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  • Siraj and Head Share Sportsmanship Moments After Heated Adelaide Test

    Siraj and Head Share Sportsmanship Moments After Heated Adelaide Test

    In an exciting second Test match at Adelaide Oval, Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj and Australian player Travis Head showed great sportsmanship despite some heated moments.

    On Day 2 of the match, Siraj dismissed Head for a solid score of 140 runs, and their exchange became quite intense. After Head was out, Siraj celebrated and gave him a little send-off, leading to a fiery moment between them. Head later said he complimented Siraj by saying “well bowled,” but Siraj disagreed, claiming that Head didn’t say anything nice at all. They even had a friendly chat when Siraj went in to bat later, but it wasn’t as dramatic.

    After the match ended, which Australia won by 10 wickets, the rivalry seemed to cool down as Siraj and Head hugged it out. Australia celebrated their victory with Pat Cummins taking five wickets and ending India’s innings at just 175 runs. The Australian openers made quick work of chasing down the 19-run target in just over 3 overs.

    Before Day 3 began, Siraj spoke about the situation and denied Head’s claim of saying “well bowled.” He expressed that while he enjoyed bowling against Head, he felt annoyed after being hit for a six earlier in the match. Siraj insisted, “It’s a lie that he said ‘well bowled’ to me.”

  • Siraj and Head’s Controversial Encounter in Adelaide Test!

    Siraj and Head’s Controversial Encounter in Adelaide Test!

    In the recent Adelaide Test, India lost to Australia by ten wickets, making the Border-Gavaskar Trophy tied. However, the match will be remembered for a dramatic moment between Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj and Australian batsman Travis Head on Day 2. When Siraj got Head out, he gave him a fiery send-off even after Head scored an impressive 140 runs. The crowd in Adelaide didn’t like Siraj’s actions.

    Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden shared his thoughts on the situation. He felt it’s okay for a bowler to have some fun with the batsman, but he criticized the Indian team for not acknowledging Head’s fantastic innings. Hayden said, “There should’ve been a moment of humility. When a player performs so well like Head did, it’s good sportsmanship to say ‘well played’”.

    On Day 2, Head mentioned he congratulated Siraj by saying ‘well bowled’ after getting out, but Siraj didn’t react nicely, leading to a few exchanged words. However, Siraj claimed that Head never said ‘well bowled’ and accused him of lying.

    Despite the drama, Australia won the match easily, chasing down a small target of 19 runs in just 3.2 overs. Now, India and Australia will play the third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane from December 14-18.

  • Rahul Narwekar Files for Speaker in Maharashtra Assembly Election

    Rahul Narwekar Files for Speaker in Maharashtra Assembly Election

    Mumbai: BJP MLA Rahul Narwekar has officially announced his candidacy for the Speaker’s position in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. On Sunday, he submitted his nomination papers with the support of several key leaders, including Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and both Deputy Chief Ministers, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar. The election for the Speaker will take place tomorrow, December 9.

    Rahul Narwekar previously served as the Speaker during the last term under the Mahayuti government. He took his oath as the MLA from the Colaba constituency on Saturday. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Narwekar expressed his gratitude, stating that he feels proud to be elected and is committed to earning the trust of the people.

    Also on Saturday, Senior BJP MLA Kalidas Sulochana Kolambkar was acting as the pro-tem Speaker. A total of 173 newly elected MLAs took their oaths that day, while 115 opposition MLAs are yet to do so. Under the Shiv Sena (UBT), leader Aaditya Thackeray announced that their winning MLAs would refuse to take their oaths, citing concerns over the legitimacy of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

    Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar responded to Thackeray by stating that if there are doubts about the EVMs, the opposition should take their concerns to the Election Commission or the courts. There’s no use in bringing it up here, he said.

  • Australia Shines in Fast Test Victory: Border-Gavaskar Trophy Tied 1-1″

    Australia Shines in Fast Test Victory: Border-Gavaskar Trophy Tied 1-1″

    The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is all tied up at 1-1 after Australia won a fast-paced Test match against India by 10 wickets! This match at the Adelaide Oval was the fastest ever between the two teams, lasting only 1031 balls or about 171.5 overs.

    India struggled in their two innings, getting out for just 180 and 175 runs. Meanwhile, Australian batsman Travis Head was a star, scoring an impressive 140 runs at his home ground. This match moved quickly, breaking the previous record held by a game in Indore in 2023 that lasted 1135 balls.

    In that Indore match, Australia also won easily by nine wickets. They bowled India out for 109 and 163, while they scored 197 runs in their first innings. That game showed off spinners but in Adelaide, Australia’s fast bowlers did all the work. Mitchell Starc took 6 wickets in the first innings, and captain Pat Cummins added 5 in the second.

    These two matches are the only ones that ended in under 200 overs between India and Australia. The infamous Adelaide Test in 2020, where India scored only 36 runs in an innings, took 1246 balls to finish. Other matches in Perth (2012) and Mumbai (2004) took 1200 and 1213 balls, respectively. India’s only win in these matches was in Mumbai, where they narrowly won by 13 runs.

    Next Up: Deciding Game in Brisbane!

    Australia now heads to Brisbane for the next match, with the series tied at 1-1. Both teams need to win this crucial match. The previous Tests have been pretty clear by the end of the third innings, but Australia is aiming to keep their winning streak going from Adelaide. Meanwhile, India will look to remember their famous victory in Brisbane in 2021 as they prepare for this important match.

  • WhatsApp’s New Features: Typing Indicators, Drafts & More!

    WhatsApp’s New Features: Typing Indicators, Drafts & More!

    Meta just announced some cool new features for WhatsApp that will make chatting easier and more fun! One of the biggest updates is the new Typing Indicator. Now, when someone is typing in a chat—whether one-on-one or in a group—you’ll see their profile picture and a “…” on the chat screen. This helps you know who is about to send a message, which is super handy in group chats where it can be hard to tell who’s talking.

    WhatsApp is rolling out this Typing Indicator soon for both iPhone and Android users, so everyone can enjoy better conversations in groups.

    Another new feature is called Draft Messages. With this, if you start writing a message but can’t finish it right away, you can save it as a “Draft.” This way, you won’t lose your thoughts, and you can easily come back to complete your message later.

    WhatsApp is also adding Voice Note Transcription, which means you can read your voice messages instead of listening to them. This is great if you’re busy or in a place where you can’t have the sound on. The app keeps everything private, and the transcripts are made right on your phone, so no worries about your audio being shared.

    Additionally, WhatsApp will stop supporting older iPhone versions after May 2025. So, if you have an iPhone that’s older than version 15.1, you’ll need to update to keep using the app. This change will help WhatsApp make the app work better on newer iPhones.

    With these updates, WhatsApp is making chatting better, whether you’re talking to one friend or a whole group. Users can look forward to an even better chatting experience soon!

  • New Safety Rules for Petrol Pumps After Billboard Tragedy

    New Safety Rules for Petrol Pumps After Billboard Tragedy

    The Indian oil regulator has asked fuel retail companies to check all petrol pumps across the country for safety risks. This decision comes after a tragic accident on May 13, when a huge billboard fell on a petrol pump in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, killing 17 people and injuring 75 others.

    On December 6, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) formed a committee to look into what caused this incident. While they haven’t shared the committee’s findings yet, they ordered all fuel retailers to quickly review safety plans for their stations.

    Retailers must examine not just the petrol pumps themselves but also anything nearby—like billboards, hoardings, and structures—that could be dangerous. They need to create and follow a plan to fix any risks they find. This could mean removing or strengthening unsafe signs and structures.

    Every petrol station in India must follow strict safety rules, and if they don’t, they have to provide a detailed plan outlining how they will fix the issues, including specific timelines for their actions.

    There are currently over 92,000 petrol pumps in India, many of which have large advertising boards. Now, safety checks for these billboards and signs are more important than ever to keep customers safe.

  • Rohit Sharma Admits India’s Mistakes in Loss to Australia in Second Test

    Rohit Sharma Admits India’s Mistakes in Loss to Australia in Second Test

    India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, said that Australia played much better than his team in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He explained that India missed key chances, and Australia made them pay for it. India lost by ten wickets in Adelaide because their batters did not perform well in both innings. Even star players like Rohit and Virat Kohli struggled, leading to India getting bowled out for low scores.

    In the second innings, India could only score 175 runs. It was only thanks to strong performances from Rishabh Pant and Nitish Kumar Reddy that they managed to get that many runs. Australia only needed 19 runs to win, and they easily achieved this in just 3.2 overs.

    Rohit expressed his disappointment at the post-match presentation: “It was a disappointing week for us. We didn’t play well enough to win, and Australia was better. We missed important opportunities, which cost us the game.”

    This match finished quickly, with Australia wrapping it up in the first session of Day 3. It turned out to be the shortest Test match between India and Australia and the fourth shortest Test in Australia in terms of balls bowled.

    Rohit Sharma missed the first Test in Perth, but he praised the team’s victory there under Jasprit Bumrah’s captaincy, winning by 295 runs. Now, with the series tied at 1-1, Rohit acknowledged that it would be tough in the upcoming matches. “What we did in Perth was really special. Every Test match is different, and we knew it would be challenging with the pink ball, but Australia played better,” he said.

    The next Test will be held at the Gabba, Brisbane, from December 14 to 18. Rohit is eager for the next game and plans to focus on what went right in Perth: “We have good memories there, but we know each Test has its challenges. We want to start strong and play well

  • PM Modi Launches ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’ to Empower Women in Panipat

    PM Modi Launches ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’ to Empower Women in Panipat

    On December 9, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will start a new program called the ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’ in Panipat. This program is all about helping women learn about money and insurance. It is created by the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) to empower women aged 18 to 70 who have finished Class X.

    Under this program, the women will get special training and a monthly stipend for the first three years. After completing their training, they can work as LIC agents. If they do well, they might even qualify for higher roles, like Development Officer in LIC.

    During the ceremony, the Prime Minister will give appointment certificates to the women who will become Bima Sakhis.

    Additionally, PM Modi will also lay the foundation stone for a big new campus of Maharana Pratap Horticultural University in Karnal. This campus will include one College of Horticulture and six research stations, all covering 495 acres and costing over Rs 700 crore. The University will focus on teaching students about different types of fruits and vegetables and will carry out important research to improve gardening techniques.

  • Australia Close to Victory in Pink-Ball Test Against India!

    Australia Close to Victory in Pink-Ball Test Against India!

    Australia is just 19 runs away from winning the Pink-ball Test match after they bowled out India for 175 runs in their second innings on Sunday. India started the day at 128 for 5 but quickly lost five more wickets for only 47 runs in 12.5 overs. Nitesh Kumar Reddy was the highest scorer for India with 42 runs off 47 balls. Rishabh Pant was out first for 28 runs, caught by Steve Smith off a delivery from Mitchell Starc. Other batsmen like Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshit Rana, and Mohammed Siraj added very few runs before getting out.

    Pat Cummins was the star bowler for Australia, taking 5 wickets for 57 runs, while Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland helped as well, grabbing 2 and 3 wickets, respectively.

    Brief Score:
    – India: 180 & 175 all out in 36.5 overs (Nitesh Kumar Reddy 42; Pat Cummins 5/57)
    – Australia: 337 all out.

  • Pushpa 2 Smashes Records: Nearly Rs 400 Crore in Just 4 Days!

    Pushpa 2 Smashes Records: Nearly Rs 400 Crore in Just 4 Days!

    “Pushpa 2” is breaking all box office records and impressing everyone! According to a report from niftystat, the film has almost reached Rs 400 crore just four days after it hit theaters! So far, it has earned Rs 398 crore, and it’s still counting! Not only that, but “Pushpa 2: The Rise” has become the fastest Indian movie to earn over Rs 500 crore worldwide.

    On its third day alone, the movie made a whopping Rs 115 crore. The Hindi version topped the charts with Rs 73.5 crore, followed by the Telugu version which earned Rs 31.5 crore, and the Tamil version, which made Rs 7.5 crore. On its second day, the film still did great with Rs 93.8 crore in earnings.

    Directed by Sukumar, “Pushpa 2: The Rule” is the sequel to the hugely popular 2021 film “Pushpa: The Rise.” This new film dives deeper into the exciting life of Pushpa Raj, played by Allu Arjun, as he faces even bigger challenges in the dangerous world of red sandalwood smuggling. The story also highlights the growing fight between Pushpa and SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat, played by Fahadh Faasil.

    The film features a fantastic cast, with Rashmika Mandanna back as Srivalli, along with other familiar actors like Sunil and Anasuya Bharadwaj. New to the team is Jagapathi Babu, who joins the fun.

    “Pushpa 2: The Rise” ends with a teaser for the next part of the series, called “Pushpa 3: The Rampage.” Fans are excited and eager for updates! However, Allu Arjun has not yet shared any details about when filming will start or who else will be in it.