Brett Lee met R Madhavan for a golf session and praised his skills and personality on social media. Their photos quickly went viral, delighting fans. Madhavan, currently earning acclaim for ‘Dhurandhar’, showcased his relaxed side. The film, led by Ranveer Singh, features a strong ensemble and is directed by Aditya Dhar.
Team India faces an injury blow as Nitish Kumar Reddy is ruled out of the second ODI against Afghanistan with a sore left thigh, forcing a reshuffle in the bowling attack. Afghanistan also deal with fitness concerns, making multiple changes as both teams aim for consistency and valuable lessons from the opening match.
Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar predicts a significant political realignment within the Samajwadi Party, alleging an impending internal split. He claims SP leaders are seeking to align with the BJP due to pressure from corruption cases, citing a purported letter from Ram Gopal Yadav to Amit Shah as evidence.
Austria secured a long-awaited World Cup victory, defeating debutants Jordan 3-1. Romano Schmid opened the scoring, but Jordan equalised before an own goal and a late Marko Arnautovic penalty sealed the win. This historic triumph sets up a showdown with defending champions Argentina.
The US government has instructed AI company Anthropic to ban foreign nationals from accessing its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, citing national security concerns. Secretary of Commerce Howard W. Lutnick sent a letter to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, stating an unacceptable risk of military-intelligence use or diversion.
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are holding strongly and buying from central banks is likely to continue supporting the yellow metal, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst - Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.
The Indian Rupee strengthened significantly against the US dollar on Wednesday, driven by falling crude oil prices and a weaker dollar index. This recovery, fueled by expectations of a US-Iran framework agreement and potential capital inflows, has pushed the rupee towards the 94.00-93.80 zone. Traders are closely watching the upcoming signing of the US-Iran agreement in Geneva.
Amidst reports of a Shiv Sena (UBT) split, MP Sanjay Raut alleged two MPs were flown to Delhi on a chartered plane, calling it an attempt to evade scrutiny. He also clarified that Nashik MP Rajabhau Waje was attending a committee meeting, while Hingoli MP Nagesh Ashtikar denied being in the capital.
The National Testing Agency has issued admit cards for the UGC NET June 2026 examination scheduled across six days later this month. Candidates can access their hall tickets online and are advised to verify all details carefully. The agency has also provided support channels for resolving admit card-related issues and urged aspirants to stay updated through the official website.
Sri Lanka Cricket has reportedly sanctioned Sri Lanka A spinner Vishen Halambage following the heated post-match altercation with India A batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the Super Over thriller in Dambulla. Wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella was also fined for a separate offence. India spin coach Sairaj Bahutule backed the 15-year-old Sooryavanshi, saying the youngster would learn from the incident.
Noida International Airport (NIA) is set to handle its first cargo flight, a domestic departure, just days after commencing passenger operations. This marks a significant step in its development as a key aviation and cargo hub for North India, boasting advanced digital infrastructure and substantial handling capacity designed for efficient operations.
