Virat Kohli is set to make his much-awaited return to the Ranji Trophy after 12 years. The star batter will represent Delhi in their final league match against Railways, starting January 30. Kohli, who was unavailable for Delhi's match against Saurashtra due to neck stiffness, has confirmed his participation, according to sources within the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA).Kohli last played in the Ranji Trophy during the 2012-13 season, scoring 57 runs against Uttar Pradesh. In his 23 Ranji appearances, Kohli has amassed 1,574 runs at an impressive average of 50.77, including five centuries. His standout season was in
A sessions court in Kolkata sentenced Sanjay Roy, a former traffic police volunteer, to life imprisonment for raping and murdering a 31-year-old junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on August 9, 2024. Judge Anirban Das, in his 172-page verdict, declined the prosecution’s demand for the death penalty, citing Supreme Court guidelines that capital punishment is reserved for the "rarest of rare" cases.The court emphasized the importance of justice over public sentiment, stating, “We must rise above the primitive instinct of an eye for an eye.” The verdict noted that while Roy’s acts were “barbaric and brutal,” there
Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat starting Tuesday as six planets line up in a celestial parade visible from Earth. Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars can be seen with the naked eye, while Neptune and Uranus require a powerful telescope for observation. While planetary alignments along a line are common, viewing multiple planets together is a rare phenomenon.To celebrate this event, the Tamilnadu Science and Technology Centre (TNSTC) is organizing a special night sky observation session at the Periyar Science and Technology Centre in Kotturpuram, Chennai, from January 22 to 25, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. I.K. Lenin
Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, pledging to usher in what he called a “golden age” for the country. In his inaugural speech, Trump promised a “revolution of common sense,” vowing to restore America’s global respect and focus on domestic prosperity. Vice President J.D. Vance was sworn in first, using a family bible, followed by Trump, who took the oath on both his family bible and the one used by Abraham Lincoln during his 1861 inauguration.The ceremony was attended by influential figures, including billionaires and tech leaders like Elon Musk,
Muthukumaran has emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss Tamil 8 after an exciting season filled with drama, emotions, and thrilling gameplay. Hosted by Vijay Sethupathi, the finale witnessed Muthukumaran defeating strong finalists, including Soundariya, Raayan, Vishal, and Pavithra, to claim the trophy and a grand prize of Rs 40,50,000.Known for his strategic gameplay and impressive oratory skills, Muthukumaran captured the audience's hearts from day one. Born on November 26, 1997, in Karaikudi, he rose to fame through his YouTube channel, Naan Muthu Kumaran, where he shared personal blogs, movie reviews, and celebrated Tamil culture. His thoughtful approach to the
India’s squad selection for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 reflects a bold reliance on spinners, a tactic helmed by captain Rohit Sharma and the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee. With games scheduled at the Dubai International Stadium, a venue historically favoring pacers, the decision to include four specialist spinners—Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Washington Sundar—over additional pacers is a strategic gamble. The spin-heavy approach builds on the success of last year’s ICC Trophy campaign, where Kuldeep and Axar were pivotal with their performances. Rohit emphasizes the versatility of the spinners, branding them as “spinning all-rounders” capable of contributing with
Just hours after suspending operations in the United States due to a ban order from the Biden administration, TikTok has begun restoring its services. This development follows an announcement by incoming President Donald Trump, who stated that he would ensure the app's return upon his inauguration as the 47th President on Monday.The Chinese-owned social media app expressed gratitude to Mr. Trump for his "clarity and assurance" in a statement issued Sunday. "We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers. This step ensures they face no penalties for keeping TikTok available to over 170
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued fresh guidelines to combat rising financial frauds involving voice calls and SMS. Lenders and payment companies must now use the '1600xx' phone numbering series for transactional calls and the '140xx' numbering series for promotional purposes. This step is part of a broader initiative outlined in the circular titled “Prevention of Financial Frauds Perpetrated Using Voice Calls and SMS – Regulatory Prescriptions and Institutional Safeguards.”The RBI emphasized the role of mobile numbers as critical identifiers in account authentication, verification, and the receipt of sensitive communication, such as OTPs and transaction alerts. However, fraudsters
India has announced its 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, led by Rohit Sharma with Shubman Gill as vice-captain. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Hardik Pandya, all returning from injuries, are the key inclusions. Notably, Yashasvi Jaiswal, yet to make his ODI debut, has been selected as a potential opening option, adding left-handed versatility to the squad.Bumrah's inclusion remains conditional on his recovery from a back spasm, which he suffered during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where he impressed with 32 wickets at an average of 13.06. Meanwhile, Harshit Rana has been drafted as his replacement for the preceding three-match
