3rd T20I: If you are mentally strong, you can do well at any number, says Tilak Varma

IANS | December 13, 2025 7:45 PM

Dharamsala, Dec 13 (IANS) Ahead of the third T20I against South Africa, India’s left-handed batter Tilak Varma said being mentally strong allows a batter to succeed at any position in the batting order. India’s batting flexibility left everyone puzzled when Axar Patel was sent out to bat at number three in a chase of 214 in New Chandigarh.

Naveen Patnaik forgoes hiked LoP salary, asks Odisha govt to use funds for poor

IANS | December 13, 2025 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced that he would forgo the recently increased salary and allowances attached to the LoP’s post, asking that the amount instead be used for the welfare of the poor.

We are on the cusp of eliminating Maoism: HM Amit Shah

IANS | December 13, 2025 7:31 PM

Bastar, Dec 13 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday the forces and the government are on the cusp of fulfilling the resolve to eliminate Left Wing Extremism from the entire country before March 31, 2026.

Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarthak wraps up goodwill visit to Kuwait

IANS | December 13, 2025 7:21 PM

Kuwait City, Dec 13 (IANS) Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sarthak concluded its goodwill visit to Kuwait on Saturday after participating in the Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the Kuwait Navy Ship KNS Al Garoh, underscoring the growing maritime cooperation between the two countries.

Odisha Masters: Isharani, Unnati, Kiran George enter finals after gritty semifinal battles

IANS | December 13, 2025 7:17 PM

Cuttack, Dec 13 (IANS) India will have strong representation in the finals of various categories at the Odisha Masters 2025 BWF World Tour Super 100 as Isharani Baruah, Women's Singles top seed Unnati Hooda, and Men's Singles second seed Kiran George booked their places in the summit clashes following hard-fought semifinal victories at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Cuttack, on Saturday.