West Indies vs Pakistan 2nd Test: West Indies Reach 239/5 on Rain-Hit Day 1 as Justin Greaves Leads Fightback Against Pakistan in 2nd Test

West Indies vs Pakistan 2nd Test:West Indies recovered from a series of middle-order setbacks to finish the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad, on 239/5 in 74 overs. An unbeaten partnership between Justin Greaves (64*) and captain Roston Chase (36*) helped the hosts regain control after Pakistan had chipped away with regular wickets during a rain-affected first day.

Moscow Restaurant Bomb Blast Kills Three, Injures Over 20; Authorities Call It Terrorist Attack

MOSCOW, August 1: A deadly explosion at a restaurant in central Moscow killed three people and injured at least 21 others after an improvised explosive device detonated outside a private event, according to Russian authorities. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin described the incident as a “terrorist attack” and vowed that those responsible would be brought to justice.

India to Host BRICS National Statistical Offices Meeting in Lucknow to Strengthen Data Cooperation

India will host the Meeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices (NSOs) of BRICS countries in Lucknow on August 3 and 4 under its BRICS Chairship 2026, bringing together senior statistical leaders from member nations to advance cooperation in official statistics, innovation and data dissemination. The meeting forms part of India’s broader BRICS agenda, which this year is guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability (BRICS)”.

Commonwealth Games 2026: India Finishes Fourth with 39 Medals as Boxing Leads Historic Campaign in Glasgow

India wrapped up its campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow with an impressive haul of 39 medals, finishing fourth in the overall medal standings. The Indian contingent secured 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze medals, producing one of the country’s strongest performances at the Commonwealth Games despite competing in a significantly reduced sports programme.