisonment and was locked in Coimbatore prison where he was sentenced to hard labour. Also Read: No, India did not get complete independence in 1947. Here's why

Sotheby’s, the 280-year-old British auction house, is auctioning off a Beeple and Cryptopunk non-fungible token (NFT) at its Digital Art Day Sale which goes live today.

According to the Office for National Statistics, gross domestic product expanded by 0.9% from April to June, compared with the same quarter a year ago.  The figures confirm that the economy has enjoyed a strong recovery from its mild technical recession last year.  «The UK economy has now grown strongly for two quarters, following the weakness we saw in the second half of last year,» said Liz McKeown, director of economic statistics at the ONS.  UK inflation creeps up less than expected to 2.2% after two months at target With 0.8% growth, the statistical agency said the expansio...

Spencer will officially take on the role this month, ahead of Bradshaw's retirement at the end of this year after more than seven years leading the team.  Having joined the firm in 2008, Spencer currently serves as global head of the investment counsellor group, which is responsible for servicing institutional clients and investment consultants globally.  Janus Henderson head of UK retail Simon Hillenbrand departs In his new role, he will focus on UK advisers and explore opportunities to expand Orbis's reach to a broader UK client base. The firm said he and Bradshaw have been «w...

Britain's economy grew 0.6% in the second quarter of 2024, official figures showed on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast an expansion of 0.6%, building on a rapid 0.7% recovery in the first quarter of the year from a shallow recession in the second half of 2023. At the start of the month the Bank of England raised its annual growth forecast for 2024 to 1.25% from 0.5% due to a stronger-than-expected start to the year and an expectation of 0.7% quarter-on-quarter growth in the three months to June.

Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the ruling Aam Admi Party launched a veiled attack on the Centre after the tricolour was not hoisted at the CM's residence. In a post on X in Hindi, Sunita Kejriwal said, «Today the tricolour was not hoisted at the CM's residence. It is very sad. This dictatorship can keep an elected Chief Minister in jail, but how can it stop the patriotism in the heart...» The attack came after Delhi LG VK Saxena hoisted the national flag at his official residence on Independence Day.

Poorna Swaraj, as was the goal of the Indian National Congress, on August 15, 1947. Jawaharlal Nehru's famous uttering in his Independence Day speech, «At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom», was only partially accurate in describing the occasion. Also Read: Videshi to Swadeshi: Brands that propelled journey towards Atmanirbharta Instead of Poorna Swaraj, India got the dominion status which did not mean an independent country as most of us believe India to have become in 1947. Though India became a self-governing entity, it was still under British control in several ways. Interestingly, the Congress had been against the dominion status yet accepted it, ostensibly because it was to lead to complete independence later but also because the dominion status could have helped the first government, which was not directly elected, take hold of society and economy with the help of prevailing British laws which gave it more power of people.

India House', on the freedom fighters who came together in the building. The pan-Indian historical drama will star Nikhil Siddhartha in the lead role, with Anupam Kher portraying the character of Shyamji Krishna Varma, the man who had bought the building and started the hostel. How India House came up In 2010, a memorial in the beach town of Mandvi in the Kachchh district of Gujarat, captured attention with its Victorian architecture and red brick construction. The Gujarat government had inaugurated a life-size replica of London’s India House and rechristened it Kranti Teerth to honor Shyamji Krishna Varma's contribution to India's freedom movement. The replica aimed to raise awareness among the youth about his significant role in the struggle for freedom.

regulator has selected six projects, including one by e-commerce giant Amazon, to test the use of drones in deliveries, inspection of infrastructure and emergency services, it said on Thursday. The UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) had said earlier this year that it wanted to permit more drone flying for such uses. Currently drone users in Britain are only permitted to fly beyond the visual line of sight as part of trials with strict restrictions.

After BT, Bharti may consider more opportunities in Europe Mittal also understands BT, given the long relationship between the two companies. BT held a 21% stake in Bharti Airtel and two board seats between 1997 and 2001. He also spends considerable time in the UK, where two of his children live.

The late British prime minister Winston Churchill infamously remarked, “India is merely a geographical expression. It is no more a single country than the Equator." The pugilistic Churchill, no friend of India, seldom hid his distaste for Indians, referring to us once as “beastly people." Ignorance levels have dropped since. Today, we are widely known for what we are: a rainbow nation of mind-boggling diversity, a blend of ethnicities, a profusion of mutually incomprehensible languages, and a host of religions, cultural practices and topographies.

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Independence Day celebrated on August 15th, is a day of great pride and joy for all Indians. It commemorates the historic moment in 1947 when India gained independence from British rule following a long and difficult struggle. This day is not only a time to remember those who fought for the nation's freedom but also a time to reflect on progress made since then and consider the country's future. This day brings communities together to celebrate their common history and culture. Patriotic songs fill the air, traditional foods are enjoyed, and people take part in a variety of events that highlight India's unity in diversity. Schools and colleges organize special programs, and Indians living abroad celebrate with equal zeal, reconnecting with their roots despite their distance. Also Read: ‘Fire Country’ Season 2: Will it release on Netflix? Here’s where you can watch the drama on OTT

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to deliver his 11th Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi around 7.30 am on Thursday. India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024 and all eyes are on the customary speech by the Prime Minister of India.