NEW DELHI, India — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled a seven-point development framework, Sapta Dhara, for accelerating India’s journey towards a developed nation by 2047, while announcing major initiatives in artificial intelligence, manufacturing, defence, energy, technology, agriculture and social development.
लेखक: Praveen Yadav
Jemimah Rodrigues Injury Rules Her Out of Asia Cup
NEW DELHI, India — India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup and Asian Games after suffering a high-grade right hamstring tear while playing for Southern Brave in The Hundred in England on August 3. The 25-year-old was assessed by the BCCI Medical Team at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, which confirmed the extent of the injury.
India vs Sri Lanka Test: India Opt to Bat in Galle
GALLE, Sri Lanka — India vs Sri Lanka Test: India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in Galle, with the visitors making one change to their playing XI after B Sai Sudharsan was ruled out injured. Devdutt Padikkal comes into the side at No. 3, while Sri Lanka handed a Test debut to 25-year-old offspinner Keshara Nuwantha.
Josh Hazlewood Reaches 300 Test Wickets Against Bangladesh
DARWIN, Australia — Josh Hazlewood became the ninth Australian men’s bowler to reach 300 Test wickets during the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, completing the landmark with his 14th career five-wicket haul and finishing the innings with six wickets.
AUS vs BAN 1st Test Day 3: Australia 161/4 at Stumps
DARWIN, Australia — AUS vs BAN 1st Test Day 3: Australia reached 161/4 at stumps on day three of the first Test against Bangladesh at Marrara Oval on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The hosts remained 67 runs behind Bangladesh’s first-innings total of 426, with Cameron Green unbeaten on 43 and Alex Carey 19 not out after 53 overs.
India 600th Test: Journey to a Historic Milestone
GALLE, Sri Lanka — India are set to enter an exclusive Test cricket landmark on their 80th Independence Day, when they face Sri Lanka in Galle for their 600th Test. The milestone will make India only the third team after England and Australia to reach 600 Tests, while a comparison of their six 100-Test blocks highlights a dramatic transformation in results, bowling strength and performances at home and overseas.