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Harmanpreet Kaur-led India eye a perfect start to their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign against a tricky Pakistan in Birmingham. While history heavily favors India, the team needs firing opening spells from Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at seven properties linked to TMC MLA Madan Mitra in connection with a money laundering probe into alleged municipality recruitment irregularities. Investigators suspect bribery, illegal appointments, and financial transactions linked to jobs secured through middlemen

Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan accused Rahul Gandhi of weakening the INDIA alliance and indirectly benefiting the BJP through his political approach. CPI(M) leader MA Baby defended state-level political realities, urging alliance partners to maintain political decency despite electoral rivalries

India's shooting fraternity is mourning the untimely demise of legendary pistol shooter and coach Jaspal Rana, who passed away at 49. His star pupil, double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker, described his sudden death as an "irreparable loss."

Anas Khan and Ayesha Gupta emerged champions in the elite Category A divisions as the 24th NCR Cup Junior Golf Tournament concluded at Delhi Golf Club. Chaitanya Pandey dominated Category B, while more than 160 junior golfers competed in the WAGR-ranking event.

India will begin their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Pakistan in Birmingham on Sunday. Jemimah Rodrigues highlighted the pressure and excitement surrounding the rivalry, while coach Amol Muzumdar stressed composure as India chase a strong start.

India pacer Prasidh Krishna believes the ODI series against Afghanistan will help the team identify the right combinations and build momentum ahead of the 2027 World Cup. He also spoke about adapting across formats and embracing responsibility within the squad.

Anthropic has suspended access to its advanced Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models for foreign nationals after a US export-control directive. The company disputes the government’s concerns over a potential jailbreak but said it is complying with the order.

Folarin Balogun scored twice as the United States opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 4-1 win over Paraguay. An own goal, Balogun’s first-half brace and Gio Reyna’s late strike secured three points for the hosts.

Persistent rain delayed the toss for the opening ODI between India and Afghanistan at Dharamshala’s HPCA Stadium. Weather conditions continue to threaten the start of play, with the three-match series serving as an important step in India’s World Cup preparations.

Alleged encroachments and illegal fish ponds along the Singur reservoir have raised concerns about drinking water quality. Former Andole MLA Chanti Kranthi Kiran demanded a government inquiry, alleging official inaction and seeking action against those responsible.

Ajeetesh Sandhu emerged as the leading Indian at the halfway stage of the International Series Morocco after a bogey-free 70 moved him to four-under. Only Karandeep Kochhar and Gaganjeet Bhullar joined him in making the cut, while Bubba Watson shared the lead.

World Cup gold medallist Esha Singh said mental focus and the ability to block distractions were key to her success. Speaking at a felicitation event in Hyderabad, she also credited her parents for supporting her sporting journey without pressure.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged mistakes in the company’s AI-driven workforce restructuring and said no further company-wide layoffs are expected this year. He promised greater organisational stability while highlighting ongoing investments in AI development and employee redeployment.

Actress Nivetha Pethuraj celebrated 10 years in the film industry with a cake-cutting ceremony organised by the team of Chiranjeevi’s upcoming film Mega158. The actress shared a video from the event as the project continues filming after its Pollachi schedule.

An Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft reportedly caught fire after landing at Jorhat in Assam on Saturday. Emergency teams launched firefighting operations, while authorities are expected to order an inquiry into the incident. Casualty details were not immediately available.

SpaceX surged 19 per cent on its US stock market debut, valuing the company at $2.2 trillion and making Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. The blockbuster IPO drew record demand but raised concerns over stretched valuations and rising losses.

Brazil will be without Neymar for their World Cup opener against Morocco as he recovers from a calf injury. Coach Carlo Ancelotti said the forward may miss the entire group stage, though hopes remain for a return later in the tournament.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged newly commissioned IAF officers to adapt to evolving warfare technologies, including drones and satellite systems. Reviewing the AFA graduation parade, he stressed innovation, vigilance and continuous learning while commissioning the first NDA-trained women cadets.

A father and daughter died after being electrocuted while clearing fallen tree branches in Hyderabad’s Alwal following heavy rains. Police suspect snapped electric cables caused the incident. The victim’s wife also suffered burns, and an investigation is underway.

Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO pushed its valuation to $2.1 trillion. The company’s debut marks a major milestone for the commercial space industry and cements Musk’s position as the richest individual in history.

Substitute Cyle Larin scored late to earn Canada a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their World Cup opener. The result gave Canada their first-ever point in tournament history after a spirited comeback in front of home fans.

Former Travancore Devaswom Board Administrative Officer and Sabarimala gold scam accused Murari Babu died in Kochi while undergoing cancer treatment. He was under investigation in multiple allegations linked to temple gold misappropriation and irregularities during his tenure in the board.