After years of struggles and heartbreaking losses, New Zealand's women's team, known as the White Ferns, finally emerged as the champions in the T20 World Cup. Led by veteran players Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, and Lea Tahuhu, the team had a near-flawless campaign, sweeping away every opponent in their path after a stunning opening match against India. This victory marks New Zealand's fourth ICC title, with the men's team winning the Champions Trophy in 2000 and the World Test Championship in 2021, and the women's team winning the ODI World Cup in 2000.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its candidates for the upcoming byelections in four Punjab Assembly constituencies. Harinder Singh Dhaliwal, a close friend of AAP MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, has been chosen to contest from Barnala. Dhaliwal, who holds a BTech degree and comes from a farming family, has been actively campaigning for Meet Hayer's past elections. This announcement has stirred up disagreements within the party, with Barnala district president Gurdeep Singh Bathh expressing dissatisfaction with the decision of promoting "dynastic politics".
As the Amazon Great Indian Festival kicks off, Amazon India launches a digital campaign #AapkeHittMeJaari to educate and empower customers against rising cyber scams and frauds. The campaign uses relatable scenarios and quirky videos to highlight the importance of verifying suspicious requests, scrutinising URLs, and keeping sensitive information like CVV and OTP numbers safe. With this initiative, Amazon aims to create a secure shopping environment and protect its customers' hard-earned money.
Bisleri International, an Indian packaged drinking water and carbonated soft drinks company, has introduced its latest product Bisleri POP with a new Instagram campaign. The campaign features popular actors Palak Tiwari and Ishaan Khatter as brand ambassadors, showcasing the refreshing and tangy flavor of the drink. According to director Tushar Malhotra, the campaign aims to bring back the simplicity and charm of love in today's fast-paced world.
Canadian diplomats have left the country as the fallout over the US indictment connecting two separatists' deaths to a plot in Delhi escalates. The Canadian High Commissioner has denounced India's response and emphasized the need for accountability to improve relations going forward. The onus is now on India to collaborate on finding a resolution to the ongoing issue.
With the start of PKL Season 11 approaching, all 12 franchises have announced their captains for the upcoming campaign. For Bengal Warriors, it will be none other than veteran defender Fazel Atrachali. With a successful track record as a leader and his impressive tally of 486 tackle points, Atrachali will be looking to guide his team to another Pro Kabaddi title.
The highly anticipated 11th season of Pro Kabaddi League is set to kick off with a fiery opening match between Telugu Titans and Bengaluru Bulls. Both teams have made strategic moves during the PKL 11 auction and are hungry for a strong start to their 2024 campaign. With star players like Pawan Sehrawat, Pardeep Narwal, Ajinkya Pawar and Vijay Malik on the field, this matchup promises to be an intense battle between raiders and defenders. Stay tuned for an action-packed showdown on October 18th at GMC Balayogi Sports Complex, Hyderabad.
The Israeli military is investigating the possibility of Hamas' top leader Yahya Sinwar being killed in a recent operation in Gaza. Along with this, an Israeli airstrike on a school that was being used as a shelter for displaced Palestinians has claimed the lives of 15 people, including five children, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. Sinwar, who was chosen as Hamas' top leader after the assassination of Ismael Haniyeh, has been in hiding since the beginning of Israel's retaliatory campaign in Gaza.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has suspended national team head coach Chandika Hathurusingha and is also reportedly set to remove him from his position. This decision comes after Bangladesh's poor performance against India in a two-Test, three-T20I series. The former Sri Lankan all-rounder took over in January 2023 with the aim of propelling Bangladesh cricket, but under his coaching, the team performed poorly in the ODI and T20 World Cup campaigns. Former West Indies cricketer and coach Phil Simmons will serve as interim coach until the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Scotland faces a crucial match against Portugal in the Nations League Group A1, with their campaign on the line. Despite their successful performance in the last tournament, the Tartan Army has struggled this time and now faces the possibility of relegation. However, the game won't be available for TV viewers, as neither the rights holder Viaplay nor ITV have chosen to broadcast it. With their chances of reaching the semi-finals looking slim, Scotland must secure a win in this crucial game.