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Rian Johnson says 'Knives Out 3' was 'hard to write'

Rian Johnson, the acclaimed director of the Knives Out franchise, has revealed that he was in a dark place while writing Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.

Did you know Yuvraj Singhs wife acted in the Harry Potter movies

Hyderabad: Yuvraj Singhs wife Hazel Keech, known for Salman Khans film Bodyguard and her appearance on Bigg Boss 7, recently surprised everyone by revealing her connection with one of the worlds biggest movie franchises. Before her Bollywood journey began, Hazel was actually a student at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. Worked in Three Harry 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 .

Kuldeep Bags Impact Player Of The Series Award After Indias 2-1 Series Win

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium: After India secured a 2-1 victory in the ODI series against South Africa, left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav was named the impact player of the series award. The Kanpur-based spinner took nine wickets in three matches at an average of 20.77 and became the leading wicket-taker in a series heavily dominated by batters. Guys, I've got the honour and the pleasure of presenting the impact player of the series. I just think in a series where everyone contributes, I know we say it a lot, but in a series where you've all contributed in all three games, and a series where the bat dominates in most of the contests, the impact player of the series for this series is Kuldeep Yadav, said India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate in a video posted on BCCIs social media accounts on Sunday. Nothing much from my side. Everything the coach has already told. So, congrats to Virat bhai and Jaisu - he played an unbelievable innings and thats it, enjoy, said Kuldeep. Kuldeep started with figures of 4-68 in the opening game at JSCA Stadium in Ranchi, before taking just one wicket at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur. But he bounced back to take another four-wicket haul while conceding just 41 runs in the series decider at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, which India won by nine wickets to seal the series 2-1. Kuldeep started with figures of 4-68 in the opening game at JSCA Stadium in Ranchi, before taking just one wicket at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The series continues with matches in New Chandigarh (December 11), Dharamsala (December 14), Lucknow (December 17), and Ahmedabad (December 19). Article Source: IANS

Goa nightclub fire tragedy extremely heartbreaking: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday said the loss of lives in a fire accident at a nightclub in Goa was extremely heartbreaking. The chief minister extended prayers for the swift recovery of those injured in the incident. At least 25 people were killed, and six others suffered injuries in the blaze that 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 .

Namibia Appoint Gary Kirsten As Consultant Ahead Of 2026 T20 WC

ICC Cricket World Cup: Former India head coach Gary Kirsten has been appointed as a consultant for the Namibian mens cricket team ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, which will take place in India and Sri Lanka in February-March. Kirsten will work closely with head coach Craig Williams, contributing additional value to the teams technical guidance and overall development. It is indeed a privilege to work with Cricket Namibia. I have been thoroughly impressed with the dedication and determination to create a high-performance cricket environment. Their new state-of-the-art cricket stadium is a testament to their commitment to making sure their national teams are competing with the best cricket countries in the world. Their senior mens national team is performing well, and I look forward to adding value to their preparation for the T20 World Cup in February next year, Kirsten said. Namibia qualified for the last three T20 World Cups in 2021, 2022, and 2024, and are in the mix for the upcoming one too. Additionally, they are one of the three hosts for the 2027 50-over World Cup, alongside South Africa and Zimbabwe. As a player, Kirsten enjoyed a distinguished international career for South Africa from 1993 to 2004, playing in 101 Test matches and 185 One-Day Internationals (ODIs). During that period, he amassed 7,289 Test runs, including a highest score of 275, one of the finest and most memorable innings in South African cricket history. In ODIs, he scored 6,798 runs. After retiring from international cricket, Kirsten remained deeply involved in the game, taking on coaching and mentorship roles across various levels. His coaching career gained global recognition when he became Indias head coach in 2007, guiding the team to the number one Test ranking and leading them to their historic ICC Cricket World Cup victory in 2011. As a player, Kirsten enjoyed a distinguished international career for South Africa from 1993 to 2004, playing in 101 Test matches and 185 One-Day Internationals (ODIs). During that period, he amassed 7,289 Test runs, including a highest score of 275, one of the finest and most memorable innings in South African cricket history. In ODIs, he scored 6,798 runs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score His coaching expertise also extended into franchise cricket, including roles in the Indian Premier League, one of the worlds leading T20 competitions. Most recently, he served as Head Coach of the Pakistan national mens team in 2024. Article Source: IANS

3rd ODI: Team Looked At Me More Proudly After Winning The Toss, Says K.L. Rahul As India Beat SA To Win Series 2-1

As India: As India thrashed South Africa by nine wickets in the series-deciding third and final ODI match to win the series 2-1, India's stand-in skipper K.L. Rahul said he and his teammates were happier with him for winning the toss after 20-odd games. Rahul lost the toss in the first two matches of this series, and India had to bowl second in both the matches, their bowlers hampered by the copious amount of dew that drenches the field at this time of the year, making bowling with the wet ball a lot difficult. The hosts won the first match by 17 runs in Ranchi and lost the second by four wickets in Raipur. Winning the toss on Saturday meant Rahul chose to bowl first in Visakhapatnam, and the Indian bowlers excelled, operating with a dry ball, dismissing South Africa for 270, whereas the first two matches produced scores close to 350. I don't think the team has looked at me more proudly after the toss. We got tough conditions in the first two games, glad to give bowlers a break on a tough outfield. The surface was good, we picked wickets in bunches, said KL Rahul before receiving the trophy for winning the series 2-1. Kuldeep Yadav (4-41) and Prasidh Krishna (4-66) grabbed four wickets apiece as India made the most of the opportunity to bowl with a dry ball. Rahul was especially happy with Prasidh Krishna's effort as the bowler had come under severe flak after being carted around in the first two matches. We know with teams that go hard, it can be chasing 400 or playing one too many shots and getting out. Prasidh picked 2-3 wickets, which was crucial, then Kuldeep. That's how you contain teams in ODIs, said Rahul, who scored half-centuries in the first two matches of the series. He said the wicket of South Africa opener Quinton de Kock was crucial on Saturday as he had scored a century off 80 balls and was looking very dangerous, hoping to change gears and attack the bowling. If he had managed that, South Africa could have posted a massive total and put India under pressure. We know with teams that go hard, it can be chasing 400 or playing one too many shots and getting out. Prasidh picked 2-3 wickets, which was crucial, then Kuldeep. That's how you contain teams in ODIs, said Rahul, who scored half-centuries in the first two matches of the series. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India will next play a three-match T20I series with South Africa, in which Suryakumar Yadav will lead the squad. India's next ODI assignment will be in January 2026 against visiting New Zealand. Article Source: IANS

3rd ODI: Yashasvi, Rohit, Virat Explode Into Action After Fine Bowling As India Thrash SA, Win Series 2-1

After Kuldeep Yadav: Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his maiden century in 50-over cricket while Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli hammered half-centuries as India established their batting might by handing South Africa a nine-wicket defeat with around 10 overs to spare in the series-deciding third and final ODI at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. After Kuldeep Yadav (4-41) and Prasidh Krishna (4-66) claimed four wickets apiece to help India bundle out South Africa for 270 built mainly on a 106 by Quinton de Kock and 48 by Temba Bavuma, Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 116 off 121 balls, Rohit Sharma blazed to 75 off 73 balls while Kohli hammered 65 not out off 45 balls as India raced to 271/1 off 39.1 overs in a majestic display of batting to seal a dominant nine-wicket victory. With this, India won the three-match ODI series 2-1, making a grand comeback with the white ball after being swept aside 0-2 in the Test series. This is India's 10th successive ODI series triumph at home. Chasing a modest target of 271, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who became the sixth Indian batter and youngest at that to score a century in all three formats of the game, and Rohit Sharma made a cautious start before unleashing some superb shots all around the park. Rohit was quite aggressive at the start as he raced to his fifty 50 off 54 balls as they laid the foundation for victory with a 155-run partnership for the opening wicket. Rohit, who was adjudged Player of the Match, pulled and drove with aplomb as he scored his second half-century of the series, following the half-century in Ranchi. He struck seven boundaries and three brilliant sixes as he showed that he can smash any attack on his day, even at 38 years old. He looked good for a century but fell to Keshav Maharaj, caught by Matthew Breetzke off an attempted sweep shot. Jaiswal, who built his innings with patience, reached his fifty off 75 balls as Rohit blasted shots from the other end. He changed gears after scoring his maiden half-century, unleashing his full potential of shot-making. He reached his first century in ODI format off 111 balls, studded with 10 fours and 1 six. But it was Virat Kohli, who stole the show with a majestic display of power-hitting, driving, slicing, pulling with ease as he unleashed a torrent of shots, as he blazed to his half-century off 40 balls (4x4, 1x6). The best of his shots was a no-look six off Corbin Bosch that left the capacity crowd mesmerised. He finished the three-match series with 301 runs with two centuries and one fifty. Jaiswal and Kohli, who had smashed centuries in the first two ODIs of the series, shared a 116-run partnership for the second wicket to seal a well-deserved and dominant victory. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 116 off 121 balls with Kohli 65 not out off 45 balls. Earlier, asked to bat first after the Indian captain won the toss after 20 consecutive losses, South Africa lost Ryan Rickelton (0) in the first over to Arshdeep Singh, but Quinton de Kock struck a superb hundred and, with help from skipper Temba Bavuma (48) and Matthew Breetzke (24), helped the visitors reach a strong position at 168/2. Together with captain Temba Bavuma, de Kock scored 113 runs for the second wicket partnership and then, with Matthew Breetzke, shared a 54-run stand to reach his century off 80 balls in the 30th over of SA's innings. De Kock now shares the top position with compatriot AB de Villiers, who has seven centuries under his name ahead of West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who has scored six centuries in India. De Kock has amassed 23 ODI hundreds while serving as a designated wicketkeeper. As a designated keeper, he has tied with Kumar Sangakkara, who also hit 23 centuries. Currently, this is the designated keepers' joint-highest total of hundreds. But Prasidh Krishna, who was taken to cleaners in 0-27 in two overs in his first spell, redeemed himself a bit by trapping Breetzke for a run-a-ball 24 (2x6) to trigger a collapse, as South Africa lost three quick wickets to have half of their batters in the dugout for 199 runs. Prasidh Krishna, in his second spell, continued his fightback by having Aiden Markram, who scored a hundred in the previous match, lob a slower one to Virat Kohli for one, and then got the massive wicket of Quinton de Kock, the South African opener playing all over a fast and full delivery and seeing his middle-stump sent cartwheeling. Dewald Brevis (29) and Marco Jansen (17) added 35 runs for the sixth wicket, but Kuldeep changed the complexion of the game by getting both batters in the space of three balls to turn things in India's favour. He got Brevis with a wrong'un pitched outside the off-stump, and the South African spooned it up to Rohit Sharma at midwicket. A ball later, Kuldeep, bowling with a dry ball for the first time in this series, had another one as Jansen tried to hit out a well-tossed up delivery with a cross-batted shot, only to be caught by Ravindra Jadeja at deep midwicket. Keshav Maharaj struck a couple of fours in his unbeaten 20, but Kuldeep added Corbin Bosch (9) and Lungi Ngidi to his victims, and Prasidh Krishna returned for his third spell and bowled Ottneil Baartman (3) to leave India needing 271 runs to win the match and seal a 2-1 series win. The Indian bowlers initially got the stick but came back strongly in the middle-overs to wrap up the South African innings with two overs to spare and laid the foundation for victory. Keshav Maharaj struck a couple of fours in his unbeaten 20, but Kuldeep added Corbin Bosch (9) and Lungi Ngidi to his victims, and Prasidh Krishna returned for his third spell and bowled Ottneil Baartman (3) to leave India needing 271 runs to win the match and seal a 2-1 series win. Also Read: Live Cricket Score South Africa 270 all out in 47.5 overs (Quinton de Kock 106, Temba Bavuma 48, Dewald Brevis 29; Kuldeep Yadav 4-41, Prasidh Krishna 4-66) lost to India 2271/1 in 39.5 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 116 not out, Rohit Sharma 75, Virat Kohli 65; Keshav Maharaj 1-44) by nine wickets Article Source: IANS

Collector says district is poll-ready, urges all voters to exercise franchise

Of the 7,347 candidates in the fray, 3,917 are women and 3,457 are men

Dhanbad mine gas leak: Experts find CO level 'dangerously high' in affected areas

A team of experts who visited the Kenduadih area of Jharkhand's Dhanbad district, which reported a toxic gas leak incident on Wednesday, has recorded carbon monoxide (CO) levels in the air as dangerously high, at up to 1,500 parts per million (PPM). At least two women were killed while over 20 others complained of vomiting and headache, allegedly due to leakage of toxic carbon monoxide gas in the Putki Balihari Colliery Area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL)in Dhanbad's Kenduadih. Officials are yet to confirm the cause of the women's death. According to the experts, the CO levels in the area is around 30 times higher than the permissible limit, as the dangerous level of carbon monoxide concentration starts with 50 PPM. A joint experts' team of Dhanbad IIT-ISM and Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) visited Rajput Basti, Masjid Muhalla and Area No.5 of the Putki-Balihari colliery area on Friday to assess the carbon monoxide levels, said Dhanbad Deputy Commissioner Aditya Ranjan. The experts recorded the level of carbon monoxide at up to 1,500 PPM, which poses a serious threat to human health, and recommended immediate shifting of residents from Rajput Basti. Headache appears when the level reaches 200 PPM, and symptoms like dizziness, nausea and unconsciousness begin at 800 PPM, the expert said. According to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the permissible limit for CO is 2 mg/m3 (milligram per cubic meter) for an eight-hour average in residential areas, and 4 mg/m3 for a one-hour average, a Ranchi-based environmentalist said. The 1,500 ppm CO concentration is dangerously high for human survival, said the environmentalist who refused to be quoted. Ranjan said, People from the affected areas are being shifted to temporary camps. So far, around 400 people have been shifted. The process is on to shift the rest of the residents from the area. A section of the locals said they are worried about their livelihood in new areas and are not in favour of shifting. The DC himself visited the affected sites on Friday and assessed the condition of the people living in the area. The problem did not arise now; it has existed for decades. Due to different reasons, the residents could not be shifted to a safe place, Ranjan said. The area has long been declared a 'danger zone' due to underground mine fires. The DC said he urged the residents to shift to a safe place as soon as possible. An arrangement has been made at Belagadia and Karmatand. For the time being, temporary accommodation has been provided till the situation becomes normal in the area, Ranjan said. (With inputs from PTI) Dhanbad DC orders detailed enquiry into toxic gas leak incident that killed two

3rd ODI: De Kock Equals ABDs India Record With Seventh ODI Hundred

South Africa: South Africa wicket-keeper batter Quinton de Kock equalled the record of compatriot AB de Villiers for most centuries by a visiting batter in India against India in the third and final ODI of the series at ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Together with captain Temba Bavuma, de Kock scored 113 runs for the second wicket partnership and then, with Matthew Breetzke, shared a 54-run stand to reach his century off 80 balls in the 30th over of SA's innings. De Kock now shares the top position with de Villiers, who has seven centuries under his name ahead of West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who has scored six centuries in India. The century also saw de Kock drawing level with Sanath Jayasuriya for the most hundreds scored against India in the format. De Kock reached the landmark in just 23 innings, compared to Jayasuriyas 85. Only three other batters have six ODI centuries each against India AB de Villiers (32 innings), Ricky Ponting (59 innings), and Kumar Sangakkara (71 innings). De Kock has amassed 23 ODI hundreds while serving as a designated wicketkeeper. As a designated keeper, he has tied with Kumar Sangakkara, who also hit 23 centuries. Currently, this is the designated keepers' joint-highest total of hundreds. In terms of ODI tons, de Kock has surpassed David Warner, Sourav Ganguly, and Tillakaratne Dilshan with his 23rd. In ODIs, Warner, Ganguly, and Dilshan recorded 22 centuries. De Kock has amassed 23 ODI hundreds while serving as a designated wicketkeeper. As a designated keeper, he has tied with Kumar Sangakkara, who also hit 23 centuries. Currently, this is the designated keepers' joint-highest total of hundreds. Also Read: Live Cricket Score After losing the two-Test series 0-2, India won the first ODI by 17 runs in Ranchi before South Africa came back strongly in the second match in Raipur, chasing a 350-plus target to win by four wickets. Article Source: IANS

Old Image of MS Dhoni Watching a Match at Ranchi Stadium Passed off as Recent

We found that the image dates back to January 2023, when Dhoni was attending the Ind vs NZ T20I match.

Good News for PBKS fans: Preity Zinta's team leaves Nita Ambani's MI, Shah Rukh Khan's KKR behind ahead of IPL mini auction, becomes most...

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Punjab Kings (PBKS) has achieved a significant global milestone by ranking 4th in Google's list of the Top 5 Most Searched Sports Teams worldwide in 2025, becoming the highest-ranked IPL team on the list, as per a press release of PBKS.

3rd ODI: Tilak Comes In For Sundar As India Elect To Bowl Against SA

South Africa Ryan Rickelton: After 20 failed attempts, India finally won the toss and elected to bowl first against South Africa in the third ODI at the ACAVDCA Cricket Stadium. India have made one change as Washington Sundar goes out and Tilak Varma comes in. Whereas, for South Africa Ryan Rickelton and Ottniel Baartman come in after Nandre Burger and Tony de Zorzi were ruled out of the third ODI. Cricket South Africa in a statement on Saturday said, Burger experienced right hamstring discomfort while bowling during the second ODI on Wednesday, and de Zorzi experienced right hamstring area pain while batting and was unable to continue batting during the run chase. Both players underwent scans on Friday, which confirmed the extent of their respective injuries. India captain KL Rahul said, Yeah, I think you should do more tosses. We are looking to bowl first. A little bit, we trained here last night. There was dew but it didn't come as soon as it did at Ranchi or Raipur. I don't think it is going to play as much of a role as it did in the previous games. But yeah, we wanted to chase a total and see how we can bowl first. Yeah, looks like a good wicket. No, honestly. Not at all, from me and the leadership group, we were happy with how we played the last game. I know from outside 360 getting chased down looks like a lot has gone wrong. But you have to consider the conditions and there were a lot of positives to take, the chat is to do the same things and be consistent. We need to be sharpen in the field. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said, Yeah, we wouldve bowled first as well. The wicket doesnt look the easiest, so the plan is simple - start well upfront, assess conditions early, and set things up for the middle order. If we can put a competitive score on the board, we back ourselves to defend it. Its been a really entertaining series, from the intensity of red-ball cricket to the excitement of the white-ball format. The crowds been fantastic in every game, and we definitely want to put in a performance worthy of that support. Hopefully, today turns out to be another thriller. Weve got two changes today - Ryan Rickelton and Ottniel Baartman come into the XI. Unfortunately, Nandre Burger and Tony de Zorzi picked up injuries in the last ODI, so theyll be out for a couple of weeks. But its another opportunity for the guys coming in, and we back them to step up. Playing XIs: Weve got two changes today - Ryan Rickelton and Ottniel Baartman come into the XI. Unfortunately, Nandre Burger and Tony de Zorzi picked up injuries in the last ODI, so theyll be out for a couple of weeks. But its another opportunity for the guys coming in, and we back them to step up. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna Article Source: IANS

Rajamouli pens note for his Baahubali Prabhas on Japan visit, star says missing you here

Mumbai: Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli penned an emotional note for Prabhas as the star reached Japan and was welcomed with overwhelming love from fans of the Baahubali franchise. In return, the actor said he was missing you here and added that they would visit together again. Prabhas took to Instagram, where he shared a picture of 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 .

Rohit's Aggressive Approach Changed How India Plays White-ball Cricket, Says Abhishek Nayar

On Virat Kohli: Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar heaped praise on batter Rohit Sharma, crediting his aggressive approach for the change in the way of playing ODI format. The three-match ODI series of South Africas tour of India 2025 is levelled at 1-1, making the hosts targeting a series-clinching victory third ODI scheduled to take place in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Abhishek Nayar analyzed Rohit Sharma's growth as an ODI batter, saying, Rohit Sharma has transitioned well in ODIs. From starting lower down the order, early on in his career to becoming a secure opener. This is where he truly evolved, changing how India plays white-ball cricket by adopting an aggressive approach focused on hitting sixes rather than just accumulating runs. His leadership by example, playing without worrying about centuries, has raised team standards, Nayar told JioStar. In the current three-match ODI series against South Africa, Rohit Sharma's performance has been inconsistent. He has scored 71 runs at an average of 35.50 and a strike rate of 120.34 in just two innings. In the first ODI in Ranchi, the Hitman scored 57 off 51 to start the series. He hit three sixes and five fours before left-arm bowler Marco Jansen caught him leg before wicket. Nandre Burger removed him for 14 off eight balls in the second one-dayer at Raipur. During his brief spell at the crease, the opener hit three fours before the left-arm pacer caught him behind. On why Rohit Sharma is not coming out of the crease much to play his shots, Nayar said, Rohit Sharma hasn't stepped out to hit big shots mainly due to swinging conditions in this series. When he feels the ball isn't swinging much, he confidently takes on bowlers. He's been careful with his footwork because of uncertain pitch bounce. But in familiar Vizag conditions, we'll likely see his aggressive stepping-out game return. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli turned back time and put up a classic performance in the first two ODIs against the Proteas, returning with scores of 135 and 102. On why Rohit Sharma is not coming out of the crease much to play his shots, Nayar said, Rohit Sharma hasn't stepped out to hit big shots mainly due to swinging conditions in this series. When he feels the ball isn't swinging much, he confidently takes on bowlers. He's been careful with his footwork because of uncertain pitch bounce. But in familiar Vizag conditions, we'll likely see his aggressive stepping-out game return. Also Read: Live Cricket Score On the tactical adjustments made by Virat Kohli in his batting style, Nayar said, Virat has changed his batting a lot since the Australia tour, mainly in his tactics. If you see his last two ODI innings against South Africa, every single shot comes from a different guard. Hes been on leg stump, on middle stump and on off stump as well. Hes made those changes so he can adapt to every length. Hes used his feet, been deep in the crease, and been outside the crease. His brain has worked like an AI computer, trying to figure everything out. Also, the conditions have helped the style of cricket Virat wants to play. Article Source: IANS

Hemant Soren calls for tribal unity, warns big fish will eat little fish if communities stay divided

RANCHI:Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren urged the tribal communities across the country to stand united, warning that otherwise they may face extinction. He used the ig fish eat little fish proverb to buttress his point. Asserting that the tribal community never receives its due place in the census, Soren said it was time to fight for their rights, as challenges will continue to increase. Today, the people have chosen me as the chief minister of Jharkhand. But I know that as we move forward, the challenges will keep increasing. You must have seen that a big fish always tries to eat the little fish, Soren said, addressing tribal representatives gathered here from different parts of the country on Friday. Unless and until the community is united, they may face systemic marginalisation and neglect, the JMM president cautioned. Recalling the legacy of legendary freedom fighters and revolutionaries like Birsa Munda, Sido-Kanhu, Tilka Manjhi and 'Dishom Guru' (leader of the land) Shibu Soren, he said Jharkhand is not merely a state but he land of Mother Earth that leads the tribal society of the entire nation. The CM said that the tribal community must assert its rights, fight for its land, protect its cultural identity and safeguard its existence. He stressed that tribal people can progress only through collective unity and that their struggles must no longer remain isolated or unheard. The tribal people of the country will have to unite and fight together so that our problems do not remain mere voices but become an agenda of national politics, he said, adding that tribal society must recognise itself as a community with a shared past and an equally shared future. He lamented that the tribal community has not been able to produce an extensive written record of its civilisation. We are worshippers of nature; our document is nature itself, he posted on X, insisting that the world must recognise that indigenous lifestyles rooted in nature are crucial for global ecological balance. Pointing to the alleged depletion of the Hasdeo forest in neighbouring Chhattisgarh and the environmental crisis in Delhi, Soren said the world was now finally facing the consequences of ignoring ecological preservation - something tribals have upheld for generations. The chief minister raised concerns over the natural wealth of Jharkhand, urging people to reflect on whether its mineral richness has been a blessing or a curse. He argued that nature and tribal society have never been prioritised in national policy-making, despite being central to environmental sustainability. He warned that a society deeply connected to water, forests and land has continuously been pushed to the margins, even as environmental threats intensify. Soren voiced strong dissatisfaction over the lack of adequate representation of tribal populations in the national census exercises. He said that while every section of society receives recognition and categorisation, tribals often do not receive their rightful place in demographic exercises. If this continues, he warned, the community may gradually be erased from the nation's consciousness. He also highlighted the gaps in economic, social, intellectual and political opportunities available to tribal citizens, asking how many from the community have truly been allowed to advance in various fields Alleging political discrimination against tribal leaders, Soren said that, except for the North East and a few states, tribals have rarely held chief ministerial positions. He claimed that neighbouring states appointed tribal CMs only after Jharkhand elected one, illustrating how representation of the community at the highest levels remains a significant challenge. Soren informed the gathering that he had instructed his office to collect contact details of all tribal representatives present so that communication, coordination and solidarity could be strengthened. He assured them that whenever he visits their states, he will meet them personally. Yes, if we unite as a group, then we can move forward as a great power, he said, emphasising that isolated struggles cannot secure a collective future. He said that the tribal community has always played a significant role in various fields and has produced countless brave men and women, but lamented that the community has been forced to remain divided for far too long. The chief minister reaffirmed his commitment to standing firmly with all indigenous societies and announced that his government will prepare a detailed action plan aimed at building a strong, unified and empowered tribal society. As the challenges ahead grow, he said, unity will be the only shield.

IndiGo meltdown throws KIA into chaos

BENGALURU: Thousands of passengers were stranded at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) on Friday as Terminal 1, known for its iconic design, descended into chaos, overcrowding and exhaustion, resembling a refugee camp. As 292 IndiGo flights were cancelled and abrupt disruptions continued for the fourth day on Friday, there was little clarity and passengers frustration only grew. Arguments broke out between passengers, airline staff and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel. Fares on other airlines skyrocketed to Rs 1 lakh for routes to Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai. With limited seating available, families and solo travellers stretched out on the floors, some sleeping on jackets, while others leaning against luggage, turning the terminal into a crowded waiting hall. A family enroute to Haridwar for asthi visarjan was stranded, even as the daughter of the deceased held a urn that had the remains of her father. They had no option other than paying exorbitant sums for an alternative ticket. Even as passengers struggled, no food or alternative flight arrangements were made. Hyderabad-bound passenger Jayesh Menon told TNIE that flyers were initially informed about one-hour delays, that repeated multiple times before the flights were cancelled. But even a bigger crisis awaited flyers as many were unable to retrieve their checked-in baggage for four to five hours. People are angry, sad, every emotion you can think of, he added. Several stranded passengers continued waiting for their luggage late into the evening, while others scrambled to find alternative travel arrangements amid disruptions, he added. Airfares surge tenfold on certain routes on Saturday as IndiGo cancels 1,000 flights on Friday RANCHI TO BLURU: A 36-HR ORDEAL What should have taken a routine 2.5-hour journey from Ranchi to Bengaluru turned out to be a 36-hour ordeal for Sanjay Choraria and his wife. They started on Thursday at 7 am to reach the airport early for their 8.50 am IndiGo flight, only to face repeated one-hour delays that stretched endlessly until the airline abruptly cancelled the flight at 4 pm. The only alternative offered was a punishing detour - Ranchi to Kolkata to Chennai to Bengaluru. But a bigger nightmare awaited them on the Kolkata to Chennai with the 9.40 pm departure repeatedly pushed past midnight and to 2.30 am. It finally took off at 4 am after tensions boiled over. In Chennai, passengers were dealt another blow when the final flight to Bengaluru was cancelled. Exhausted and out of options, the couple hired a private cab and reached Bengaluru at 7 pm on Friday. HUBBALLI BRIDE, GROOM ATTEND RECEPTION ONLINE Hubballi: It was a full house at a marriage hall in Hubballi. There were close to 700 guests who arrived to bless the couple for their reception. But there were no bride and groom. They came on live on screen from Bhubaneshwar. Following countrywide delays in air traffic involving Indigo Airlines, the bride and groom could not make it. However, the brides parents were at the venue to complete the rituals. The parents of the bride, Medha, at the last minute decided to host the party and ensured the bride and groom got ready and came online at the marriage hall. Medha and Sangam Das were married on December 23 in Odisha and the reception was scheduled on December 3 in Hubballi. They were to fly to Mumbai on December 2 and then to Hubballi. -- Amit S Upadhye IndiGo pilots and crew say management failures left staff to face public ire amid mass cancellations

Did Shah Rukh Khan ask Andre Russell to consider IPL retirement? KKR CEO reveals shock conversation

KKR CEO Venky Mysore has revealed a shocking conversation where Shah Rukh Khan once advised Andre Russell to retire from the IPL after the all-rounder felt uncertain about his future. The revelation sheds light on a tense phase in Russell's KKR journey and how the franchise eventually backed him.

Surprise twist! This IPL team tops Google searches, leaving RCB, CSK and MI behind

Punjab Kings achieved a significant global milestone, ranking fourth on Google's Top 5 Most Searched Sports Teams of 2025. This recognition follows their impressive IPL 2025 final run, highlighting their growing international fanbase and strong digital presence. The franchise emphasized the emotional connection with supporters as a key factor in this achievement.

Ministers Visit State Capitals to Invite CMs for Telangana Rising Summit

Bhatti met Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in Ranchi and presented him with the specially printed summit invitation and briefed him on Telanganas vision of achieving a $ 3 trillion economy by 2047.

IPL 2026: Who will lead Rajasthan Royals after Sanju Samson's exit? Riyan Parag breaks silence on captaincy buzz

With Sanju Samson leaving Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026, speculation is swirling around the franchise's next leader. Young all-rounder Riyan Parag has finally responded to the rumours linking him to the captaincy role. Here's what he said and what it means for RR going forward.

Not RCB, CSK or MI this IPL team becomes worlds most-searched on Google

Punjab Kings achieved significant global recognition, ranking fourth in Google's Top Five Most Searched Sports Teams worldwide for 2025. This achievement highlights the franchise's strong digital presence and growing international fan base, making them the highest-ranked IPL team on the list. The ranking reflects fans' deep engagement with the team's players, performances, and brand identity.

Weve Built Our Team Around Core Group Of Hungry Players: MI Head Coach Jayawardene

Mujeeb Ur Rahman: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians' head coach Mahela Jayawardene highlighted franchise's faith in experience and the growth of youngsters, along with a likely push for uncapped domestic prospects to round off the squad at the IPL 2026 mini auction, scheduled for December 16. He further stressed that franchises focus is on consistency and the team continues to rely on its core group of hungry, highimpact players, including Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Tilak Varma. He also noted that the return of Trent Boult last season added significant value, and the side has strengthened its balance by pairing experienced international names like Mitchell Santner and Will Jacks with developing young talent. Consistency is our key. Weve built our team around a core group of hungry players like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Tilak Varma. Bringing back Trent Boult last season added more value. Weve combined experienced international players like Mitchell Santner and Will Jacks with young talent, creating a good balance. We have developed these young guys going into this season, and they have improved a lot from last year. Hopefully, they get an opportunity to showcase their skills as well. Our young players have improved significantly from last season and we hope they get opportunities to show their skills this year. Ahead of the mini auctions, keeping in mind strategic adjustments and squad balance, MI released of seven players from the squad; Karn Sharma, Bevon Jacobs, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Vignesh Puthur, KL Shrijith, PSN Raju, Reece Topley and Lizaad Williams along with the trade of Arjun Tendulkar. We have developed these young guys going into this season, and they have improved a lot from last year. Hopefully, they get an opportunity to showcase their skills as well. Our young players have improved significantly from last season and we hope they get opportunities to show their skills this year. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Mumbai Indians often focus on finding young talent, especially with state leagues producing exciting players. They might use their remaining money to sign an uncapped Indian player. Their trades this season have been smart, specifically targeting lower middle-order batters with power-hitting ability, which explains their trade decisions this year. Article Source: IANS

Dhurandhar release: Ranveer Singhs movie not linked to Major Mohit Sharma. Check runtime, cast fees, synopsis, box office

Ranveer Singh's new film Dhurandhar is now in cinemas. The spy thriller is about a mission in Karachi. It faced delays and controversy. The film is long and has an adult rating. It is also the first part of a franchise. The second part will reportedly rrelease in 2026. Read on!

Soren meets allies amid buzz over change of guard

RANCHI: Putting an end to speculation that Jharkhands political equations might change in the coming days, the INDIA bloc in the state displayed unity during a meeting of alliance partners conducted by CM Hemant Soren on Thursday. The meeting, held ahead of the Winter Session of Jharkhand Assembly beginning December 5, was significant because rumours had circulated after Soren and his MLA wife, Kalpana Soren, visited Delhi, claiming they had allegedly met senior BJP leaders. These reports suggested dissatisfaction within the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) over the performance of its allies, the Congress and the RJD, in the recent Bihar polls. The concerns had intensified after the JMMs decision to withdraw from the 2025 Bihar elections, citing what it called a political conspiracy by its allies in Bihar. Days after the Mahagathbandhans rout in the polls, JMM general secretary Vinod Pandey said that it was time to review the alliance not only in Jharkhand, but at the central level too. However, after the Thursday meeting, sources said the coalition is focused on governance and the upcoming Assembly session. All four ministers from the Congress quota, along with Jharkhand in-charge K Raju and state Congress president Keshav Mahto Kamlesh, attended the meeting. All the 16 MLAs will be present during the Winter Session of Jharkhand Assembly and put the questions in the interest of the people of the state, said State Congress Chief Keshav Mahto. Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Radhakrishna Kishore said the speculation about a change in power had been proven baseless. He added, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently stated during the winter session of Parliament that the Lok Sabha is a place for delivery, not drama. BJP MLAs should also keep this in mind. Agriculture Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey said they would not allow the BJP narrative to succeed. Health Minister Dr Irnan Ansari said the BJP had no issues to raise and had resorted to drama. JMM ministers and MLAs, however, avoided speaking to the media.

Dinesh Karthik renews rivalries as he joins Legends Pro T20 League in Goa

Besides Karthik, the tournament that features six franchise teams, will also see some other prominent former India stars like Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, Amit Mishra, and Vinay Kumar among others besides ex-international players like Shaun Marsh, Monty Panesar, Dale Steyn, and Shane Watson, to name a few

Virat Kohli Kohlis ton at Raipur seemed inevitable, says Sunil Gavaskar

To be honest, at no point did it look like he wasnt going to get a hundred. From the first ball he faced, it felt as if he was carrying on from Ranchi.

Runs only matter if you win: South Africas Aiden Markram

Markram, whose 110 on Wednesday set the stage for South Africas four-wicket win in a chase of 359, fell cheaply in the first ODI at Ranchi where India beat SA by 17 runs

Liquid Swords' debut title is a $25 'noir action game' coming next year

The debut game from Liquid Swords will arrive in early 2026, it was announced at today's PC Gaming Show. Samson: A Tyndalston Story is billed as a consequence-heavy noir action game by its developer, and focuses on the eponymous Samson McCray, a man who's got himself into serious debt in a city that doesnt seem particularly forgiving. The debut trailer doesnt give too much away in terms of story, but Im getting gritty Max Payne-y vibes. Combat looks crunchy and visceral, and it sounds like Liquid Swords is going for an oppressive atmosphere. Samson is built on a simple, brutal truth: every day costs you, writes the studio in a press release. Debt grows with interest, and time works against you. Each job burns a limited pool of Action Points and every decision shifts how the city treats youthere are no do-overs. You move forward because standing still makes everything worse. Liquid Swords has been teasing its first game for a while. The studio has some serious pedigree, being founded in 2020 by Christopher Sundberg, who created the Just Cause franchise when he was at Avalanche Studios. Developers who previously worked on Mad Max and the Battlefield series have also joined Sundberg at Liquid Swords, and the studio says it drew on its collective experience in combat systems, systemic design, animation and action-oriented storytelling to create Samson . Just Cause was an open-world series, but it sounds like Samson will be a more focused experience, possibly reflected by its $25 price tag. At the beginning of the year, the studio laid off an undisclosed number of employees, something it said was necessary to ensure its long-term sustainability amid challenging industry conditions. Samson: A Tyndalston Story launches in early 2026 on Steam and the Epic Games Store. We don't yet know if it's coming to console as well. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/liquid-swords-debut-title-is-a-25-noir-action-game-coming-next-year-215544328.html?src=rss

The Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle is still on sale for $50 off right now

Cyber Monday may be long gone, but there are still some deals floating around on the internet today. One deal that wasn't available on Black Friday but made an appearance on Cyber Monday was a discount on the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle . It's back again today at both Amazon and Walmart you can get the bundle for $50 off, bringing the final price down to $449. For Amazon, you have to add the bundle to your cart to see the discounted price. For Walmart, you'll need to be signed in to a Walmart account (which is free to make) and add the bundle to your cart to see the sale price. The long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 came out in June and somehow beat our expectations. We gave it a 93 in our review thanks to features like its larger 7.9-inch LCD screen with HCR and very polished design. We were also impressed by its 256GB of base storage, magnetic Joy-Con and overall much improved performance. Nintendo introduced Mario Kart World alongside the new Switch and we're big fans. It brings wall riding and rail grinds to the Mario Kart franchise in a bright, colorful space. The game is extremely replayable and a great option for anyone looking to quickly pass the time during their travels this holiday season. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-nintendo-switch-2-mario-kart-world-bundle-is-still-on-sale-for-50-off-right-now-150612988.html?src=rss

Suspected gas leak kills two, leaves several others ill in Jharkhand's Dhanbad

RANCHI: At least two women allegedly died while several others complained of vomiting tendency and headache due to leakage of toxic carbon monoxide gas for the last two days near Children's Park in Dhanbad's Kenduadih, affected by underground fire for more than a century. Though efforts are being made to seal the leaking spots, authorities have urged people to vacate the area as a precautionary measure. According to locals, the impact of the gas is being felt in the Rajput Basti, Masjid Mohalla and Officers Colony areas of Kenduadih, home to a population of approximately 10,000. The persistent stench and gas leakage have made life difficult for the residents. Dhanbad Deputy Commissioner also asserted that two people have died due to the gas leakage. Yes, two people apparently died due to the gas leakage. Meanwhile, we have done a makeshift arrangement for nearly 400 families living in the area, said the DC Aditya Ranjan. Eviction notice has already been issued long back in the wake of the underground fire in the region, but people are reluctant to vacate the place, he added. According to Ranjan, taking a fresh initiative, the district administration has been making announcements through the public address system, appealing to people to vacate the place as soon as possible. Though the permanent solution is eviction, as a temporary solution, we have directed to make two ambulances available, both by the district administration and Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), each, said the DC. #WATCH | Dhanbad, Jharkhand: 2 women lost their lives as a gas leak in Kenduadih escalated. Villagers blocked the Dhanbad-Ranchi main road and burned tyres in protest against the district administration and the BCCL (Bharat Coking Coal Limited) management. pic.twitter.com/igWcKvy9De ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2025 According to locals, one woman--Priyanka Devi--died late Wednesday evening, while another woman, Lalita Devi, died on Thursday. Besides, a dozen children and women in the area have fallen ill, they said. However, the exact cause of death for both women will only be clear after postmortem reports. These frequent deaths have fueled locals anger. Protesting against the local administration and BCCL, locals blocked Dhanbad-Ranchi Road for several hours by burning tyres on the road. Protesters claimed that a thick haze has lingered since morning. Their homes have filled up with smoke, causing breathing problems for children and the elderly. Eye irritation, cough and choking problems have also increased, they said. They fear that if the underground fire expands further, the entire area could be in grave danger. Locals have been demanding adequate compensation and arrangements for relocation to a safer location. Meanwhile, Project Officer Lakhan Lal Barnwal stated that the gas accumulated in the colliery, closed for nearly 15 years, started leaking through cracks in the ground. The impact of the gas has been felt within a radius of approximately 400 feet, he said. BCCL has set up emergency shelters for 15-20 families by erecting tents at two locations.

PlayStation teams up with Bad Robot and the creator of Left 4 Dead for a co-op shooter

Sony Interactive Entertainment has signed a deal to produce and publish a game from Bad Robot, JJ Abrams production company. The two sides are keeping most of the details close to their chest for now, but the game is a four-player co-op shooter for PlayStation 5 and PC directed by someone who knows a thing or two about that genre: Left 4 Dead creator Mike Booth. Bad Robot Games which is a fully remote studio was formed in 2018 with the help of Tencent. It has lent a hand on games including Weird West (as an investor and creative consultant ) as well as interactive streaming series Silent Hill: Ascension . This new game is the first one that Bad Robot Games is developing in-house. A few months back, Booth dropped into the Left 4 Dead subreddit to say that he was working on a new co-op game built on the foundations of what made L4D special. If you enjoyed the teamwork, tension and replayability of my past games, youll probably find this one interesting. It expands on the co-op formula in ways Ive wanted to explore for a long time. He added that, while the game was still in early development, Bad Robot was opening up a waitlist for access to playtests. According to a press release , Bad Robot Games is a dedicated game studio working on new and existing transmedia franchises. So, this project could well be part of an entirely new franchise, but the prospect of co-op shooter from the designer of Left 4 Dead thats set in the Cloverfield universe is pretty darn intriguing. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/playstation/playstation-teams-up-with-bad-robot-and-the-creator-of-left-4-dead-for-a-co-op-shooter-144637802.html?src=rss

Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning released on OTT in India for free in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Where to watch?

Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning marks the thrilling conclusion of the long-running spy-action franchise. Tom Cruise reprises his role as Ethan Hunt, facing a dangerous rogue AI in a high-stakes mission that pushes his team to the limits, delivering intense action, suspense, and a fitting finale to the iconic series.

WPL 2026: Looking Forward To Teaming Up With Meg Lanning At UP Warriorz, Say Shikha Pandey, Kiran Navgire

The WPL Auction: Indian stars Shikha Pandey and Kiran Navgire are looking forward to teaming up with former Australia captain Meg Lanning at the UP Warriorz and learn from the legend when they play in the upcoming season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026. The WPL Auction conducted recently brought emotional highs and fresh beginnings for players like Shikha Pandey and Kiran Navgire, who are either joining new teams or returning to familiar ones. Speaking on JioHotstar, UP Warriorz newest signing, Shikha Pandey, and returning power-hitter Kiran Navgire shared their reactions to the auction, reflecting on anxious moments, franchise transitions, and the excitement of teaming up with world-class leaders ahead of the new season. Shikha opened up about the anxious moments during the WPL 2026 Auction, saying there was a bit of anxiety. There was definitely a bit of anxiety, but I reminded myself that whatever is meant to happen, will happen. I trusted the hard work Ive put in over the past three seasons. Im really happy to now be part of the UP Warriorz family, said Shikha, who moved from the Delhi Capitals to a new franchise in UP Warriorz. I have immense gratitude for Delhi Capitals for the opportunities, the trust, and the support from the coaching group. But now, with UP Warriorz, Im excited that Meg Lanning will be there. Playing alongside someone like Sophie Ecclestone is something Im really looking forward to, she said. Speaking on JioHotstar, Kiran Navgire recalled learning about her selection while still training: I was batting in the nets while my friends were watching the auction. As soon as my name came up, they called me, and we all watched the moment together. I have immense gratitude for Delhi Capitals for the opportunities, the trust, and the support from the coaching group. But now, with UP Warriorz, Im excited that Meg Lanning will be there. Playing alongside someone like Sophie Ecclestone is something Im really looking forward to, she said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I feel really good about this moment. I wanted to play for UP Warriorz this season. Ive built a strong bond with the players and the staff, so Im excited to be back. I always wanted to play with Meg Lanning, and Im lucky she has joined our team. She has won so many World Cups and big matches for Australia, and even in the last two to three seasons with the Delhi Capitals, she led them to the finals. All that experience will help us this year. Im looking forward to playing with her and learning from her, Kiran Navgire said. Article Source: IANS

Not Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani or Adar Poonawalla: THIS Indian-American billionaire emerges as front-runner to acquire Virat Kohli's RCB

An Indian-American billionaire has surprisingly emerged as the front-runner to buy Virat Kohli's RCB, overtaking high-profile Indian business figures like Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani and Adar Poonawalla. The unexpected development has intensified speculation around a major IPL franchise takeover.

Sunil Narine becomes third bowler to take 600 T20 wickets, joins elite club

Sunil Narine etched his name in T20 history, becoming the third bowler to claim 600 wickets in competitive matches during an ILT20 game. The spinner's remarkable achievement places him alongside elite bowlers like Rashid Khan and Dwayne Bravo. His consistent brilliance across various Knight Riders franchises underscores his legendary status in the format.

SA20: Quality domestic players hold tremendous value, says Sourav Ganguly

SA20 India Day saw franchise leaders discuss upcoming season strategies. Pretoria Capitals' Sourav Ganguly emphasised hands-on team involvement, while Durban's Super Giants' Tom Moody outlined his vision for a lasting legacy. Both highlighted the importance of domestic talent and strong leadership in building competitive squads for the new season.

Virat Kohli's double century: Anushka Sharma proud, Sunil Gavaskar asks 'Who needs a superman?'

After hitting his 52nd ODI century in Ranchi, Virat Kohli hit another century in the match in Raipur against South Africa.

Privilege To Have That Kind Of Confidence From Management: Gaikwad On Batting At No. 4

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad, who scored his maiden ODI century in the second match against South Africa, said he felt quite confident about adapting to the No. 4 position, which he had never played in the 50-over format, adding that he felt privileged to receive such trust from the team management despite being a regular opener. Gaikwad, who had batted 86 times in List A cricket but never below No. 3, started the series with 8 off 14 balls in Ranchi before scoring 105 off 83 balls at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. His innings, which he said was his best across formats and levels, was laced with 12 fours and two sixes, at a strike-rate of 126.51. He reached his fifty off 52 balls, before accelerating in superb fashion to get his first ODI century in just 77 deliveries. The team management told me that I would be batting at No. 4 this series. I feel it's a privilege to have that kind of confidence from the management towards an opener. So I took it that way, Gaikwad said at the post-match presser. In the one-day format, even when I was opening the innings, I always tried to make sure that whenever I was set, I was able to bat till the 45th over and capitalise after that. So I knew somewhat how to play between overs 11 to 40, how to rotate strike, what the boundary options were. So I was pretty much confident about how I could go through the innings. It was just a matter of how I could play my first 10-15 balls, and after that, the process remains the same. I have been working really hard, and obviously been in good touch as well. So I wanted to make sure that whenever I am set, I make it a big one, he added. Gaikwad also stitched a huge 195-run third-wicket stand with batting stalwart Virat Kohli, who scored his second hundred in as many games and overall his 53rd ODI ton. Asked about his partnership with Kohli, Gaikwad said it was a moment he dreamed of. I have been able to witness him since last one week now, he said. Whatever practice sessions we have had, he is batting unbelievably well the amount of time he has and how he is able to convert it in the match as well. And even this game, I enjoyed a lot. Mostly, I was trying to be in my zone and not really think about how he is batting or how he is able to score runs, he said. Gaikwad continued, The chat in between was very clear. We had set 5-5, 10-10-run target and discussed how to manoeuvre the gaps or how to hit those boundaries, how we can rotate strike. Asked about his partnership with Kohli, Gaikwad said it was a moment he dreamed of. I have been able to witness him since last one week now, he said. Whatever practice sessions we have had, he is batting unbelievably well the amount of time he has and how he is able to convert it in the match as well. And even this game, I enjoyed a lot. Mostly, I was trying to be in my zone and not really think about how he is batting or how he is able to score runs, he said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score But Kohli and Gaikwad's centuries went in vain as a clinical and collective effort from South Africa guided the visitors to a series-levelling four-wicket win in the second in Raipur. Article Source: IANS

Virat Kohli's second successive ton looked inevitable, he carried on confidence from Ranchi

Virat Kohli's second consecutive ODI century against South Africa was deemed inevitable by Sunil Gavaskar, who highlighted the batsman's confidence from the first match. Kohli's 102, coupled with Ruturaj Gaikwad's 105, set a new record for India's third-wicket stand. Despite their efforts, South Africa chased down 358 to level the series, with Aiden Markram scoring a crucial maiden century.

Hes Carrying On From Ranchi: Gavaskar Says Kohlis Ton In Raipur seemed Inevitable

Chennai Super Kings: India legend Sunil Gavaskar broke down Virat Kohlis century in the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur, saying it never looked like Kohli would miss out on a hundred. From the very first ball he faced, Gavaskar felt the star batter was simply continuing the rhythm he found in Ranchi. Kohli continued his fine form from Ranchi, where he played a 120-ball 135-run knock in the first ODI to help India win, and went on to score his 84th international century, the 53rd of his ODI career, in Raipur on Wednesday. To be honest, at no point did it look like he wasn't going to get a hundred. From the first ball he faced, it felt as if he was carrying on from Ranchi. He got off the mark with a hook for six, a shot he doesn't often play in the air, which showed the confidence from his previous hundred. After that, unless something unfortunate happened, the hundred always seemed inevitable, Gavaskar said on JioStar. Kohli also stitched a humongous 195-run third-wicket stand with Ruturaj Gaikwad as the Chennai Super Kings skipper also got to the three-figure mark, his first-ever in ODIs. The partnership with Ruturaj was excellent. Ruturaj's first ball was a tough bouncer from Jansen, coming right after he had dismissed Jaiswal. He managed to put it away for four, and you could immediately see Kohli go down the pitch to comfort him. Ruturaj would've been nervous after getting out to a brilliant catch earlier, and whatever Kohli told him clearly lifted him; the next ball he played very confidently off the front foot, said Gavaskar. Gaikwad, however, also credited Kohli for guiding him fantastically on his way to hitting his maiden ODI century and added that it was dream to bat with the batting stalwart. Sometimes, it's not just about your own runs; it's about how you help your partner. Their running between the wickets, the communication, it was wonderful to see a senior player guiding a younger one at such an important stage, Gavaskar added. But, Kohli and Gaikwad's centuries were eclipsed by a clinical and collective effort from South Africa, as the visitors registered a series-levelling four-wicket win in the second in Raipur. Sometimes, it's not just about your own runs; it's about how you help your partner. Their running between the wickets, the communication, it was wonderful to see a senior player guiding a younger one at such an important stage, Gavaskar added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The ball feels like a bar of soap. Even when you try for a strong return to effect a run-out, it slips out of your hand. That's why if you win the toss in Indian conditions, you always want to bowl first, so you don't have to deal with a wet ball when defending. So yes, the toss made a big difference, he concluded. Article Source: IANS

Nita Ambani's SUPERHIT move: Oval Invincibles to be rebranded MI London as Reliance finalises deal with Surrey

The Oval Invincibles will be rebranded as MI London from 2026 after Reliance Industries acquires a 49% stake in the franchise. Surrey retains 51%. Both men's and women's teams will carry the MI brand, bringing the Mumbai Indians' global legacy to The Hundred in England.

SC hearing on SIR LIVE updates: SC to continue hearing pleas challenging ECI revision of voter rolls in Bengal, Tamil Nadu

Supreme Court hears arguments that the Special Intensive Revision allows mass scrutiny of citizenship based on mere suspicion, posing threats of disenfranchisement and statelessness

Virat Kohli moves up to No. 4 in ICC ODI rankings

DUBAI, Dec 3: Star Indian batter Virat Kohli on Wednesday moved up to No. 4 in the latest ICC rankings with a match-winning hundred against South Africa in the first ODI at Ranchi boosting his ascend. Kohli made his 52nd hundred in the 50-over format, a 120-ball 135 that propelled India to a 17-run win []

Artist Bungie plagiarized for Marathon alpha says the issue has been resolved

Bungie and Sony Interactive Entertainment appear to have settled the plagiarism scandal that rocked Marathon before the game was indefinitely delayed in June 2025. Fern Hook, an artist who goes by the name Antireal online, posted on X that her issues with Bungie using her work without credit in Marathon have been resolved to her satisfaction. Marathon 's distinct art style is one of its charms, but as Hook claimed on X and Bungie later confirmed , a portion of the assets and textures featured in the game's alpha were lifted from Hook's work. At the time, Bungie announced that it was conducting an investigation and hoped to discuss the issue with Hook. It's not clear what kind of agreement Bungie, Sony and Hook came to, but it appears to have solved any outstanding issues. The Marathon art issue has been resolved with Bungie and Sony Interactive Entertainment to my satisfaction. N (@4nt1r34l) December 2, 2025 Bungie delayed Marathon from its original September 2025 launch date in June, and more recently ran closed playtests of an updated version of the game in October. As of Sony's November earnings report, the company now says Marathon will launch by March 2026 . Marathon is a reimagining of an older Bungie franchise, but more importantly, it's also the developer's first new game since Destiny 2 was released in 2017. Considering Sony's increased scrutiny of Bungie's performance , settling this issue and hopefully setting up Marathon for a smoother launch is definitely a good thing. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/artist-bungie-plagiarized-for-marathon-alpha-says-the-issue-has-been-resolved-223901094.html?src=rss

Oval Invincibles is MI London as RIL concludes Surrey deal

Reliance Industries has acquired a significant stake in The Hundred's Oval Invincibles. The team will be known as MI London starting in 2026. This move expands Reliance's global cricket presence. Other franchises have also seen new ownership and investment. The Hundred league continues to grow in value.

JSSC-CGL paper leak: Jharkhand HC rejects PIL seeking CBI probe

RANCHI: The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking a CBI investigation into the alleged paper leak of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission's Combined Graduate Level Examination (JSSC-CGL). On November 3, after hearing arguments from all parties, a division bench of the High Court Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Rajesh Shankar had reserved the order. The court has also directed the JSSC to declare results and initiate the recruitment process. The court, in its order, has also put a stay on the publication of results for ten candidates who had gone to Nepal ahead of the examination in the name of preparation. JSSC-CGL examination 2023 was held on September 21 and 22, 2024. Appearing on behalf of the state government, Advocate General Rajiv Ranjan, reiterated that no evidence of a question paper leak was found in the examination and CID investigation has not yet revealed any leaks. Guess papers are being termed as paper leak by some of the candidates as they deliberately want to disrupt the examination process by portraying it as a question paper leak, he said. According to the Advocate General, a person named Santosh Mastana has also been arrested and thoroughly interrogated; he also talked about the guess papers. A new SIT was formed, headed by an IG-rank officer, to ensure a fair investigation, he said. Senior Supreme Court lawyers Gopal Shankar Narayan, V Gohana and Amritansh Vats, representing successful candidates, Deepak Oraon and others, also dismissed the question paper leak allegation as baseless. They also submitted that no evidence had been found to suggest question paper leaked. It was submitted by the successful candidates advocates that repetition of previous years' questions took place on September 21, so candidates were focused on the repeated questions in September 22 examination; there appears to be no issue of a question paper leak. No leaks of question paper or answer sheets were found anywhere, they said. Petitioners advocate on the other hand, stated that the state government, citing court orders, dissolved the previous SIT and formed another SIT to prevent the investigation going into the right direction. Senior Supreme Court advocate Ajit Kumar Sinha and senior High Court advocate Ajit Kumar presented arguments on behalf of the petitioners. Advocate Sanjay Piprawal and Advocate Prince Kumar appeared on behalf of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC). Notably, the students have been alleging that the exam was marred by irregularities such as paper leaks, unsealed papers, and the repetition of a large number of questions. 304,769 candidates participated in the CGL 2023 exam. Selected candidates will be appointed to 2,025 positions in various departments. According to the students, only 82 candidates qualified in the exam held on September 21, whereas 2178 passed in the exam held on September 22. They also alleged that the answers to the questions were available to many candidates even before the start of the first shift of examination on September 22.

Sony is bringing MLB The Show to iOS and Android

Sony is bringing another of its long-running game franchises to iOS and Android in the shape of MLB The Show Mobile . This is a free-to-play standalone experience built from the ground up to deliver realistic baseball gameplay on mobile devices. San Diego Studio, the developer of every MLB The Show game since the series debuted in 2006, is behind this mobile game as well. MLB The Show Mobile, which was spotted by Gematsu , doesnt feature crossplay with console games. For now, its only available in the Philippines and it went live there on Wednesday. Sony says it doesnt have a timeline in place for expanding availability to more territories, but it certainly plans to do that. Its not uncommon for mobile games to have a soft launch in select regions before theyre made available elsewhere. Sony is doing the same thing with a Ratchet and Clank multiplayer game . Sony is optimizing MLB The Show Mobile for more recent mobile devices. On the iOS side, that means iPhone 16 or comparable devices. As for Android, youll get the best experience on Samsung Galaxy S25, Sony Xperia V or a comparable device, according to the games website . MLB The Show Mobile features solo and player-vs-player modes. There are more than 1,100 cards representing baseball players in the game. Youll be able to build out an all-star roster of MLB players past and present, and upgrade their cards. San Diego Studio appears to be tapping into the Ultimate Team modes of EA Sports games, as youll be able to buy and sell cards with other players in a marketplace. Sony also notes that in-game purchases can include random items. Each of these player cards has a momentum cost. These are stat points you can use strategically to better your chances of winning. The gameplay is skill-based. Youll need to get the timing right to throw a great pitch or hit the ball out of the park. Youll have real-time control of runners as well, so you can try to steal bases. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/playstation/sony-is-bringing-mlb-the-show-to-ios-and-android-163300468.html?src=rss

MI London set to make its debut as Reliance, Surrey CCC join forces in The Hundred

Reliance Industries has partnered with Surrey County Cricket Club. They will now own 49% of the Oval Invincibles franchise. From 2026, the team will be known as MI London. This move expands the Mumbai Indians brand to seven teams globally. The MI brand has a strong record of winning titles.

ED takes over Jharkhand liquor scam probe, launches PMLA investigation

RANCHI: In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has formally taken over the Jharkhand liquor scam probe from the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), launching its own investigation into the case. ED sources confirmed that the agency has adopted ACB case 9/2025 and registered a parallel Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) numbered 10/2025 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Following the registration of the ECIR, the ED moved the Special PMLA Court in Ranchi seeking permission to interrogate the accused arrested by the ACB. The court approved, allowing the agency to question individuals currently lodged in jail and record their statements. EDs application carried filing number 11431/2025 and registration number 10/2025. With the ED stepping in and launching its own probe under the PMLA, the case has taken a significant turn, adding a new layer of scrutiny to the unfolding scandal. Notably, the case was first registered by the Economic Offences Wing based on the statement of Vikas Singh, a resident of Argora police station area in Ranchi. Singh had accused Chhattisgarh officials Anil Tuteja, Anwar Dhebar, Arunpati Tripathi, and others of causing a revenue loss worth billions of rupees to the Chhattisgarh government through a liquor scam. Following an FIR (36/2024) registered by the Chhattisgarh Economic Offences Wing, the ACB Ranchi also registered a preliminary investigation (PI). During the investigation, the ACB questioned former Excise Secretary Vinay Choubey and Gajendra Singh multiple times. Based on information obtained during the initial questioning, the ACB registered a regular FIR related to the liquor scam with government approval. After completing the investigation of the FIR registered in Chhattisgarh in March 2025, the Economic Offences Wing wrote to the Jharkhand government requesting sanction for prosecution against Vinay Choubey and Gajendra Singh. The ACB registered the FIR in May after completing its preliminary inquiry into the alleged liquor scam. The FIR named senior IAS officer Vinay Choubey, Excise Department Joint Secretary Gajendra Singh, Vinay Singh, and seven others as accused. Following the FIR, the ACB arrested Vinay Choubey and Gajendra Singh. So far, more than a dozen arrests have been made in the case, several of whom have since secured bail. The ACB continues to pursue its investigation independently.

Second supplementary budget for 2026-27 slated for debate in Bihar Assembly

PATNA: Bihar NDA government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday tabled second supplementary budget of Rs 91,717 crore for financial year 2025-26. The budget presented by state finance minister Vijendra Prasad Yadav will be put up for debate in the House and subsequent approval on Friday, the final day of the five-day Winter Session of the state legislature. A sum of Rs 51,253 crore has been earmarked for the annual expenditure on schemes, while Rs 40,462 crore is meant for establishment and committed expenditure. The supplementary budget laid emphasis on women empowerment with a provision of Rs 21,000 crore for the purpose. The government has already announced to provide Rs 2 lakh each to women entrepreneur under Mukhyamanti Mahila Rojgar Yojna. Under the scheme launched ahead of state assembly election, Rs 10,000 was earlier transferred to bank accounts of nearly 1.40 crore women entrepreneurs. The total number of women associated with Jeevika stands at 1.56 crore in the state. During the election campaign, CM Nitish Kumar had announced that the next instalment of Rs 2 lakh each would be given after assessment of their business after six months. This is perhaps the reason women voters favoured NDA candidates in the election, paving way for Nitish's return to power. Around 71.6 per cent of 3.51 crore voters turned up at the booths to exercise their franchise in comparison to 62.8 per cent of 3.94 crore male electors who cast their votes. Together, they led to the best-ever voter turnout of 66.91 per cent after 1951 election in the state. The two-phase elections were held on November 4 and 11 and counting of votes was conducted on November 14. NDA won 202 seats out of the 243-member assembly. The Opposition could win only 35 seats. Another Rs 1,885 crore is meant for the old age pension scheme, the beneficiaries of which get Rs 1,100 per month. The quantum of payment was raised from Rs 400 to Rs 1,100 in August this year. The rise in pension for the aged people and people with physical disabilities was widely hailed by the beneficiaries. Incidentally, the size of Bihars annual budget for the financial year 2025-26 was Rs 3.17 lakh crore, and the first supplementary budget tabled earlier was of around Rs 50,000 crore. Earlier, in his joint address to the members, Governor Arif Mohammad Khan reiterated state governments resolve to generate one crore jobs for states youth and 125 units free electricity to each domestic user. Khan said that 50 lakh jobs have already been provided and remaining 50 lakh would be generated in next five years. He also spoke of NDA's commitment to the uplift of women, especially girls, through measures like free uniforms and bicycles to those in school, which were announced shortly after Nitishs ascent to power in 2005.

'Without Virat, cricket is nothing': Another Kohli ton shakes up internet

Virat Kohli has achieved his 53rd One Day International century against South Africa. This marks his second consecutive hundred in the series. Kohli's performance included a controlled 102 runs off 93 balls. He previously scored 135 runs in Ranchi. Ruturaj Gaikwad also scored a century. Kohli is nearing 28,000 international runs.

Jharkhand HC exempts CM Hemant Soren from physical appearance in ED summons case

RANCHI: In a major relief to Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday exempted him from physical appearance in the MP-MLA Court in a case related to disobeying summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The case was heard on merits by Justice Anil Chaudhary, who disposed of the petition. Earlier, on November 25, Soren had been asked to appear personally after the Jharkhand High Court vacated an interim order issued on December 4, 2024, which had exempted him from personal appearance before the Ranchi MP/MLA court. The High Court had vacated the interim order and directed the Ranchi MP/MLA Court to continue the trial process and proceed with the case. This decision has brought significant relief to Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who will not have to be physically present in the court during the hearing. Senior advocate Arunav Chaudhary and advocate Dipankar Rai appeared on behalf of the Chief Minister. Notably, the Chief Minister had filed a petition seeking exemption from personal appearance against the courts order, but the lower court had rejected it. Challenging this order, Soren filed a petition in the High Court seeking dismissal of the case pending in the lower court. The High Court had then stayed the lower courts order requiring the Chief Minister to appear, which was later vacated on November 25. The case was subsequently heard on merits and disposed of on Wednesday. Earlier, the complaint was filed by the ED against Soren on February 20 for disobeying summons in the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate. On June 3, the case was transferred to the MP-MLA Court. Taking cognisance of the case on March 4, 2025, the court had observed prima facie that Soren had disobeyed the summons. According to the ED, 10 summons had been issued to Hemant Soren in a money laundering case linked to a land scam, but he appeared before the agency only twice, on January 20 and 31. The agency stated that Soren had disregarded ED summons eight times. After skipping ED summons for the eighth time in the land scam case, Hemant Soren, for the first time, agreed to join the probe and was questioned by ED at his residence in Ranchi on January 20 for more than seven hours. Later, on January 27, the ED sent a letter to CM Hemant Soren, asking him to decide a time and place for questioning either on January 29 or 31. The letter stated that if Soren did not decide, ED officials would come to his official residence for questioning. Soren agreed for the second questioning on January 31 after the tenth summons. The ED finally arrested Soren on January 31, 2024, after he avoided officials and disappeared from his Delhi residence on January 29. Soren remained untraceable for about 40 hours before resurfacing in Ranchi on the day of his arrest.

Two Centuries, One Message: Virat Kohli Isnt Done Yet

ODI World Cup: At 37, Virat Kohlis bat has spoken louder than ever, drowning out any debate about his ability to play cricket that has surrounded him in recent months. With back-to-back hundreds135 in Ranchi and 102 in Raipuragainst South Africa, the former India captain has delivered a resounding reminder of his enduring class and competitive fire. For a player whose every high and low becomes a national talking point, these knocks could not have come at a more pivotal moment. Not too long ago, social media was buzzing with questions: Should Kohli play the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup? Is age catching up? Is it time for India to plan beyond him? Critics pointed to a quiet patch; supporters pointed to more than a decade of unmatched consistency. Kohli has now provided his own emphatic replyone not given in words, but authored through flawlessly crafted centuries. Strengthening the statement further is his renewed commitment to domestic cricket. On Tuesday, he confirmed his participation in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, a move that reflects both hunger and discipline. Sources told IANS he is likely to play three matches for Delhi in Bengaluru, underscoring a work ethic rarely seen in players of his stature. In an era when senior cricketers often manage workloads carefully, Kohlis decision to join domestic action signals his determination to stay sharp and ahead of the curve. His hundreds also set social media ablaze, with fans celebrating the moment he reached three figures in Raipur on Wednesday. The reaction wasnt just about another milestoneit was about watching a champion seize back his narrative with trademark intensity. Strengthening the statement further is his renewed commitment to domestic cricket. On Tuesday, he confirmed his participation in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, a move that reflects both hunger and discipline. Sources told IANS he is likely to play three matches for Delhi in Bengaluru, underscoring a work ethic rarely seen in players of his stature. In an era when senior cricketers often manage workloads carefully, Kohlis decision to join domestic action signals his determination to stay sharp and ahead of the curve. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Two hundreds. One message. Virat Kohli isnt donenot even close. Article Source: IANS

2nd ODI: Gaikwad, Kohli Centuries, Rahuls Unbeaten 66 Lift India To 358/5 Against South Africa

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: Riding on scintillating centuries by Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad, along with captain KL Rahuls unbeaten 66, India posted a massive 358/5 in their 50 overs against South Africa in the second ODI at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday. Gaikwad was superb in his play against spinners to go from a fifty in 52 balls to reach his first-ever ODI century off 77 deliveries and eventually finished with 105 off 83 deliveries. Kohli, meanwhile, continued from where he left off in Ranchi by smashing 102 off 93 balls his second consecutive hundred in the series and took his tally to 53 ODI centuries and 84 overall in international cricket. After the duo had a wonderful 195-run stand for the third wicket, Rahul ensured India closed strongly by racing to a 33-ball half-century and remaining unbeaten on 66 off 43 balls. He was given a reprieve on 44 by Matthew Breetzke, and the extra runs from that miss could prove costly for South Africa. Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with 24 not out, and together with Rahul added 69 runs for the sixth wicket to push India past the 350 mark. With dew expected later in the evening, Indias total has set up a formidable chase for South Africa. Inserted into batting first, openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal were tested as South Africas seamers found swing. But at the same time, the Proteas struggled for control a returning Lungi Ngidi leaked four wides in his first six deliveries, while Nandre Burgers opening over went for 14 runs, including two driven boundaries from Jaiswal. Rohit went after an erring Burger by hitting three boundaries two of which came off an outside edge. But in an attempt to defend off Burger, the ball took the outside edge behind to Quinton de Kock and South Africa got the decision in their favour via DRS, as Rohit fell for 14. Five overs later, a scratchy Jaiswal looked to pull a sharp short ball from Marco Jansen, but mistimed to square leg and fell for 22. Amidst all this, the Raipur crowd loudly roared when Kohli pulled Ngidi for six, before bringing his wrists into play to flick Jansen for a boundary. Jansen, meanwhile, continued to pepper Gaikwad with short-pitched bowling, but the batter wasnt rattled and even top-edged over long leg for six, after sweeping Keshav Maharaj for two boundaries. Kohli, meanwhile, broke the shackles against Corbin Bosch by stepping out to drive straight past mid-on. He followed up by driving Aiden Markram through cover for four, a stroke which former India head coach Ravi Shastri said on air was the one he played well against Nathan Lyon. Kohlis fluency complemented Gaikwads flair, as both reached their half-centuries in successive overs - Kohli got it off 47 balls while Gaikwad reached the mark in 52 balls. After Kohli glanced Maharaj for four, Gaikwad showcased his middle-order gears by taking down the left-arm spinner for two fours and a six coming via sweep and confident footwork - in the 28th over. He then tore into Bosch by whipping, driving, and pulling him for boundaries, even as Kohli powered into the 90s with a ferocious straight drive that nearly floored his batting partner at the non-strikers end. Gaikwads century came on the 77th ball he faced, by pulling Bosch over long-on for four, and he celebrated the joyous moment with a warm embrace from Kohli. Jansen eventually returned to dismiss Gaikwad for 105 with a slower offcutter, which he pulled to deep square leg and got a standing ovation from the crowd for his fantastic knock. There was more delight in store for fans when Kohli brought up back-to-back ODI hundreds for the 11th time in his career with a single to long-on and celebrated it with his trademark jump, loud shout, and looking upwards to thank the Almighty. His innings ended on 102 when Ngidi deceived him with a slower ball, and he holed out to long-on. Washington Sundars stay was brief - run out for just one after a mix-up with Rahul, who was quick in pulling, lofting, scooping, whipping, and sweeping to get boundaries quickly. Rahul would bring up his second consecutive fifty off 34 balls by slashing Jansen behind point for four. Some lofty blows from him and Jadeja ensured India got 18 runs in the final over and crossed the 350-run mark. There was more delight in store for fans when Kohli brought up back-to-back ODI hundreds for the 11th time in his career with a single to long-on and celebrated it with his trademark jump, loud shout, and looking upwards to thank the Almighty. His innings ended on 102 when Ngidi deceived him with a slower ball, and he holed out to long-on. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India 358/5 in 50 overs (Ruturaj Gaikwad 105, Virat Kohli 102; Marco Jansen 2-63, Nandre Burger 1-43) against South Africa Article Source: IANS

'Bow Down To The King': Indian Cricket Fraternity Reacts As Kohli Scores Second Consecutive ODI Ton

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: The Indian cricket fraternity heaped praise on Virat Kohli after the stalwart notched up a second consecutive century during the second ODI between India and South Africa on Wednesday at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. Kohli continued his fine form from Ranchi, where he played a 120-ball 135-run knock in the first ODI to help India win, and went on to score his 84th international century, the 53rd of his ODI career. Kohli stitched a humongous 195-run third-wicket stand with Ruturaj Gaikwad as the Chennai Super Kings skipper too got to the three-figure mark, his first-ever in ODIs. After a statement performance by Kohli, current and former India cricketers reserved high praises for the 37-year-old as they took to X to share their opinion on the knock. Shreevats Goswami wrote, Virats this 100 is even better than the ranchi one. The pitch wasnt as easy as these 2 have made it look which the ball stopping a bit here & there. The guy is a absolute run scoring machine. While Aakash Chopra noted, Back to back centuries. Beast mode activated. Irfan Pathan stated, On Sunday king plays for sure but on weekdays he plays with your plans. Brilliant 100 by Virat Kohli. Former India legend Virender Sehwag, meanwhile, penned, Virat Kohli ko 100 ka nasha hi alag hai. Hum log centuries gin rahe hote hain, woh bas routine ka kaam samajh ke kar deta hai. Back-to-back 100s for the King. 53rd ODI hundred. Virat hai toh mumkin hai. A brilliant century from Ruturaj Gaikwad as well making batting look very easy. Without Kohli cricket is nothing.. pure vintage! wrote Mohammad Kaif. Former India legend Virender Sehwag, meanwhile, penned, Virat Kohli ko 100 ka nasha hi alag hai. Hum log centuries gin rahe hote hain, woh bas routine ka kaam samajh ke kar deta hai. Back-to-back 100s for the King. 53rd ODI hundred. Virat hai toh mumkin hai. A brilliant century from Ruturaj Gaikwad as well making batting look very easy. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India finished their innings on a high with 358/5 on board, courtesy of centuries from Gaikwad (105) and Kohli (102) and a fine unbeaten 66 by skipper KL Rahul, jelp hosts set a competitive target for the Proteas to chase. Article Source: IANS

Trott Exclusive: 'I would be very cautious about betting against England'

Jonathan Trott backs England to fight back in the Ashes, defends Bazball, and weighs in on the pink-ball debate. The former England batter also stresses the need for separate windows for franchise and international cricket, while praising ILT20s rapid growth and the learning opportunities it offers UAE players.

Kohli Closes In On Rohit To Top ODI Rankings After Ranchi Heroics

Teammates Abrar Ahmed: India stalwart Virat Kohli is only 32 rating points away from overtaking his teammate Rohit Sharma to lead the ODI batting rankings after he scored his 83rd international century to rise in the ICC Rankings update released on Wednesday. In the first ODI of India's three-match series against South Africa in Ranchi, Kohli, 37, scored an impressive 135 off 120 balls. His performance elevated him one place, now ranking fourth among ODI batters in the latest ICC Men's Player Rankings. This brings Kohli's rating up to 751 points, placing him just 32 points behind teammate Rohit Sharma at the top of the ODI batter rankings. Kohli was the leading batter for over three years towards the end of the last decade but has not held the top spot since Pakistan's Babar Azam overtook him in April 2021. Meanwhile, Rohit extended his lead at the top, surpassing second-placed Daryl Mitchell of New Zealand and Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran in third, while Kohli moved ahead of his teammate Shubman Gill to claim the fourth position, closing the gap on the former India captain at the top. India celebrated additional success as veteran left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav advanced one spot to rank sixth among ODI bowlers. Meanwhile, the top spot in the T20I all-rounder rankings changed once more after the recent tri-series in Pakistan. Pakistan secured the tri-series with a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the final, and opener Saim Ayub capitalised on the success by reclaiming his position at the top of the T20I all-rounders rankings. Ayub initially claimed the top spot at the start of October but was recently overtaken by Zimbabwe veteran Sikandar Raza. However, his performance of 36 in the tri-series final, along with a crucial Sri Lankan wicket from four economical overs, helped the impressive 23-year-old regain one place and move back up to No.1. Teammates Abrar Ahmed (climbing four spots to fourth) and Mohammad Nawaz (rising two spots to 11th) benefited from Pakistan's success in the tri-series as they improved their positions in the T20I bowling rankings. Additionally, Nawaz advanced three places to fourth among all-rounders after being named Player of the Tournament. Sri Lanka will be boosted by Kamil Mishara's performance in the tri-series, where he scored 169 runs over four innings and climbed from outside the top 100 to the 18th spot among T20I batters. Moreover, three Bangladesh players also saw improvements after their recent 2-1 series victory against Ireland at home. Parvez Hossain Emon rises 21 places to 38th, and Towhid Hridoy moves up five positions to share 42nd, as both make gains in the T20I batter rankings. Meanwhile, Mustafizur Rahman climbs two spots to eighth in the T20I bowler list. South African players experienced significant improvements after their Test series sweep against India. Left-arm pacer Marco Jansen was the biggest winner, rising in both bowling and all-rounder rankings due to his strong performance in the 2-0 series victory. Parvez Hossain Emon rises 21 places to 38th, and Towhid Hridoy moves up five positions to share 42nd, as both make gains in the T20I batter rankings. Meanwhile, Mustafizur Rahman climbs two spots to eighth in the T20I bowler list. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Jansen advanced four spots to second in the Test all-rounders rankings. Meanwhile, teammates Kyle Verreynne (up three spots to 38th), Ryan Rickelton (up five places to 39th), and Tristan Stubbs (up 16 slots to 47th) all achieved notable increases in the Test batter rankings. Article Source: IANS

2nd ODI: Bavuma, Maharaj And Ngidi Back As SA Opt To Bowl Against Unchanged India

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has returned to lead the side in the second ODI against India, as the visitors won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium on Wednesday. Apart from Bavuma, Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi are also back in the playing eleven for the clash where South Africa are aiming to level the series after losing the opening game in Ranchi by 17 runs. The trio coming in means Ryan Rickelton, Prenelan Subrayen and Ottniel Baartman are out of the playing eleven. We are hoping as the dew comes in, batting gets easier. Very hard to say what it's going to play like. There are a lot of positives (from the last game). We have to start well. Big, big game for us, chance to level the series, he said. Skipper KL Rahul said India are unchanged in their playing eleven for the clash in Raipur, where a win will give them an unassailable lead. Honestly, toss is the most pressure I've had. But we did really well in the last game. They pushed us and we know what to expect. Before the series, we spoke about it, we expect dew every place we play. Put runs on the board, pick wickets early. Wicket looks good, he said. From the North End, the square boundaries measure 67 metres, with the third man and fine leg ones being slightly shorter at 61m and 62m, respectively, while the straight boundary stretches to 74 and 75 metres, respectively. In his pitch report, Shaun Pollock assessed the surface as patchy, noting cracks, dry spots and unevenness could make it two-paced and less conducive for high scoring. With the abrasive outfield likely to aid reverse swing and dew expected to play a role later in the evening, Deep Dasgupta felt chasing would be beneficial. Playing XIs In his pitch report, Shaun Pollock assessed the surface as patchy, noting cracks, dry spots and unevenness could make it two-paced and less conducive for high scoring. With the abrasive outfield likely to aid reverse swing and dew expected to play a role later in the evening, Deep Dasgupta felt chasing would be beneficial. Also Read: Live Cricket Score South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (captain), Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, and Lungi Ngidi Article Source: IANS

India Fast Bowler Harshit Rana Reprimanded For Breaching ICC Code Of Conduct

India fast bowler Harshit Rana has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. Rana was found to have breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match. In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Ranas disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period. The incident occurred in the 22nd over of South Africas innings, when Rana, after dismissing Dewald Brevis, gestured in the direction of the dressing room, which could have provoked an aggressive response from the batter. Rana admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing. On-field umpires Jayaraman Madanagopal and Sam Nogajski, third umpire Rod Tucker and fourth umpire Rohan Pandit levelled the charge. Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a players match fee, and one or two demerit points. Also Read: Live Cricket Score

Virat Kohli, Despite 83 International Hundreds, Still Missing a Unique Set

Virat Kohli scored his 83rd international hundred during India vs South Africa 1st ODI, in 102 balls with seven fours and five sixes. With this he created many new milestones and most notable among them was that this was his 52nd hundred in One-Day Internationals. Opponent wise, the list of his hundreds: 17 Australia, 15 Sri Lanka, 12 West Indies, 9 each New Zealand and South Africa, 8 England, 7 Bangladesh, 4 Pakistan, 1 each Zimbabwe and Afghanistan. His last ODI hundred at home was: Against New Zealand during the 2023 World Cup in Mumbai. His last international hundred was: Against Pakistan earlier this year in the Champions Trophy. With this Ranchi hundred (his third at this venue), Virat Kohli rewrote the record for scoring most hundreds in a single format and surpassed Sachin Tendulkars record in this respect. Sachin Tendulkar had scored 51 hundreds in Tests: Most hundreds in a format in international cricket 52: Virat Kohli in ODIs 51: Sachin Tendulkar in Tests 49: Sachin Tendulkar in ODIs 45: Jacques Kallis in Tests With his 83rd international hundred (52 ODI + 30 Test + 1 T20I) across all formats, he is now second only to Sachin Tendulkar's 100 international hundreds in the history of cricket. If we look at the top 10 batsmen with most hundreds in international cricket, only Virat Kohli and Joe Root are active in international cricket today and may change the figures further: 1. Sachin Tendulkar 100, 2. Virat Kohli 83, 3. Ricky Ponting 71, 4. Kumar Sangakkara 63, 5. Jacques Kallis 62, 6. Joe Root 56, 7. Hashim Amla 55, 8. Mahela Jayawardene 54, 9. Brian Lara 53, 10. Rahul Dravid 48. Virat Kohli has scored 83 international hundreds, but he is yet to complete a unique set as he has not scored an international hundred against all 11 possible Test-playing opponents. Recently Shai Hope of West Indies scored 109* in an ODI against New Zealand in Napier and completed this unique set. He has so far scored 23 international hundreds, and this tally includes hundreds against his 11 possible Test-playing opponents: 4 each against England and India, 3 against Bangladesh, 2 each against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and 1 each against Afghanistan, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and Zimbabwe. The other 2 hundreds are against Nepal and Netherlands. Virat Kohli is among seven others who have scored international hundreds against 10 of their 11 possible Test-playing opponents: Hashim Amla (Missing a hundred against Afghanistan), Shikhar Dhawan (England), Martin Guptill (Afghanistan), Mahela Jayawardene (Ireland), Virat Kohli (Ireland), Rohit Sharma (Ireland) and Marcus Trescothick (Afghanistan). Incidentally, Virat Kohli played 5 internationals against Ireland (2 ODI + 3 T20I) but didnt score a hundred. While talking of Virat Kohlis international hundreds, a record is generally missed. He holds the record of scoring most international hundreds in a decade. Believe it, during the 2010s, he scored 69 international hundreds (out of his total 83) and no one matches this feat. Leading in the list since World War II: 2020s: Joe Root leading and has so far scored 25 hundreds 2010s: Virat Kohli (69) 2000s: Ricky Ponting (55) 1990s: Sachin Tendulkar (46) 1980s: Desmond Haynes (27) 1970s: Sunil Gavaskar (22) 1960s: Ken Barrington (20) 1950s: Neil Harvey (15) Also Read: Live Cricket Score Note: All records correct up to Ranchi ODI and Perth Test.

Harshit Rana Reprimanded For Code Of Conduct Breach In 1st ODI

Emirates ICC Elite Panel: India's pacer Harshit Rana has been reprimanded for the ICC Code of Conduct violation during his team's win against South Africa in the first ODI in Ranchi. Rana was found to have violated Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which pertains to using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match. The incident happened during the 22nd over of South Africa's innings when Rana gestured towards the dressing room after dismissing Proteas batter Dewald Brevis. It was considered that the action might have provoked an aggressive response from the batter, resulting in the pacer receiving one demerit point on his disciplinary record. Ranas first offence in the past 24 months, and he admitted to it, accepting the sanction suggested by Richie Richardson from the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees. Rana admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing, ICC said in a statement. On-field umpires Jayaraman Madanagopal and Sam Nogajski, third umpire Rod Tucker and fourth umpire Rohan Pandit levelled the charge. Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a players match fee, and one or two demerit points. The hosts beat South Africa by 17 runs in an exciting series opener to take a 1-0 lead. Batting first, India scored a solid 349/8, thanks to Virat Kohlis superb 135, his 52nd ODI century, and well-made fifties from Rohit Sharma (57) and KL Rahul (60). South Africas chase faltered early as Rana struck twice in the same over, removing Rickelton and de Kock. Arshdeep Singh added to the pressure by dismissing skipper Markram, leaving the visitors reeling at the top. The hosts beat South Africa by 17 runs in an exciting series opener to take a 1-0 lead. Batting first, India scored a solid 349/8, thanks to Virat Kohlis superb 135, his 52nd ODI century, and well-made fifties from Rohit Sharma (57) and KL Rahul (60). Also Read: Live Cricket Score Jansens aggressive innings revitalised Protea hopes, and Boschs resilient fifty kept the game alive until the final over with 19 runs needed. Nevertheless, Prasidh Krishna dismissed Bosch, securing Indias narrow victory. Article Source: IANS

In the mood for an encore! After Ranchi thriller, can India seal it in Raipur?

India aims to seal their ODI series against South Africa with a victory in the second match in Raipur. Following a strong performance in Ranchi, the hosts will rely on key players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, whose recent centuries have impressed fans.

'Open door & hookah hangouts': Ex-CSK star reveals Dhoni's bonding culture

Former CSK star Mike Hussey revealed MS Dhoni's room served as an unofficial team lounge, fostering off-field bonding through open hospitality and shisha sessions. This culture, also highlighted by George Bailey, created a strong sense of belonging within the franchise. Hussey also noted Dhoni's unusual lack of wicketkeeping practice, contrasting with his extensive batting sessions.

India rely on Kohli, Rohit pair to seal ODI series victory against doughty SA

RAIPUR, Dec 2:The chatter around the volatile dressing room environment notwithstanding, India will rely on Virat Kohlis imperious form and Rohit Sharmas indomitable presence to seal a series victory over a doughty South Africa in the second ODI, here on Wednesday. A record-extending 52nd ODI century by Kohli and a rapid 57 from Rohit paved the way for Indias 17-run win in the series-opener at Ranchi, where the home bowlers endured a spirited fightback from the Proteas before managing to [] The post India rely on Kohli, Rohit pair to seal ODI series victory against doughty SA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Can suspicion of impurity lead to an exercise which threatens statelessness, petitioners ask SC in SIR hearing

Supreme Court hears arguments that the Special Intensive Revision allows mass scrutiny of citizenship based on mere suspicion, posing threats of disenfranchisement and statelessness

Jharkhand Heading Towards Power Shift? Hemant Soren-BJP Meet Reports Spark Buzz

CM Hemant Soren and Kalpana Soren have been in Delhi for the past several days. They will return to Ranchi from Delhi tomorrow, according to News18 Bihar Jharkhand.

Big Show No More: Why Glenn Maxwell Pulled Out of IPL Auction?

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has withdrawn from the IPL 2025 mini-auction amid declining form and waning franchise interest. His inconsistent performances over recent seasons made him an unlikely bidder favorite.

Enforcement Directorate raids 15 locations under FEMA, money laundering probe

RANCHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday raided the premises of Chartered Accountant (CA) Naresh Kejriwal in Ranchi, conducting searches at 15 locations across Ranchi, Mumbai and Surat under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and money laundering provisions. Unlike previous actions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), this marks the first major ED action under FEMA in Jharkhand. Searches continued at Kejriwals residence and office at Church Complex in Ranchi, where ED teams examined documents related to financial dealings and suspicious foreign exchange transactions. Premises linked to Kejriwals family members, relatives and business associates were also searched. The crackdown follows an Income Tax Department investigation that revealed Kejriwal had invested in several undeclared foreign shell companies in the UAE, Nigeria and the US. These companies were allegedly operated from India, raising concerns about their purpose and the nature of their transactions. Investigating agencies have reportedly gathered key information about foreign investments, transactions and bank accounts. Based on this input, the ED launched searches under FEMA. Meanwhile, the ED has intensified its probe into the illegal mining case in Sahibganj, involving an estimated Rs 1,000 crore. The agency has summoned 11 individuals, including mining officers, businessmen and contractors, to appear at its Ranchi office for questioning. The investigation stems from an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) based on case number 85/2020. As of June 30, 2025, the ED has filed five supplementary charge sheets in the case before the PMLA court.

TWH Hospitality Announces Aggressive Expansion Plan in F&B Segment with Rs. 30 Crore Investment

TWH Hospitality , a leading hospitality brand, today announced its plans to expand its footprint in the F&B segment with an investment of over Rs. 30 crores. The Goa-based company aims to open 8 new outlets in 3 new cities by 2028, marking a significant milestone in its growth journey. The Boho Beach Resort in Morjim under its TWH Hotels division, both in Goa. The brand is now looking to aggressively expand its presence through franchise model and tie-ups with established brands under FOCO and FOFO models. " We are excited to take our brand to new heights with this expansion plan ," said a spokesperson for TWH Hospitality. " Our goal is to offer unique dining experiences and accommodations to our customers, and we believe this investment will help us achieve that ." The company has already identified 2 new locations in Goa and Tricity (Chandigarh) for its upcoming outlets and is in talks with international brands to bring them to India. TWH Hospitality is also exploring mall tie-ups in multiple cities to further expand its reach. This expansion is expected to create new opportunities for hospitality professionals and entrepreneurs looking to join the TWH Hospitality family.

Voting begins in 264 Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats in Maharashtra

Nearly one crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in the first round of the multi-tier rural and urban local bodies elections

INTERVIEW | 1 extra week not enough, BLOs scramble to meet deadline

They want to remove people who they believe will not vote for them, DMK MP Kanimozhi tells TNIE , interpreting the statement of Home Minister Amit Shah the SIR exercise is to purify electoral rolls. Excerpts: The Election Commission has extended the deadline for submitting SIR forms by a week. Is it enough? It is not sufficient. We need more time. Many people travel, and not everyone lives in their birthplace; they often return home to vote. With such short notice, they may not be able to return on time, and in states like Tamil Nadu, the administration and the government are also battling the monsoons. TN was among the first to approach the Supreme Court seeking a halt to the SIR process. Why? We are challenging the constitutionality of the entire process. This exercise effectively strips people of their voting rightsa fundamental constitutional right. Another major concern is the rushed timeline. The previous SIR exercise took more than six months. If the government were serious, it could have announced it earlier, properly trained officials, and allowed sufficient time to verify and rectify. It doesnt end with losing voting rights. This will lead to mass disenfranchisement. If people are excluded from the rolls now, will they later be treated as non-citizens? What are the consequences of that? There is also the issue of delimitation. Once rolls shrink, the number of seats allocated to states will be affected. If lakhs of names are removed from the rolls, states stand to lose even more representation. What are the concerns youre hearing from the ground in TN? There is inhuman pressure on the BLOs. Weve already seen SIR-related BLO deaths reported across states. BLOs are overworked. They have been given this additional burden without adequate time for training. Has the state government taken steps to mitigate the woes of the BLOs? We are doing everything possible, including bringing in volunteers and providing additional help, wherever necessary. There is only so much pressure we can alleviate. In many households, especially in rural areas, no one is at home during the day. Even in cities, both adults often work. Reaching people under these conditions is not easy. Another problem is that 2002 to 2004 was used as the baseline year for the voter rolls. Most people would not have those documents readily available. How can we expect everyone to produce them? Amit Shah says the SIR is to purify voter rolls and remove illegal immigrants. This is exactly what they want. They want to remove people who they believe will not vote for them, people they do not want included in their idea of this country. Anyone they consider not eligible, according to their own standards, is being targeted. In their view, this becomes another form of cleansing. But this notion of cleansing itself is deeply troubling and difficult to comprehend. TN is heading to elections shortly. Do you think the SIR process will have an impact on the results? We are being extremely vigilant. Our party leadership is on the ground, working to ensure that things proceed correctly. We have learnt lessons from the Bihar elections. Minority communities are even more vigilant, and we are trying to ensure that no one is left out. But anything happening beyond our control is outside our scope. The CJI has raised a key question: If an intruder obtains an Aadhaar card, should that person automatically be allowed to vote? How will state governments tackle such concerns? They say Aadhaar is no proof of citizenship. The EC needs additional proof. States have no say in determining citizenship, the onus lies with the MHA. The Bihar election went ahead though the SC was still hearing the SIR case. So, apart from pursuing legal remedies, what other avenues are you mulling? Our party leaders and cadres are on the ground as registered agents, doing everything to ensure nothing goes wrong, and no one is denied voting rights. But the onus is entirely on the EC to ensure that the process is fair and transparent. The AIADMK has gone to the SC in favour of the SIR. Will it impact the case? They are behaving like a B-team, echoing their masters voice. In this case, the master is BJP, and AIADMK is not just reflecting that voice, it is also amplifying it even louder. How do you see the SCs reply to the presidential reference on timelines for the president and governor? Is it a setback to TN and other opposition states? We have repeatedly said that the BJP uses governors as political tools. Although the President appoints the governors, they dont act as impartial constitutional authorities. Instead, they often behave like opposition leaders, creating obstacles for non-BJP governments in various states. This is something we must seriously examine. The DMK has consistently maintained that we do not need governors, and it is high time we reconsider this position. People need to understand why a governor who acts against the will of the people is unnecessary. As Chief Minister M K Stalin has clarified, the SC opinion in response to the presidential reference will not affect the April 8, 2025 verdict in the case of State of Tamil Nadu vs. Governor of Tamil Nadu. Do you think the INDIA bloc needs to be strengthened after the Bihar results? There have been many voices coming out criticising Congress. The opposition must remain strong, and it is our duty to safeguard democracy and uphold its secular character. The DMK is unequivocal in its commitment to protecting Indias secular democracy. CM Stalin wrote a letter to PM Modi expressing anguish over the rejection of the proposals for Metro Rail systems in Coimbatore and Madurai. Yes. We have similar projects in other cities, such as Agra and Patna. But in our case, they claim that there isnt enough population to justify certain measures. Both Coimbatore and Madurai have large floating populations. People come there from across the country for business, education, and to visit temples. This clearly would have warranted different considerations. Its unfair to apply two different yardsticks in this way.

Morning Digest: Election Commission dismisses allegations of mass disenfranchisement; Indian Army successfully conducts combat launch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

SC to decide if CAA applicants can make it to rolls under SIR

The Supreme Court will consider a plea to add persecuted minorities from neighboring countries to voter lists while their citizenship applications are pending. The NGO 'Aatmadeep' argues that acknowledgment receipts for CAA applications should be considered provisional proof for electoral inclusion, preventing statelessness and disenfranchisement.

SIR 2.0: Election Commission dismisses allegations of mass disenfranchisement

The poll body tells Supreme Court that 95.65% of electors in Tamil Nadu and 99.77% in West Bengal have already been supplied with pre-filled enumeration forms

EC in SC defends SIR in Bengal, Tamil Nadu; terms disenfranchisement claims exaggerated

NEW DELHI, Dec 1: The Election Commission has strongly defended in the Supreme Court its ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, saying that allegations of mass deletion of genuine voters are highly exaggerated, speculative and politically motivated. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi on November 11 had sought separate responses from the poll panel on the pleas filed by the DMK, CPI(M), the West Bengal unit of [] The post EC in SC defends SIR in Bengal, Tamil Nadu; terms disenfranchisement claims exaggerated appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Viral: Kohli Cold-Shouldered Gambhir In India Dressing Room? A Fact-check

Fans in Ranchi were witness to something special on Sunday evening. Virat Kohli was back to his old self as he slammed his 52nd ODI ton for India in the first ODI against South Africa

Did Virat Kohli skip victory celebrations in Ranchi to avoid Gautam Gambhir? Check viral clip

A clip of the victory celebrations of Team India is doing the rounds on social media, wherein Virat Kohli can be seen visibly walking straight to his room without stopping for cake-cutting ceremony.

Was MS Dhoni present at Ranchi stadium during IND vs SA match? Here's all you need to know about the photo that's going viral

Exploding Kittens cancelled from Netflix after one season despite early season 2 work in development

Netflix has canceled the adult animated series Exploding Kittens after just one season, halting plans for a franchise despite early development on a second season. The show, based on the popular card game, failed to break out and never cracked Netflix's global weekly top 10 lists, leading to its discontinuation.

Marandi claims Dhanbad coal mafia switching to Apple FaceTime to evade ED surveillance

RANCHI: Making a sensational revelation, State BJP Chief and Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, Babulal Marandi, has claimed that fearing the possibility of normal phone calls being traced, the police and the coal mafia in Dhanbad are now preparing to operate a coal theft syndicate using Apples FaceTime. According to Marandi, this indicates a new strategy in which elements within the police and the coal mafia may be shifting to FaceTime, considered more difficult to intercept due to its advanced security features. FaceTime is regarded as safe and secure because it uses end-to-end encryption, meaning only the sender and receiver can access the audio and video content. Apple states that it does not store the content of FaceTime calls and regularly updates its software to address vulnerabilities. Marandi further stated that following the Enforcement Directorates (ED) crackdown and sustained pressure on the coal mafia, which exposed widespread coal theft, there has been an undeclared partial pause in the illegal coal trade in Dhanbad. This, he said, has instilled fear among the mafia, leading to a slight reduction in the ongoing plunder. However, he claimed his reliable sources have informed him that coal thieves are becoming active again and have changed their communication methods to evade the law. The most shocking information is that a shopkeeper at Bank More in Dhanbad recently ordered about 55 iPhones. The motive is clear: fearing that normal calls can be traced, the police and the mafia are now preparing to run a coal theft syndicate through FaceTime, Marandi told media persons at the State BJP headquarters in Ranchi on Friday. He reiterated that this reflects a new strategy by those involved, including some within the police, to exploit FaceTimes reputation for being harder to intercept. Marandi urged central investigative agencies to closely monitor the iPhones that have recently become active in Dhanbad, as well as their buyers and users, both known and unknown. He asserted that no matter what technology the thieves adopt, he will continue to expose them to stop the plunder of the states natural resources. Police officials, however, expressed ignorance of these claims. I have no idea about it, said Dhanbad Senior Superintendent of Police, Prabhat Kumar. Marandis remarks gain significance in light of the Enforcement Directorates recent raids at 44 locations across Jharkhand and West Bengal on 21 November, during which cash and jewellery worth over 14 crore were recovered, along with a substantial amount of incriminating evidence. According to an official communiqu issued by the ED, the action, carried out under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 , was linked to a sprawling illegal coal mining, theft, transportation, and sale racket allegedly operating across the two states for years. Officials also recovered various property deeds tied to the coal syndicate, agreements related to land transactions, digital devices, and books of accounts belonging to entities allegedly controlled by the accused. The ED reported that raids were conducted at 20 locations across Dhanbad and Dumka in Jharkhand. These locations are linked to individuals including Lal Bahadur Singh, Anil Goyal, Sanjay Khemka, Amar Mondal, and several others associated with their companies and entities operating in Dhanbad.

Virat Kohli's future not even a question, says Kotak as India down South Africa in Ranchi ODI

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has strongly defended Virat Kohli's position in the ODI team. Kotak stated that discussions about Kohli's future are unnecessary given his excellent form and fitness. He highlighted Kohli's crucial role and contributions to the team.

Cops bust interstate cyber racket, cash, laptops worth Rs 6.15L seized

UDUPI: The district CEN Crime police have busted an interstate cyber fraud racket that created a fake Campa Cola franchise website to cheat unsuspecting applicants. Two people from Bihar were arrested, and cash, laptops, and mobile phones worth Rs 6.15 lakh, were confiscated. The arrested accused are Dev Harsha, (20) and Chandan Kumar (29) both hailing from Nalanda district in Bihar. A police team carried out the operations in Patna and Bengaluru to trace and arrest the duo. The team seized 10 mobile phones valued at Rs 97,000, four laptops worth Rs 68,000, and Rs 4.5 lakh in cash from their possession. The case began after complainant Avinash applied online for a Campa Cola franchise a brand owned by Reliance Industries through a website he believed to be genuine. Later, he received emails and calls from the accused seeking documents and claiming his application was approved. Trusting them, he shared his educational certificates, bank statement and Aadhaar card. The accused then instructed Avinash to make multiple payments towards registration and product booking. In total, he transferred Rs 5.72 lakh to various bank accounts. When the suspects continued to demand more money, Avinash grew suspicious and realised he was cheated. Despite taking the amount, the accused neither provided the franchise nor returned the money. Following the complaint, a was registered at the Udupi CEN Police station under sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the IT Act and section 318(4) of the BNS Act.

Virat Kohli finally BREAKS his silence on Test comeback after match-winning ton vs South Africa in Ranchi: 'I am playing...'

After winning the match against South Africa, Indian batting legend Virat Kohli opened up on his preparation and his approach towards the game. He also addressed his Test comeback rumours during the post-match presentation. Read here to know what he said.

'Epilepsy shaped my sporting choices, says South Africa cricketer & coach Jonty Rhodes in Bengaluru

With bated breath, the packed stadium follows the ball as it races towards the boundary. Then, in a split second, Jonty Rhodes launches himself forward, body parallel to the ground and arm outstretched. The direct hit crashes into the stumps. Batsman Inzamam-ul-Haq is caught short of his crease. Rhodes is already on his feet, grinning, exchanging high-fives with his team as the crowd erupts in celebration. Today, that moment from the 1992 World Cup lives on beyond the stadium. Scroll down and the comments of a YouTube video of the Superman run-out, 15 years old, says it all 70 per cent of Earth is covered by water. The rest is covered by Jonty Rhodes. The Greatest Of All Time Another netizen warns, Stunts are performed by experts. Do not try this at home. (sic). The International Cricket Council (ICC) has since labelled the run-out as one of the greatest moments in Mens Cricket World Cup history. Yet, the former South Africa cricketer speaks with modesty about the moment that redefined fielding. The only thing going through my mind was the ball. That, and the fact that my throwing accuracy wasnt very good, says Rhodes, who was in ooru for the launch of Aster CMI Hospitals Centre of Excellence for Epilepsy. From backward point, he remembers seeing three stumps at the bowlers end, with Imran Khan batting and his hands up, giving him a better target. At the other end, there was just one stump on Inzamams side. Inzamam was young then. We didnt realise how bad he was between the wickets, but he was tall and lumbering. The only way I could cover those last two metres quicker than him was through the air. So I took the dive. Id never done it before and I never did it again. At the time, fielding was rarely celebrated. There were no specialised coaches, no drills designed to fine-tune athleticism. It was 90-over test cricket and I was diving around the field because I loved it. There was always a key message for me that there are no shortcuts. If youre passionate about what youre doing, hardwork doesnt feel like a labour. Its more of a passion, says the cricketer, who lives in Goa for six months of the year and spends the rest in Cape Town. That love translated into relentless effort in Test cricket diving, sprinting and anticipating, as he says with a broad smile, At one stage I felt like the father of fielding. Now I feel like the grandfather of fielding. Ive been around for a long time. Anticipation, he says, was his real strength. Everyone at that level has good reflexes. Anticipation is expecting every ball to come to you. That split second makes the difference between a good fielder and a great one, he shares. Its a philosophy that continues to shape modern cricket, visible in the athleticism now demanded of every player. Rhodes would later witness this evolution firsthand during his nine seasons with the IPL giant Mumbai Indians, joining the franchise in 2010. Cricket keeps changing and thats great, says Rhodes, currently the South African cricketer. Behind this legacy lies a story far removed from packed stadiums and roaring applause. Growing up in South Africa, Rhodes was diagnosed with a mild form of epilepsy at age six, at a time when the condition was poorly understood. My parents knew that something was going on, they just didnt know what. My father was a rugby player in his youth. Epilepsy certainly prevented me from playing rugby and following in his footsteps. So a key message for me was that when you know your limits, you can overcome them. Epilepsy shaped my sporting choices, he says, adding that hockey and football became his training ground, teaching him balance, spatial awareness and speed skills, that later defined his cricketing identity. Even safety was thoughtfully negotiated. When helmets werent available in South Africa, his parents ordered one from England. That early support shapes the message he shares today. Dont stop dreaming. Just make sure your dreams are aligned with what you can and cant achieve, he says addressing young athletes with epilepsy. Jonty Rhodes in action Behind this legacy lies a story far removed from packed stadiums and roaring applause. Growing up in South Africa, Rhodes was diagnosed with a mild form of epilepsy at age six, at a time when the condition was poorly understood. My parents knew that something was going on, they just didnt know what. My father was a rugby player in his youth. Epilepsy certainly prevented me from playing rugby and following in his footsteps. So a key message for me was that when you know your limits, you can overcome them. Epilepsy shaped my sporting choices, he says, adding that hockey and football became his training ground, teaching him balance, spatial awareness and speed skills, that later defined his cricketing identity. Even safety was thoughtfully negotiated. When helmets werent available in South Africa, his parents ordered one from England. That early support shapes the message he shares today. Dont stop dreaming. Just make sure your dreams are aligned with what you can and cant achieve, he says addressing young athletes with epilepsy.

Ranchi thriller: India beat SA by 17 runs to take 1-0 lead in three-match series

The ODI series kicked off with a thrilling victory for India in Ranchi, where they outlasted South Africa by 17 runs. Pacer Prasidh Krishna was the hero of the hour, displaying grit in the tense final over. Indias bowlers managed to dismiss South Africa for 332, while Kuldeep Yadav emerged as the star, bagging four wickets.

Jharkhand to launch state-wide tests for thalassemia, sickle cell, says Health Minister Irfan Ansari

RANCHI: In a major decision, Jharkhand Health Minister Dr. Irfan Ansari said that everyone in the state will be made to undergo tests for thalassemia and sickle cell. According to Ansari, Jharkhand still lacks concrete data on these serious diseases, posing a major challenge to the state's health system. There is no information available about the number of patients suffering from Thalassemia and Sickle Cell in any of the districts. This is a very serious disease, and its treatment will be ensured in Jharkhand at all costs, said Ansari. The goal is to make Jharkhand Thalassemia and Sickle Cell free, he added. Ansari said that the state government will bear the entire cost of treatment for thalassemia and sickle cell patients. Additionally, the process of providing bone marrow transplant facilities at Ranchi Sadar Hospital has also been initiated, he said. The Minister further said that special initiatives will be taken to connect experienced doctors from various states to Jharkhand. The state government will also provide the necessary budget for this, he said. The Minister explained that without accurate data, children are constantly forced to visit private hospitals and government blood banks. To improve this situation, all district-level blood banks are being equipped with high-tech equipment, which includes, installing new-generation blood testing machines, providing state-of-the-art AIDS/HIV testing, and providing the latest blood safety technology. All these facilities will soon be made available in every blood bank in the state to prevent a recurrence of incidents like the one in Chaibasa. HIV transmission to Thalassemia children in Jharkhand exposes gaps in Indias blood banking system: Advocacy group In a shocking case of negligence in October, five children were contracted with HIV after being transfused with infected blood at Sadar Hospital at West Singhbhum district in Jharkhand. Chief Minister Hemant Soren had ordered the suspension of the civil surgeon and the medical officer responsible for the same. The matter came into light after family members of one of the children lodged a complaint with the deputy commissioner and the state government. Over media reports, the Jharkhand High Court took Suo-moto cognisance of the matter and ordered an urgent probe into the matter and sought a detailed report from the state health department. Following the Courts directive, a high-level medical investigation team from Ranchi visited Chaibasa to inspect the hospitals blood bank and related facilities. During the investigation, it was discovered that four more children have been given infected blood and were found to be HIV positive. The team inspected the hospital's blood bank and PICU ward and gathered detailed information from the children's families. The medical team discovered several deficiencies and serious irregularities during their inspection of the blood bank and laboratory. Preliminary findings indicate that poor testing protocols, lack of supervision, and procedural negligence may have allowed contaminated blood to be used for transfusions a failure that has endangered several young lives.

Sometimes a king has to remind you why he is the king, says Ranveer Singh on Kohlis century

Virat Kohli achieved his 52nd ODI century against South Africa. This milestone surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's record. Kohli's performance marked his return to competitive cricket. Actor Ranveer Singh praised Kohli's innings. The match took place at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. Kohli's century anchored India's start in the series.

Sharma breaks Shahid Afridis record for most ODI sixes in history

Ranchi, Nov 30: India opener Rohit Sharma on Sunday surpassed Pakistans Shahid Afridi to hit maximum number of sixes (352) by any batter in the history of One-Day Internationals cricket, during the first ODI against South Africa here. Rohit came into this series with 349 sixes in his account and two behind Afridi, who hit 351 in 398 matches in ODI cricket between 1996 to 2015. Rohit hit two consecutive sixes over deep midwicket off South African spinner Prenelan Subrayen [] The post Sharma breaks Shahid Afridis record for most ODI sixes in history appeared first on Daily Excelsior .