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India defeated England by six wickets in the first ODI at Edgbaston, chasing 259 with 28 balls remaining. Shubman Gill scored 80, while Axar Patel produced a brilliant all-round performance with four wickets and an unbeaten 57 to give India a 1-0 series lead.
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the first semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to book their place in the final. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro moved Spain just one victory away from lifting the World Cup trophy.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached the semi-final stage, with France facing Spain and England taking on Argentina. Four football giants remain, but only two will reach the World Cup final and only one will become world champion.
India’s Women Create History at the Home of Cricket The Indian Women’s Cricket Team created a golden chapter in the history of Indian cricket on 13 July 2026, defeating England Women by a massive 270 runs in the historic one-off Test match at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. This was not just another victory. It was a moment of history. The match was the first-ever Women’s Test played at Lord’s, one of the most iconic cricket grounds in the world. And on this historic occasion, India produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat England on their own soil. Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian team showed courage, patience, discipline and determination throughout the match. From strong batting performances to devastating bowling spells, India controlled the contest and completed one of the most memorable victories in the history of Indian women’s cricket.
Every great city has a landmark that connects it to the rest of the nation. For Dhanbad, that landmark is Dhanbad Junction Railway Station. For millions of passengers, it is simply a railway station. But for the people of Dhanbad, it is much more than a place where trains arrive and depart. It is the gateway that transformed a small mining town into India's Coal Capital, carrying coal, workers, engineers, businessmen, and dreams across the country for more than a century. Today, Dhanbad Junction is one of the busiest railway stations in eastern India, serving lakhs of passengers every month and playing a crucial role in the nation's economy.
When people think of Dhanbad, the image that often comes to mind is one of coal mines, industrial landscapes, and bustling mining towns. Yet, just a short drive from the city's busy streets lies a place where time seems to slow down—a tranquil lake surrounded by rolling hills, dense forests, and refreshing greenery. That place is Topchanchi Lake, one of Dhanbad's oldest and most cherished natural landmarks. More than just a scenic picnic destination, Topchanchi Lake has been the city's lifeline for decades. Built during the British era to meet the growing water needs of Dhanbad, the lake continues to serve thousands of residents while offering a peaceful retreat for nature lovers, photographers, and travelers.
Nestled amidst the rolling hills on the border of Jharkhand and West Bengal, Panchet Dam stands as one of the most significant engineering achievements in eastern India. Built across the mighty Damodar River, the dam has been silently protecting millions of people from devastating floods, generating clean electricity, and supporting agriculture and industries for over six decades. Often overshadowed by its neighboring Maithon Dam, Panchet has played an equally important role in transforming the Damodar Valley. Together, these two dams are often called the "Twin Guardians of the Damodar Valley," safeguarding the region while fueling its economic growth.
There are few places in Jharkhand where engineering, history, and natural beauty come together as perfectly as Maithon Dam. Nestled on the border of Jharkhand and West Bengal, just about 50 kilometers from Dhanbad, Maithon is more than a tourist destination—it is a symbol of independent India's determination to tame nature, prevent devastating floods, and generate clean electricity for millions. For over six decades, Maithon Dam has protected lives, powered industries, supplied water, and become one of the most loved picnic spots in eastern India. Today, it stands as one of the greatest engineering achievements of the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and an enduring landmark of the Damodar Valley.
When people think of Dhanbad, they often picture coal mines, towering headframes, and endless railway wagons carrying black gold across the country. But behind every successful mine, every geological discovery, and every mining innovation, there has always been one institution quietly shaping India's industrial future—the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, better known as IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. For nearly a century, this iconic institution has been the birthplace of India's finest mining engineers, geologists, petroleum experts, and earth scientists. Established long before India gained independence, IIT (ISM) has played a pivotal role in building the nation's mining industry and continues to be one of the country's most prestigious engineering institutions.
When people think of Dhanbad, towering coal mines, black dust, and the title "Coal Capital of India" usually come to mind. Yet, hidden among these mines is an institution that has quietly transformed India's mining industry—not by extracting coal, but by making mining safer, smarter, and more sustainable. That institution is the Central Mining Research Institute (CMRI). For decades, CMRI was the scientific backbone of India's mining sector. The technologies developed here have saved countless lives, improved mining productivity, and influenced policies across the country. Although today it operates as part of CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CIMFR), its legacy continues to shape the future of Indian mining.
For many residents of Dhanbad, the words "Children's Park, Hirapur" evoke more nostalgia than excitement. What was once envisioned as a dedicated space where children could play, families could relax, and the community could gather has gradually become a symbol of urban neglect and misplaced priorities. Today, many locals refer to it as the "Lost Children's Park"—not because the park disappeared from the map, but because it has slowly lost its identity.
The death of an Indian merchant navy sailor in Venezuela has triggered serious concerns after a second post-mortem examination in India reportedly revealed that several major internal organs were missing from his body. According to reports, 33-year-old Rakesh Chauhan, a resident of Deoria district in Uttar Pradesh, had travelled to Venezuela in late 2025 to work aboard a merchant vessel. In May 2026, his family was informed by the shipping company that he had died, with the initial cause of death stated as cardiac arrest.
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