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Bangladesh lose seven wickets for 22 runs as India win by 18 runs in U19 World Cup 2026

Bangladesh lose seven wickets for 22 runs as India win by 18 runs in U19 World Cup 2026

Bangladesh looked set for an easy win against India in the U-19 World Cup 2026 at Bulawayo before a dramatic collapse. Vihaan Malhotra starred after the rain break with four wickets as India staged a stunning comeback to win by 18 runs. Bulawayo (Zimbabwe): Bangladesh were heading towards a comfortable win over India in the U19 World Cup 2026 before they fumbled and choked at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The Indian bowlers, particularly Vihaan Malhotra was ruthless after the rain break, claiming four wickets to turn the tide for India. Courtesy of his heroics, India scripted a sensational…
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Chinnaswamy cleared to host IPL matches, subject to all terms and conditions met for 2026 season

Chinnaswamy cleared to host IPL matches, subject to all terms and conditions met for 2026 season

The Karnataka State Cricket Association has received government approval to host international and IPL matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, pending compliance with safety and security conditions. A press conference with further details will be held soon. Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has received official approval from the Home Department of the Government of Karnataka to host international and Indian Premier League (IPL) matches at theย M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. However, the green light will comeย after specific terms and conditions mandated by the government and other concerned authorities, are followed by KSCA. The association has already submitted a…
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Manchester United dominate Manchester City at Old Trafford to move to top 4 in Premier League table

Manchester United dominate Manchester City at Old Trafford to move to top 4 in Premier League table

Manchester United defeated Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford on January 17, 2026, with goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu. The win moved United into the Premier League top four and ended their home derby win drought against City since 2023. MANCHESTER: Manchester United delivered a statement performance in the Premier Leagueโ€™s headline fixture on January 17, overcoming rivals Manchester City 2โ€‘0 at Old Trafford. The derby victory marked a welcome result for United and their interim manager, Michael Carrick, fueling optimism among supporters after a challenging stretch of results. The breakthrough in the fiercely contested match came midway…
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Union Budget 2026: Tracking defence allocations under Modi government since 2014

Union Budget 2026: Tracking defence allocations under Modi government since 2014

Defence Budget 2026: Whether or not the Modi government increases defence spending by 20 per cent is a different question, as analysts point out that it is important to ensure that the defence sector has the ability to absorb the expenditure. New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1 (Sunday), and analysts are expecting a significant hike for the defence sector, considering the background of Operation Sindoor. Launched by India in response to the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, Operation Sindoor is considered to…
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Meg Lanning sets new WPL record, UP Warriorz beat defending champions Mumbai Indians

Meg Lanning sets new WPL record, UP Warriorz beat defending champions Mumbai Indians

Meg Lanning set a new WPL record with her 11th half-century as UP Warriorz posted 187, beating defending champions Mumbai Indians by 22 runs. Phoebe Litchfield supported with 61, while Shikha Pandey starred with two wickets in the win. Navi Mumbai: UP Warriorz skipper Meg Lanning etched her name into the WPL record books during the marquee clash against Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Coming into the game, Lanning was level with Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt for the most half-centuries in the league. Her latest innings against Mumbai marked her 11th fifty in…
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Hindu trader beaten to death in Bangladesh’s Gazipur; three held by police

Hindu trader beaten to death in Bangladesh’s Gazipur; three held by police

Bangladesh unrest: At around 11 am (local time), he was allegedly attacked by some people at the Boro Nogor road in Kaliganj area of the Gazipur district. 55-year-old Ghosh, who was called Kali by the locals, was hit using a shovel that led to his death. Dhaka: A Hindu trader was beaten to death in Bangladesh's Gazipur district on Saturday amid the continued violence against minorities in the neighbouring country, said officials. The victim has been identified as Liton Chandra Ghosh, who was the owner of Boishakhi Sweetmeat and Hotel as per the preliminary information. At around 11 am (local…
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Italy announce squad for maiden T20 World Cup 2026, former South Africa international picked

Italy announce squad for maiden T20 World Cup 2026, former South Africa international picked

Italy will mark their debut in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. The Azzuris will begin their historic campaign against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Interestingly, former South Africa international JJ Smuts has been called up for the tournament. New Delhi: Italy have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, starting February 7. The Azzuris will open their maiden campaign with a match against Bangladesh on February 9, at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.ย  After the relationship was spoiled with former Australia cricketer Joe Burns, Italy appointed Wayne Madsen as captain and he…
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi sets new world record with dominant show in U19 World Cup 2026

Vaibhav Suryavanshi sets new world record with dominant show in U19 World Cup 2026

Indiaโ€™s 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi starred against Bangladesh in the U-19 World Cup 2026, scoring 72 to become the youngest player with a 50-plus score in the tournament and surpassing Virat Kohliโ€™s Youth ODI run tally. Bulawayo (Zimbabwe): A landmark performance by Indiaโ€™s teenage prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the defining moment of the Under-19 World Cup 2026 clash against Bangladesh in Bulawayo on Saturday. At just 14 years and 296 days, the youngster carved his name into the tournamentโ€™s record books with a commanding innings of 72 runs off 67 balls, courtesy of six boundaries and three maximums His approach was…
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No handshake at toss during India vs Bangladesh clash at U19 ODI World Cup 2026

No handshake at toss during India vs Bangladesh clash at U19 ODI World Cup 2026

India and Bangladeshโ€™s U-19 World Cup match in Bulawayo began with an unusual moment as captains skipped the customary handshake at the toss. Bangladesh opted to field after rain delayed the start, with no official comment on the incident. Bulawayo (Zimbabwe): An unusual moment preceded the start of the ICC Under-19 World Cup Group A contest between India and Bangladesh in Bulawayo, where formalities at the toss unfolded without the customary exchange of a handshake between the two captains. The match, scheduled for Saturday, January 17, began later than planned after rain interrupted the buildup. Once conditions improved, Bangladesh gained…
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BJP trumps Thackerays in Mumbai, Pawars in Pune

BJP trumps Thackerays in Mumbai, Pawars in Pune

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance made a clean sweep of the municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra on Friday, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis terming the victory a โ€œlandslide mandateโ€ attributed to the partyโ€™s โ€œall-encompassingโ€ Hindutva. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is set to come to power in 25 of the 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai, where elections were held on January 15, Fadnavis said, addressing jubilant party workers in south Mumbai in the evening. Results of elections in all the 227 wards in Mumbai were declared around midnight. The BJP became the single largest party by winning 89 seats, while…
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