The last time they faced each other in a T20I, Sahibzada Farhan hit Jasprit Bumrah for two sixes in a single game, becoming one of the few international batters to do so. Farhan later featured in an advertorial documentary about those shots in Dubai.
A woman YouTuber alleged she was assaulted and nearly abducted during a protest at Delhi University, claiming caste-based targeting. A student group, AISA, denied the allegations, stating their members were targeted instead. Police have registered two FIRs based on complaints from both sides.
A tragic road accident near Jindal on Tumakuru Road claimed five lives late Saturday night when a speeding car crashed into a divider, veered into oncoming traffic, and collided head-on with a KSRTC bus. Four car occupants died instantly, and the critically injured driver later succumbed. The bus was carrying 42 passengers, with a few sustaining minor injuries.
The India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match will be played on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Both teams started strongly, with India dominating early and Pakistan recovering well. India has historically dominated Pakistan in T20 World Cups and has a strong record at this venue. Rain may affect the game. The match starts at 7 PM IST and will be broadcast on Star Sports and streamed on JioHotstar.
Rohan Chandra Bhat, accused in the murder of his parents, attended their funeral in Bengaluru. He was brought from Nimhans for the ceremony. His sister Rashmi Bhat, who flew in from the US, also participated. Rohan, appearing detached, performed rituals briefly under tight security. The family and friends expressed shock and disbelief at the tragedy.
PM Modi will be invited to the swearing-in ceremony of the new govt in Bangladesh led by BNP chief Tarique Rahman, who wants to engage constructively with India. Senior BNP functionaries indicated that Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and other heads of govt of Saarc countries will also be invited.
In a deeply troubling turn of events in Balod district, a 57-year-old man, recently released on bail for rape charges, has been implicated in the tragic murder of a 54-year-old anganwadi worker at her office. Eyewitnesses report that Lakhan Dewangan barricaded himself with the victim before the appalling act. Following the incident, he reportedly took his own life.
In the vibrant Tharu villages near Gobarhiya police station, a remarkable shift has taken place—dowry practices have been dismantled thanks to a community-driven cultural renaissance. Driven by the belief that true marriage transcends monetary exchanges, local leaders champion a return to traditional values, deeming dowry as an affront to their heritage.
