Prithvi Shaw Becomes 2nd Youngest Indian To Score Century
Rajkot : Opener Prithvi Shaw (75*) scored an unbeaten half-century on his Test debut as India went into lunch with 133 runs on the board for the loss of one wicket on Day 1 of the first Test against the Windies at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. Showing no signs of nerves in his first Test, 18-year-old Shaw looked in sublime touch, bringing up his fifty off just 57 deliveries, becoming the youngest player to score a half-century on debut for India.
After winning the toss India, India captain Virat Kohli opted to bat against the Windies in good batting conditions but the team got off to a bad start losing KL Rahul for a duck in the very first over. An incoming length ball from Shannon Gabriel trapped Rahul right in front of the stumps. Post Rahul's departure both Shaw and Cheteshwar Pujara played brilliantly, stitching an unbeaten 130-run partnership for the second wicket. Pujara (56*) brought up his 19th half-century during his stay at the centre. For Windies, it was a tough session as they gave away runs at over 5 runs per over. Shannon Gabriel was the lone wicket-taker for the Windies in the morning session.
courtesy : sports.ndtv.com
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Kerala begins removal of biomedical waste illegally dumped in Tamil Nadu
Chennai: The Kerala government has initiated the removal of illegally dumped biomedical waste in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district, with four individuals arrested for their alleged involvement in the dumping. The operation follows a directive from the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which ordered the removal of the waste within three days.
Approximately 16 truckloads of biomedical waste, including blood samples and other hazardous materials, were dumped across five villages in Tirunelveli. The illegal disposal has raised significant environmental and public health concerns, including the risk of infectious disease outbreaks and contamination of soil and water sources.
The hazardous waste is suspected to have originated from Kerala hospitals, including the Thiruvananthapuram Regional Cancer Centre and Credence Hospital. Environmentalists have questioned whether these institutions adhere to mandatory biomedical waste management protocols.
The incident has also sparked political controversy in Tamil Nadu. The opposition criticised the ruling DMK government, alleging inaction against illegal dumping. In response, the DMK accused the previous AIADMK government of allowing such practices and highlighted its efforts to monitor and address the issue.
The waste clearance, which began on Sunday, continues under the joint supervision of officials from Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
