Fine half-centuries from skipper Nathan McSweeney and Beau Webster helped Australia A chase down a target of 225 runs set by India A and secure a seven-wicket win in the first unofficial Test at Mackay on Sunday.
Ajaz Patel, after leading New Zealand to a historic Test series whitewash against India with a ten-wicket haul at Wankhede Stadium, explained how post-morning session pitch changes helped his bowling strategy. He highlighted key moments including his tactical battle with Rishabh Pant, the series’ highest run-scorer. Ajaz claimed outstanding figures of 6/57.
Reacting to it, Sunny then replied, “Roz hi hai, roz 14th Sh–February hai” (Every day is 14th Sh–February). Vicky Kaushal humorously quipped, “Woh tere jawab ka wait kar nahi rahe hai. Punch ho gaya hai” (Nobody is waiting for your response. The punch has landed).
Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta celebrated Deepavali with the Indian Coast Guard personnel in Mangaluru. Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tradition, he spent memorable moments with the soldiers. He also shared sweets and engaged in conversations. He concluded the day by worshipping Gaumata at his residence.
Glacial lakes across the Himalayan region expanded by 10.81% from 2011 to 2024 due to climate change, according to a government report. India’s lakes saw a 33.7% increase, raising concerns about glacial lake outburst floods. Advanced satellite technology is being used for precise monitoring, emphasizing the need for international cooperation.
Foreign investors pulled out a record Rs 94,000 crore from Indian stock markets in October, surpassing March 2020’s significant withdrawals. High domestic equity valuations led FPIs to shift to Chinese markets. Key factors influencing future investments include geopolitical events and domestic economic variables like inflation and corporate performance. This withdrawal caused benchmark indices to...
The global smartphone market experienced growth in Q3 2024 with shipments exceeding 307 million units according to Counterpoint Research and 309.9 million units per Canalys. Samsung led in shipments while Apple broke its own records in shipments, revenues, and ASPs. Emerging markets and new technologies are expected to drive future growth.