Rishabh Pant Retires Hurt After Blow to Left Arm in Colombo Test

Israel accuses Gaza of launching balloons and kites; responds with airstrikes

MP Teachers Cross Flooded River on Tubes to Meet E-Attendance Deadline

Teachers in Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, are crossing the swollen Baisali river on inflated tubes to reach their schools on time. The risky daily crossings are driven by the state government's mandatory e-attendance application, which requires teachers to mark their presence digitally within a set timeframe. Heavy monsoon rains have made the river difficult to cross through conventional means, leaving the tube crossings as the only viable option. The situation highlights the challenges faced by educators in flood-prone rural areas while trying to comply with digital accountability measures.

Chinese robots outpace Usain Bolt's 100m world record at robot games

Chinese humanoid robot Tiangong Ultra completed a 100-meter sprint in 9.39 seconds, beating Usain Bolt's human world record. A rival robot named Lightning also clocked a time faster than Bolt's benchmark. The achievement marks a significant leap in performance since the inaugural robot games held last year. China has designated humanoid robotics as a strategic industry, signaling strong government backing for the sector. Global participation in the robot games has grown considerably in the latest edition.

Kotak confirms Kuldeep's fever, addresses Pant injury and Jaiswal altercation

Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak confirmed that spinner Kuldeep Yadav is genuinely ill with viral fever, pushing back against suggestions that his absence was fabricated. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was forced to leave the field after being hit on the wrist by a bouncer during the match. Pant is expected to return and continue his innings on Monday, which could bolster India's total. A heated exchange also broke out between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando following Jaiswal's dismissal. Kotak downplayed the confrontation, describing it as a spontaneous reaction in the heat of the moment.