Dubai Capitals clinched a spot in the ILT20 Season 3 final with a thrilling last-ball win over Desert Vipers. Gulbadin Naib's impressive half-century and two wickets were pivotal, capping a successful run chase. Alex Hales' explosive 67 was in vain as the Capitals maintained their dominance with a fifth consecutive victory against the Vipers.
Related news
Thirteen of the world's twenty most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat being the most polluted globally. Delhi remains the most polluted capital city, and India's PM2.5 levels exceed the WHO's recommended limit. Air pollution in India poses significant health risks, reducing life expectancy by 5.2 years.
Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin has decided to send senior DMK leaders to meet with chief ministers and politicians from seven states to oppose the Centre's proposed population-based delimitation exercise. Stalin has also instructed DMK MPs to raise key issues including opposition to Hindi imposition and the National Education Policy during the Parliament session.
A TikTok video urging the assassination of Elon Musk and Donald Trump has gone viral, causing widespread alarm and condemnation. Musk responded with a chilling remark, 'Everybody dies, but not everybody lives.' Viewers demand immediate action from authorities to prevent potential harm.
In 1998, Jeff Bezos expressed interest in acquiring Netflix as part of Amazon's video market expansion, but co-founders Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph declined the exploratory proposal, which suggested a price in the low eight figures. Hastings also recounted their unsuccessful attempt to sell Netflix to Blockbuster, aiming to avoid future competition, but Blockbuster showed no interest in the acquisition.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Badhaal village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district after 17 people died from a mystery illness since December. Eight people died after a memorial ceremony, and nine more died earlier in December. Authorities are investigating the cause, and the CM assured government assistance to the affected families and urged restraint in political interference.
Recent tragic incidents highlight the dark side of excessive fan enthusiasm in the South Indian film industry. A 19-year-old Ajith Kumar fan died after falling from a tanker lorry during 'Thunivu' celebrations. A stampede at an Allu Arjun 'Pushpa 2' screening claimed a woman's life, prompting an apology from the star. Two Suriya fans were electrocuted while erecting a birthday banner. In 2014, a Vijay fan died after falling from a flex board, leading the actor to urge fans to prioritize safety.
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sparked a fashion sensation with his burgundy sweater during his court appearance. Social media quickly sold out the $89.50 Nordstrom sweater, likened to infamous outfits of past high-profile trials. Experts warn against glamorising accused criminals, as his 'hot assassin' look garners unsettling admiration and donations.
Australia's Steve Smith was dismissed for four runs, falling short of the 10,000 Test runs milestone during the fifth Test against India. Prasidh Krishna's delivery led to Smith's dismissal, with Yashasvi Jaiswal taking a remarkable catch. India was bowled out for 157 earlier, with Scott Boland claiming six wickets. ​​India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, battling back spasms, was unable to bowl on Day 3.
Indian stock markets saw a big jump. This happened after US President Trump paused some tariffs. The Sensex and Nifty both rose significantly. Investors feel more confident because of this change. India is also seen as a safe place to invest. Some sectors like auto and banking did well. People are watching to see what Trump does next with tariffs.
Elon Musk plans a Mars mission. SpaceX's Starship will carry Tesla's Optimus robots. The mission aims for late next year. Robots will prepare Mars for human settlers. This is a step towards making humanity multiplanetary. Musk shared the plan on Twitter. The mission faces technical challenges. Success would solidify SpaceX's role in space exploration.