Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India's teenage batting sensation, is named vice-captain of the East Zone squad for the 2026 Duleep Trophy, led by captain Ishan Kishan, marking another milestone in his rising career.
Queensland parliament has raised concerns over the social media conduct of Yabun Panjoo Aboriginal Corporation, a publicly funded youth rehabilitation provider. Labor's Di Farmer questioned the provider's Facebook page following adult content creators, while Youth Justice Minister Laura Gerber defended the program. The hearing also addressed the funding cancellation of another provider, The Mara Way.
The Seoul Bankruptcy Court resumed Homeplus' corporate rehabilitation after the retail chain secured a ₩200B ($130M) debtor-in-possession loan. This offers a temporary reprieve, but Homeplus must submit a credible rehabilitation plan by September 4 to avoid bankruptcy, facing a steep recovery path.
BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru is conducting fitness assessments for nearly a dozen Indian cricketers, including Hardik Pandya and Mohammed Siraj, ahead of the upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka and the domestic season, addressing ongoing fitness concerns.
England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of The Hundred 2026 due to a right knee injury sustained during the ODI series against India. Birmingham Phoenix, who had retained Bethell and appointed him captain, announced Donovan Ferreira will take over the captaincy for the upcoming season.
PV Sindhu revealed a conversation with Virat Kohli helped her overcome a career-threatening toe ligament injury in 2025, inspiring her comeback. This culminated in her historic Japan Open women's singles title victory in July 2026, making her the first Indian shuttler to win the prestigious crown.
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu credited a conversation with Virat Kohli for her comeback after a serious toe ligament injury in September 2025. Following rehabilitation, Sindhu won the Japan Open women's singles title on July 19, 2026, becoming the first Indian shuttler to achieve this feat.
A Seoul bankruptcy court extended Homeplus Co.'s rehabilitation proceedings until Sept. 4 after the troubled discount chain appealed an earlier termination decision. The extension follows Meritz Financial Group's agreement to provide financing with a full payment guarantee from Homeplus's owner, MBK Partners.
Homeplus Co. filed an appeal against a Seoul court's decision to terminate its corporate rehabilitation proceedings after securing financing from Meritz Financial Group, guaranteed by owner MBK Partners, aiming to revive its restructuring process.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu visited Pawan Kalyan in Mumbai after his right shoulder surgery. Doctors confirmed the surgery was successful and Kalyan is recovering well, with a recommended three weeks of physiotherapy. His left shoulder condition will be reassessed in six months.
China is prioritizing non-invasive brain-computer interfaces (BCI), designating the technology as a 'future industry.' Unlike Elon Musk's Neuralink, Chinese startups like Neuracle Medical Technology and BrainCo are developing devices that read brain signals without surgery, focusing initially on medical applications like prosthetics and rehabilitation.
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay met families of the Karur stampede victims, distributing government job appointment orders. He expressed emotion, calling the incident an 'unhealed wound' and promising prevention. A CBI probe is ongoing, while a court reviews the job grants.
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay met families of the Karur stampede victims, distributing government job appointment orders. He expressed emotion over their grief and vowed to prevent future tragedies, while a CBI probe is ongoing and a court reviews the job grants.
The South Korean government is reviewing support measures for Homeplus Co. workers and subcontractors after a court terminated the supermarket chain's rehabilitation proceedings. The government has pledged financial aid, including substitute payments for unpaid wages and low-interest loans.
Christian Eriksen will start individual rehabilitation in Denmark after collapsing during a friendly match last month. The 34-year-old midfielder, who has an ICD following a 2021 cardiac arrest, stated the device protected him and that the recent incident was different.
Nigeria's military announced senior terrorist surrenders in the northeast, following sustained pressure. While numbers indicate success in driving defections, mass reintegration of former fighters poses socioeconomic and moral risks, potentially neglecting victims and fueling community resentment.
Major commercial banks in South Korea are providing financial support, including low-interest loans and interest rate discounts, to Homeplus Co. suppliers facing liquidity issues after a court terminated the discount store chain's rehabilitation proceedings, potentially leading to its dissolution.
South Korean retail chain Homeplus is on the brink of bankruptcy after the Seoul Bankruptcy Court terminated its rehabilitation proceedings due to a failure to secure 200 billion won in funding. The company's deteriorating financial condition and lack of a viable recovery plan led to the decision, with potential massive job losses and supplier defaults looming.
A new class action lawsuit alleges an aged care firm charged residents for unused services. In Australia, concerns rise over cleanup costs for abandoned mines. Globally, tensions simmer in the Middle East, and the US marks its 250th anniversary. Australia triumphs in the Women's T20 World Cup.
Aged care residents launch class action over unused services. Queenslanders may fund abandoned mine cleanups. Spectacle Island is for sale as part of a Defence property selloff. Australia defeats England in the Women's T20 World Cup final.
Queensland faces potential taxpayer burden for abandoned mine cleanups if rehabilitation laws are weakened. Critics warn smaller companies may default, leaving environmental damage and costs to the public, while industry advocates seek reduced investment barriers.
Two 15-year-old boys, previously spared custody for raping two girls, have been sentenced to four years' detention after the court of appeal ruled their original sentences "unduly lenient". The convictions stemmed from separate incidents in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, in November 2024 and January last year.
A jaguar named Yaguara, orphaned by wildfires, has been successfully rehabilitated and released into Bolivia's Noel Kempff Mercado national park. This marks a historic achievement for jaguar conservation in the country, as it's the first successful rehabilitation and release of a jaguar into the wild in Bolivia.
Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya has permanently relocated to Bengaluru, establishing the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (COE) as his primary training base. This move offers him access to world-class facilities for injury rehabilitation and skill development, aiming to support his international white-ball career for the next five to six years.
