The National Students’ Union of India Punjab President, Isherpreet Singh Sidhu, strongly condemns the arrest of Aden Karanveer Singh by SHO Narinder for peacefully protesting for Senate Elections at the Panjab University Bachao Morcha. Sidhu highlights how such actions not only violate the democratic right to dissent but also lead to the loss of Punjab's bright minds and the creation of figures like Lawrence Bishnoi. He calls for immediate action against SHO Narinder and urges higher authorities to intervene and ensure justice for the students. Sidhu reaffirms NSUI Punjab's support for the students and their demand to be heard, respected, and empowered.
In the ongoing Maharashtra assembly elections, the son of late politician Baba Siddique, Zeeshan Siddique, is trailing in Vandre East, Mumbai while Shiv Sena's Varun Sardesai is leading by over 5,000 votes. Siddique, who had joined the Ajit Pawar-led faction last month, had accused the Maha Vikas Aghadi of deserting him and his father after the latter was shot dead by the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The bypolls to 48 assembly seats and two parliamentary constituencies in 15 different states are also being counted and results will be declared today. Stay updated with the latest news on NDTV.com and watch live updates on the same.
After a thrilling series opener resulting in a 61-run win for Team India, the Men in Blue are in a strong position to take an unassailable 2-0 lead against South Africa. The all-round effort from Sanju Samson, Varun Chakravarthy, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, and Ravi Bishnoi led to the first T20I victory. South Africa's lackluster batting performance and over-dependence on Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller calls for a change in their line-up if they want to stay alive in the series. Meanwhile, India's middle-order collapse will be a slight concern, but they are expected to stick with the same team and replicate their successful strategy from the first match.
Delhi gangster Anmol Bishnoi is suspected to be involved in the murder of former MLA and NCP leader Baba Siddiqui. The Mumbai police is seeking permission to access an audio clip of conversation between Bishnoi and another gang member, which they believe could reveal a connection to the murder. Prior to this, the police had initiated extradition proceedings against Bishnoi in the US. Fashion influencer Shalini Passi also shared the importance of emotional well-being for maintaining healthy skin.
Things got heated during the first T20I between India and South Africa when wicketkeeper Sanju Samson and South African bowler Marco Jansen got into an argument on the pitch. India captain Suryakumar Yadav quickly rushed in to diffuse the situation, but not before his IPL teammate, South African bowler Gerald Coetzee, could join in. Despite the tension, India emerged victorious, thanks to Samson's impressive back-to-back century and a strong showing from the spin duo of Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi. The win gives India a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.
After India defeated South Africa by 61 runs in the 1st T20I, former cricketer Mark Boucher shared his thoughts on Jio Cinema. He praised Men in Blue spinner Varun Chakravarthy's performance, saying he bowled briskly and had a great partnership with Ravi Bishnoi. Boucher also noted that the Indian bowling attack made it look like "men against boys" and that South Africa never had a chance. India's strong batting, led by Sanju Samson, provided the foundation for their victory.
Sanju Samson's impressive performance with the bat, along with exceptional bowling from Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi, led India to a resounding victory against South Africa in the first T20 International match. Samson became the first Indian to score back-to-back centuries in T20Is, with his 50-ball-107, and was supported by a strong bowling effort from Varun and Bishnoi, who took three wickets each. Despite a late surge from South Africa, India proved to be too dominant, sealing a 61-run win and taking a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.
The first T20I between India and South Africa saw a heated on-field exchange between Indian wicketkeeper, Sanju Samson, and South African fast bowler, Marco Jansen. Thanks to India's captain, Suryakumar Yadav, who stepped in as mediator, the situation was diffused before any serious escalation. However, the focus of the game was on India's record-breaking performance, with Sanju Samson becoming the fourth international player to score back-to-back centuries in men's T20Is. His knock of 107 runs, along with strong performances by bowlers Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi, led India to a dominant victory over South Africa.
In a dominant performance, India defeated South Africa by 61 runs in the first T20I of the four-match series. Wicketkeeper Sanju Samson's impressive 107 off 50 balls set the stage for India's total of 202. Despite a late collapse in the Indian innings, the bowlers delivered and restricted South Africa to 141/9, with Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi taking three wickets each. India now hold a 1-0 lead in the series.
In a dominating performance, Indian batsman Sanju Samson slammed a remarkable century, powered by ten sixes and seven boundaries, to help his team post a target of 202/8 against South Africa in the first T20I match at Durban. With spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi also picking up three wickets each, the hosts were unable to chase down the massive target, losing the match by 61 runs. This was the second consecutive century for Samson in T20Is, making him the fastest Indian to reach this milestone against the Proteas. The two teams will now move on to the second match of the series, to be played at Gqerberha on Sunday.