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Sometimes you have to play more secure cricket: Pant

In the aftermath of the series-conceding loss in the Melbourne Test, India head coach Gautam Gambhir had emphasised on a team-first approach, leaving it to the players to decide whether their natural game would work for the team's cause, while skipper Rohit Sharma was more direct on placing the onus on Rishabh Pant to work out his way for what's in the best interest of the team.

Steve Smith '100 per cent' sure of Virat Kohli catch

Australia batter Steve Smith on Friday reacted to India batter Virat Kohli's catch in the first session on Day 1 of the Sydney Test and said that he is 100 per cent sure of getting a hand under it.

Jasprit Bumrah: India's most reliable workhorse during BGT 2024-25

Jasprit Bumrah is one of those fast bowlers who come along once in a generation.

Bowlers put Aussies in front after another Indian batting collapse

The visitors' top order batters failed to fire once again as the hosts wrested the initiative

Opelka upsets Djokovic in Brisbane International, reaches semifinals

American player Reilly Opelka earned one of the biggest victories of his career on Friday at the Brisbane International as he upset top seed Novak Djokovic, who was aiming to win his 100th tour-level title.

Man City has to think about De Bruyne's future: Guardiola

With Kevin de Bruyne entering the final six months of his contract at Manchester City, head coach Pep Guardiola has claimed the club has to think about the Belgian's future as he is now allowed to explore his options and talk with foreign clubs over pre-contract agreements.

United Cup: Czechia beat Italy, to meet USA in semis

Karolina Muchova and Tomas Machac led Czechia into the semifinals of the United Cup after beating Italy 2-1 in their quarterfinal here on Friday.

Newcastle hoping to continue winning streak vs Tottenham

Newcastle United, who are on a five-game winning streak, are flying through a treacherous round of fixtures and after having won 0-2 against Manchester United, they will face Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday before hosting Arsenal in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.

Jamshedpur FC hoping to ride home momentum against Bengaluru FC

Hosts face formidable challenge as in-form former champions chase league leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant

ISL: FC Goa, Odisha FC Aim to Continue Unbeaten Runs

Both FC Goa and Odisha FC will aim to maintain their respective unbeaten streaks when they meet in an Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.

India's Smartphone Market to Cross $50 Billion in Value This Year: Report

India's smartphone market is projected to cross $50 billion in value by 2025, driven by the ongoing trend of premiumization and thrust on local manufacturing, a report showed on Friday.

80 Percent Of Health Insurance Policyholders Believe There're Intentional Delays In Claims: Report

Over 80 per cent of the health insurance policyholders believe that there are delays in claims which are intentional, designed to pressure policyholders into accepting lower claim amounts.

Govt Amends Foreign Trade Policy To Give Stakeholders A Say In Decisions

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified the amendment in the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 to make it necessary to hold consultations with stakeholders to seek views, suggestions, comments or feedback from relevant stakeholders, including exporters and industry experts concerning the formulation or amendment of the Foreign Trade Policy.

Bears Take Charge of Market Amid Selling in IT, Pharma & Banking

The Bank Nifty index opened on a slightly negative note

Employment in Indian manufacturing sector up for 10th month in a row

Not only did employment in the Indian manufacturing sector increase for the 10th month in a row during December, but also the rate of job creation quickened to the fastest in four months, according to a new report.

India Sees Office Leasing Volume at Record 89 Million Square Feet in 2024

India's office sector saw an unprecedented 89 million square feet (MSF) of gross leasing volume (GLV) across the top eight cities in 2024, according to a report on Friday.

DPIIT and Startup Policy Forum join hands to empower Indian startups

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has formed a landmark partnership with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) to establish India as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Finance Ministry launches 'Baanknet' portal to aid PSBs recovery

Department of Financial Services (DFS) Secretary M Nagaraju launched the revamped e-auction portal 'Baanknet'.

Italy-Iran diplomatic tangle escalates over detained citizens as US seeks man over drone attack

Italy summoned Iran's ambassador on Thursday to demand the release of an Italian journalist while Teheran demanded Italy free an Iranian citizen arrested on a US warrant over a drone attack in Jordan that killed three Americans a year ago.

New Orleans inches toward normality while mourning victims of deadly New Year's rampage

A mix of law enforcement, street performers and football fans has filled New Orleans' blocks as the city inches back to normality while mourning victims of the deadly New Year's rampage in which an Army veteran plowed a truck into revellers.

Trump's strength and unpredictability can help end the war with Russia, Ukraine's president says

US President-elect Donald Trump is \"strong and unpredictable,\" and those qualities can be a decisive factor in his policy approach to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Soldier shot self in head before Cybertruck exploded outside Trump's Las Vegas hotel, officials say

The highly decorated Army soldier inside a Tesla Cybertruck packed with fireworks that exploded outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas shot himself in the head just before detonation, authorities said Thursday.

S Korea's Impeached President Defies Warrant After Hours-Long Standoff

The country's anti-corruption agency said it withdrew its investigators after the presidential security service blocked them from entering Yoon's residence for hours, due to concerns about their safety

All camps in Mahakumbh Mela area to receive essential facilities; verification to be done 3 times

The Uttar Pradesh government is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to ensure Mahakumbh 2025 is a memorable and seamless experience for devotees.

30 People Killed by Israeli Strikes in Gaza as Stalled Ceasefire Talks Set to Resume

At least 30 people, including children, were killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes overnight and into Friday morning, hospital staff said, as sirens also sounded across Israel and stalled ceasefire talks were set to resume.

HC Rejects SP MP's Plea in Sambhal Violence Case

Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman Burke has suffered a major setback in connection with the violence that took place during the survey in Sambhal's Shahi Jama Masjid on 24 November when Allahabad High Court refused to quash an FIR registered against him.

'References to Sanatan evoking baffling reactions is painful'

Jagdeep Dhankhar said everyone on the planet must have the right of expression

UP: Life Imprisonment for 28 Convicts in Chandan Gupta Murder Case

A special NIA court has sentenced 28 convicts to life imprisonment for the murder of ABVP worker Chandan Gupta, who was killed during the Kasganj riots on January 26, 2018, while participating in a Tiranga Yatra.

Manipur CM N Biren Singh Refutes Cong Claims, Defends Apology Amidst Crisis

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has clarified that his recent apology for the ongoing unrest in the state was directed towards victims of the conflict, not towards those he termed as \"terrorists.\"

Russian and Indian routes to relevance

The global order is undergoing a profound transformation marked by power shifts, technological advancements, supply chain disruptions and the fragmentation of traditional alliances.