Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old Rajasthan Royals player, marked his IPL debut in spectacular fashion. Becoming the youngest player in the league, he launched his first ball, bowled by Shardul Thakur of Lucknow Super Giants, for a massive six at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Suryavanshi joins a select group of batters who have achieved this feat in their inaugural IPL match.
Related news
The Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad dismisses threats by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun against the Maha Kumbh, calling them attempts to sow discord between Hindus and Sikhs. President Mahant Ravindra Puri assures unity, highlights Sikh contributions to Sanatan Dharma, and downplays the threats as routine disruptions.
Shubman Gill's solid knock of 87, along with significant contributions from Shreyas Iyer (59) and Axar Patel (52), led India to a four-wicket win over England in the first ODI at Pune. Debutant Harshit Rana and Ravindra Jadeja claimed three wickets each, restricting England to 248, which proved insufficient as India chased down the target comfortably.
The Supreme Court of India mandated the Prayagraj Development Authority to compensate five homeowners, whose houses were unlawfully demolished in 2021, with Rs 10 lakh each. The court emphasized that the right to shelter is a fundamental right and must be protected under the rule of law.
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the term "woman" in the Equality Act 2010 exclusively refers to biological females, impacting single-sex services. This unanimous decision, favoring For Women Scotland, distinguishes between "sex" and "gender reassignment," potentially affecting equal pay and access to services.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is expected to skip President-elect Trump's inauguration, diverging from other tech leaders. Currently in East Asia, Huang has never attended a US presidential inauguration before.
Hyderabad's CM Revanth Reddy joins southern state leaders in opposing the Centre's proposed delimitation based on population, arguing it disadvantages the South which has followed population control measures. Emphasizing a pro-rata basis, he warns against the political and economic weakening of southern states.
Hungarian-American GM Susan Polgar criticized Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Yakubboev for refusing to shake hands with Indian GM R Vaishali at the 2025 Tata Steel Chess tournament, citing religious reasons. Polgar questioned his inconsistency with a past handshake and emphasised the need for players to inform officials or opponents about such decisions in advance.
A 78-year-old woman, Rajbala Devi, died in Achharonda village after accidentally consuming acid, mistaking it for water. She had been suffering from depression following her husband's death. The incident occurred on Thursday, and while no FIR has been filed, the police are investigating the presence of the acid bottle in her home.
The central government plans to table the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Parliament, amidst opposition resistance. The bill seeks to improve the administration of Waqf properties, introduce technology-driven management, address legal complexities, and ensure transparency and accountability in Waqf management while incorporating key reforms.
Donald Trump attended the Super Bowl, supporting the Kansas City Chiefs who played against the Philadelphia Eagles. He also signed a proclamation renaming the Gulf of Mexico. Taylor Swift, present at the event, was booed by Eagles fans.