India secured a thrilling six-run victory against England in the final Test at The Oval, drawing the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2. Mohammed Siraj's outstanding five-wicket haul in the second innings was pivotal, earning him Player of the Match. Shubman Gill, stepping in as captain, also shone, receiving the Player of the Series award for his exceptional performance.
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In Tamil Nadu, a sub-inspector named Saravanan has been arrested concerning the alleged honour killing of Kavin Selvaganesh, a 23-year-old Dalit software engineer. Saravanan is the father of Surjith, the primary suspect accused of murdering Kavin for his relationship with Surjith's sister, S Subashini. Subashini has denied her parents' involvement, stating they planned to reveal the relationship later.
Football icon Lionel Messi is set to visit Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on December 14 for a ticketed event. The Mumbai Cricket Association has granted permission, and superstar cricketers may also attend. Messi's India tour includes visits to Kolkata and Delhi, with a potential felicitation by West Bengal's Chief Minister. He may also conduct football workshops.
In a Lok Sabha showdown, Amit Shah strongly refuted P Chidambaram's doubts regarding Pakistan's role in the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Shah presented evidence, including NIA arrests and FSL reports, confirming the terrorists' identities and their Pakistani origin. He accused Chidambaram of giving Pakistan a clean chit and undermining the investigation.
Following India's thrilling Test victory against England, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor lauded the team's performance, highlighting contributions from Gill, Siraj, Jaiswal, and others. While praising the team's strengths, Tharoor pointed out the need for a strong middle-order batsman, pace-bowling backups, and a fast-bowling all-rounder.
Discover a quick CT scan that reveals heart attack risk by detecting calcium buildup in arteries, offering a more accurate assessment than cholesterol tests alone. Ideal for those aged 40-80 with intermediate risk or uncertain about statin therapy, this test provides a clear calcium score, guiding preventative treatment and potentially saving lives through early intervention.
The Supreme Court has strongly criticized Allahabad High Court's Justice Prashant Kumar for allowing criminal proceedings in a civil dispute, deeming it an "erroneous order." The SC bench, led by Justices Pardiwala and Mahadevan, questioned Justice Kumar's competence and barred him from handling criminal cases until retirement.
The intense India-England Test series has been marred by a string of injuries, impacting both squads significantly. Chris Woakes' shoulder injury in the final match adds to England's woes, with Ben Stokes and Shoaib Bashir already sidelined. India has also faced setbacks, losing Rishabh Pant and Nitish Kumar Reddy, highlighting the physical toll of this closely contested series.
A tragic accident in Gonda district claimed the lives of 11 devotees from Seha village. Their SUV plunged into a canal near Belwa Bahuta while en route to the Prithvinath temple in Ayodhya for Jalabhishek. Four pilgrims were rescued.
India's chess prodigies continue their reign as Divya Deshmukh, at 19, triumphs at the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025, securing her Grandmaster title after defeating Koneru Humpy. This victory follows India's historic double gold at the 2024 Chess Olympiad and Gukesh D's World Championship win, marking a golden era for Indian chess with young talents dominating global competitions.