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'Many congratulations for beating 3 former world champions': Wishes pour in after Afghanistan stun Sri Lanka in ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan continued their remarkable campaign at the 50-overs World Cup by securing a significant victory over the 1996 champions, Sri Lanka, winning by seven wickets in a thrilling encounter in Pune on Monday.

The Times of India · Oct 30, 2023

Ancient Shaivite caves found in Rajapur by history professor and team

NAVI MUMBAI: A professor of ancient Indian history and his team of researchers have discovered two rock cut Shaivite caves in a forested area near Rajapur, Ratnagiri district, which is around 380 km away from Mumbai. Professor Dr Anjay Dhanawade (45) had first heard about these ancient monolithic rock cut…

The Times of India · Oct 30, 2023

Train services hit as trees fall on tracks near Wadakkanchery

Train services in Palakkad delayed for over an hour due to uprooted trees on tracks b/w Vallathol Nagar & Wadakkanchery. Pune-Ernakulam Superfast, New Delhi-Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani & Mangaluru-Thiruvananthapuram Express held up. Efforts to clear blocks; Madurai-Thiruvananthapuram Amritha delayed. Four injured in lightning, dozens of trees uprooted in strong winds.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

ICC World Cup: Hashmatullah's Afghanistan start favourites against Sri Lanka

PUNE: Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi doesn’t believe in celebrating too early. Not that he lacks confidence. He just doesn’t want to lose the focus that his team has developed in their quest of making it to the top-four.

The Times of India · Oct 30, 2023

'The team is doing good and we are all happy': Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the World Cup match against Sri Lanka at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, Afghanistan's captain Hashmatullah Shahidi expressed confidence in his team's performance. Shahidi mentioned during the pre-match press conference that the team is in good spirits and feeling content with their current form.

The Times of India · Oct 29, 2023

World Cup: Lahiru Kumara blow for Sri Lanka ahead of must-win clash against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Pacer Lahiru Kumara was on Sunday ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup with a left thigh muscle injury dealing a big blow to Sri Lanka ahead of their must-win match against Afghanistan in Pune on Monday.

The Times of India · Oct 29, 2023

First 'Indian Doctors Olympics' competition to be held in Pune from November 30

PUNE: The Young Doctors League (YDL) has organized the first 'Indian Doctors Olympics' in the city, featuring over 1000 doctor participants competing in 11 sports events, including team and individual events, starting November 30.

The Times of India · Oct 28, 2023

IITM Pune demonstrates cloud seeding can produce rainfall

Cloud seeding experiment in Solapur city achieved 18% relative enhancement in rainfall, 867 million litres of water availability. Two aircraft used to study cloud parameters and for seeding, 20-25% of cumulus clouds produced rainfall, cost of producing water through cloud seeding estimated at 18 paisa/litre.s

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

More arrests in Lalit Patil drug case after Mumbai police nab key aide from Uttarakhand

Mumbai police nab Harish Pant, an associate of drug kingpin Lalit Patil, from Uttarakhand. Patil and Pant remanded in police custody till Oct 30. Pune police suspends Assistant Police Inspector Savita Bhagwat for security lapses. Congress MLA Ravindra Dhangekar accuses Dr. Sanjeev Thakur of providing "five-star treatment" to Patil. Shiv…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Mumbai's air quality remains in 'moderate' category

Mumbai's AQI remains 'Moderate' (105) while Pune's is 'Satisfactory' (47). Delhi's AQI is 'Poor' (249) with Noida (208) and Gurugram (252) also in 'Poor' category. GRAP's Stage 1 restrictions implemented in Delhi to reduce air pollution. AQI ranges from 201-300 classified as 'Poor', 301-400 as 'Very Poor' and 401-450 as…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023