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Rahul underlines importance of sticking to basics in Test cricket

After his failure to replicate the success of Perth in Adelaide, there were growing calls of dropping KL Rahul back to No.6, but the Karnataka right-hander continued to enjoy the backing of the team management, and walked out as the opener at the Gabba.

India to host World Boxing Cup Final 2025 and World Boxing Congress

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Tuesday announced that the country has been awarded the hosting rights for the prestigious World Boxing Cup Final 2025 and the World Boxing Congress 2025, scheduled to take place in November next year.

BGT 2024-25: Injured Hazlewood likely to miss remainder of series

Australia's decision to rush back Josh Hazlewood for the Gabba Test backfired as the 32-year-old broke down in the middle of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and potentially runs the risk of missing the remainder of the ongoing Test, and the series, as well.

England become first team to feature in unwanted record

Records flattened one after another after New Zealand gave a perfect send-off to their stalwart Tim Southee in the third Test against England on Tuesday.

Cummins becomes captain with third-highest Test wickets

Australian skipper Pat Cummins reached another high in his career, as he overtook legendary Garfield Sobers (West Indies) and Daniel Vettori (New Zealand) to become the player with third-highest wickets as a captain.

Indian tail frustrates Australia by avoiding follow-on in Brisbane Test

Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep defy Aussie bowling attack after KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja hit half-centuries

Korou Singh extends Contract with Kerala Blasters FC

Indian Super League (ISL) outfit Kerala Blasters FC announced that young attacker Korou Singh Thingujam has signed a contract extension with the club until 2029, an ISL press release stated.

Sandhu, Kang share lead at Asian Tour Qualifying School

Veteran Korean golfer Kyung-nam Kang and India's Ajeetesh Sandhu's bids to secure coveted Asian Tour cards for next year started perfectly on Tuesday when they took a share of the first-round lead in the Final Stage of the Qualifying School at Lake View Resort and Golf Club, Thailand.

Nigeria's Lookman on top at African Football Awards

Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman has been named the 2024 African Footballer of the Year at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards in Marrakech, ESPN reported.

Slot feels 'pity' for sacked Southampton coach Russell

Following a 5-0 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, Southampton sacked their manager Russell Martin, with the side currently bottom of the Premier League table.

Man City, Barcelona battle Crisis ahead Of Champions League Clash

Having Suffered morale-sapping defeats in their respective domestic leagues, both European giants face immense pressure

Chelsea forward Mudryk suspended for dope violation

Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk has been provisionally suspended after failing a doping test.

A comprehensive understanding of the microflora of water

Pseudomonas fluorescens, Micrococcus roseus, etc., are among the specific aquatic aerobic microorganisms.

Will Kolkata become the next New Delhi in the coming five years?

Recently, Delhi's air pollution grabbed the attention of the country when its Air Quality Index (AQI) reached the mark of 700 in some parts of the region.

Former MP BJP ministers put own government in dock

Two senior BJP MLAs and former cabinet ministers of Madhya Pradesh put their own government in a quandary by pointing towards anomalies and demanding answers to their questions in the ongoing winter session of the State Assembly here today.

Over 4 L women-related cases resolved in 11 months in UP

Dowry deaths have decreased by 16.68 per cent, rape cases by 25.34 per cent, the UP govt claimed

Indian media & entertainment industry to outpace global growth rate, to reach $19.2bn

The economic challenges and geopolitical tensions notwithstanding, global E&M (entertainment & media) revenues grew 5.5 per cent year-on-year, from Rs 13,891,000 crore in 2022 to Rs 17,359,000 crore in 2023.

Paytm launches 'Home for the Holidays' campaign for festive season

One97 Communications Limited (OCL), the parent company of Paytm, has launched a 'Home for the Holidays' campaign to make holiday travel more affordable.

ITC fixes 1 Jan as effective date for demerger of its hotel business

After receiving an order from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), ITC Ltd has fixed January 1, 2025 as the effective date for demerger of its hotel business.

Renewable energy capacity addition doubled to 15GW during Apr-Nov, says Pralhad Joshi

India's renewable energy capacity addition almost doubled to 15GW during the April-November period of this fiscal compared a year ago, indicating India's commitment towards the target of 500GW non-fossil capacity by 2030, Union New & Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday.

Market bleeds red: Sensex drops 1,064 pts

Stock market extends losses for 2nd straight session amid selling across sectors

CBDT launches e-campaign to address income, transaction mismatches for FY24, FY22

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched an electronic campaign to assist taxpayers in resolving mismatches between income and transactions.

India needs economically-viable tech for infra projects: Gadkari

Infrastructure development is one of the crucial agenda for the government and we have to make the technology economically viable and safe, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said on Tuesday.

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Vanuatu, followed by landslide

A tsunami warning was called off less than two hours after the quake

Battle erupts over South Korean court that will determine the fate of impeached Yoon

South Korea's acting leader vowed Tuesday to convey to the world that things are back to normal following parliament's impeachment of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol, as rival parties squabble the appointments of court justices who will determine whether to unseat or reinstate Yoon.

Taipei mayor calls for less confrontation as China continues sending ships, planes near island

The China-friendly mayor of Taiwan's capital, Taipei, on Tuesday called for less confrontation between the sides, even as Beijing continues to send warships and fighter jets to intimidate the self-governing island democracy.

Militants attack police post in northwest Pakistan, killing 2 officers and wounding 3

Militants on a motorcycle opened fire Tuesday at a police post in restive northwest Pakistan, killing at least two officers and wounding three others before fleeing the scene, officials said.

Australian state proposes ban on protests at places of worship to fight rising antisemitism

An Australian state government on Tuesday proposed new restrictions on protesters in response to rising antisemitism, including a ban on demonstrations outside places of worship.

Russian general killed by a bomb in Moscow

A Ukrainian Official Said his Countries Security Service carried out the attack

Ukraine and US say some North Korean troops have been killed fighting alongside Russian forces

Ukraine's military intelligence agency and the Pentagon said Monday that some North Korean troops have been killed during combat against Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk border region.