1st T20I: I put the nation first, that’s my biggest USP, says Pandya

IANS | December 9, 2025 11:47 PM

Cuttack, Dec 9 (IANS) India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was the star of the show in the team’s 101-run win over South Africa on Tuesday here at the Barabati Stadium, and he said that he felt satisfied that his hard work paid off. The Men in Blue put on a dominating performance and took a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series to kick off their T20 World Cup preparations on a high.

PM Awas Yojana changed lives, poor families in J&K's Kishtwar get permanent houses

IANS | December 9, 2025 11:37 PM

Kishtwar, Dec 9 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), one of the flagship welfare schemes launched by the Narendra Modi-led Union government, has provided a roof over the heads of poor people living in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district and lakhs of people across the country by allotting them pucca (permanent) houses.

1st T20I: India is having a great run, says Suryakumar after team’s 101-run win over South Africa

IANS | December 9, 2025 11:11 PM

Cuttack, Dec 9 (IANS) India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav was pleased with the team’s performance against South Africa in the first T20I that concluded here at the Barabati Stadium on Tuesday and said that the team was having a "great run" in the format heading into the T20 World Cup 2026.

Bihar: Sanjeev Mukhiya gang’s member arrested in paper leak case

IANS | December 9, 2025 10:58 PM

Patna, Dec 9 (IANS) The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) has arrested Sanjay Kumar Prabhat, a resident of Sheikhpura and an active member of the Sanjeev Mukhiya gang, from Gola Road in Patna.

Vijay Varma opens up about using personal heartbreak to portray emotional scenes on-screen

IANS | December 9, 2025 10:57 PM

Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) Bollywood actor Vijay Varma, with every character portrayal and choice of role, has proven his acting prowess.

Gujarat: Blue Flag Shivrajpur beach emerges as global icon of coastal tourism

IANS | December 9, 2025 10:51 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 9 (IANS) Gujarat’s tourism landscape is setting a new global benchmark with the remarkable transformation of Shivrajpur Beach in Devbhumi Dwarka, now the state’s first Blue Flag certified beach, as shared by officials on Tuesday.

1st T20I: Idea was to hit the seam as hard as possible, says Arshdeep Singh

IANS | December 9, 2025 10:50 PM

Cuttack, Dec 9 (IANS) Arshdeep Singh spoke in depth about his mindset and strategy when he took the new ball in the powerplay during India’s win against South Africa in the first T20I here at the Barabati Stadium and said that his aim was to hit the seam and "get as much purchase off the wicket."

Ashes: Bazball yielded a culture that lacks accountability, says McGrath

IANS | December 9, 2025 10:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Former Australia cricketer Glenn McGrath believes England's Ashes squad lacks "accountability" and labelled it "embarrassing" after the visitors lost back-to-back matches and trail five-match series 0-2 against Australia.

Gujarat’s Jhopadi Electrification Scheme brings light to over 10 lakh poor households

IANS | December 9, 2025 10:35 PM

Gandhinagar, Dec 9 (IANS) To improve the living conditions of the state’s poorest families, the Gujarat government’s Jhopadi Electrification Scheme continues to expand access to free electricity connections for hut dwellers across rural and urban areas.

Mila Kunis speaks up on her neighbours complain to her

IANS | December 9, 2025 10:33 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 9 (IANS) Hollywood actress Mila Kunis is opening up on the complaints that her neighbours keep her bombarding with "all day long".