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What is the prize money that Desert Vipers bagged for winning maiden ILT20 title? Check here

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What is the prize money that Desert Vipers bagged for winning maiden ILT20 title? Check here

Desert Vipers turned third time lucky as they converted their two runners-up finishes into their maiden ILT20 title in 2025/26. Vipers defeated MI Emirates by 46 runs as Sam Curran put up a brilliant performance. Check what prize money the Desert Vipers bagged for winning the ILT20 title. New Delhi: Desert Vipers finally ended the long wait for their maiden ILT20 title as they clinched their maiden crown by beating MI Emirates in the final of the 2025/26 season on Sunday, January 5. Captain Sam Curran starred with the bat while bowlers struck in unison as Vipers put up a…

JD Vance defends US military action on Venezuela: ‘Drug trafficking, oil expropriation main reasons’

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Jan

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World

JD Vance defends US military action on Venezuela: ‘Drug trafficking, oil expropriation main reasons’

Responding to criticism that Venezuela has little connection to the global drug trade, JD Vance, in a post on X, said that such claims were misleading, stressing that cocaine trafficking remains central to the finances of Latin American drug cartels. Washington: US Vice-President JD Vance on Sunday defended the military action carried out in to Venezuela, during which they captured the country's president and deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, arguing that the South American nation has played a significant role in drug trafficking and has long used expropriated oil assets to fund what he described as "narcoterrorist activities".…

Joe Root equals Ricky Ponting, achieves major record for first time in career during SCG ton in Ashes

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Jan

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Joe Root equals Ricky Ponting, achieves major record for first time in career during SCG ton in Ashes

Joe Root continued his Midas touch in Test cricket as he slammed his 41st hundred in the format during the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney. Root has now equalled Ricky Ponting in a major record in Test cricket. New Delhi: England icon Joe Root proved his critics once again as he slammed his second hundred in the Ashes series during the ongoing fifth Test in Sydney. Root, the modern-day Test great, hit his 41st Test ton and has now equalled Ricky Ponting. Coming into the Ashes, there were a lot of talks of how Root could fare in the series,…

TMC infighting resurfaces in Bengal’s Bhangar

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Jan

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Politics

TMC infighting resurfaces in Bengal’s Bhangar

Internal rifts within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) spilled out into the streets of Bhangar on Sunday, as rival factions clashed just as the party begins its push for the 2026 Assembly elections. The trouble reportedly started in the Kashipur area of South 24 Parganas when a vehicle belonging to Hakimul Islam — son of the veteran leader Arabul Islam — was allegedly attacked. The situation turned into a full-blown confrontation near a petrol pump owned by the Arabul family. CCTV footage now doing the rounds on social media shows groups of men engaged in heated arguments and finger-pointing, with…

Optical illusion: Only a person with 20/20 vision can spot the letter ‘I’ |

04

Jan

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Lifestyle

Optical illusion: Only a person with 20/20 vision can spot the letter ‘I’ |

At first glance, a uniform array of the number '1' offers little intrigue, but delve deeper and you'll reveal a lone letter 'I' nestled within. This clever trick plays with our visual habits, as the brain often darts over repetitive shapes, mistaking one for the other. Hidden letter and number optical illusions are fun because they look easy at first. But once the timer starts, the brain begins to struggle. This challenge is a perfect example of that clever trick.In this puzzle, a clean grid is filled with the number 1. Every row and every column looks the same. The…

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Entertainment

Elle Fanning wants to have kids

Actor Elle Fanning hopes to have children and start a family of her own someday. The 27-year-old actress revealed that having children is “definitely” something that she wants. She was speaking at the Los Angeles premiere of her latest film “Sentimental Value”. She said working on the Norwegian drama, directed by Joachim Trier, which follows the story of sisters Nora and Agnes reconnecting with their estranged father, became a profound lesson in navigating her own family dynamics. “It's kind of the beauty of this film, the universal themes that people are relating to, and it is about…

US will not govern Venezuela, but will impose ‘oil quarantine’, Rubio clarifies

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Jan

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US will not govern Venezuela, but will impose ‘oil quarantine’, Rubio clarifies

The statement comes after Donald Trump’s claims about US control over Venezuela, which he made following the capture of Maduro on Saturday, January 3. New Delhi: In a shift from earlier statements, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on Sunday that the United States does not intend to take a governing role in Venezuela following the dramatic removal of President Nicolas Maduro. Rubio clarified that Washington's involvement would be limited to enforcing an “oil quarantine” on the country, following a high-stakes military operation that led to Maduro's capture. The clarification comes after Donald Trump’s bold claims about US control…

AUS vs ENG, Sydney, Day 2 weather report: Will rain spoil another day of the fifth Ashes Test?

04

Jan

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AUS vs ENG, Sydney, Day 2 weather report: Will rain spoil another day of the fifth Ashes Test?

With Australia and England all set to continue the fifth Test of the Ashes 2025-26, let us have a look at the weather report for day 2 of the fifth Test, after the first day of the clash saw rain playing spoilsport. Sydney: The stage is set for day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final Test of the Ashes 2025-26. Australia and England took on each other on day 1 of the clash on December 4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. It is worth noting that the Aussies have already retained the Ashes. Winning the first three Tests of…

AB de Villiers heaps praise on star India all-rounder, backs him to come good in T20 World Cup 2026

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Jan

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AB de Villiers heaps praise on star India all-rounder, backs him to come good in T20 World Cup 2026

Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers recently came forward and gave his take on how important India all-rounder Hardik Pandya would be for the Indian team in the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup 2026. New Delhi: The stage is set for the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup 2026; the marquee event will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka and is slated to begin on February 7. Most of the teams have already announced their squad for the tournament, with experts discussing the best possible combinations for all the sides in the tournament. Ahead of…

At least 25 people dead and 14 missing after boat capsizes in northern Nigeria

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Jan

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At least 25 people dead and 14 missing after boat capsizes in northern Nigeria

The boat capsized during its journey, but further details on the exact cause of the incident remain unclear. The local disaster response agency stated that the boat overturned without warning. New Delhi: A boat accident in northern Nigeria’s Yobe state has claimed the lives of at least 25 people, with 14 others still missing, according to emergency services. The incident occurred along the Yobe River, near Garbi town. The boat, which was carrying 52 passengers, was transporting residents who had gone to the local market, as well as some who were engaged in fishing and farming activities. The Yobe State…