‘Had higher hopes’: Maliwal writes to Mamata over Kolkata rape-murder

Tom Alsop’s unbeaten 85 off 60 balls led Gulf Giants to a six-wicket victory over Sharjah Warriors in ILT20, successfully chasing 171 for 6 in the final over. Tom Curran supported with 26 not out. Zimbabwean pacer Blessing Muzarabani took 3 for 32, helping to restrict the Warriors, who had strong contributions from Jason Roy…

Travis Head tormented Indian bowlers again, smashing a magnificent 152 in the third Test at the Gabba, his second consecutive century of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He had scored 140 to win the Adelaide Test for Australia. Head also shared a massive 241-run stand with Steve Smith (101), who also scored a century.

“The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg unleashed on Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, on Thursday for saying that Taylor Swift would not be affected by high prices or housing costs, because she’s a billionaire.  “You don’t know what affects her! You don’t know about her money! … Shut up, JD!” Goldberg said. She then reversed course somewhat, saying,…

The Supreme Court on Wednesday raised concerns over political parties offering freebies, questioning whether such actions were fostering dependency rather than encouraging participation in the workforce. The court noted that freebies might discourage people from working, impacting sectors like agriculture. The urban poverty alleviation mission is being finalized to address homelessness.

Former F-18 U.S. Navy fighter pilot Lt. Ryan Graves said he dismissed the involvement of commercial contractors in drone sightings reported around New Jersey in recent days.  “Based on my analysis of the situation and the statements made by the Pentagon and the legislative branch, I cannot believe that this is our own government acting…