With the WTC final set to take place in June 2025, defending champions Australia currently sit at second position in the points table. However, with three matches to go, including a crucial Test against India and two against Sri Lanka, Australia will secure their place in the final if they win at least one of those matches. South Africa has already qualified for the final, but the final spot is still up for grabs and will depend on the results of the upcoming matches.
Category: Technology Title: "Google Reveals Exciting Updates for Android 16 and Set Timeline for Release" Google announces the launch of the second Developer Preview for Android 16, with a confirmed release between April and June 2025. The new preview introduces a range of updates, including enhanced performance tools, advanced accessibility options, and improved security measures. The timeline for the platform's release has been set, with a major SDK release expected in Q2 and smaller updates throughout the year. The updates aim to streamline app development and improve functionality for Android 16.
Television personality and 'Bigg Boss 13' star Shehnaaz Gill is all set to make her debut as a producer with the upcoming Punjabi film 'Ikk Kudi'. In a recent Instagram post, she shared a behind-the-scenes video from the sets featuring her and other actors from the film. She also announced the release date for the film, which is set to hit the theaters on June 13, 2025. The film is a collaboration between Raaya Picturez, Shehnaaz Gill Productions, and Amor Film Presents.
In a high-profile case, famous Kannada actors Darshan Thoogudeepa and Pavithra Gowda have been granted bail by the Karnataka High Court. The two were arrested in June for their alleged involvement in the murder of an auto-driver, Renukaswamy. However, the Court has raised questions about the prosecution's case and the alleged delays in the investigation and post-mortem report. This development comes after an interim bail was granted to Darshan in October on medical grounds.
Selena Gomez has officially announced her engagement to music producer Benny Blanco, much to the excitement and chagrin of fans. The couple, who have been dating since June 2023, shared the news with a series of photos on Instagram. However, some fans couldn't resist bringing up Selena's past relationship with Justin Bieber and questioning her decision to marry Blanco.
As the world celebrates Thanksgiving with traditional dinners and gatherings, astronaut Sunita Williams surprises her friends and family with a message from International Space Station (ISS). In a video released by NASA, Williams and her fellow astronaut Barry Wilmore reveal their Thanksgiving menu, featuring specially processed versions of classic dishes. The duo has been in space since June and will return to Earth in February 2025 due to technical errors, but for now, they are grateful for the unique experience of dining in zero gravity. On a completely different pitch, the Australian cricket team is facing criticism for their poor performance in recent matches, with their upcoming pink-ball test in Adelaide being a crucial moment for the team to prove their skills.
Captain Temba Bavuma has declared that the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan will serve as "like cup finals" as South Africa aims to secure a place in the World Test Championship showpiece. A series sweep against both opponents could potentially put them in contention for the final at Lord's in June. With Bavuma's return from injury and the inclusion of young seamers Gerald Coetzee and Marco Jansen, the Proteas are confident in their all-out attack and plan to stick to the tactics that have brought them success. However, Sri Lanka, also vying for a spot in the final, will provide tough competition and have shown their proficiency against fast bowling.
The fourth and final test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to begin on Thursday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Currently, India leads the four-match series 2-1. If India manages to win the final test, they will secure a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final in June, where they will face Australia at the Oval in London. Led by Rohit Sharma, Team India will be determined to win the match and secure their place in the final. Additionally, this test match is expected to break the record for the most number of viewers on the first day, which is currently held by a test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia.
Fans of Allu Arjun are in for a treat as the actor is set to team up with director Trivikram Srinivas for a pan-India film. The shooting of this highly anticipated project is expected to begin in June 2025, after the release of Pushpa 2. Allu Arjun's entire focus is currently on Pushpa 2, which is set to hit theaters on December 5, 2024.
Kiwibank announced changes to its six-month and one-year term deposit rates, with the former increasing by 20-basis points and the latter decreasing by 25-basis points. This comes as Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan notes that term deposit rates have been falling at a slower rate than home loan fixed rates since June, suggesting that there may be more downward pressure on them in the future. With banks needing to balance their lending and funding terms, it is likely that term deposit rates will remain competitive in the current low interest rate environment.