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The third match of the ongoing T20I Tri-Series in Sharjah between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Afghanistan on Monday promised an intriguing contest as both teams looked to bounce back after suffering defeats against Pakistan. After winning the toss, UAE captain Muhammad Waseem opted to field first, aiming to restrict Afghanistan to a total below 160 runs. However, the plan did not unfold as intended, with Afghanistan cruising towards a formidable score at 116/2 in 13 overs at the time of filing this report. ALSO READ: Mega discount on iPhone 16e ahead of iPhone 17 launch, here is price…

The battle between Android flagships has started again, and this time Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL and Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra are competing against each other. Recently, Google launched the Pixel 10 series, which has the Pro XL as its most advanced model. And Samsung is already in the market with its famous S25 Ultra. Both phones are flagships of these two companies, which have large displays, powerful chips and advanced cameras. A key difference is that Pixel focused more on AI tools and their smartness, while Galaxy focused on raw performance and solid hardware. Therefore, it is not easy…

There is good news for iPhone lovers. The price of the iPhone 16e has dropped significantly ahead of the launch of the iPhone 17. The device is now available on various e-commerce platforms for just ₹52,490. The iPhone 17 is expected to be launched on September 9. Launched in India in February 2025, the 128GB variant of the iPhone 16e was originally priced at ₹59,900. It is currently listed at ₹52,490 on Vijay Sales. Additional discounts of up to ₹11,000 are available, including an instant ₹3,500 off on EMI purchases using HDFC Bank credit or debit cards. This brings the…

After defeating Japan with 3–2 on Sunday in Rajgir, India reached the Super 4 stage in the Hockey Asia Cup 2025. Since the beginning of the match it was exciting and both teams played hard, but India controlled the early minutes. India opened its score quickly. In the fourth minute, Mandeep Singh scored a beautiful goal. India led 1–0. Soon after, captain Harmanpreet Singh converted a penalty corner. The score went up to 3–0 and Harmanpreet’s goal lifted the team’s spirits. Japan did not give up. In the third quarter, Kosei Kawabe scored to make it 3–1. He scored again…

American tennis player Taylor Fritz has produced an impressive performance at the 2025 US Open, reaching the quarterfinal. He is now the last male player from the United States remaining in the tournament, raising the hopes of his countrymen once again. In his fourth-round match, Taylor Fritz defeated Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in straight sets. The match lasted 1 hour and 38 minutes, meaning Fritz won three consecutive sets without losing any. Throughout the game, he dominated his service points and gave very few opportunities to his opponent. Taylor Fritz served exceptionally well, hitting 14…

Novak Djokovic made history on Sunday night at the US Open by defeating Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2. This victory secured Djokovic a place in the quarterfinals, marking his 64th Grand Slam quarter-final appearance, a record in tennis history. Novak Djokovic maintained complete control at the start of the match. He took an early lead and won many points comfortably. During the game, the 38-year-old Novak Djokovic felt pain in his neck. He began stretching by touching his neck. He lost a few games due to the discomfort but soon regained the composure. During the match Djokovic…

A truck carrying sacks of flour got stuck on Friday morning after a portion of the Batla House road, just under the Jamia Millia Islamia Metro Station, caved in. The incident occurred around 11:30 am and forced authorities to close the entire stretch of Batla House road, raising fresh concerns over the deteriorating condition of Okhla’s key roads. This is not the first such incident in the area. Just days ago, a section near Holy Family Hospital had collapsed, which was only temporarily patched up, said residents, adding that it has been noticed that in this locality potholes are leveled…

Silver prices hiked Rs 2,000 to touch a new high of Rs 1,20,000 per kilogram in New Delhi on Wednesday, as investors shifted to safe-haven assets following the imposition of US tariffs on Indian products that came into effect. The latest rally follows Tuesday’s sharp gain when the white metal had jumped by Rs 3,000 to settle at Rs 1,18,000 per kilogram. The momentum in silver reflects heightened investor demand amid both geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Gold also witnessed an uptick in domestic markets. In Delhi, gold of 99.9 per cent purity advanced by ₹500 to ₹1,01,270 per 10 grams…

A video showing a young man carefully packing ganja under the guise of a popular company’s logo (Amazon) for online delivery in Zakir Nagar has shaken Okhla, sparking outrage among residents and prompting local activists to sound the alarm over the growing menace of drug deliveries in the heart of Jamia Nagar. The incident was reported on Tuesday late night. ALSO READ: Why Jamia dismissed two security guards from service: The inside story It remains unclear whether this is an isolated incident in the area, which, according to activist Sagheer Abbasi, has been grappling with a growing problem of drug…

Following an unfortunate incident on Jamia Millia Islamia campus on August 25, the university has taken action to security guards. This development has been confirmed by an order issued on August 26 in which the university wrote: “The Competent Authority has taken cognizance of an unfortunate incident occurred on 25th August, 2025 (Monday) at around 6:10 p.m. near Gate No. 7, wherein a scuffle broke out between a student of the Faculty of Law and security guards over the issue of the student’s identity card. “As per visuals of the CCTV cameras installed at the location, a verbal exchange between…