Persistent rain canceled Day 1 of the first Test between India and New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. No toss or play was possible. Weather forecasts predict more rain and thunderstorms, potentially affecting Day 2. India aims to secure a series win while New Zealand seeks recovery after recent defeats. Read More
Amazon Prime Video plans to introduce ads for its Indian viewers in 2024, similar to its US model. While an ad-free option will be available, pricing details are yet to be disclosed. Read More
England opener Ben Duckett broke the record for the fastest 2,000 Test runs by balls faced during the second Test against Pakistan in Multan. Duckett achieved the milestone in just 2,293 deliveries, surpassing Tim Southee’s previous record. Despite his century, England faced a middle-order collapse, ending the day at 239/6. Read More
The Congress party urged the Indian government to engage the opposition in addressing rising tensions with Canada, emphasizing national unity and transparency. They stressed the shared responsibility of protecting India’s global reputation amidst serious allegations by the US and Canada against India. Diplomatic expulsions have ensued. Read More
Sunrisers Hyderabad are set to invest heavily in retaining key players such as Heinrich Klaasen for Rs 23 crore and Pat Cummins for Rs 18 crore ahead of the IPL mega auction. Abhishek Sharma will be retained at Rs 14 crore; Travis Head and Nitish Kumar Reddy may also continue in the franchise, an... Read More
BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis challenged Sharad Pawar to declare MVA’s CM candidate for the November 20 assembly elections. Hinting at Eknath Shinde for Mahayuti’s CM, Fadnavis evaded a direct reply. Uddhav Thackeray urged allies to announce MVA’s candidate, emphasizing unity for Maharashtra’s interest. The Congress and NCP remain cautious, preferring to wait for election results. Read More
