Two Army personnel were injured in a landmine blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Friday, officials said.
“In the wee hours, during patrolling at Googaldara near LoC in Trehgam area of the north Kashmir district, two army personnel got injured in a landmine blast,” the officials said.
The two personnel have been admitted to the army hospital in Drugmulla and their condition is stable
India will hopefully learn lessons of relentlessness in Test cricket from the experience of this match. By the time they have to play without Jasprit Bumrah, likely the third Test at Lord’s, they will hope to put up a much more efficient performance in all three departments of the game. Until then, though, they have Bumrah to keep them alive. Even though they really did test his patience with their catching and the areas that the third and fourth seamers bowled.
Without Bumrah, the mistakes made by India on the last two days – with bat, ball and in the field – would have played them out of the match. It will be a rotten feeling in the change room given Bumrah is not going to be available for all the Tests. That shouldn’t keep anyone from relishing another masterclass of seam and swing bowling.
Not just in the India side, Bumrah has been streets ahead of everyone on show in this Test. For somebody who must have a bit of self-preservation on his mind, Bumrah was the sharpest in pace: consistently the fastest bowler on display despite having to bowl slower balls on this relatively unyielding pitch and also among the three fastest deliveries in the first two innings of the match.
Root asked Pope if the 46-over-old ball was tailing. A little, he was told. Usually such lateral movement is used to swing the ball in. Bumrah flipped the darker side outside, and Root – possibly conscious of the tail – committed to playing it. This ball didn’t swing at all, Root had it tracked, but it seamed away half-a-degree to take the edge.
Mark Wood, whom we would ideally have on the field rather than in the media box, just casually dropped a wonderful line on Sky Sports when Bumrah misfielded on day two. “He’s human,” Wood said. “I knew it.” Further signs of being human were on display when he bowled successive no-balls deep into the second day – one of them a wicket ball – and an indifferent spell with the second new ball.
Bumrah admitted to not being used to bowling up or down the hill. He said that when you are tired, it can push you ahead of yourself. On the third morning, he was mindful to not let that happen. He maintained his pace when running downhill, and bowled no no-balls on day three.
The Lost City trek is a bucket list hike in Colombia where you can see the ruins of the Ciudad Perdida, an ancient city built by the Tairona people more than 1,000 years ago.
It’s a guided jungle trek that normally takes 4 days, and includes food and lodging in camps along the route. There’s plenty of challenge, but the local guides are very kind, helpful, and knowledgeable.
I did the Lost City hike recently and it was a great experience. We had a fun group and we went far into the Sierra Nevada mountains, visited indigenous villages, crossed rivers, swam every day, and hiked till our legs hurt.
In this blog post, I’ll explain everything you need to know about the Lost City trek and how to do it!
The Indian dressing room was seen thrilled following the two massive sixes with skipper Rohit Sharma smiling. Kohli also showed uncontrollable emotions as he smiled that soon converted into laughter.
Recently, Akash revealed his banter with Kohli to secure his much-prized bat. As per media reports, Akash revealed how the India premium batter himself gifted his bat to him after the first Test in Chennai.
ताजमहल भारत के उत्तर प्रदेश राज्य के आगरा शहर में स्थित एक विश्व धरोहर मक़बरा, और विश्व के ७ अजूबों में से एक है। इसका निर्माण १७वीं सदी में मुग़ल सम्राट शाहजहाँ ने अपनी पत्नी मुमताज़ महल की याद में करवाया था।
આજે આપણે વાત કરવાના છીએ આપણા પાડોશી દેશ પાકિસ્તાનના કિંગ ગણાતા બાબર આઝમની. બાબર આઝમ પાકિસ્તાન ટીમના પૂર્વ કેપ્ટન છે, અને તેની ગણતરી વિશ્વના ટોચના બેટ્સમેનોમાં થાય છે. બાબર આઝમનો જન્મ 15 ઓક્ટોબર 1994ના રોજ પાકિસ્તાનના લાહોરમાં એક પંજાબી મુસ્લિમ પરિવારમાં થયો હતો. તેમના પિતાનું નામ આઝમ સિદ્દીકી છે અને માતાનું નામ અજ્ઞાત છે. તેમનો એક નાનો ભાઈ છે, જેનું નામ સફિર આઝમ છે. બાબરને બાળપણથી જ ક્રિકેટમાં રસ હતો. તેમણે તેમના પિતરાઈ ભાઈ અને પૂર્વ પાકિસ્તાની ક્રિકેટર કામરાન અને ઉમર અકમલથી પ્રેરિત થઈને ક્રિકેટને પોતાના કરિયર તરીકે પસંદ કર્યું. ક્રિકેટ પ્રત્યેના જુસ્સા અને સખત મહેનતના કારણે બાબર આઝમ પોતાનું કરિયર બનાવવામાં સફળ રહ્યા.
आज हम बात करने वाले हैं हमारे पड़ोसी मुल्क पाकिस्तान के किंग माने जाने वाले बाबर आजम की। बाबर आजम पाकिस्तान टीम के पूर्व कप्तान हैं, और इनकी गिनती वर्ल्ड के टॉप बल्लेबाजों में की जाती है।बाबर आजम का जन्म 15 अक्टूबर 1994 को पाकिस्तान के लाहौर में एक पंजाबी मुस्लीम परिवार में हुआ था. उनके पिता का नाम आज़म सिद्दीकी है और मां का नाम ज्ञात नहीं है. उनका एक छोटा भाई है, जिसका नाम सफिर आजम है. बाबर को बचपन से ही क्रिकेट में दिलचस्पी थी. उन्होंने अपने चचरे भाई और पूर्व पाकिस्तानी क्रिकेटर कामरान और उमर अकमल से प्रेरित होकर क्रिकेट को अपने करियर के रूप में चुना. क्रिकेट के प्रति जूनून और कड़ी मेहनत के कारण बाबर आजम अपना करियर बनाने में कामयाब हुए.
The idea of teaching what I’ve learnt over the years – about meaningful travel, impact storytelling and making a living from a combination of the two – first occurred to me when I was travelling in South Africa.
A travel blogger friend in Cape Town confessed that she felt lost in the clutter of creators. How could she stand out without losing her soul to Instagram trends? How could she get noticed by brands without having millions of followers? Could she ever make a comfortable living through her passion for travelling?
I walked out of that conversation feeling an unfamiliar urge. I suddenly wanted to gather people who shared this passion for travel and storytelling, and teach them how to turn it into a meaningful career. My mind was already chalking out an outline, and imagining a minimal workshop room with white boards and engaged discussions.
Then the pandemic happened, and the longer it stretched, the more this dream receded into the crevices of my mind.
Until one day, that unfamiliar urge surfaced again, this time over a similar conversation in Goa. Instead of in-person workshops though, this time I could visualize Zoom sessions. I gradually began developing a self-paced course for travellers, creators and dreamers who aspire to travel, tell stories, make a living from it – and do it with a sense of purpose.
What started out as a month-long project at the beginning of 2023 took over 6 months to build – but I’m thrilled to share that it’s finally live!
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India’s equity market saw its first cooling-off in nearly two years, with overall market capitalization dropping 7.6% in H1 2025. According to recent data from Geojit’s latest Market Cap Categorization Report, investor flows are tilting toward safer largecaps even as smallcaps and IPOs remain attractive for retail investors. With 41 companies changing buckets and several high-profile demergers creating fresh investment avenues, mutual fund investors must recalibrate allocations.
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The total average market capitalization stood at ₹425.5 lakh crore, down 7.6% from the previous six-month block (Jul–Dec 2024), but still the second highest ever recorded.
Market cap of Largecaps fell by -7.1% ; Midcaps by -7.3% ; Smallcaps by -9.6%.
Largecaps fell by 7.1%, midcaps by 7.3%, and smallcaps by 9.6%, signaling broad-based pressure, especially in high-beta names.
Largecaps Hold Ground as Defensive Play Gains Steam
Despite the decline, largecaps’ share of total market cap rose to 61.3%, slightly up from 60.9% in the previous half, even though it remains lower than the 63.6% share a year ago
This increase in weight, amid falling values, hints at capital rotating toward safety in the face of volatility between India's mcap rises October trn since March; leads gains in top 10 sortd.pro/business/indias-mcap-rises-1-trn-since-march-leads-gains-in-top-10-equity-markets/” title=”India's mcap rises equity markets trn since March; leads gains in top 10 equity markets”>equity markets”>October 2024 and February 2025.
Shuffling Between Categories: 41 Companies Change Status
10 midcaps graduated to largecap status, while 11 largecaps were downgraded — indicating a churn driven by sharp valuation corrections.
9 smallcaps moved up to midcap, while 11 midcaps fell into the smallcap bucket, a sign of compression in the middle of the curve
IPO and SME Surge Keeps Smallcap Momentum Alive
34 IPOs in H1 2025 contributed ₹1.59 lakh crore to market capitalization. Of these, 71% (33 IPOs) were smallcaps, with at least 29 of them in the microcap segment (rank >500), raising ₹46,600 crore.
7 SME companies migrated to the main board, contributing ₹8,800 crore in market cap, all in the smallcap bracket
Microcaps: A Quiet but Active Corner
17 companies jumped from microcap (rank >500) to smallcap (rank <500), but 25 smallcaps fell into the microcap bucket due to price erosion or demergers
While this segment remains under the radar for institutions, retail investors continue to be drawn to it for its perceived upside potential.
Sectoral Movement and Demergers Add to Market Dynamism
Nearly 10 prominent demergers added ₹1.84 lakh crore to the market cap. Notable among these were Siemens Energy (largecap), ITC Hotels (midcap), and AB Lifestyle Brands, Onesource Pharma (smallcaps)
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These events not only created new investment opportunities but also led to category reshuffles and index realignments.
Entry Thresholds: Steeper Ladders in Every Category
Largecap threshold: ₹91,572 crore (↓8.5% in 6 months, ↑8.6% YoY)
Midcap entry: ₹30,756 crore (↓7.4% in 6 months, ↑11.6% YoY)
Smallcap floor: ₹10,299 crore (↓9.2% in 6 months, ↑12.1% YoY)
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Investors in mid and smallcap mutual funds should track these thresholds to anticipate likely reclassifications in July 2025.
Why this matters:
Mutual fund investors—especially those invested in midcap or smallcap schemes—should take note. AMFI’s biannual stock reclassification, used by mutual funds to align their portfolios, has seen:
10 midcap stocks promoted to largecap
9 smallcap stocks elevated to midcap
11 largecaps demoted to midcap
11 midcaps pushed down to smallcap
These movements can trigger rebalancing in mutual fund portfolios, which in turn may impact your scheme’s NAV and volatility. If you're holding smallcap-heavy funds, this might be a good time to reassess your risk appetite.
What Should Investors Do?
Reassess fund allocation in smallcap and midcap schemes. While the correction was broad-based, valuations have cooled and some funds may be better positioned post-rebalancing.
Look for defensive largecap exposure, especially if nearing a financial goal. The category has shown relative resilience.
Explore select IPO plays — many high-quality smallcaps are entering through this route, and mutual funds are beginning to capture these listings.
Track demergers and spin-offs, especially in the mid- and smallcap universe. Some of these new entities may enter mutual fund portfolios post-rebalancing.
During the visit, besides discussing the whole gamut of india/” title=”India to raise pro-Khalistani activities in UK, extradition of fugitives during PM Modi’s visit”>India-UK ties with his British counterpart Keir Starmer, PM Modi is also expected to call upon King Charles III, officials said.
Misri said that the issue of Khalistani extremists and related groups is a matter of concern for India, and it has been brought to the attention of partners in the UK.
Discussions have also taken place between India and the UK regarding the extradition of fugitives to India, Misri said.
“The issue of the presence of Khalistani extremists, bodies close to these people, is something that we have brought to the attention of our partners in the UK. We will continue to do so. This is a matter of concern not only to us but should be a matter of concern to our partners as well because this impacts social cohesion and social order in these countries as well,” he said.
In response to a query on the issue of fugitives in the UK, including Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and Lalit Modi, Misri said that there is a legal process to such requests regarding fugitives related to Indian law and India is working “very closely” with the UK on this issue.
“There is a legal process that such requests, issues go through in the other country, and we continue to follow up very closely with our partners in the UK on these matters,” he said.
Misri also listed key areas of the India-UK bilateral cooperation, saying that the partnership has seen regular high-level exchanges across sectors such as trade, investment and defence.“The issue of the presence of Khalistani extremists, bodies close to these people, is something that we have brought to the attention of our partners in the UK. We will continue to do so. This is a matter of concern not only to us but should be a matter of concern to our partners as well because this impacts social cohesion and social order in these countries as well,” he said.
In response to a query on the issue of fugitives in the UK, including Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and Lalit Modi, Misri said that there is a legal process to such requests regarding fugitives related to Indian law and India is working “very closely” with the UK on this issue.
“There is a legal process that such requests, issues go through in the other country, and we continue to follow up very closely with our partners in the UK on these matters,” he said.
Misri also listed key areas of the India-UK bilateral cooperation, saying that the partnership has seen regular high-level exchanges across sectors such as trade, investment and defence.Misri added, “In the defence sector, we are seeing regular interactions and exercises amongst all three branches of the armed forces.” The two PMs will also exchange views on issues of regional and global importance.
On the Maldives visit, Misri said, “On the economic front, one recent development… is that both countries are in discussions to negotiate a free trade agreement and an investment treaty as well, and new areas of cooperation, including renewable energy, fisheries, etc., are also being worked on.”
“India is one of the largest trading partners of the Maldives. The bilateral trade is nearly worth $500 million, and Indian investors remain part of sectors such as tourism in the Maldives and other economic activities,” Misri added.
Parliament Monsoon Session: A day after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post as Vice President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Deputy Chairman Shri Harivansh called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, both Houses of Parliament witnessed uproar as Opposition MPs protested and raised slogans over the Bihar voter list revision. Amid the ruckus, proceedings in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned until 11 am on Wednesday.
145 LS members, 63 Oppn MPs in RS submit notice for Justice Varma’s impeachment: 145 Lok Sabha members and 63 Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha submitted a memorandum to remove Justice Yashwant Verma under Articles 124, 217, and 218 of the Constitution. Lok Sabha was adjourned till 4 pm, minutes after resuming at 2 pm as the Opposition continued to shout slogans. However, proceedings resume in Rajya Sabha. Monsoon session will comprise a total of 21 sittings, spread over 32 days, and will conclude on August 21. In between, both the Houses will be adjourned on August 12, 2025, and will reassemble on Monday, August 18, to facilitate Independence Day celebrations.
Bills likely to be tabled: Seven pending bills have been listed for consideration and passing while eight new bills have been listed for introduction, consideration and passing. It includes: The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 — which will replace an ordinance; The Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025; The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025; The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025; The National Sports Governance Bill, 2025; The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025; The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation Amendment Bill, 2025; The Geoheritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill, 2025.