The ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 significantly impacted India’s economy with a contribution of USD 1.39 billion, driven by tourism and media exposure. The event drew record crowds and created thousands of jobs, highlighting India’s potential as a premier host for global sports events. The World Cup is expected to have long-term benefits too.
Karun Nair’s unbeaten 132 helps Vidarbha take a commanding lead of 286 runs over Kerala in the Ranji Trophy final. After being dropped by Kerala’s Akshay Chandran, Nair’s century, along with Danish Malewar’s 73, steadied Vidarbha after early blows. The pair’s 182-run partnership puts Vidarbha in a strong position for the final day.
Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin expressed confidence that Pete Hegseth would be confirmed as Defense secretary, despite opposition from GOP moderates. Hegseth cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday, setting up a final confirmation vote expected Friday evening. However, Republican Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, both publicly declared their opposition to…
Just Eat Takeaway.com is poised to be acquired by Dutch technology investor Prosus in a deal worth roughly 4.1 billion euros ($4.3 billion).
Marcus Stoinis, Australian all-rounder, retires from ODIs after 74 matches, to focus on T20Is. Cricket Australia will replace him for the ICC Champions Trophy. Stoinis, a pivotal ODI player, helped in the 2023 ODI World Cup win. Coach McDonald praised his contributions and leadership. His exit coincides with injury concerns for Cummins and Hazlewood.
Two Pakistani terrorists were killed in separate encounters with security forces in North Kashmir’s Bandipora and Kupwara districts. The operations were part of an intensified crackdown following a recent surge in terrorist attacks. An M4 carbine and an AK-47 rifle were among the weapons recovered from the slain terrorists.
An Ahmedabad civil court ruled that names of deities, like ‘Shree Ram,’ cannot be exclusively owned merely by trademark registration. The court dismissed a clothing shop owner’s suit against his cousin using the ‘Shree Ram Vastra Bhandar’ name, emphasising that it is a generic term and other individuals have the right to use it.