Nitish Kumar Reddy, at 21, made history by scoring a maiden century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. Overcoming financial hurdles with the support of Andhra Cricket and guidance from MSK Prasad, Nitish played a pivotal role in rescuing India from a precarious position, demonstrating remarkable grit and determination.
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Young Pakistani batter Hasan Nawaz made history by scoring the fastest century for Pakistan in T20 Internationals. He achieved this feat in just 44 balls during the third T20I against New Zealand, leading his team to a commanding 9-wicket victory in Auckland. The fourth T20I between the two sides is set to take place at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Sunday (March 23), while the fifth and final T20I will be held at Sky Stadium, Wellington, on Wednesday (March 26).
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, tanked in trade today. While BSE Sensex dipped over 500 points, Nifty50 was below 23,000.
The ICC has lauded the selection of Fairgrounds in Pomona, Southern California, as the venue for cricket at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, marking the sport's return after 128 years. ICC Chair Jay Shah expressed enthusiasm for collaborating with the IOC to ensure cricket's success.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Governor CV Ananda Bose are at odds over Murshidabad, with Banerjee urging against visits to avoid escalating tensions following Waqf law-related violence. Bose intends to assess the situation and report to the Centre, having met with affected individuals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's strong cricket record against Pakistan in international matches during the Lex Fridman podcast. He praised sports for uniting people and influencing global harmony. Modi refrained from naming the best team, citing game results as indicative. He also celebrated Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi as football icons significant to different generations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to the US for its support following criticism from Donald Trump and JD Vance. In a video message, Zelenskyy highlighted Ukraine's appreciation for American aid and stressed the need for peace and security guarantees. This comes after a European leaders' summit aiming to reinforce support for Ukraine.
Parliament will host a crucial debate on the Constitution. Prime Minister Modi and home minister Shah will participate. The opposition plans to raise concerns like the Manipur crisis and caste census. The ruling party will likely discuss historical events and alleged foreign interference. This debate offers a platform for both sides to address key national issues.
The fifth day of the Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly budget session saw disruptions as Samajwadi Party MLAs protested against a remark made by Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak. The session includes proposals such as the creation of an AI City and development of new expressways.
Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research suggests a positive outlook for the Indian stock market, highlighting Jindal Steel and Reliance Infra as top picks for April 21, 2025. Nifty and Bank Nifty are expected to continue their upward trajectory, driven by strong global cues and foreign fund inflows.
Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research suggests a positive outlook for the Indian stock market, highlighting Lemon Tree Hotels and Electrosteel Castings as top picks. Nifty is expected to reach 24,550 and potentially 24,850, while Bank Nifty aims for 56,800.