Dale Steyn broke down in tears after South Africa won the World Test Championship, ending their 27-year wait for an ICC title. The iconic pacer proudly showed his old Test cap and called the moment “incredible,” while fighting back emotion on air.
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In Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, a stray dog was found carrying a newborn's body near a government hospital toilet. Hospital authorities and police are investigating after a security guard discovered the scene early Saturday. CCTV footage suggests a 17-year-old girl, admitted for colic pain, may have delivered the baby in the toilet and fled with a man.
India is poised to surpass Japan as the fourth-largest economy, but World Economic Forum’s (WEF) former MD Claude Smadja cautions against complacency, citing the country's low per capita GDP compared to Japan. He emphasizes the need for reforms to improve living conditions.
India's active Covid-19 cases have surpassed 6,000, with six deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Kerala is the most affected state, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal, and Delhi. While most cases are mild and treated at home, surveillance and testing efforts are ongoing for Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases.
As Team India starts its new World Test Championship cycle against England, the focus is on managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload. With senior players retiring, coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill face pressure to preserve Bumrah, who is returning from a back injury. He will play only three Tests, as advised by medical professionals.
Paytm's stock price plummeted by 10% following the finance ministry's denial of plans to introduce Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, contradicting earlier media reports. The clarification triggered investor concerns, leading to Paytm's steepest single-day drop since February 2024. Payments Council of India had previously advocated for MDR to sustain digital payments infrastructure.
India's Covid-19 death toll has surpassed 100, with 11 deaths reported on Monday, the highest single-day increase in the current wave. Kerala accounts for the majority of fatalities, with victims having pre-existing conditions. While new sub-variants are suspected to be driving the surge, experts say symptoms remain mild, and most cases are managed at home with symptomatic treatment.
Gauri Khan rents a Mumbai apartment for her staff during Mannat's renovation, while Karan Johar praises the grounded nature of Aryan and Suhana Khan. Sunita Ahuja reveals disagreements with Govinda stem from his career choices. Varun Grover accuses Sandeep Reddy Vanga of obnoxious behavior, and Deepika Padukone launches 75 badminton centers to honor her father's 70th birthday.
Brian Wilson, the creative genius behind the Beach Boys, has passed away at 82. His family announced his death, expressing their heartbreak. Wilson shaped the band's iconic sound, blending carefree themes with deeper emotions. His groundbreaking album, 'Pet Sounds,' remains a timeless masterpiece. Born in California, Wilson's musical talent propelled the Beach Boys to fame with hits like 'Surfin' USA.'
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