Rohit Sharma has been asked to outline his future plans to the BCCI and selectors post-Champions Trophy as Team India looks to plan for the 2027 ODI World Cup and Test cricket transition. Selectors are keen on finding a stable captaincy option for both formats with potential candidates including Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya.
Published: 2025-02-05T08:19:50+05:30Afghan spinner Rashid Khan set a new record with 633 T20 cricket wickets, surpassing Dwayne Bravo. At 26, Rashid's impressive tally includes both international and franchise competitions. His milestone performance helped MI Cape Town secure a semi-final win in the SA20 tournament with a 39-run victory. His record-breaking feat comes in 461 matches at an impressive average of 18.08, whereas Bravo’s 631 wickets were taken over 582 matches at an average of 24.40.
Published: 2025-02-05T06:49:40+05:30Jasprit Bumrah's fitness remains uncertain as he is not included in India's updated ODI squad for the series against England. Varun Chakaravarthy is added to the team following his remarkable performance in the T20I series. Bumrah's participation in the Champions Trophy remains dependent on the assessment by the BCCI's medical team.
Published: 2025-02-04T21:59:20+05:30MI Cape Town secured a spot in the SA20 final with a 39-run victory over Paarl Royals in the first qualifier. Despite David Miller's efforts, the Royals fell short. MI Cape Town, unbeaten in their last seven matches, displayed strong performances from Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen, George Linde, Dewald Brevis and Delano Potgieter.
Published: 2025-02-05T00:58:50+05:30Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa clinched his first Tata Steel Chess title in Wijk aan Zee by defeating D Gukesh in tie-breakers. His achievement follows a challenging year in 2024 where he finished fifth at the Candidates Tournament. Winning this event made him the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to do so.
Published: 2025-02-05T08:44:54+05:30‘Squid Game’ became a global sensation, resonating particularly with Indian audiences due to its themes of financial hardship and societal expectations. The show inspired Indian brands to incorporate its themes into marketing campaigns, while also raising concerns about its violent content. Its success highlighted the importance of high-quality storytelling and universal themes in crossing cultural barriers.
Published: 2025-02-05T07:15:50+05:30A Mumbai court has granted actor Kangana Ranaut one final opportunity to appear before issuing a non-bailable warrant in Javed Akhtar's defamation case. Akhtar's lawyer sought the warrant due to her repeated absences, despite nearly 40 scheduled court dates. Ranaut cited parliamentary commitments for her absence. The legal dispute began in 2020, with mediation still pending.
Published: 2025-02-05T08:14:26+05:30Kangana Ranaut's movie 'Emergency,' released on January 17, 2025, portrays India's first female Prime Minister. Despite a good opening week with Rs. 14.3 crore, it struggled in subsequent weeks. The film's total earnings in India have reached Rs. 18.15 crore by its third Tuesday.
Published: 2025-02-05T08:11:35+05:30Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has time and again proved that she is a diva with timeless grace. Especially when it comes to black sarees, her taste is impeccable.
Published: 2025-02-04T18:40:10+05:30The Fantastic Four: First Steps teaser introduces Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, amusing fans with a nod to his role in The Bear. It features Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, and Joseph Quinn as the rest of the Fantastic Four in a new MCU setting. The film is set to release on July 25.
Published: 2025-02-05T07:45:33+05:30US President Donald Trump proposed that the United States take over the Gaza Strip and develop the area, possibly sending troops if necessary. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump as Israel's greatest friend, suggesting the plan could change history.
Published: Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:42:58 +0530The US dispatched a C-17 military aircraft to India, carrying illegal Indian migrants for deportation. This rare move involved dozens of deportees, though their exact number remains unconfirmed. The flight arrives amidst PM Modi's upcoming US visit. India is set to accept and verify these Indian nationals. Military aircraft for deportation is significant given past practices.
Published: Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:22:00 +0530Delhi Police filed an FIR against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan for breaching the Model Code of Conduct. The FIR was registered just before the Delhi assembly polls on February 5. Authorities have intensified surveillance and arrested numerous individuals for various violations. Over 7,500 MCC violations' complaints were received and mostly resolved. Election results will be declared on February 8.
Published: Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:10:57 +0530Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened flat in trade on Thursday. While BSE Sensex was near 78,580, Nifty50 was above 23,750.
Published: Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:19:00 +0530Apple is at odds with the EU over the release of the adult app 'Hot Tub' via alternative marketplaces, mandated by the Digital Markets Act. The tech giant argues this undermines consumer trust and safety, especially for children, while developers like AltStore and Epic Games accuse Apple of using safety concerns to maintain monopoly power.
Published: Tue, 04 Feb 2025 23:44:06 +0530A new study reveals that a small neutrino detector, weighing less than three kilograms, has successfully detected antineutrinos at the Leibstadt Nuclear Power Plant in Switzerland. Over a 119-day experiment, the device recorded around 400 antineutrinos, matching theoretical predictions. Researchers believe this breakthrough could enhance nuclear monitoring and refine ...
Published: Tue, 04 Feb 2025 22:14:30 +0530A study found that wild baboons fail to recognise themselves in mirrors. Researchers placed mirrors near water sources in Namibia’s Tsaobis Nature Park and projected laser dots onto the baboons’ faces and bodies. While 64 percent responded to marks on visible limbs, only one out of 51 reacted to facial markings in the mirror. The findings suggest self-awareness ma...
Published: Tue, 04 Feb 2025 22:14:08 +0530A technical issue has stalled the orbit-raising operations of ISRO’s NVS-02 satellite, launched on January 29. While solar panels are functioning and communication is stable, the oxidizer valves have failed to open, preventing thruster activation. Tracking data indicates the satellite remains in its initial orbit. ISRO is assessing alternative ways to use it within ...
Published: Tue, 04 Feb 2025 22:13:33 +0530The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of SN 2022aajn, a Type Ia supernova in the constellation Gemini. Located 600 million light-years away, the explosion was first detected in November 2022. Type Ia supernovae serve as essential cosmic distance markers due to their predictable brightness. Hubble’s observations, part of a broader survey o...
Published: Tue, 04 Feb 2025 22:13:02 +0530A study reveals that tiny ear muscles flex when people focus on specific sounds in noisy environments. Once vital for movement in ancestral species, these muscles no longer serve a major function in modern humans but may hold potential for hearing aid advancements. Researchers observed that superior auricular muscles react to difficult listening tasks, while posterior...
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