Rohit Sharma's vintage century led India to a series-clinching win against England in the second ODI with a dominant chase of 304 runs. Ravindra Jadeja's tight bowling restricted England, who appeared poised for a higher total. Despite losing key wickets, India comfortably won with significant contributions from Sharma and Shubman Gill.
Related news
India's stand-in captain, Jasprit Bumrah, and regular captain, Rohit Sharma, watched helplessly as Australia secured the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite fighting hard, India's performance fell short, exacerbated by Bumrah's back spasm. Coach Gautam Gambhir acknowledged the tough series and emphasised the need for commitment and honesty in future games to maintain team morale.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee hints at solo run in the 2026 West Bengal polls, emphasizing the party’s successful history of contesting independently. Mamata Banerjee reiterates no alliance with Congress in state elections, while BJP remains confident of victory amid allegations of corruption against TMC.
US stocks plummeted following Donald Trump's criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all experiencing significant declines. Technology stocks like Tesla, Nvidia, and Amazon led the downturn. The US dollar weakened, while gold prices surged. Concerns over inflation and Trump's trade policies added to investor anxiety.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and emphasized restoring mutual trust and border peace between India and China. They discussed cooperation in regional and multilateral forums like G20. Jaishankar highlighted the significance of international cooperation despite challenging bilateral relations.
Elon Musk highlighted a discrepancy between the 4.6 million active U.S. government credit cards and the 2.1 million federal employees, raising concerns about potential misuse. This followed the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) audit, which deactivated 470,000 cards across 30 agencies. The initiative, spurred by a Trump executive order, aims to cut costs, though experts caution about potential operational delays.
Foxconn plans to manufacture 25-30 million iPhones in India this year, doubling its previous output as Apple expands its presence in the country. The Taiwanese company has been conducting trial runs at its Bengaluru site, aiming to meet Apple's quality standards and production goals.
Indian travelers renewing their American B1/B2 visas now face longer wait times as the US reinstates its pre-Covid policy. With wait times still over 400 days in major cities, the visa renewal process has become more cumbersome, affecting travel industry growth and reflecting an increase in in-person interview requirements.
The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center on January 25, 2025. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 263-176 and recently defeated the Warriors on December 25, 2024. Key players for the matchup include Anthony Davis and LeBron James for the Lakers, and Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins for the Warriors.
The Detroit Red Wings stood idle at this trade deadline, and Dylan Larkin called out the management leaving the team spirit wasted. Missing the playoffs for the ninth consecutive year, management was hardly going in on the action unlike competition Ottawa was competing against for a position in rebuilding. It was further evident in the team's sixth-place finish in the Atlantic Division.
Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran has been appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court, effective from the date he assumes charge, with Justice Ashutosh Kumar succeeding him as the acting Chief Justice of Patna High Court. This marks representation from the Kerala High Court following Justice C T Ravikumar's retirement.