At least 34 people have been killed in a massive fire at a pharmaceuticals factory in the southern Indian state of Telangana, according to news agencies. The blast took place during work hours on Monday at a unit of Sigachi Industries, leaving several injured and in critical condition.

The death toll from the explosion and fire at Sigachi Industries' chemical factory in southern India has risen to at least 39, officials said on Tuesday, forcing the supplier of pharma products to shut operations for 90 days.

Jofra Archer's test return was deferred after England named an unchanged side to play India in the second test at Edgbaston from Wednesday. The fast bowler has not played a test since 2021 and rejoined the squad last week.

(Reuters) -England have named an unchanged team on Monday for the second test against India, set to begin on July 2 at Edgbaston, with fast bowler Jofra Archer remaining sidelined. The England and Wales Cricket Board retained the lineup that secured a five-wicket win at Headingley to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

England will field the same team that secured victory in the first Test against India. The second Test, set to begin on July 2 at Edgbaston, will see no changes to the playing XI. “We’ve got a settled group and we’re keen to keep building on that momentum,