After 36 years, Kerala MLA Antony Raju found guilty in ‘underwear tampering’ case

IANS | January 3, 2026 12:34 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 3 (IANS) In a dramatic turn of events, a local court in suburban Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday convicted Kerala’s Left Front legislator and former Transport Minister Antony Raju in the infamous "underwear evidence tampering" case, bringing to an end a legal saga that has spanned more than three and a half decades.

Gerhard Erasmus to lead Namibia's squad for T20 World Cup 2026

IANS | January 3, 2026 12:33 PM

Dubai, Jan 3 (IANS) All-rounder Gerhard Erasmus will lead Namibia's quest for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. This will be the African nation's fourth consecutive appearance in the tournament. Namibia are drawn in Group A alongside India, Pakistan and the USA.

India helped Bangladesh gain independence, says Madan Lal on violence against Hindus

IANS | January 3, 2026 12:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Former India cricketer Madan Lal has backed the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to ask IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh cricketer Mustafizur Rahman and said that the officials understand the situation well and must have taken the right call after following ‘thorough consultation.’