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MI-W vs RCB-W, Match 1 , Cricket Tips :The fourth edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL 2026) is all set to start. Mumbai Indians Women will put their title on the line against the other four opponents. The first game of the tournament will feature a contest between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This contest will kick off at 7:30 PM IST on Friday at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai at 7:30 PM IST. This will start another action-packed season of the WPL. RCB-W will be without their premier player, Ellyse Perry. MI-W have all their aces with them, and they will be keen to start the tournament with a win. MI-W vs RCB-W: Match Details Date : January 9, 2026 (Friday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue : Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai MI-W vs RCB-W: Live Streaming Details The live telecast of the WPL 2026 will be available on the Star Sports Networks in India. Fans can also watch the game through the Jio Hotstar app or website on active accounts. MI-W vs RCB-W: Head-to-Head in WPL Total Matches : 7 Mumbai Indians Women : 4 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women : 3 No-Result : 0 MI-W vs RCB-W: Ground Pitch Report The wicket in Navi Mumbai is flat, and the ball comes nicely onto the bat here. Players can play shots on top, and the boundaries are also not big enough here. The outfield is fast, and batters will get full value for their shots. The team that bats second will get even better conditions to bat. MI-W vs RCB-W: Possible XIs Mumbai Indians Women : G. Kamalini, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amanjot Kaur, Poonam Khemmar, S. Sajana, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque, Sanskrit Gupta Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women : Smriti Mandhana (c), Georgia Voll, Richa Ghosh (wk), Grace Harris, Nadine de Klerk, Dayalan Hemalatha, Pooja Vastrakar, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav, Linsey Smith, Arundhati Reddy MI-W vs RCB-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Nat Sciver-Brunt scored the most runs last season and is the leading scorer in WPL history. For RCB-W, Smriti Mandhana holds an edge. Without Perry, Smriti is the key batter. Probable Best Bowler Shabnim Ismail is the wicket-taker with the new ball. She is one of the fastest bowlers in women's cricket. For RCB-W, Radha Yadav holds an edge, as she takes wickets in the middle overs. Today Match Prediction : RCB-W look a little weaker in the absence of Perry. Hence, we predict MI-W to win this game, which is stronger in both departments. MI-W vs RCB-W Match 1, WPL 2026, Today Match MI-W vs RCB-W, MI-W vs RCB-W Prediction, MI-W vs RCB-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update of the match between Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women Also Read: Live Cricket Score Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
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ODI World Cup: Gujarat Giants (GG) appear more competitive heading into the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) season, but they need to solve dilemmas around their overseas players and opening combination, said former India captain Anjum Chopra. In last years mega auction, the Ashleigh Gardner-led GG invested heavily in New Zealands veteran all-rounder Sophie Devine at the auction, as well as in acquiring Georgia Wareham, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, and Kim Garth. After finishing at the bottom of the points table in 2023 and 2024, GG put up a much-improved showing by finishing third in the league stage and qualified for the Eliminator in 2025, where they lost to eventual champions Mumbai Indians. Yes. I guess the fact that again, with four international players, whether they can balance out with Sophie Devine - they paid quite a bit for her at the auctions. So, they have to ensure that she finds a place in the playing eleven. If you are not able to utilise those services, because again, for them, who will open with Beth Mooney? They've got options - they can open with Sophie Devine, or Yastika (Bhatia), Anjum Chopra told IANS in an exclusive conversation on the eve of the competition. Australia batter Beth Mooney will be required to be the keeper again, considering Yastika is still recovering from an ACL surgery done after injuring her left knee during last years ODI World Cup preparatory camp in Visakhapatnam. Apart from who they decide to open with, it's also about who they decide to go in the wicket-keeping skills between Mooney and Yastika? So, it's a good, healthy balance. It's also good for the Indian players because it's seven plus four in the playing eleven - so there are seven places up for grabs for an Indian player, added Anjum Chopra. She also stated that the limited spots for Indian players will intensify competition for places in the starting line-up. But there are only a few specialist positions - so, the Indian talent will also start understanding that it's not just about getting to or being picked in the auction. It's also about making sure that you're able to get into the playing eleven and then showcase your skills, said Anjum. With the tournament lasting approximately three and a half weeks, player fitness will be crucial for GGs bowling department to put up a sustained performance. Renuka Singh Thakur has fared nicely since recovering from a back stress fracture, while Kashvee Gautam and Titas Sadhu have successfully returned to action after healing from their respective injuries. Fitness is part and parcel of it. It's about a three and a half weeks tournament. So, at this time, there are ample gaps as well because simultaneously, the men's series against New Zealand is also going to be on. So, I guess the rest or break part is already taken care of, as it's not a very long tournament. I'm sure every player wants to remain fit and counted because after this WPL, there'll probably be a series or two. That also is not for every nation, I guess, before they head out to England to play a T20 World Cup. So, you want to individually also make sure that you're ticking the boxes in the right manner, added Anjum. The WPL will be played for the first time since India's ODI World Cup triumph, with Anjum Chopra expecting increased fan engagement, though the hype and build-up for the tournament have been largely dull. I'm sure every player wants to remain fit and counted because after this WPL, there'll probably be a series or two. That also is not for every nation, I guess, before they head out to England to play a T20 World Cup. So, you want to individually also make sure that you're ticking the boxes in the right manner, added Anjum. Also Read: Live Cricket Score It will be Smriti Mandhana up against Harmanpreet Kaur in the very first match. So, I guess it's exciting times for the women's game, and that's the biggest high. I just hope that it keeps getting better with every passing day. There can be a slight dip as well, but as far as we are moving ahead, we are improving individually and collectively, and I'm sure the excitement around women's cricket being watched will always remain. Article Source: IANS
Tilak Varma Ruled Out Of First Three T20Is Against NZ After Undergoing Abdominal Surgery
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: India batter Tilak Varma has been ruled out of the first three T20Is against New Zealand after undergoing surgery for an abdominal issue in Rajkot, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday. IANS had previously reported that Varma, 23, underwent an emergency surgery after scans suggested the need for the same at a super-speciality hospital in Rajkot on Wednesday evening, after experiencing acute pain in his abdominal region in the morning. Varmas availability for the remaining two matches will be assessed based on his progress during the return-to-training and skill phases. He was discharged from the hospital on Thursday morning and is scheduled to fly back to Hyderabad on Friday. He is currently stable and progressing well. Tilak will resume physical training and gradually return to skill-based activities once his symptoms have fully resolved and wound healing is satisfactory. He is ruled out of the first three T20Is against New Zealand. His availability for the remaining two matches will be assessed based on his progress during the return-to-training and skill phases, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said in the statement. Varmas recovery timeline leaves him doubtful for Indias T20 World Cup opener against the United States of America (USA) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7, with further group fixtures scheduled against Namibia (February 12, Pakistan (February 15), and the Netherlands (February 18). Tilak will resume physical training and gradually return to skill-based activities once his symptoms have fully resolved and wound healing is satisfactory. He is ruled out of the first three T20Is against New Zealand. His availability for the remaining two matches will be assessed based on his progress during the return-to-training and skill phases, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said in the statement. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India have yet to announce a replacement for Varma for the first three T20Is against New Zealand, to be played in Nagpur, Raipur, and Guwahati on January 21, 23, and 25. The last two T20Is will be played in Visakhapatnam and Thiruvananthapuram on January 28 and 31. Article Source: IANS
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The Harmanpreet Kaur: Two-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) remain the team to beat in the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL), but will face stronger challenges this season from other sides, said former India captain Anjum Chopra. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led MI are the reigning WPL champions and have won two of the three editions since the tournament's inception in 2023. Anybody can challenge. It's not that MI can't be challenged. We saw that in season two, also, where they were challenged by RCB and sometimes the Gujarat Giants. But because of the belief that they are a well-oiled unit, they know how to win championships, we always feel, no, no, no, the Mumbai Indians is the team to beat. It's like whether in the IPL or WPL, they are a team to beat, and that is actually a fact as well. But it should be a keenly contested one because now it's not just the foreign players who are doing well. It's also the Indian talent who has started doing well. They've just won a World Cup, Anjum Chopra told IANS in an exclusive conversation on the eve of the competitions commencement. MI have key uncapped Indian players in G. Kamalini (retained), as well as Sanskriti Gupta, and Sajeevan Sajana. They have also added promising talents such as Rahila Firdous, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasistha, and Nalla Reddy, after passing through the eyes of their eagle-eyed scouts. The youngsters and uncapped cricketers Mumbai Indians unearth -- talk about Rahila Firdaus, who's been picked as well. These players have done well in domestic cricket. If Mumbai is scouting, and you believe in that Mumbai scouting, you would feel that these players are the ones that they'll keep an eye on. How Charani came in for Delhi Capitals and straightaway walked into the Indian team and became a world champion. Within a span of 10 months, the world has changed for her. So, Mumbai also has those kinds of players in their lineup. Yes, they can be challenged. The opposition teams, how much force they come up with, what game plan they come up with, can they get one up on the defending champions, is for them to plan and deliver, added Anjum. With the West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews set to open the batting, MI face decisions over her opening partner after an injured Yastika Bhatia was acquired by the Gujarat Giants. Anjum thinks the time is ripe for Kamalini to become the opener after being a lower-order finisher in the 2025 season-winning campaign. I think Kamalini can open the innings with Hayley Matthews right at the top. I think that can actually be looked at as well. Other than that, possibly they'll have to go ahead with one of the younger players also in the playing eleven because in the middle order, they've already got Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur in the mix, identified with Amelia Kerr. So, either they go with Kamalini right at the top in the batting department or possibly look at a younger player coming in who they feel will be able to deliver at the top with Hayley Matthews, she added. The tournament will be played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, both known for batting-friendly conditions that could favour MIs enviable all-round depth. Conditions will be very good for batting if you have to look at either of the venues. Because we've already seen Navi Mumbai, we know how good the conditions are. When you get to Kotambi Stadium, we've seen that the pitches are so nice to bat on. With the dew settling in, what are the challenges for the bowlers in the second half? That is one area that needs to be addressed. So, most captains might want to just win the toss and bowl so that they're bowling in the second half because of the dew. Other than that, batting-wise, conditions should be friendly, said Anjum. She also suggested that boundary dimensions be extended in WPL 2026. I just hope that the boundaries are pushed back slightly. That might just happen. Although I don't know the exact dimensions right now, I guess that can happen. At least by another five meters, that can be pushed back. MI have also brought in new coaching personnel Lisa Keightley takes over as head coach, while Kristen Beams is the spin-bowling coach - to complement the existing championship-winning culture built under former head coach Charlotte Edwards. She also suggested that boundary dimensions be extended in WPL 2026. I just hope that the boundaries are pushed back slightly. That might just happen. Although I don't know the exact dimensions right now, I guess that can happen. At least by another five meters, that can be pushed back. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Also, its good to have that freshness coming around for those players because, as I said, the 11-12 players are the same for the Mumbai Indians. But if you have some fresh perspective coming in, it also helps the team in different ways. So, I'm sure the thinking will be no less. I've just heard two days back from their camp that there is no pressure, but you can always try and win the championship, concluded Anjum. Article Source: IANS
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Now she will also explore another side of herself, not only as a batter or a fielder, but also as a captain, Anjum told IANS in an exclusive conversation on the eve of the competitions commencement. Captaincy does not happen only on the ground; it happens off the ground as well. So, you learn more about yourself, like how you're handling yourself in a situation, what you could do, and what you've done better in various manners in which you think as a batter, and a fielder, trying to be ahead of the competition, and sometimes winning a battle or not winning a battle. So, I feel it's going to be a nice growth for Jemimah Rodrigues as a cricketer because now she will be handling players like Marizanne Kapp in the lineup, who are already established cricketers, and also players who share the dressing room with her, like Shafali Verma, and Niki Prasad, who is coming through the ranks very quickly. So, it's always a nice responsibility, but what a player makes of it, and how they travel that part of the journey, is what matters, she added. Though DC have much more batting firepower, and have covered their bases in bowling, Anjum feels they are not guaranteed a smooth path to the trophy, citing the probability of the tournament being more competitive this time. I wouldn't put anybody in the finals straight away. I'll say that it should be a very keenly contested one because over the past three seasons, we saw pretty much a three-sided contest for most of the tournament. Barring the first two, three or four games, it became very evident that if teams don't get their act together, the tournament goes very quickly because you just play each other twice. But you do come face-to-face in the eliminator or in a final as well. So, it's not like the longer format of the IPL. So, if they don't step up, its an issue, she said. Like, GG stepped up last season and came up to the eliminator. Before that, in the first season, UP Warriorz managed to get to the eliminator. So, it was seemingly good. DC has always been in the final before even the last game was decided. So, that was a good sign, but in this season, I wouldn't say that anybody is reaching the final without having a contest to play. It should be a keenly contested and more closely fought WPL this season, she added. DCs fast bowling department lacks the experience of previous seasons following the absence of veteran seamer Shikha Pandey and Annabel Sutherland pulling out due to personal reasons. But Anjum explained that the presence of experienced players will help DC manage things in that department. Lucy Hamilton has been doing pretty well in Australia. I think this is her first trip to India. Plus, the variety of a left-arm seamer also helps. So, where is the challenge coming for DC - how do they get Lizelle Lee as a wicket-keeper? Because I would say Chinelle Henry and Marizanne Kapp are no-brainers in the starting line-up. But then, you also have to balance out your fast bowlers. They don't have a Shikha Pandey. So, that experience that you're talking about is not there. But again, I say it's a healthy mix because Sneh Rana comes in with that experience as well in the spin-bowling department with (N Sree) Charani. But everybody cannot play, so they will need to balance out their batting along with their all-rounders, and how it comes out as a perfect eleven for the Delhi Capitals is crucial. Remember, we have a new leader in the DC team as well. So, I'm sure they've done their homework, and it's now up to putting things together in the park, she said. Anjum signed off by saying that, apart from Charani and Gujarat Giants seam-bowling all-rounder Kashvee Gautam, she expects young Haryana batter Deeya Yadav to make an impact if given opportunities to play by DC. Although Kashvee Gautam is not an uncapped cricketer, she's already played for India. But now she'll be coming back after an injury, I'll be watching her performance keenly, looking at the T20 World Cup, and more such cricket coming up. Anjum signed off by saying that, apart from Charani and Gujarat Giants seam-bowling all-rounder Kashvee Gautam, she expects young Haryana batter Deeya Yadav to make an impact if given opportunities to play by DC. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I've heard a lot about this cricketer. So, I'll be keenly watching if Deeya Yadav gets an opportunity to play. Yes, I think she should be okay and be able to find a place in that playing eleven. It's about how they fit the four international players, which is more challenging as compared to adding Indian players, she concluded. Article Source: IANS
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WPL 2026: Former India Captain Anjum Chopra Feels UP Warriorz Look Like The Strongest Team
Like UP Warriorz: Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes UP Warriorz (UPW) look like the strongest team ahead of the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL), starting in Navi Mumbai on Friday. At the same time, Anjum cautioned that on-field performance will ultimately determine the winner of the competition on February 5 in Vadodara. Before last years mega auction, UPW released all players and retained uncapped Delhi batter Shweta Sehrawat. With a new head coach in Abhishek Nayar, UPW have a new skipper in Meg Lanning, the most tactically astute captain in women's cricket. Apart from buying back Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Kranti Gaud, and Kiran Navgire, UPW have match-winners like Shikha Pandey, Deandra Dottin, Chloe Tryon, and Phoebe Litchfield in their ranks, as they aim to win the WPL for the first time. You would want to feel so (that all five teams are evenly matched), because obviously we've just won a 50-over World Cup and we have our Indian talent, which is doing well. Plus, new players have come in, and that confidence means every team is equally and evenly matched. Yes, in a way, they are evenly matched, as nobody's going to pick someone as a slightly weaker team or not a good team or not a champion team. Like UP Warriorz, they out-and-out look like a gun side, and they are as well. But cricket obviously is played on the park. So you'll wait for them to come up against maybe a Mumbai or a Gujarat and then see how they are shaping up. So, possibly UP on paper looks the strongest to me. But when they come onto the park, we'll see how other teams are lining up and how everybody else is also picking their playing eleven because it's going to be a nice challenge to get their balance right, Anjum told IANS in an exclusive conversation on the eve of the competitions commencement. The shake-up of their squad and rebuilding everything from scratch has lent UPW a stronger look as compared to the 2025 season, where inconsistencies, too much dependence on certain individuals, and balance issues meant they finished at the bottom of the points table. You have to probably understand what those shortcomings are that the team feels are. By putting everybody back into the auction, they said, let's start afresh. Even if we have the luxury of buying back those players that we are releasing, that's okay. But let's take a challenge of putting everyone back in the auction and from there on, pick everything that we want as a team unit. Even those match winners and especially Deepti Sharma, after a World Cup (Player of the Tournament) performance, to go back into the auction, and apart from Shweta Sehrawat getting retained, they probably felt that nothing was going right for them, and so, let's start everything afresh. How do they structure their batting lineup with India and non-India players? The way they went hard and strong for Deepti Sharma in the auction was very much evident. The fact that they said, Fine, we want our bowling with Sophie Ecclestone and Deepti there, we want more fast bowlers, showed UPWs seriousness. They went with the experience of Shikha Pandey, and even if they had to not go ahead for Alyssa Healy and try to get Meg Lanning into the line-up, it's okay. So, it's fair enough in terms of how they went in, and I think they'll be a pretty pleased lot getting into this tournament, elaborated Anjum. However, Anjum pointed to one potential weakness in the UP Warriorz setup -- their wicketkeeping options. With Alyssa no longer in the squad, the franchise appears to be considering Australian batter Phoebe Litchfield as a wicketkeeping option, a move Anjum views with some reservation. They also have the makeshift option in Shweta and a specialist choice in uncapped Shipra Giri, too. I'm not surprised if they are saying that Phoebe Litchfield can don the gloves as well. Although I think she is a great asset in the field, and if you're putting her behind the stumps, you're taking away that asset of a wonderful fielder. However, Anjum pointed to one potential weakness in the UP Warriorz setup -- their wicketkeeping options. With Alyssa no longer in the squad, the franchise appears to be considering Australian batter Phoebe Litchfield as a wicketkeeping option, a move Anjum views with some reservation. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Rest, everything else is defined for the UP Warriorz. But I would still say, if Phoebe has to keep, then the brilliance of her in the field not being there is probably a help for the batters, she concluded. Article Source: IANS
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Sarfaraz Khan Slams Fastest List A Half-century By An Indian
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: India batter Sarfaraz Khan created history on Thursday with a breathtaking innings, smashing the fastest fifty by an Indian in List A cricket during Mumbais Vijay Hazare Trophy clash against Punjab at the Jaipuria Vidyalaya Ground. Playing for Mumbai, Sarfaraz reached his half-century in just 15 balls, surpassing the previous record held by Ajith Sheth, who had achieved the feat in 16 deliveries against Chhattisgarh while representing Baroda. Sarfaraz came to the crease at a crucial moment after Mumbai lost the wicket of his brother Musheer Khan in the ninth over. The 28-year-old wasted no time in imposing himself, hammering Punjab bowler Abhishek Sharma for 30 runs in his first over at the crease. He continued his onslaught in the following over, smashing Harpreet Brar for 19 runs off five balls. Sarfaraz brought up his landmark half-century in just 15 deliveries, shattering the five-year-old record. Sarfaraz, Mumbais top scorer, was eventually dismissed in the 15th over after a stunning knock of 62 off 20 balls, which included seven fours and five sixes. Apart from Sarfaraz, Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer also played a valuable innings, scoring 45 off 34 balls that featured four fours and two sixes. Sarfaraz is currently in red-hot form in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and is Mumbais leading run-scorer this season. The wicketkeeper-batter has amassed 303 runs in six innings at an average of 75.75 and an impressive strike rate of 190.56. He struck a brilliant 157 against Goa on December 31 and followed it up with a half-century against Uttarakhand earlier in the tournament. Sarfaraz, Mumbais top scorer, was eventually dismissed in the 15th over after a stunning knock of 62 off 20 balls, which included seven fours and five sixes. Apart from Sarfaraz, Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer also played a valuable innings, scoring 45 off 34 balls that featured four fours and two sixes. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Despite the efforts of Sarfaraz and captain Iyer, Mumbai fell just one run short of Punjabs total of 216, being bowled out for 215 in 26.2 overs. Gurnoor Brar emerged as the hero for Punjab, claiming a four-wicket haul to dismantle Mumbais strong batting line-up. Article Source: IANS
Actor Abhimanyu Singhs Andheri home burglary solved, accused arrested
Mumbai Police solved the burglary at actor Abhimanyu Singhs Andheri West home, arresting a habitual offender and recovering jewellery worth over Rs 1.26 crore. The theft occurred in late December while the family slept. The accused, linked to multiple previous cases, remains in custody
BJP promises no hike in water, property taxes for 20 years in Navi Mumbai
The Bharatiya Janata Party has unveiled its manifesto for the Navi Mumbai municipal corporation elections. The party pledges no increase in water and property taxes for two decades. They also promise to make CIDCO lands freehold. The BJP aims to secure its own Mayor in the city. Several Congress councillors have joined the BJP, citing development as their reason.
Arjun Tendulkar to marry fiance Saaniya Chandhok in March 2026?
Arjun Tendulkar, son of Sachin Tendulkar, is reportedly set to marry his fiance Saaniya Chandhok this March. Following their engagement announcement in August 2025, wedding preparations are underway, with festivities expected to commence on March 3rd in Mumbai. Saaniya Chandhok, granddaughter of industrialist Ravi Ghai, is an entrepreneur and a close friend of Arjun's sister, Sara Tendulkar.
Odisha: Three courts in receive bomb threat emails, probe launched
The registrars of the District and Sessions Courts in Cuttack, Sambalpur and Deogarh received emails warning of bomb explosions on court premises. Following the threats, court authorities immediately evacuated the buildings and suspended all proceedings as a precautionary measure
Sarfaraz Khan Vijay Hazare Trophy: Mumbai's right-hand batsman Sarfaraz Khan smashed the fastest half-century in Vijay Hazare Trophy history, reaching fifty in just 15 balls against Punjab. Despite his explosive 62 off 20 balls, Mumbai narrowly lost the thrilling Group C match by just one run.
Mumbai: Man held with revolver, cartridge week before civic polls
Dindoshi Police apprehended a man in Malad East carrying a countrymade revolver and a live cartridge, violating prohibitory orders ahead of municipal elections. The individual, identified as Shailesh Pawar, was found hiding behind a tempo and attempted to flee upon seeing the officers. An FIR has been registered against him under the Indian Arms Act.
Mamata accuses ED of seizing TMC documents during ED raid at I-PAC
She said the raid at the residence and offices of Pratik Jain, the in-charge of my IT cell, was politically motivated and unconstitutional. Banerjee arrived around noon, shortly after Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Verma reached the site, and stayed for 20-25 minutes, emerging with a green folder in hand
Sarfaraz scripts history, smokes 30 off Abhishek to record fastest-ever fifty
Sarfaraz Khan smashed the fastest fifty in Vijay Hazare Trophy history. His explosive 62 off 20 balls was a highlight. Mumbai narrowly lost to Punjab by one run. Punjab finished top of Group C. Both teams qualified for the quarter-finals.
Big surprise in Maharashtra civic polls: 12 suspended Congress corporators join BJP
Twelve Congress corporators and a former Block President, suspended for aligning with the BJP in Ambernath Municipal Council, have officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. State BJP President Ravindra Chavan welcomed them, citing their commitment to city development as the reason for induction. This move follows a controversial local alliance that aimed to foster civic governance and development in Ambernath.
Sarfaraz Khan smashes fastest List A half-century by an Indian
He took just 15 balls to reach his fifty during Mumbai's game against Punjab, breaking the record jointly held by Abhijit Kale and Atit Sheth
Making a family show with Emraan Hashmi a challenge: Neeraj Pandey
Mumbai: Filmmaker Neeraj Pandey, who has teamed up with Emraan Hashmi for the first time on their upcoming series, Taskaree: The Smugglers Web, said it was a challenge to do a thriller show with the actor due to his romantic image. Created by Pandey of A Wednesday, Special 26 and Baby fame, and directed by Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Scorpions India concert 2026 dates and tickets: German rock legends Scorpions are returning to India in April 2026 for their 'Coming Home' tour, their first visit in 18 years. The band will perform in Shillong, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, with tickets going on sale later this month. This marks a significant comeback for the iconic band.
Indias students are no longer waiting to graduate to participate in the economy they are already powering it. The Doers Report 2025, released by TimBuckDo , Indias largest student gig platform, reveals how over 4.5 lakh students across the country are using gig work not as pocket money, but as a critical survival and independence tool earning anywhere between Rs. 800 micro-gigs to Rs. 65,000 high-responsibility roles. Student Gig Trends in 2025 The report, based on platform data spanning metros and fast-rising tier-2 cities, shows that the most common monthly gig earnings fall between Rs. 6,000 and Rs. 15,000, a range that closely mirrors essential student expenses such as rent, food, and commute. TimBuckDo introduces the Gig Survival Index (GSI) to quantify this shift highlighting that for many students, gig income now covers 40100% of monthly living costs, particularly in tier-2 cities. Geography of Gigs Key findings from The Doers Report 2025 include: Average monthly student gig payout: Rs. 8,000 Top earning cities: Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune Work format split: 48% on-ground, 32% remote, 20% flexible High-demand roles: Telecalling, delivery, social media, event operations, AI-assisted research, and content optimisation Top individual earnings: Up to Rs. 1.5 lakh annually by student DOers Commenting on the findings, Mythri Kumar, Co-founder & CEO, TimBuckDo , said, What 2025 confirmed for us is that student gigs are no longer transitional, they are foundational. In 2026, we expect this shift to accelerate as AI-powered matchmaking, smarter work design, and deeper employer trust make student gig work faster, safer, and more predictable. Gigs will become seamlessly embedded into student life, not as an interruption to education, but as an enabler of financial independence and real-world readiness. TimBuckDos focus in the year ahead is scale with structure, ensuring every opportunity is backed by systems that protect, formalise, and grow student earnings . Adding to this, Apoorv Sharma Prasad, Co-founder & COO, TimBuckDo , said, Opportunity alone is not enough. If student income isnt formal, protected, and supported by the right systems, it breaks the moment life throws a challenge. In 2025, our focus shifted from just enabling gigs to building the infrastructure that makes student earnings sustainable. Beyond income generation, the report highlights TimBuckDos evolution into a full-stack student work ecosystem. In 2025, the platform enabled students to formalise income through PAN cards, secure earnings with affordable wellness and insurance coverage, and stretch income through real-world student discounts and travel partnerships. On the employer side, the report reveals 1050x application rates per role, repeat hiring behaviour from trusted companies, and increasing demand for large-batch student hiring across sales, delivery, events, and digital roles. Reinforcing its commitment to trust, TimBuckDo also blocked 800+ scam job listings during the year. With Indias gig workforce expected to reach 24 million by 2030, The Doers Report 2025 positions students not as future contributors, but as an active workforce already shaping Indias gig economy. About TimBuckDo TimBuckDo is Indias leading student gig and work enablement platform, built exclusively to help students earn early, earn safely, and earn meaningfully. Powered by a nationwide community of over 4.5 lakh students, TimBuckDo connects verified employers with student talent across on-ground, remote, and flexible roles spanning sales, operations, content, events, technology, and customer support. Beyond gig discovery, the platform has evolved into a full-stack student work ecosystem enabling income formalisation through PAN cards, protection through affordable wellness and insurance solutions, and savings via exclusive student benefits and travel partnerships. By combining opportunity with infrastructure, TimBuckDo is helping build Indias next generation of financially independent, work-ready students.
Scorpions band to return to India for Coming Home 2026 tour after nearly 20 years
Legendary German rock band Scorpions will tour India in April 2026, performing in Shillong, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. The tour, part of their farewell series following their final studio album, marks the bands first visit in almost two decades. Known for hits like Rock You Like a Hurricane and Wind of Change, Scorpions have sold over 120 million records worldwide and performed in more than 80 countries.
Rohit reveals how he is only called for hosting award shows
Rohit Shetty joked at INCA's Mumbai launch on Jan 7: I've done 17 films, no awards, just hosting gigs. He cited language barriers capping footfalls at 4 crore, urging Indian cinema over regional tags. Stars like Manoj Tiwari attended; his latest: 'Singham Again'.
From Delhi Capitals to UP Warriorz: Meg Lanning Gets Another Shot at WPL Glory
In November 2025 when WPL retentions were being finalized, one of the surprising news was that Australia's Meg Lanning is set to enter the auction pool as she was released by Delhi Capitals. She is not an ordinary player as she led Delhi Capitals to three straight finals in the first three editions of WPL. Probably not winning any one of them, went against her. In the mega auction, Delhi Capitals did attempt to bring her back but failed to acquire her and she was signed by the UP Warriorz for Rs 1.9 crore. Lanning, as a player, won two ICC Womens Cricket World Cups and five ICC Womens T20 World Cup titles. As captain, skippered Australia to T20 titles in 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023 and one ODI World Cup title in 2022 but WPL title eluded her. Now the legendary former Australia captain has another chance to set the record straight and lead her new team to their first title as UP Warriorz have named her the captain. Incidentally Delhi Capitals are yet to win a single IPL title also. Meg Lanning otherwise is one of the most consistent performers in WPL: 952 runs in 27 matches at an average of 39.67 and strike rate of 127.10 and on many occasions gave Delhi Capitals a decent start to the innings through a successful opening partnership with Shafali Verma. It is a real honour to be named captain of the UP Warriorz she said. Im really looking forward to the challenge ahead. She knows that she has been chosen ahead of India allrounder Deepti Sharma, who stood in as captain last season for Warriorz in place of the injured Alyssa Healy. This adds to her responsibility. Warriorz are yet to win a WPL title. They were led by Healy in 2023 and 2024 and when she was ruled out of the 2025 season with injury, Deepti took over. This time, Warriorz released both Healy and Deepti but signed Deepti back while Healy remained unsold. Warriorz's registered their best finish in the inaugural 2023 season, as they finished third (lost to Mumbai Indians in the play-off). In the last season, they finished fifth. Will Meg Lanning better this record and remove the stigma of unlucky being associated with her, as far as winning the WPL title is concerned. *As captain she won: ODI WC, 4 T20 WCs, Gold in CWG, WBBL title. *As a player she won: 2 ODI World Cups, 5 T20 World Cups. *She became Australias youngest skipper in 2014, at the age of 21. *She is a three-time Belinda Clark Medal winner. *On her second ODI in 2011 against England, scored 103* at 18 years and 288 days of age and became the youngest Australian - male or female - to score an international hundred. *Scored 8352 runs from 241 international matches after debuting in T20s in 2010. sLed Delhi Capitals to 3 finals in 3 seasons as Captain but without success: * Delhi Capitals were the table toppers in all three seasons and directly qualified to each of these 3 finals but were defeated in all of them. *2 of the WPL seasons ended with Mumbai Indians (in 2023 and 2025) beating them in the final, despite playing the eliminator in both. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated them in 2024. * Delhi Capitals are only the 2nd franchise after Sydney Sixers to finish runner-up thrice in a top women's franchise league. *UP Warriorz gets its 3rd different captain in four seasons. The other team to have 3 different captains in the WPL is Gujarat Giants. *Meg Lanning joins Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur as the only women to captain in every WPL season. Also Read: Live Cricket Score In April 2024, Meg Lanning had announced her shock retirement as she struggled with an unhealthy relationship with exercise and food, at the age of 31. She continued playing in the Womens Big Bash League, the National Cricket League and the WPL but decided against representing Australia again. Recognized as having a great cricket brain, she is aptly nicknamed The Megastar.
Dr Madhav Gadgil, peoples scientist and champion of Indias ecology, passes away
Renowned ecologist Dr. Madhav Gadgil has passed away. He was a leading voice for environmental conservation and public policy. Dr. Gadgil founded the Centre for Ecological Sciences at the Indian Institute of Science. He chaired the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel. His work earned him national and international awards. He believed in empowering communities alongside protecting nature.
Rock band Scorpions to tour India with four concerts in April
Legendary German hard-rock band Scorpions will tour India in April 2026, with stops at Mumbai, Shillong, Bengaluru and Delhi
Mumbai Airport records all-time high 55.5 million passenger traffic in 2025
Mumbai Airport achieved a record 55.5 million passengers in 2025. Domestic travel reached 39.2 million, while international saw 16.3 million. The Middle East was the top international destination. IndiGo, Air India, and Emirates led overseas travel. Delhi was the busiest domestic route. Connectivity expansion was key to this growth.
Rahila Firdous' journey: Engineering degree, keeping gloves & Dhoni as idol
Bhopal-born cricketer Rahila Firdous, inspired by Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, has earned an engineering degree while honing her cricket skills. After impressive domestic performances, she was picked by Mumbai Indians for Rs 10 lakh in the WPL auction, a significant career leap. Rahila is eager to learn from skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and leverage the WPL platform for growth.
Will Trump impose 500 per cent tariffs on India, China for buying Russian oil?
In a post on X, US Senator Lindsey Graham said the move comes amid ongoing peace negotiations over Ukraine and indicated that the legislation could be taken up for a bipartisan vote as early as next week
The apartment, located in Ahuja Towers, boasts a carpet area of 2,760.40 sq. ft. (256.45 sq. m.) and comes with three car parking spaces, offering ample space for the family.
PM Modi highlights civilisational spirit as Somnath Swabhiman Parv begins
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Somnath Swabhiman Parv commemorates the resilience of Indian civilisation and honours those who never compromised on values despite repeated invasions. The year-long celebrations mark the resilience of the Indian civilisation, which rebuilt the Somnath temple at Veraval in Gujarat that was ravaged repeatedly
Apartment prices across Navi Mumbai increases by over 22%
Navi Mumbai's housing market shows strong resilience. Apartment prices saw a significant rise of over 22% from 2021 to 2025. This growth is fueled by new infrastructure like the international airport and metro lines. Major developers are investing heavily, recognizing Navi Mumbai's potential. The region is becoming a balanced economic and residential hub.
World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce marks 25 years with push for youth entrepreneurship
The World Zarathushti Chamber of Commerce (WZCC) is celebrating 25 years by hosting a convention to revive entrepreneurship among Parsi-Irani youth. The organization offers interest-free finance and scholarships to support young entrepreneurs globally, aiming to counter a decline in community business ventures.
Renowned environmental scientist Dr Madhav Gadgil passes away at 83 in Pune
Widely regarded as one of Indias foremost ecologists, Dr Gadgil played a pivotal role in shaping the countrys environmental policies. He was instrumental in the formulation of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Emily in Paris 6 to Bridgerton 4: Netflix reveals 2026 slate
Mumbai: Kicking in the New Year, streaming giant Netflix has something exciting in store for the viewers. Piquing the interest further, Netflix has shared an update on the highly anticipated series and films coming to the platform in 2026. 1. Emily In Paris Season 6 First on the list is season 6 of the beloved Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
WPL Preview: Title-hungry MI face RCB, DC challenge
India's women cricketers begin the fourth Women's Premier League. This tournament serves as preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Defending champions Mumbai Indians face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match. Teams from around the world will compete. Players aim to enhance their skills for the global event.
Raj Thackeray's Big Warning To 'Marathi Manoos' If BJP Rules Civic Bodies
MNS chief Raj Thackeray has launched a scathing attack on the BJP, alleging that those seeking to separate Mumbai from Maharashtra are in power at the Centre and in the state.
Bombay High Court to hear PIL alleging mass rejection of BMC poll nominations
The petition alleges a patternfavouringthe ruling party and demands wardwise speaking orders and calls on SEC to restore nominations and bar rejections for defectsdeemedcurable
Bombay High Court restrains Anrose Pharma from using ZEROVOL-P, imposes 15 lakh costs
Court cites risk topublicat large in trademark dispute; orders destruction of infringing goods and imposes exemplary costs
The ITAT Mumbai has ruled that cash received from a property sale cannot be treated as unexplained income if backed by proper records. However, this case involved a property sale in FY 2014-15 (AY 2015-16), when Section 269SS didn't cover property sale cash. Since FY 2015-16, stricter cash restrictions apply to property transactions.
Yash goes bold as Raya in first look for Toxic on his 40th birthday
Mumbai: As rockstar Yash rang in his 40th birthday on Thursday, the makers of his upcoming film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups marked the occasion by revealing a striking glimpse of his character, Raya raw, bold and unapologetically intense. The star took to Instagram and X to unveil a gripping clip introducing his character, Raya. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Assets of several BMC poll candidates see steep jump post 2017
Mumbai civic poll candidates reveal substantial asset growth. Affidavits show many politicians, including former mayor Kishori Pednekar, have seen their wealth surge dramatically since 2017. These declarations offer a glimpse into the financial standing of those vying for seats in the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. The filings highlight significant increases in both movable and immovable properties.
Nita Ambani looked graceful in a peacock blue Banarasi silk saree with gold jewellery, subtle makeup, and a simple hairstyle, perfectly blending traditional Indian style with modern elegance.
Tilak Varma Undergoes Emergency Surgery, Likely To Miss NZ T20Is
Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground: India batter Tilak Varma has undergone emergency surgery in Rajkot and is likely to miss the upcoming five T20Is against New Zealand, sources familiar with the matter told IANS on Thursday. Varma, 23, experienced acute pain in the abdomen after breakfast on Wednesday morning in Rajkot, a day before Hyderabad were to play their final Vijay Hazare Trophy league-stage game against Jammu and Kashmir at the Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C. Varma was subsequently taken to the hospital, where scans showed he required an emergency operation. In consultation with the medical team at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, Varma was successfully operated on and is believed to be doing well now. It was a very emergency situation for Tilak to be operated upon, considering the immense pain he was in. Thankfully, the surgery went well on Wednesday evening at a super-speciality hospital in Rajkot. If all goes well, he could well be discharged tomorrow. It will be known in next 1-2 days about his status of playing next months T20 World Cup, sources said. A top sports medicine specialist told IANS, on condition of anonymity, that it takes a maximum of one month for athletes to recover from this kind of emergency surgery. The recovery duration also depends on how extensive the tissue damage was. Only pain is a factor in these emergency scenarios as the operation is done on a highly innervated structure, where it twists on itself and cuts blood supply, further said the specialist. The injury raises concerns about Varma's availability for the T20 World Cup, which begins on February 7. India are scheduled to open their campaign against the United States of America (USA) on the same day at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. A top sports medicine specialist told IANS, on condition of anonymity, that it takes a maximum of one month for athletes to recover from this kind of emergency surgery. The recovery duration also depends on how extensive the tissue damage was. Only pain is a factor in these emergency scenarios as the operation is done on a highly innervated structure, where it twists on itself and cuts blood supply, further said the specialist. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The BCCI has yet to name a replacement for Varma in the five-match series against New Zealand, which begins on January 21 in Nagpur. It is understood that Varmas absence could open the door for someone like Shreyas Iyer to play in the T20Is against New Zealand. Article Source: IANS
Akshay Kumar-starrer Bhooth Bangla to arrive in cinemas on May 15
Mumbai: The makers of the upcoming film Bhooth Bangla have locked its release date. The film, which stars Akshay Kumar in the lead, is set to debut in theatres on May 15, 2026. The film marks the reunion of the king of horror comedies, director Priyadarshan, and actor Akshay Kumar after 14 years. Bringing the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
'Marathi manoos' will be powerless if BJP controls civic bodies: Raj Thackeray
MNS chief Raj Thackeray has strongly criticized the BJP. He claims those aiming to detach Mumbai from Maharashtra are in power at the Centre and state. Thackeray warned that if the BJP gains control of municipal corporations, Marathi speakers will lose their influence. He and Uddhav Thackeray have allied to protect the interests of Marathi manoos in Maharashtra.
Delhi air quality improves to poor as cold wave grips national capital
However, air quality remained very poor in several parts of the city. Nehru Nagar recorded the worst air quality in Delhi with an AQI of 344, followed by Anand Vihar at 337 and Jahangirpuri at 332
IndiGo to start Kanpur-Navi Mumbai flight by Jan-end
Nestle India denies selling recalled baby formula amid global alert
Multiple countries, including the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, and Switzerland, Australia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, New Zealand and more have issued a public recall of the product.
