India slightly ahead in final Test

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 51 anchored India’s innings as they reached 75/2 at stumps on Day 2 of the fifth Test against England, taking a 52-run lead. Despite the early dismissals of KL Rahul (7) and Sai Sudharsan (11), India comfortably overcame the 23-run first-innings deficit, thanks to Jaiswal’s confident and proactive batting display.

Bumrah released from squad

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was on Friday released from the national squad after completing his quota of three Tests in the five-match series against England, and stakeholders in Indian cricket have already started discussing his next international assignment.

Jamil named Indian men’s football team coach

Khalid Jamil on Friday became the first Indian to become the head coach of the national football team in 13 years as he pipped Stephen Constantine and Stefan Tarkovic to grab the coveted post.

Israeli hostage shown Gaza starvation footage

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group on Thursday posted a video of an Israeli-German hostage – Rom Braslavski, who had been held captive in the Gaza Strip in October 2023, an attack after which war sparked in the territory.

Four killed in Montana bar shooting

Four people were killed in a mass shooting at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, on Friday morning, prompting a large-scale manhunt for the suspected gunman, the Associated Press reported, citing authorities.

Islamabad Express derails: 30 injured

At least 30 passengers were injured on Friday after four coaches of the Islamabad Express derailed near Kala Shah Kaku, Sheikhupura, Pakistan’s media reported.