Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricketer, was bought by Rajasthan Royals. He scored 252 runs in IPL 2025 with a record-breaking century. Ambati Rayudu praised Vaibhav's talent and bat speed. Rayudu hopes Vaibhav will represent India soon. Vaibhav will join India U-19 team against Australia. The series will start on September 21 in Brisbane. Rahul Dravid will guide him.
Related news
The Union government has strongly objected to a recent court judgment that mandates the President to seek the Supreme Court's opinion on the constitutionality of bills. Arguing against the directive, the Centre asserts that the judiciary cannot dictate how the President exercises her discretionary powers under Article 143.
Home Minister Amit Shah lauded security forces for the secure and seamless Amarnath Yatra, which saw over 4.1 lakh pilgrims this year. This pilgrimage followed the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. Shah congratulated the security forces, the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, the J&K administration, and voluntary organizations for their commendable contributions to the successful pilgrimage.
India clinched the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final under Rohit Sharma's captaincy. Rishabh Pant's video captured the team's jubilant celebrations, including a playful exchange with Rohit about his retirement plans. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to make their ODI comeback in the series against Australia in October.
Body language expert Patty Ann Wood analyzed the historic handshake between Presidents Trump and Putin, noting a blend of warmth, deference, and control. Trump's palm-up gesture suggested he views Putin as more powerful, though he employed his signature close-in handshake, the expert noted. Both leaders maintained eye contact and smiled, indicating warmth.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' has stormed into the Rs 200 crore club within five days, fueled by a massive opening and Independence Day fervor. Despite a Monday dip, strong night show attendance, particularly in Tamil Nadu, propelled the film past the milestone. Its pan-Indian appeal is evident, with significant contributions from Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi versions.
Varun Gupta, a former Intel engineer, received two years of probation and a $34,000+ fine for sharing Intel's trade secrets with Microsoft. He copied confidential files before joining Microsoft and used them in negotiations against Intel, leading to his termination. Gupta has since relocated to France, pursuing a career in vineyard management after settling a civil lawsuit with Intel.
Gurgaon police solved a perplexing murder case in Sohna, where a man was found dead with his throat slit. The victim was identified as Sameer, an accused in a Pocso case from Rishikesh, through fingerprint analysis and a tattoo. Investigations revealed that Sameer was murdered by the girl's brother, Sonu, and his accomplices as revenge for eloping with his sister.
Tensions flared in Mumbai as Marathi Ekikaran Samiti members protested the Jain community's demand to continue pigeon feeding at Dadar Kabutarkhana. Hundreds were detained after protesting remarks by a Jain monk who threatened action if the practice was banned.
Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, is engaged to Saaniya Chandok, granddaughter of Mumbai industrialist Ravi Ghai. The private ceremony, attended by close family and friends, marks a significant moment for both families. Saaniya's family is known for their ventures in the food and hospitality sectors.
President Zelenskyy affirmed Ukraine's commitment to peace following a briefing from President Trump on his Alaska meeting with President Putin. Zelenskyy expressed support for a trilateral meeting involving the US, Ukraine, and Russia, and he is scheduled to meet with Trump in Washington D.C. to discuss ending the conflict. He also emphasized the importance of European involvement and security guarantees.