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Amit Passi etched his name in T20 history by equaling the world record for the highest individual score on debut, smashing 114 off 55 balls for Baroda against Services. His explosive knock, featuring 10 fours and nine sixes, helped Baroda post 220/5 and has put him on the radar of IPL franchises.

India's 2025 cricket season saw young stars like Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Suryavanshi dominate search trends, even in Pakistan. While India triumphed over rivals on the field, it was these emerging talents who captured global attention, signaling a significant generational shift in cricket's digital landscape and highlighting the growing influence of women's cricket.

Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano erupted again on Friday, with lava fountains reaching 370 meters. The USGS camera capturing the event was buried in debris. This marks the 38th eruption since December, though it remains confined to the national park, posing no threat to communities. Monitoring continues as the volcano alternates between eruptions and pauses.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has slammed the Centre over IndiGo's ongoing flight crisis, calling it a "disaster" that has left thousands of passengers stranded. With hundreds of flights cancelled daily, the airline faces scrutiny from regulators and the judiciary. The Delhi High Court is set to hear a plea regarding the "inhumane" airport situation.

India cricketer Smriti Mandhana has confirmed her wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal is called off, following weeks of speculation. Teammate Jemimah Rodrigues has provided significant emotional support throughout the ordeal. Mandhana, however, remains focused on her cricket career, emphasising her commitment to representing India.

Pregnant women should be cautious about eating unripe papaya. Scientific studies show its latex can cause uterine contractions. Ripe papaya is considered safer in limited amounts. Traditional advice in Asian countries supports avoiding immature fruit. Healthcare providers recommend consulting them for dietary guidance. Safe alternatives like mangoes and melons offer similar nutrients.

Investors often face stock market losses not from bad luck, but from poor choices like penny stocks or speculative F&O trades. The article stresses avoiding low-quality, illiquid markets and 'story stocks' with changing narratives but no profits. Focusing on real businesses and avoiding hype is key to protecting capital and achieving steady growth.

China achieved a historic $1 trillion trade surplus by November's end, driven by robust exports to non-US markets. Despite a dip in US demand, overall shipments surged, reversing October's decline. This success, following a US-China trade truce, signals potential friction with European partners and highlights ongoing domestic economic challenges.

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis emphasizes maximizing current AI systems for artificial general intelligence. He states AGI is still five to ten years away, requiring further breakthroughs. Hassabis is pleased with Gemini 3.0's progress, expecting it to surprise the public. He believes scaling is a key component for AGI, potentially its entirety.

Dharmendra, known as the 'He-Man' for his action roles, also showcased a diverse range of genteel characters early in his career. He portrayed poets, writers, journalists, and doctors, often in films directed by Bengali filmmakers, revealing a softer, more nuanced side to the popular action star.

Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar', starring Ranveer Singh, has achieved a remarkable feat by crossing Rs 100 crore at the box office within its opening weekend. The film saw impressive growth, with Sunday collections soaring to Rs 43 crore. This strong performance marks one of Ranveer Singh's most successful opening weekends to date.

IndiGo's operational crisis continues for a seventh day with over 500 flight cancellations nationwide, stranding thousands of passengers. The Supreme Court declined to intervene, acknowledging government action. The airline attributes the disruptions to crew rostering and internal planning issues following new pilot duty time regulations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated a special 10-hour debate in the Lok Sabha on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. The song, adopted as India's National Song, is being discussed in both Houses this week. Modi highlighted historical parallels, linking the song's milestones to national challenges like British rule and the Emergency.

IndiGo's stock plummeted over 7% as flight cancellations entered their seventh day, impacting over 250 flights from Delhi and Bengaluru. The airline blames new pilot duty time regulations for the widespread disruptions. Regulators have extended the deadline for IndiGo's leadership to respond to a show cause notice regarding operational failures.

India secured a 2-1 ODI series victory against South Africa. The win was celebrated with light-hearted moments in the dressing room. Virat Kohli playfully teased Kuldeep Yadav, who was named Impact Player of the Series. Kuldeep had a stellar performance, taking nine wickets. The team now prepares for a T20I series.

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are hovering near recent highs, fueled by expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut. Weak US jobs data and dovish Fed commentary have bolstered this sentiment. Investors are keenly awaiting the Fed's policy decision and Chair Jerome Powell's remarks for further direction, with central bank buying and ETF inflows providing support.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an advisory to all affiliated schools warning against participation in sports events organised by CBSE Board School Games Welfare Society (CBSE-WSO), Agra. The Registrar of Firms, Societies and Chits, Agra, cancelled the society’s registration due to unauthorised use of the CBSE name. Schools are instructed to avoid engagement, sponsorship, or communication with the society. CBSE Secretary Himanshu Gupta urged schools to verify all events through official channels.

Actor Dileep has been acquitted by the Ernakulam principal sessions court in the 2017 abduction and rape case. The court found the gang, led by Pulsar Suni, guilty of the crime. The prosecution failed to prove Dileep's conspiracy charge, despite a lengthy trial with numerous witnesses and evidence presented.

A new report on India’s boardrooms exposes a decade-long illusion of progress. Despite 98% of BSE-200 companies appointing at least one woman director, most remain sidelined from real influence, executive roles, and leadership pipelines. With tokenism still entrenched and only 6% women CEOs, the findings reveal a corporate culture that celebrates presence while withholding power.