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SportsPhoto: TOI SportsAfghanistan climbed to seventh place in the ICC Men's ODI team rankings after defeating Zimbabwe. This matches their all-time highest ranking first reached in May 2025. Afghanistan bowled Zimbabwe out for 169 runs and chased comfortably, led by Ibrahim Zadran's unbeaten 70. India remains top, followed by New Zealand and South Africa.
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SportsPhoto: NDTV CricketIndian batter Tilak Varma delivered a sensational performance in the second T20I against New Zealand, showcasing an impressive death-overs acceleration. His efforts helped India successfully chase a challenging target of 181 runs, contributing to a memorable victory. The match featured a remarkable fightback by Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy, highlighting their crucial roles in the win.
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EntertainmentPhoto: HT EntertainmentTaiwan's Ambassador to India, Mumin Chen, praised the Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar as the most impressive Indian film he watched last year during the Taiwan Film Festival in New Delhi. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, was a blockbuster grossing over ₹1300 crore globally. Chen, a political science professor, highlighted his interest in political cinema and also praised actors Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan for their impactful work.
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PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaThe central government has extended Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh's tenure by one year, now valid until October 31, 2027. The Cabinet Appointments Committee approved this extension on October 24, 2024. His previous term was set to end on October 31, 2026. The extension includes exemptions from certain service rules, allowing him to continue until the new date or until further orders.
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SportsPhoto: NDTV CricketIndia all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy emphasized the challenges of managing his workload as both a batsman and bowler. After scoring 26* off 13 balls and taking a wicket in the second T20I against New Zealand, he highlighted the ongoing effort to stay injury-free while balancing training and match demands. Reddy expressed gratitude for consistent play and hopes to avoid injuries.
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HealthPhoto: The HinduKerala University Vice-Chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal stated there is no plan to ban student politics on campuses. He emphasized the importance of allowing students to express differing opinions and engage in debates without violence. Kunnummal highlighted the need to prevent violence and ensure academic activities continue uninterrupted, referring to a draft code of conduct under university and High Court review.
The Hindu··Thiruvananthapuram
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Photo: TOI SportsAfghanistan climbed to seventh place in the ICC Men's ODI team rankings after defeating Zimbabwe. This matches their all-time highest ranking first reached in May 2025. Afghanistan bowled Zimbabwe out for 169 runs and chased comfortably, led by Ibrahim Zadran's unbeaten 70. India remains top, followed by New Zealand and South Africa.
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