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Get the appGetThe West Indies cricket team has started their long journey to qualify for the 2027 ODI World Cup with a series against India. The matches hold contrasting objectives for both teams, with West Indies seeking a positive outcome ahead of World Cup qualifiers. This series also marks a milestone chase for Virat Kohli, who eight years after his 10,000 ODI runs, aims for another unique record.
Cricinfo·4h ago
SportsDuring the Tennessee vs Texas college football game, Texas defender Colin Simmons was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct after celebrating a sack by mimicking urination. The referee flagged Simmons for simulating using the restroom, an unusual penalty that occurred in the second quarter when Tennessee was attempting to equalize the score. Simmons appeared confused by the call.
HT Sports·50m ago
PoliticsThe Telangana government has ordered the removal of all eligible private properties from the prohibited list under Section 22-A of the Registration Act, 1908. This move will allow registration of around 1.41 lakh houses and plots with valid approvals. The decision, led by Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and issued by Principal Secretary Lokesh Kumar, corrects the inadvertent inclusion of over 3.72 lakh acres in the prohibited list.
Hindustan Times·18m ago
BusinessCorporate bonds have remained resilient despite a global government bond selloff, but rising bond market volatility signals potential trouble ahead. Increased uncertainty about bond yields often leads investors to withdraw from corporate debt. While company profits are currently strong, Federal Reserve rate hikes to curb inflation may eventually hurt economic growth and corporate margins, increasing credit risk and widening borrowing costs for companies.
Mint Markets·14m ago
TechnologyMinecraft developer Mojang announced that The Sift, the game's first new dimension in over 14 years, will be added to both Java and Bedrock Editions in 2027. Initially revealed for Minecraft Dungeons 2, The Sift will join the Overworld, Nether, and End as the fourth official dimension. Details were shared during Minecraft LIVE in September 2026, with a brief preview of the new dimension.
HT Sports·46m ago
PoliticsIn the recent Russian parliamentary elections, Vladimir Putin's party, United Russia, secured a commanding victory by winning 349 out of 450 seats in the Duma. The party received 58% of the vote for the 225 proportional seats and won 209 single-seat constituencies. Despite Putin's rejection of the label 'managed democracy,' Western observers have scrutinized the election process.
Hindu World·3h ago·Moscow
Cricinfo·4h ago
The West Indies cricket team has started their long journey to qualify for the 2027 ODI World Cup with a series against India. The matches hold contrasting objectives for both teams, with West Indies seeking a positive outcome ahead of World Cup qualifiers. This series also marks a milestone chase for Virat Kohli, who eight years after his 10,000 ODI runs, aims for another unique record.
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