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Wind gusts of 50 miles per hour and pea-sized hail have been detected on radar in Putnam County by the National Weather ServiceThough most of Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida will be without storms for Saturday; storms are impacting Flagler and Putnam counties. Wind gusts of 50 miles per hour and pea-sized hail have been detected on radar in Putnam county by the National Weather Service.Volusia is under a thunderstorm warning until 5 PM.A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for both counties through 4:30 PM and due to instability in the atmosphere, it could be extended as the system…

Are you a central government employee looking to secure financial stability after your retirement but fear NPS is too risky? There is a major decision awaiting for you. On April 1, 2025, the central government rolled out a new pension scheme for its workers, called the Unified Pension Scheme or UPS which offers to provide a fixed pension to employees upon retirement. This scheme gives employees an option to drift away from the NPS or National Pension System which offered an unfixed pension amount, based on the corpus accumulated at retirement and the annuity purchased. Is UPS different from NPS?Under…

Virat Kohli’s unexpected decision to retire from Test cricket sent shockwaves throughout the cricketing world, eliciting heartfelt reactions from many, including Bollywood personalities like Javed Akhtar on May 12. Now, India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar has disclosed that Kohli had communicated his intention to step away from the longest format much earlier than he had made public.Speaking at the announcement of India’s squad for the upcoming five-Test series in England, Agarkar addressed the recent retirements of both Kohli and Rohit Sharma, emphasising that Kohli’s choice was entirely his own, without any pressure or influence from selectors or the Board of…

A profound sense of discontent is the hallmark of the emotion of anger. It can range from the tremendous anger you get when you or someone you care about is mistreated to the annoyance you can have when you can’t find your car keys.Sometimes, it’s not just external factors but someone who is trying to provoke you into being angry. We often come across someone who seems to take pleasure in making us angry. This provocative conduct can be annoying and even confusing, whether it takes the form of teasing, sarcasm, or more overt hostility.Why do you need to balance…

File photo of Shubman Gill. (Getty Images) New Delhi: Nearly eight years ago, on a gloomy monsoon afternoon at the PCA Stadium in Mohali, a 17-year-old Shubman Gill was going hammer and tongs. Be it Manpreet Gony, Siddharth Kaul, Barinder Sran, or Sandeep Sharma, the Punjab fast bowling attack was taken to the cleaners by the teenager.Former Punjab batter Gurkeerat Mann, padded up and waiting for his chance, shouted, “Shubi, let others bat; it’s been almost an hour now that I am waiting for my turn.” The reply came, “Paji, ye upar waali ball ne aaj trouble kiya hai, thodi…

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Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant As India brace for a high stakes five-Test series against England this summer, a deeper look into the newly announced squad reveals an interesting IPL subplot, Gujarat Titans (GT) are the most represented franchise in the team, with five players named in the 18-member squad. GT captain Shubman Gill will now also lead the Indian Test side for the first time in the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. He’s joined by franchise mates Sai Sudharsan, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, and Prasidh Krishna. Delhi Capitals (DC) follow with three players: KL Rahul, Karun Nair,…

The relatability of her content ‘The Mountain is You’ does not sound like a lecture or a scolding that self-help books usually give. You don’t make efforts, you NEED to give up the laziness, etc, is what most books preached. But this one feels like a conversation with a wise friend. Source link

The chairman of the BCCI selection committee, Ajit Agarkar The BCCIon Saturday announced Shubman Gill as the new captain of the Indian Test team for the upcoming five-match Test series against England. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been named vice-captain.This comes after Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin confirmed their retirement from the longest format. Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar addressed a press conference after the squad announcement. He confirmed that Virat Kohli had conveyed to the BCCI in April that he no longer wished to play Test cricket. “He has played for a long time. He felt he couldn’t…

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The 6-6-6 walking method is a planned walking routine designed to fit into your day at a structured time. It involves walking for 60 minutes a day, either at 6 a.m. or 6 p.m, with a 6-minute warm-up at the start and a 6-minute cool-down at the end. In the interim you have to walk brisk to increase your heart rate.Here’s how to break it down6 minutes warm up (slow)About 48 minutes of brisk walking6 minutes of cooling down with slower steps and stretchingBy following this method, you can cover around 7 k steps in one session, which is more…

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Axar Patel is missing for Delhi Capitals for second match running. Delhi Capitals face Punjab Kings in their final IPL 2025 match without regular captain Axar Patel, who is missing due to illness. Vice-captain Faf du Plessis leads the team for the second time this season as DC aim for fifth place, having already been eliminated from playoff contention with 6 wins from 13 matches.Du Plessis won the toss and chose to bowl first against second-placed Punjab Kings, who have 8 wins from 12 matches and could move to the top spot with a victory.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…

A military aircraft waits for migrants to board from a bus at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. (Picture credit: AP) A federal judge has directed the Trump administration to facilitate the return of a Guatemalan man who was deported to Mexico despite raising fears of persecution there, a move the court said likely violated due process protections.The man, identified in court filings as OCG, is gay and had been granted protection from removal to Guatemala under a US immigration judge’s ruling. However, immigration authorities instead sent him to Mexico, where he previously said he was kidnapped and raped, before…

The Global Trade Research Initiative said on Saturday that even if the US imposesd a 25% tariff on iPhones manufactured in India, production costs would still be significantly lower than making the devices in the United States.The GTRIs’ comments came in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s recent statement threatening to impose a 25% tariff on iPhones if Apple chose to produce them in India.Despite this threat, the GTRI report demonstrated that Indian manufacturing remained a financially viable option for Apple, ANI reported.Why are iPhones so expensive?Breaking down the value chain of a $1,000 iPhone, the report highlighted the…

Salman Khan was spotted attending the nikah ceremony of Ayaz Khan and Zeba in the city, and the actor was seen entering the event under tight security. Videos and pictures of the Sikandar actor are going viral on the internet, as the security personnel struggled to control the crowd mobbing the actor upon his arrival at the wedding ceremony.check out the pictures here:pic: Yogen ShahIn the pictures, Salman was seen entering the venue in his vehicle and later greeting the groom and bride with a warm smile on his face. Many of the couple’s relatives excitedly came forward to greet…

Have you ever pondered why noticing something hidden in a picture makes you feel good? It seems to have a scientific basis. These kinds of puzzles are not only entertaining, according to researchers, but they are also exercising your brain.Your brain’s attention, pattern recognition, and visual recall regions are activated when you search for hidden details in an image.In today’s optical illusion, the small bee you’re searching for is improving your spatial awareness and sharpening your eyesight to pick up on subtle details that others would miss.It has been discovered that those who complete at least one optical illusion puzzle…

New Delhi: Arshdeep Singh loves to jot down his thoughts in his diary and has penned several poems.After he received his first India call-up, the youngster, by his own admission, wrote his finest till date. He explained his cricketing journey: “Rakh rabb te yakeen naal mehnatan da zor hove. Apne aap nu kra challenge Mukabala na koi hor hove! Hovan saarean toh vakh Jitt hateran de dil lavan, Hon jinnia v aukdan mukaam apne nu mil lavan! (Have faith in the Almighty, do hard work. Challenge yourself rather than competing with others. Be the best among the best, and conquer…

India’s Shreyas Iyer during a practice session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan in Dubai. (PTI) NEW DELHI: The wait is finally over. Team India has a new Test captain — Shubman Gill. The 25-year-old will take over the red-ball leadership when India begin their five-Test tour of England on June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. Gill will lead the side, with the dynamic Rishabh Pant his deputy.At 25, Gill becomes India’s fifth-youngest Test captain, following in the footsteps of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (21), Sachin Tendulkar (23), Kapil Dev (24), and Ravi Shastri (25).Go Beyond…

Actor Varun Dhawan and producer Dinesh Vijan are reportedly set to collaborate on a new and unexpected film project, which is not the highly anticipated Bhediya 2. The successful duo, known for their work on Badlapur and Bhediya, may be venturing into a fresh and distinct cinematic offering.According to Pinkvilla, Varun Dhawan is in discussions with Vijan for a standalone mythological-horror comedy. This project is reportedly described as a genre-blending entertainer that would incorporate supernatural elements, Indian mythology, and substantial doses of humour. A source revealed, “Varun and Dinesh are definitely reuniting for Bhediya 2, but that film has seen…

Yogic exercises for brain healthIn the fast-paced world we live in, mental clarity, memory retention, and emotional balance are more important than ever. Yoga, rooted in ancient Indian wisdom, offers powerful techniques that not only strengthen the body but also rejuvenate the brain. From boosting focus to calming anxiety, here are yogic exercises that can work wonders for your mental well-being.Get fit with Times Health+Yoga Source link

England secured an innings and 45-run victory over Zimbabwe in their one-off test match at Trent Bridge on Saturday, completing the win within three days despite facing strong resistance from the underdogs.The match served as a preparation for England’s upcoming five-test series against India starting June 20.England declared their innings at 565-6, while Zimbabwe was dismissed for 265 and 255 in their two innings respectively. England’s first-day performance was particularly dominant, scoring 498-3, their highest ever first-day total in a home test.Zimbabwe faced early setbacks when their seamer Richard Ngarava suffered a back spasm after bowling just nine overs on…

Banks across the country will remain closed today, on May 24, in observance of the fourth Saturday of the month. According to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) official calendar, banks remain shut on every second and fourth Saturday.Customers can verify whether banks are open or closed by checking the RBI’s official website.This holiday applies to all banks regulated by the RBI nationwide. Physical branch services such as cash deposits and withdrawals, account openings, cheque clearances, loan processing, approvals requiring manual intervention, and other documentation-related services will not be available today.However, digital banking services remain operational. Customers can continue to…