India’s star batters -- Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer -- struggled in Perth, scoring just 19 runs between them against Australia in the first ODI in Perth. Limited match practice and absence from multiple formats exposed the technical flaws, raising concerns ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa.
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Actor Sharad Kelkar shared his fond memories of Diwali, highlighting his indulgence in his mother's homemade samosas and dahi vadas. Despite his age, his mother continues to enthusiastically prepare these traditional sweets and snacks for him and his friends during the festive season. Kelkar embraces the celebratory feasting, planning to resume his fitness routine post-Diwali.
India's ODI cricket team has arrived in Australia for a three-match series, featuring stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma under new captain Shubman Gill. This marks their first international appearance since the Champions Trophy win. The series begins Sunday in Perth, with subsequent matches in Adelaide and Sydney, followed by a T20 series.
China and the US are set to resume trade talks soon, aiming to de-escalate escalating tariff tensions. This comes after US President Trump suggested a 100% tariff might not be sustainable, while also hinting at potential further levies. The discussions follow recent export controls by Beijing and mixed signals from both economic powers.
China has stopped buying US soybeans for the first time in seven years. This leaves American farmers without their biggest buyer. China is now buying more soybeans from South America, especially Brazil and Argentina. This move is part of ongoing trade disputes between China and the US. The situation impacts American farmers as their harvest begins.
After enduring 11 years of wrongful imprisonment for a murder he did not commit, a farmer's long fight for justice has finally paid off. Misfortune and poverty had deprived him of legal aid, leaving him in a nightmarish limbo for over three decades.
An IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Srinagar, Flight 6E-6961, made an emergency landing in Varanasi due to a detected fuel leak. All 166 passengers and crew were safely evacuated without injuries. Airport operations have resumed as authorities investigate the cause of the leak.
A shocking incident unfolded at a tribal sports school in Andhra Pradesh where a 14-year-old student, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, slit a classmate's throat over a Rs 20 demand. The attacker then attempted self-harm out of fear. The injured student is recovering, and the accused faces de-addiction treatment.
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