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Tristan Stubbs shines as South Africa beat India by 3 wickets

South Africa secured a Cushty victory over India in ongoing T20, winning by 3 wickets with a consistent chase of one hundred twenty five. India, batting first, posted a modest overall of 124/6 of their 20 overs. Hardik Pandya changed into the lone standout with the bat, closing now not out on 39* off 37…

Tristan Stubbs shines as South Africa beat India by 3 wickets

India say no to playing Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan

The Indian cricket team will not go to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy and wants to play their matches at a neutral venue. It is reliably learned that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has communicated its decision to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and other stakeholders and there is a distinct…

Thailand indefinitely extends visa-free entry for Indians

In a positive development for Indian travel enthusiasts, Thailand has announced an unlimited extension of its visa-free entry policy for Indian nationals. This extension, which was originally scheduled to end on 11 November 2024, allows Indian visitors to enjoy a visa-free stay in Thailand for up to 60 days, with the option of further extension…

Kolkata’s 3-year-old becomes youngest chess player in history

At just three years, eight months and 19 days, Anish Sarkar of Kaikhali, North Kolkata became the youngest ranked chess player in history. Born on January 26, 2021, Anish started his chess journey only a year ago, yet his progress in the game has been rapid and impressive. Anish made his competitive debut in October…

40,000 Indians apply for 1,000 spots in Australia’s new work visa ballot

Almost 40,000 Indians have applied for 1,000 places under Australia’s new Working Holiday Maker visa program, Australia’s Assistant Immigration Minister Matt Thistlethwaite announced on Monday. The visa voting process, which began on October 1, will close at the end of the month. Applicants will be randomly selected by ballot and successful candidates can apply for…

Delhi Zoo’s lone African elephant Shankar finally released from chains!

The Global Alliance of Zoos and Aquariums on Monday suspended the membership of the National Zoological Park in Delhi over concerns over the welfare of Shankar, an African elephant who was allegedly kept in chains. Delhi Zoo Director Sanjeet Kumar said action will be taken as deemed fit and a compliance report will be sent…

Leh skies dazzle with a stunning aurora borealis as a geomagnetic storm hits Earth

The skies above Leh lit up with a stunning display of aurora borealis on Thursday (October 10) as a powerful geomagnetic storm hit Earth. The rare occurrence was captured at India’s highest observatory in Hanla. The event was initiated by a massive coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun that arrived at Earth on Friday.…

Uttarakhand Tourism Launches Mount Kailash Darshan From Indian Territory

The Uttarakhand State Tourism Department has launched a five-day ‘Mount Kailash Darshan from Indian Soil’ pilgrimage where devotees can now have darshan of the sacred Mount Kailash from Old Lipulekh Peak in Uttarakhand. The first batch of pilgrims from this package embarked on the journey on Gandhi Jayanti and glimpsed the majestic Mount Kailash from…