A tragic accident occurred near Kambalipura Gate. A speeding SUV collided with a bike and then a truck. Seven lives were lost, including six students and a bike rider. The SUV was severely damaged. Another car later hit debris from the crash. The incident happened early Friday morning.
Pakistan’s five-prong spin attack will be a challenge for India on a double-paced pitch at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Pakistan are likely to go with an all-spin attack against India. In that case, Sunday’s fixture will be crucial for Shivam Dube, who has been included in the side to take down spinners.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Assam for a day-long visit, commencing with an aerial display by the Indian Air Force. He is set to inaugurate the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, the first extradosed bridge in Northeast India, and the temporary campus of IIM Guwahati.
A family in Mymensingh cast their votes hoping for justice after their son, Dipu Chandra Das, was burnt alive last December. Dipu, a garment worker, was attacked by a mob over alleged blasphemy. His father expressed hope that the newly elected government will expedite the justice process for his son.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate several key infrastructure projects in Assam, including the Emergency Landing Facility in Dibrugarh and the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu across the Brahmaputra River. He will also launch the temporary campus of IIM Guwahati, flag off electric buses, and inaugurate the National Data Centre for the North Eastern Region, enhancing digital infrastructure and public transport.
After months of administrative chaos, legal battles and uncertainty, the 2025–26 Indian Super League (ISL) season finally begins five months late. Despite disputes over league structure and governance, clubs, players and stakeholders ensured the competition survived. Yet unresolved issues, including relegation and ongoing legal challenges, mean the drama off the pitch may continue alongside the football.
India and Pakistan will train at different times in Colombo before their T20 World Cup clash, with both teams also holding media interactions. Team India received a festive welcome, with Arshdeep Singh’s dance going viral. India will rely on key players like Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, and Tilak Varma, while Varun Chakravarthy could be crucial on spin-friendly Sri Lankan pitches.