Dhruv Jurel’s rearguard hundred rescues India A after top-order collapse

IANS | November 6, 2025 6:11 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 6 (IANS) In seaming conditions that constantly tested technique and temperament, Dhruv Jurel once again stood tall. His superb counterattacking century helped India A recover from 124 for 7 to post a respectable 255 on the opening day of the second unofficial Test against South Africa A at the BCCI Centre of Excellence on Thursday.

First phase of Bihar Assembly election comes to an end

IANS | November 6, 2025 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Voting for the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections inched towards an end on Thursday amidst reports of some isolated clashes, while the Election Commission rebutted allegations of power cuts and bogus voting.

LIC clocks 32 per cent jump in Q2 net profit at Rs 10,053 crore

IANS | November 6, 2025 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Thursday reported a robust 32 per cent increase in standalone net profit to Rs 10,053.39 crore for the second quarter of the current financial year, compared with the corresponding figure of Rs 7,620.86 crore in the same period of the previous financial year.

Millie Bobby Brown slams media for distasteful headlines

IANS | November 6, 2025 5:22 PM

Los Angeles, Nov 6 (IANS) The 'Stranger Things' star Millie Bobby Brown has complaints from the media, and she's putting her foot down. The actress recently said that her biggest issue with the press is the need for journalists to outright slam celebrities in article headlines.