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India defeated New Zealand by 48 runs in the first T20 match of the series, taking an early lead with a disciplined all-round performance. After the win, captain Suryakumar Yadav explained that the team’s strategy of playing with eight batting options and three specialist bowlers has brought better balance and adaptability.
A special MP-MLA court in Patna has acquitted JDU MLA Anant Singh in an extortion case involving an alleged demand of Rs 10 crore. The case, registered in 2014, had remained under trial for over a decade.
India and the European Union are set to sign a major defence partnership agreement at a summit in New Delhi next week, the EU’s foreign policy chief has announced. The deal aims to enhance cooperation in defence, security, and strategic affairs amid evolving global challenges.
The driver of Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has been arrested after the actor’s car was involved in a road accident in Mumbai, police confirmed. The car collided with an auto-rickshaw, resulting in serious injuries to the auto driver and a passenger.
BJP national president Nitin Nabin has taken his first major organisational decision by appointing senior leader Ram Madhav as the election in-charge for the upcoming Greater Bengaluru Corporation elections. Satish Poonia and Sanjay Upadhyay have been named as election co-in-charges to support the campaign.
-Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called for the resumption of Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral talks, signalling Moscow’s interest in strengthening coordination among the three countries. The statement comes at a time of heightened global uncertainty and shifting diplomatic dynamics involving the United States under President Donald Trump.
Scotland is being considered as a potential replacement for Bangladesh in the upcoming T20 World Cup after Bangladesh refused to play matches in India citing political tensions. The development has drawn attention as preparations for the tournament continue, though no official decision has been taken so far.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind president Hazrat Maulana Mahmood Asad Madani has welcomed a recent decision of the Allahabad High Court concerning independent and non-affiliated religious madrassas.
Gunmen attacked three churches in Nigeria and abducted around 150 people in a coordinated assault, according to local reports. The incident took place in a region that has witnessed repeated attacks by armed groups targeting civilians and religious institutions.
Former US president Donald Trump has renewed his long-standing interest in acquiring Greenland, a self-governing territory under Danish sovereignty. In recent remarks, Trump has openly raised the issue again, increasing diplomatic unease in Denmark and across Europe.
India lost a home ODI series against New Zealand for the first time, marking a significant setback for the team in familiar conditions. Following the defeat, captain Shubman Gill said the side needs to review, reflect, and improve, offering a measured response to the result.
At least 21 people were killed and 73 others injured after two high-speed trains collided near the town of Adamuz, close to Cordoba, in southern Spain. The accident occurred when a train travelling from Malaga to Madrid derailed and crashed into another train on an adjacent track, according to the rail network operator.
