South Africa secured their first Test victory in India in 15 years with a 30-run triumph at Eden Gardens, bowling out the hosts for just 93 while defending a modest target of 124. Off-spinner Simon Harmer delivered match-winning figures of 4-21 as the Proteas dismissed India in 35 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. The visitors had recovered from their opening-innings total of 159 to post 153 in their second attempt, with captain Temba Bavuma contributing an unbeaten 55.
India struggled without injured opener Shubman Gill, who was hospitalized for neck surgery. Washington Sundar top-scored with 31 while Axar Patel added 26, including two sixes off Keshav Maharaj, before falling to the left-arm spinner. Harmer trapped...
National Security Guard forensic specialists examined the Nowgam police station blast site in Jammu and Kashmir, where nine people died and 31 sustained injuries from an accidental explosion. The victims included a police inspector, revenue department officials, forensic team members and crime branch photographers who were present when officers sampled explosive materials seized from the Faridabad terror module investigation.
The NSG central forensic squad collected evidence and coordinated with local investigators after the incident killed government personnel conducting their examination. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered an inquiry while Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and former regional leaders expressed condolences...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the Northern Zonal Council's 32nd gathering in Faridabad, where representatives from eight states and union territories will address critical governance matters. The agenda includes accelerating investigations into sexual crimes against women and children, expanding Fast Track Special Courts, and establishing physical banking facilities in rural villages. Additional topics cover the Emergency Response Support System rollout and regional concerns spanning nutrition programs, education, healthcare, electricity access, urban development, and cooperative frameworks.
The council brings together Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Chandigarh, with...
Tamil actor Silambarasan TR delighted schoolchildren after spotting their bus during a commute, enthusiastically waving to the excited students from his vehicle. The Maanaadu star shared footage of the heartwarming encounter on Instagram, capturing the youngsters screaming with joy as they waved back at him.
The actor will headline Arasan, an upcoming Tamil film directed by Vetrimaaran. A recently released promo shows Silambarasan speaking with filmmaker Nelson about real-life criminal cases involving actual perpetrators, victims and locations. He cautioned against presenting the material without a disclaimer since many cases remain under trial, warning that exposure could implicate lawyers, politicians, law enforcement officers and...
The National Investigation Agency is questioning Sabir Ahmed, a West Bengal man imprisoned at Presidency Jail under anti-narcotics charges, regarding his suspected involvement in the Delhi car bomb attack that killed at least 12 people near Red Fort Metro Station. Authorities have also detained his brother, Faisal Ahmed, for interrogation while probing a terror network allegedly connected to Jaish-e-Mohammed.
Investigators confirmed that Dr. Umar Mohammad, who died driving the Hyundai i20 that detonated at a traffic signal, received roughly Rs 20 lakh through illegal hawala channels. Security agencies are examining financial transactions involving Umar and two other medical professionals, Dr. Muzammil and Dr. Shaheen, who reportedly...
Pakistani authorities have detained more than 100,000 Afghan migrants through mid-November, marking a significant increase from approximately 9,000 arrests during the previous year and surpassing 26,000 detentions recorded two years earlier. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reports that most apprehensions occurred in Balochistan's Chagai and Quetta districts, along with Punjab's Attock district, with three-quarters of those held being either Afghan Citizen Card holders or lacking documentation.
Government directives authorizing the removal of Afghan migrants from Islamabad and Rawalpindi while permitting the arrest of Proof of Registration card holders, have contributed to the escalating detentions. Humanitarian...
A legal affairs committee member of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association has stepped down from his position, citing concerns about backdated administrative orders affecting club management and voting procedures. Sunil Sethi submitted his resignation to the Board of Control for Cricket in India, President Mithun Manhas, after the Supreme Court mandated that association elections occur within 12 weeks under the supervision of former Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Joti.
The Jammu-based official expressed unwillingness to participate in changes to voting classifications through orders issued by a former ombudsman with retroactive effective dates. Sethi had served since 2021 as part of a three-person subcommittee managing...
Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel explained that maintaining squad continuity guided the franchise's retention decisions for the upcoming IPL season, as management believes the team assembled during the previous auction remains strong despite falling short of championship contention. The former India wicketkeeper noted that releasing players like Sherfane Rutherford and Gerald Coetzee created roster flexibility while Washington Sundar's emergence influenced strategic planning.
Patel praised captain Shubman Gill's assertive leadership style, stating the skipper's clear thinking aids in building competitive rosters. The coaching staff held extensive discussions with Gill about player combinations before finalizing retention...
Television performer Mohit Sehgal traveled to Goa with his mother nearly a year following his father's death, describing the getaway as essential for their emotional recovery. The actor known for his role in Miley Jab Hum Tum shared photographs from the vacation through social media while explaining that losing a parent changes life permanently, but moving forward remains necessary. He expressed appreciation for the hospitality received from staff at JW Marriott Goa, noting their welcoming approach helped create meaningful, peaceful experiences during a difficult period.
Sehgal characterized the vacation as an opportunity to step away from persistent anxieties and simply rest. The performer previously marked the seventeenth anniversary...
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