Jaiswal strikes second century of series, India lead by 281 runs at tea
London, Aug 2 (PTI): Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit his sixth Test century and Akash Deep his maiden half-century as India extended their overall lead to 281 runs by taking the tea break on day three of the fifth and final match at 304 for six here Saturday.
Overnight batters Jaiswal (118) and Akash Deep (66) shared a 107-run partnership for the third wicket but other Indian batters struggled to convert starts into solid innings at The Oval.
Ravindra Jadeja (26) and Dhurv Jurel (25) were at the crease at the break.
Akash Deep was dismissed before lunch with pacer Jamie Overton taking his wicket while Jaiswal was dismissed by Josh Tongue.
Skipper Shubman Gill could contribute only 11.
India had scored 224 in the first innings, which was followed by England's 247 giving them a narrow 23-run advantage going into the second innings.
England are leading the series 2-1.
Brief Scores:
India: 224 and 304 for 6 in 71 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 118, Akash Deep 66, R Jadeja 26 batting; G Atkinson 3/99)
England 1st innings: 247 all out.
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1,850 missing mobile phones recovered as Delhi Police focusses on victim-centric policing
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth around Rs 4 crore in past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect", an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in outernorth Delhi, an official said on Saturday.
The recovered phones were traced from different parts of the country, including remote areas, through technical surveillance and sustained field operations, police said, adding that the devices were handed over to their owners during a programme at the Sports Ground, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.
The initiative focused on a victim-centric approach and aimed at strengthening public trust through proactive policing and coordinated efforts across states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.
As part of the programme, teams performed 'nukkad nataks' and screened awareness videos on cybercrime, drug abuse prevention, and senior citizen safety, sensitising the public about digital frauds and safety measures, officials said.
The initiative combines technology, investigation and community participation to ensure recovery of lost property and reconnect citizens with their valuables, they added.
