England vs Pakistan 2nd Test: England Lead by 279 Runs

London, England — England were 99/4 after 29.3 overs in their second innings against Pakistan on Day 3 of the second Test at Lord’s on August 29, 2026, with Harry Brook unbeaten on 18 and Dan Lawrence on 6 when rain stopped play. Earlier, Pakistan were dismissed for 110 in 37.2 overs after England had posted 290 in their first innings.

Azan Awais Innings: Pakistan Batter Battles England Pace

Azan Awais innings became a standout feature of Pakistan’s difficult day with the bat as the young batter spent much of his time absorbing pressure from England’s pace attack. After beginning cautiously, Awais gradually opened up and scored more freely before being dismissed after facing 102 balls.

₹2.5 Crore Valuables Stolen From Retired Officer’s Budhana Home

Muzaffarnagar, India — A burglary at the home of retired police officer Deshpal Chaudhary in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar district has raised questions about residential security and night-time surveillance after valuables estimated by the family at around ₹2.5 crore were stolen. The house is located in a residential area immediately behind the Budhana tehsil complex and about 20 metres from the official residences of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) and Circle Officer (CO).

Ankit Baliyan Murder Case: Shamli Police Probe

Shamli, India — The Ankit Baliyan murder case has brought the spotlight onto law-and-order arrangements, interstate criminal networks and administrative procedures in western Uttar Pradesh after the Haryanvi singer and digital creator was shot dead outside a gym in the Aryapuri Nala Patri area under Shamli City Kotwali. The attack took place on Wednesday evening at around 7 pm when Baliyan, a resident of Bantikhhera village with more than 3.66 lakh social media followers, was walking towards his Scorpio vehicle.

Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway Faces Major Pavement Damage

Lucknow, India — The Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway, a 63-kilometre six-lane corridor developed at an estimated cost of about ₹4,200 crore to ₹4,700 crore, has faced major structural and operational problems shortly after its formal inauguration on July 13 by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. According to the supplied material, cracks, asphalt failures and pavement settlement appeared within 13 days of operations, while more than 80 major potholes and over 2,500 patchwork locations were recorded within the following 24 to 32 days.

Meerut Hotel Sealed After Minor’s Alleged Abduction Case

Meerut, India — The Meerut Bhawnapur case involving the alleged abduction and sexual assault of a 17-year-old intermediate student has resulted in multiple arrests and administrative action after the incident came to light at Hotel Nishant Residency in Gangnagar Extension. According to the complaint and preliminary investigation cited in the source material, the girl was allegedly taken to the hotel by Sameer, Talib and their female associate Sumaila after leaving home for school.