Australia have surged to the top of the 2025-27 World Test Championship standings with 100 points after winning the first two Ashes Tests against England. South Africa hold second place, followed by Sri Lanka, Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and England, who round out the top seven as the competition intensifies early in the cycle.
The Supreme Court will hear Gitanjali J Angmo’s plea challenging her husband Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under the National Security Act, calling it arbitrary and violative of fundamental rights. Wangchuk, accused of inciting Leh violence in September, has denied involvement. The court had earlier sought responses from the Centre and Ladakh administration.
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has predicted that Virat Kohli will join Sachin Tendulkar in the elite 100-international-centuries club. With Kohli already at 84 tons, Gavaskar said the milestone is achievable if he maintains his current form and continues playing beyond the ODI World Cup. He added that Kohli appears to be enjoying his batting more […]
Women in Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri district pledged to reject cash and liquor for votes after the collector urged voters to choose candidates based on development. The pledge comes ahead of Telangana’s local body elections, scheduled in three phases from December 11–17, with over 1.66 crore voters and reservations allotted for BCs in gram panchayats.
A report suggests Samsung users can free storage by uninstalling five pre-installed apps often left unused. Apps like Samsung Free, Samsung TV Plus, Samsung Shop and Samsung Kids consume memory and send frequent notifications. Removing them can improve phone performance, and users can always reinstall them later from the Play Store if needed.
As the first phase of the panchayat polls approaches, candidates for sarpanch and ward posts are campaigning intensely, with the campaign period ending tomorrow evening. They are conducting meetings with caste groups, youth, and local communities, urging strong voter turnout. Some candidates are reportedly arranging transport and offering financial support.
The Enforcement Directorate will soon chargesheet Haryana-based Ocean Seven Buildtech for alleged PMAY fraud and money laundering. Its MD, Swaraj Singh Yadav, accused of diverting ₹222 crore through fake sales and shell firms, is in judicial custody. Officials are valuing assets for possible attachment and repayment to affected homebuyers.
Bollywood duo Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal have dismissed fresh divorce rumours, calling them baseless. The couple shared that while they did face some disagreements, they addressed them openly and strengthened their bond through couples therapy. Emphasizing that they are happily married, they urged people not to believe misleading speculation.
Born with dwarfism and 72% locomotor disability, Dr Ganesh Baraiya was denied MBBS admission but fought back through the Supreme Court and won. He completed his medical degree in Bhavnagar and now serves as a medical officer. His journey from rural Gujarat to doctorhood inspires countless others facing disability-related challenges.
Indian Railways has announced that the Chennai-Vijayawada Vande Bharat Express will be extended from AP’s Gudivada Junction and Bhimavaram Town to Narasapuram starting Dec 15. The upgraded route is expected to offer quicker. Meanwhile, passengers are urging rail authorities to introduce Vande Bharat services from Narasapuram and Machilipatnam to Secunderabad.