India’s U19 Women’s cricket team triumphed in the final of the T20 World Cup, defeating South Africa by 9 wickets to win their second consecutive title. Playing in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, India showcased an outstanding all-round performance. South Africa, batting first, were bowled out for a mere 82 runs in 20 overs, thanks to disciplined bowling from the Indian team.   The bowlers made an immediate impact, taking back-to-back wickets early, which set the

India's strong performance in the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup semifinal saw them defeat England by 9 wickets, with G Kamalini scoring a match-winning 56* off 50 balls. India successfully chased down England's total of 113/8 in just 15 overs. Spinners shine for India: The standout performers for India were left-arm spinners Parunika Sisodia and Vaishnavi Sharma

KCR’s Response to Criticism: Former Telangana Chief Minister KCR has faced increasing criticism from Congress leaders, particularly Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, who have accused him of avoiding the Assembly and spending time at his farmhouse. Recently, KCR’s absence from media interactions and the Assembly has raised speculation, but his sudden public appearance today caught everyone’s attention. Warning to Congress: In his address, KCR made it clear that he had bee

The assets of the late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa, have once again captured attention. Known for her political influence, Jayalalithaa amassed a substantial fortune throughout her film and political career. Having inherited the political legacy of MG Ramachandran, she posed a significant challenge to the DMK and left a lasting impact on Tamil Nadu and national politics. Alongside her political legacy, Jayalalithaa was known for her vast wealth, which was reportedly valued at Rs.

In a thrilling semi-final clash at the U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Parunika Sisodia’s inspiring spell has been pivotal in India’s effort to bring England back from a strong start. England, opting to bat first, had a solid beginning with Davina Perrin leading the charge. She scored 45 off 40 balls, helping her side reach 37/0 by the end of the powerplay. However, India’s spinners, led by Sisodia and Aayushi Shukla, soon triggered a dramatic collapse in t

Gongadi Trisha, the rising star of Indian women's cricket, made history by becoming the first player to score a century in the ongoing Women's T20 U-19 World Cup. Her dazzling 110* off 53 balls guided India to a commanding 150-run victory over Scotland in their Super Six encounter. India posted a massive 208/1, and Scotland was bowled out for a mere 58 runs. Trisha, who had previously shown great form with scores of 49 and 40 in the tournament, has been one of the standout players for

Pakistan and Nepal breezed through their respective fourth-place play-off matches in the ICC Women’s U-19 T20 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Pakistan, with a strong performance from pacer Haniah Ahmer, who took 4 wickets for 20 runs, defeated Samoa by 52 runs. Pakistan posted a total of 136/8 with contributions from Maham Anees (28) and Fatima Khan (25). In reply, Samoa could only manage 84 runs in 18.5 overs. Quratulain Ahsen (2/13) and Fatima Khan (2/19) supported Hani

A recent study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open reveals that women may have a 31% higher risk of developing long Covid compared to men, with the highest risk observed in those aged 40-55 years. Among this group, menopausal women face a 42% higher risk, while non-menopausal women show a 45% increase. The study, based on the 'RECOVER' trial, included over 12,200 participants and was led by researchers from The University of Texas,

India’s Smriti Mandhana has risen to second place in the ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings after a remarkable series against Ireland, where she scored 135 in the third ODI and contributed with 41 and 73 runs in the first two matches. With 738 points, Mandhana is now only behind South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt, who leads the rankings with 773 points. Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu follows in third with 733 points. Mandhana is currently the only Indian player in the top 10 of

n an impressive display of skill and strategy, the Indian women's Kho Kho team dominated Bangladesh with a resounding 109-16 victory in their Kho Kho World Cup quarterfinal on Friday, securing their place in the semifinals. Captain Priyanka Ingle led the team with exceptional leadership, guiding India to their fifth consecutive 100-point game. India's performance was flawless across all four turns, with a particularly

Continuing their unbeaten streak in the Kho Kho World Cup, the Indian women's team defeated Malaysia in commanding fashion to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. The match, held in New Delhi on Thursday, showcased India’s dominance with several spectacular 'Dream Runs' and tactical mastery. The match began with India's defenders Bhilar Opinaben and Monika setting the pace in the opening batch, leading to an evenly matched start with both teams tied at 6-6 by th

In a landmark ruling, Bangladesh's Supreme Court acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in the Zia Orphanage Trust graft case, clearing her of all charges. The verdict, delivered by a bench led by Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed, also exonerated Tarique Rahman, the Acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and other suspects involved in the case. Zia, who had faced a combined 17 years in prison across multiple corruption charges, had been imprisoned in 2018 but w

On Friday, Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term as Venezuela's president, despite widespread accusations of election fraud and a growing wave of international opposition. Having served as president since 2013, Maduro has weathered numerous crises, including a collapsing economy, US sanctions, and ongoing protests. His controversial victory in the July 2024 elections was followed by violent crackdowns, which saw over 2,400 people arrested and at least 28 killed. This marks

 In a significant political development ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, Arvind Kejriwal, National Convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), announced that both the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Samajwadi Party (SP) had pledged their support for his party. The former Delhi Chief Minister expressed his gratitude towards West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and SP President Akhilesh Yadav for their backing, recalling their previous support during the 2020 Delhi elections. Kejriwal

Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, has publicly rejected the idea of engaging in revenge politics following his wrongful arrest by Jagan Mohan Reddy over a questionable skill scam case. After Jagan's rise to power, a section of TDP loyalists believed that Naidu might retaliate and have Reddy jailed as payback for the political vendetta. However, Naidu dismissed these speculations, maintaining his commitment to serving the public rather than seeking personal revenge.

In 2024, the rural development ministry of India put a strong emphasis on women empowerment, particularly through self-help groups (SHGs). Over 10 crore rural households were mobilized into nearly 91 lakh SHGs, with a large number of women benefiting from various rural development schemes. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) has been a major contributor to women's employment, with over 6.7 crore women workers provided employment in the current financial

The political landscape of West Bengal has been rocked by a renewed focus on the Sandeshkhali region, with Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee exchanging sharp statements regarding the controversial island. Sandeshkhali had been in the news earlier this year during the Lok Sabha elections, where the BJP highlighted allegations of land grab and exploitation of women. In response to these claims, Mamata Banerjee dismissed them as false, pointing to a financi

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino firmly rejected any negotiations with US President-elect Donald Trump regarding control of the Panama Canal, affirming that the canal belongs solely to Panama. Mulino emphasized that the canal, which was transferred to Panama in 1999 after being built by the United States, cannot be the subject of talks with Washington. Trump's recent comments, which criticized the tolls for US vessels passing through the canal and expressed concern over China's a

India completed a 3-0 series sweep over the West Indies in the final Women's ODI in Vadodara on Friday, thanks to Deepti Sharma's career-best performance with the ball and a crucial unbeaten knock with the bat. Sharma claimed remarkable figures of 6/31, supported by pacer Renuka Singh, who took 4/29, as India bowled West Indies out for just 162. India faced a brief wobble while chasing, losing four quick wickets to be at 73/4, but Sharma (39 not out off 48 balls) guided them to victor

In a major setback to the unity of the opposition bloc, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has demanded that Congress be removed from the INDIA alliance unless the party takes action against its Delhi leader, Ajay Maken. AAP leaders Atishi and Sanjay Singh accused Maken of helping the BJP in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, claiming that Maken's statements were made at the BJP's behest. The dispute intensified when Maken called AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal "anti-national," a comm