IND vs SA: Aiden Markram smashes world record in Guwahati Test; surpasses Ajinkya Rahane in historic feat | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Aiden Markram etched his name into cricketing folklore on Wednesday, producing one of the greatest fielding performances in Test history. The South African star became the first cricketer ever to take nine catches as an outfielder in a Test match, breaking the long-standing record of eight held by India’s Ajinkya Rahane.Go Beyond The…

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UK wage rise: Minimum pay raised for 2.7 million workers from April; businesses warn of higher cost pressures

File photo: Chancellor Rachel Reeves (Picture credit: AP) Millions of low-paid workers in the UK will receive a pay increase from April as the government confirmed new minimum wage rates ahead of Wednesday’s Budget. The hourly rate for over-21s will rise by 50p to £12.71, with 18–20-year-olds seeing an 85p jump to £10.85, and under-18s…

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‘Sorry Shukri, but this is disappointing’: Dale Steyn slams South Africa coach for shocking ‘grovel’ comment | Cricket News

Dale Steyn & Shukri Conard (X) South African pace great Dale Steyn has sharply distanced himself from head coach Shukri Conrad’s use of the word “grovel” during South Africa’s commanding outing at the end of Day 4 of the second Test in Guwahati. The comment, made while describing India’s tiring spell in the field, has…

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Delhi terror attack: NIA nabs Faridabad man Soyab who aided Umar Un Nabi; 7th arrest so far | India News

Faridabad man Soyab who aided Umar Un Nabi (File photo) NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a Faridabad resident for harbouring terrorist Umar Un Nabi immediately before the Delhi terror bomb blast. Soyab of Dhauj, Faridabad (Haryana) is the seventh accused to be arrested in the case.NIA investigations revealed that he also provided…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw Explained: Top seeds split to ensure blockbuster semi-finals in new 48-team format | Football News

FIFA World Cup Trophy (AP Photo) FIFA has unveiled the seeding pots and draw procedures for the 2026 World Cup — the first-ever 48-team edition — confirming a major structural change that will keep the world’s top four teams apart until the semi-finals. The announcement, made on Tuesday, sets the stage for a historic draw…

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Fake Indian passport: Nepali woman nabbed at Mumbai airport; attempted to travel to Oman | India News

NEW DELHI: A Nepali woman was arrested on Tuesday at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for allegedly attempting to travel to Oman using a forged Indian passport.The woman approached the immigration counter last week to board a flight to Muscat. She identified herself as Kajal and presented an Indian passport that listed her place…

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‘He smirked while saying it’: Ex-India cricketer tears into South Africa coach Shukri Conrad over ‘grovel’ remark | Cricket News

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad (X) Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel has taken strong exception to South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad’s controversial remark about making India “grovel” during the ongoing second Test in Guwahati. Conrad, speaking after stumps on Day 4 when asked why South Africa delayed their declaration, responded with a grin,…

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Significant risk to Uri hydro plant: Pakistan retaliation met swift CISF action during Operation Sindoor; how families were evacuated in time | India News

NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s retaliation put the Uri hydroelectric plant near the Line of Control (LoC) under significant risk during a high-risk security situation that unfolded after India launched Operation Sindoor. However, the CISF successfully foiled the attempted attack, protecting both the power project and the residents living nearby.On Tuesday, the CISF honoured 19 of its…

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