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Ishan Kishan made history by becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to score a fifty in a T20 World Cup, blasting 61 off 24 balls against Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. His knock helped India post 209/9, with Hardik Pandya adding 52 and useful contributions from Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube.

The Bombay High Court on Thursday heard a petition filed by Bollywood actor Aditya Pancholi seeking quashing of a rape FIR registered against him in 2019 at Mumbai’s Versova police station.

Italy made history at the T20 World Cup as brothers Justin and Anthony Mosca powered them to their first-ever World Cup win with a 10-wicket thrashing of Nepal. After restricting Nepal to 123, the duo chased it with an unbeaten 124-run opening stand, setting a record for the highest sibling partnership in T20 World Cup history.

Bad Bunny just turned Super Bowl LX into a global Spanish-language flex. Now Super Bowl LXI heads to SoFi Stadium on Feb. 14, 2027, and the NFL has a problem: who can possibly top that? From BTS and a full K-Pop spectacle to Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Jay-Z, here is the real early shortlist.

A bizarre delivery from Namibia's captain Gerhard Erasmus during their T20 World Cup clash against India in Delhi caused a stir, leading to a dead ball call and a disagreement with the umpire. India, bolstered by the return of Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah, aimed to defend their total after winning the toss.

Thanya Nathan, a trailblazing law graduate with visual impairment, has shattered barriers by emerging as the top candidate in Kerala's Civil Judge (Junior Division) exam for the disabled category. Drawing motivation from a pivotal Supreme Court ruling, she effectively harnessed assistive technologies and Braille in her studies.

Sanju Samson was trolled on social media after scoring 22 off 8 balls against Namibia in the T20 World Cup, with fans saying he wasted another chance. He played in place of Abhishek Sharma, who was ill. Namibia chose to bowl on a flat pitch, while Suryakumar Yadav spoke about dew and team changes. Despite criticism, India started strongly, but Samson’s dismissal reignited consistency debates.

Rahul Gandhi said the Modi government's decision to import American "corn, soybeans, and fruits" is just a beginning and that the Centre would "open the doors of the entire agriculture market​​ for his friends, for people like Adani and Ambani, and for foreign powers." He reiterated his "PM Modi has sold the nation" remark.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has slammed a fabricated AI-generated video falsely attributing praise for Pakistan's diplomatic handling of a T20 World Cup boycott to him. Tharoor clarified the video was fake, stating neither the language nor voice was his, and had previously called Pakistan's boycott "disgraceful."

Actor Rajpal Yadav's lawyer reports that half of the outstanding amount in his insolvency case has been cleared. A bail application requires a response from the opposing party, with further instructions to be sought from Yadav in jail. Negotiations continue on a 2012 agreement, with clearer answers expected Monday.

A rare event was observed as comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresák dramatically slowed its rotation and then spun in the opposite direction. This extreme change in spin, driven by material jets, was captured by Hubble and Swift telescopes. Astronomers believe this process may explain the rarity of smaller comets.

Moody’s is of the view that most of these IT sector firms will be able to absorb the higher visa costs without a significant deterioration in their operating or financial profiles. India is in a unique position to bridge the talent gap that the US is facing. Moody’s explains that the US is set to face increasing labour shortages because of declining birthrates and a population that is fast aging.

Sachin Tendulkar praised Italy’s historic first T20 World Cup win, calling it a proud moment for a footballing nation embracing cricket. Italy thrashed Nepal by 10 wickets at Wankhede, with spinners Kalugamage and Manenti restricting Nepal to 123 before Mosca brothers chased easily. Stand-in captain Harry Manenti called it a dream moment, while Nepal skipper Rohit Paudel credited Italy for their strong performance.

Valentine's Day, celebrated annually on February 14th, honours all forms of love, from romantic sparks to friendship cheers. In 2026, it falls on a Saturday, offering a perfect opportunity for connection. Tracing its roots to ancient Roman festivals and medieval legends, the day has evolved into a global celebration of affection and appreciation.

A political storm brewed in Parliament as Rahul Gandhi confronted journalists over privilege motion queries, sparking BJP criticism. This follows his strong Lok Sabha attack on the government. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accused Gandhi of avoiding questions and shared a video of alleged misconduct in the Speaker's chamber, which Priyanka Gandhi Vadra denied.

India's star opener Abhishek Sharma has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup clash against Namibia due to a stomach infection. Captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed Sharma could also miss the upcoming match against Pakistan, with Sanju Samson replacing him in the lineup.

Bangladesh's Awami League has denounced the recent parliamentary election as a staged charade, asserting it violated democratic principles and the constitution. The party claims widespread voter apathy, intimidation, and ballot stuffing marred the process. They are demanding the election's annulment, the chief advisor's resignation, and fresh polls under a neutral government to reinstate citizens' voting rights.

Italy achieved a historic maiden T20 World Cup victory, defeating Nepal by 10 wickets. After their spinners dismissed Nepal for 123, the Mosca brothers, Anthony and Justin, delivered a dominant unbeaten opening partnership to secure the win with 7.2 overs to spare.

Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel claims Union home minister Amit Shah contacted him about ongoing cases, implying an offer to join the BJP. Baghel alleges the BJP uses investigative agencies against opposition leaders before offering a "washing machine" to cleanse them. He cited examples like Himanta Biswa Sarma and Ajit Pawar.