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India’s spin attack will be one of the biggest talking points when the two-Test series against Sri Lanka begins on August 15 in Galle, with conditions expected to bring the tweakers into the game. Ravindra Jadeja returns to the Test setup and brings a wealth of experience, while Kuldeep Yadav offers an attacking wrist-spin option capable of creating breakthroughs. Manav Suthar has also strengthened his credentials after a memorable Test debut against Afghanistan, where he claimed 6/33 in the first innings. Meanwhile, Saransh Jain has received his maiden India Test call-up after a strong domestic season, adding another off-spin option. Washington Sundar, who had been part of India’s spin plans, remains a fitness concern due to his hamstring injury.

BY Photo Webdesk 12 August 2026

Every August 12, the world pauses to honour its gentle giants — elephants — and renew the fight to protect them from poaching, shrinking forests and cruelty

BY Photo Webdesk 12 August 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have officially tied the knot after nearly a decade together, exchanging vows in an intimate civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, on August 11, 2026. The couple, who began dating in 2016 and announced their engagement in August 2025, kept the wedding largely private, with their children and close family members reportedly present. Ronaldo and Rodríguez have built a family together and have remained one of football’s most closely followed couples throughout their relationship. The wedding comes shortly after Ronaldo completed his sixth FIFA World Cup campaign with Portugal, fulfilling the couple’s long-awaited plan to marry after the tournament. The pair also shared photographs of their wedding rings on social media, confirming the marriage and bringing an end to years of speculation surrounding their big day.

BY Photo Webdesk 12 August 2026

Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for August 12, 2026

BY Photo Webdesk 12 August 2026

A landslide in Mumbai’s Kurla area has disrupted normal life, with debris spilling onto roads and affecting movement in the locality. This photo gallery captures the aftermath, including damaged areas, rescue and civic teams, and residents navigating the situation as authorities work to clear the affected area

BY Photo Webdesk 12 August 2026

Mohun Bagan Super Giant wrapped up their Group A campaign with a flawless 6–0 routing of the CISF Protectors at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan to top the table with nine points. Sahal Abdul Samad stole the show with a stunning first-half hat-trick, scoring in the 17th, 19th, and 37th minutes, alongside a 24th-minute strike from Manvir Singh that gave the Mariners a commanding 4–0 halftime lead. After the break, head coach Panagiotis Dilimperis rotated his squad, but Mohun Bagan maintained total control. Substitute Jamie Maclaren cleverly extended the lead in the 68th minute off a slick no-look pass from Sahal, before Tekcham Abhishek Singh rounded off the 6–0 scoreline in the 73rd minute with a precise finish. The comprehensive victory sealed a dominant group-stage sweep for the Mariners, while CISF exited the tournament winless.

BY Photo Webdesk 11 August 2026

As heavy rain continues across Uttarakhand, the Flash Flood Guidance Cell of the IMD’s Hydromet Division has issued a flash flood risk bulletin for the state for Tuesday

BY Photo Webdesk 11 August 2026

The Indian cricket team finds itself gripped by an unprecedented injury crisis, with as many as ten frontline international stars—including Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Sai Sudharsan, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Akash Deep, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ashok Sharma, and Riyan Parag—currently stationed at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru for rehabilitation. This mounting casualty list has heavily depleted the national squad's depth across formats, throwing selection plans into disarray and placing the CoE's sports science protocols under intense scrutiny.

BY Photo Webdesk 11 August 2026

Much of Europe is preparing for another severe heatwave after prolonged drought has pushed rivers to record lows, fueled devastating wildfires and contributed to thousands of deaths

BY Photo Webdesk 11 August 2026

Elina Svitolina orchestrated a brilliant comeback at the National Bank Open 2026 in Toronto, overcoming sixteenth-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 in a gripping 93-minute quarterfinal. Powered by clean, first-strike tennis and heavy serves, Alexandrova seized control early to take the opening set 3-6. However, the ninth-seeded Svitolina completely flipped the script in the second frame. Tightening her baseline defense and capitalizing on shorter second deliveries, the 2017 champion blanked her opponent 6-0 to level the match. Svitolina carried that relentless momentum into the decider, storming out to a 5-1 lead. Though Alexandrova fought back to 5-3, Svitolina held firm and broke in the final game to secure her 10th consecutive WTA 1000 match win, punching her ticket to the semifinals.

BY Photo Webdesk 11 August 2026