Bihar recorded higher turnout than US, UK, France in assembly polls after SIR: CEC

Bangladesh stun Australia in historic first Test win on Aussie soil

Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in a Test match, marking the first time the Tigers have beaten Australia on Australian soil. The result proved deeply embarrassing for Pat Cummins' side and drew sharp criticism from Australian cricket legends. Former captain Ricky Ponting called for significant changes to the struggling Australian lineup. Fellow ex-captain Matthew Hayden echoed those sentiments, specifically recommending Sam Konstas and Matt Renshaw be added to bolster the batting order. The defeat has piled pressure on Australian selectors to rethink their squad composition.

USCIS to reject old I-539 and I-765 forms from September 15, 2026

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will roll out updated versions of immigration forms I-539 and I-765, set to take effect on September 15, 2026. Any applications submitted on older versions of these forms after that date will be automatically rejected. The change is part of a recently published immigration rule. USCIS has made clear that no grace period will be granted for the transition to the new forms.

‘Feeding my friends’: PM Modi’s quiet Independence Day morning with cows, peacocks

Three-Time National Award-Winning Bengali Filmmaker Raja Sen Dies at 70

Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen passed away on Sunday at the age of 70. He was a celebrated figure in Indian cinema, having won three National Film Awards over the course of his career. Sen had been undergoing treatment for health-related issues at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata. He began his professional journey in television before transitioning to feature films, where he made a lasting impact. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.