India’s top singles player Sumit Nagal has secured a direct entry into the Australia Open 2025, making his second appearance in the year’s first Grand Slam which will be played in Melbourne from January 6-26.
Duminy steps down as SA’s batting coach
Former South African cricketer JP Duminy has stepped down from his role as the national white-ball batting coach, citing personal reasons. Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed his decision in an official statement, announcing that Duminy’s departure was based on a mutual agreement effective immediately.
‘Intent was really good’
The Indian team had a tough outing with the bat on the first day of the ongoing pink ball Test against Australia in Adelaide. Despite all the struggles, veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara praised KL Rahul and Shubman Gill’s intent at the crease. The duo put together a crucial stand of 69 runs in the middle.
Neurons that suppress food intake found, may lead to new obesity treatments
A team of researchers has discovered a previously unknown population of neurons in the hypothalamus that regulate food intake and could be a promising new target for obesity drugs, according to a study on Thursday.
Quake shakes Iran
At least 29 people were injured as an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 jolted the southwestern Iranian province of Khuzestan, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for ex-Chile Prez Bachelet
Michelle Bachelet, the former President of Chile and a global advocate for human rights, has been awarded the 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development.
Hamas official says Gaza ceasefire talks have resumed
A Hamas official said Thursday that international mediators have resumed negotiating with the militant group and Israel over a ceasefire in Gaza, and that he was hopeful a deal to end the 14-month war was within reach.
S Korean Prez apologises
South Korea’s president apologised Saturday for public anxiety caused by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law earlier this week hours ahead of a parliamentary vote on impeaching him.
INS Tushil to be commissioned on December 9
The Indian Navy will commission its latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate INS Tushil at Russia’s coastal city of Kaliningrad on Monday in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Threat to flights: 16 cases registered in Delhi likely to be transferred to NIA
At least 16 cases registered in connection with threats to flights of different airlines operating from Delhi are likely to be transferred to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), officials sources said on Friday.
