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Hyderabad batter Tanmay Agarwal shattered records by slamming a triple century in just 147 deliveries during the Ranji Trophy match against Arunachal Pradesh on Friday. Hyderabad ended up scoring 529 runs in just 48 overs for the loss of one wicket with Agarwal breaking a plethora of records with his impressive knock. This was the first time ever that a batter slammed a triple century in under 150 balls in a first-class cricket match.   Tanmay Agarwal shattered records According to Wisden Almanack, the first 'first-class' cricket match was played in 1772 and as a result, this was the first time that this feat was achieved in around 252 years. This was the fastest triple-century in first-class cricket as Agarwal surpassed the previous record held by Marco Marais since 2017. Agarwal's innings had 33 fours and 21 sixes - another record in first-class cricket as it is now the highest number of sixes hit in an innings beating Ishan Kishan's previous record. The 28-year-old a...

A woman was allegedly drugged and raped by a social media friend on January 13 in Mumbai. The police in south Mumbai's Worli is investigating the case. The police in south Mumbai's Worli The woman, 21, in a distressing Instagram post narrated her "most traumatic experience" when she met the accused, Heetik Shah, on the fateful night. Until then, the two had only interacted on Instagram, she said. Heetik Shah and I went out for drinks and partying in town, starting at place A. After meeting a couple of his friends, we left for Bastian. After some tequila shots, I became intoxicated, feeling anxious and alone at the party," she said. However, she was forced to drink some more by the accused which led her to have a blackout episode, she said, adding she suspected she was "roofied". "Being roofied" is slang for someone being raped or sexually assaulted after being drugged. "He insisted I drink more, and I had a blackout episode, not recalling...

Lakshya Chauhan, the 24-year-old son of Delhi Police's Assistant Commissioner Yashpal Singh, went to Haryana with two others to attend a wedding. By the end of the revelry, he was killed and his body was found in a canal.         Lakshya Chauhan was a lawyer Mr Chauhan, a lawyer at Tis Hazari court, was allegedly pushed into a canal in Haryana by two of his friends, Vikas Bhardwaj and his accomplice Abhishek, over a simmering financial dispute. The unfolding tragedy began on Monday when Mr Chauhan, accompanied by Bhardwaj and Abhishek, set out to attend a wedding in Sonepat. When he failed to return home the next day, ACP Yashpal Singh filed a missing complaint, triggering a search operation. As the investigation progressed, it was revealed that the financial dispute between Mr Chauhan and Bhardwaj had escalated, leading to a sinister plan to eliminate him. Bhardwaj alleged that Mr Chauhan had taken a loan and consistently refused to repay, causing tension betwe...

The White House, along with the United Nations and European Union, expressed deep concern over the execution of Kenneth Smith in Alabama, marking the first-ever use of nitrogen gas for a US execution. Smith, convicted of murder, was put to death by suffocation through nitrogen gas, a method criticized by various human rights groups and advocates.  Smith was sentenced to death Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall defended the execution, stating it was conducted professionally, although concerns about Smith's apparent suffering during the process have been raised. The UN human rights chief and EU condemned the execution method, calling it potentially torturous. Advocates, including the American Civil Liberties Union, called for an end to the death penalty, citing Smith's execution as another example of the cruelty inherent in capital punishment. President Joe Biden's suspension of federal executions reflects broader concerns about the practice's consistency with Americ...

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to "buy" seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs with an offer of ₹ 25 crore each in a bid to destabilise his government in the national capital. Arvind Kejriwal Mr Kejriwal claimed that the BJP engaged in talks with the AAP legislators and purportedly threatened imminent arrest for the Delhi Chief Minister in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case. The alleged conversation involved a sinister plan to topple the AAP government in Delhi. In a long social media post, the Delhi Chief Minister alleged, "Recently, they [BJP] has contacted 7 of our MLAs of Delhi and said - 'We will arrest Kejriwal after a few days. After that, we will break the MLAs. Talks have been held with 21 MLAs. Talking to others also. After that, we will topple the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi. You can also come. Will give ₹ 25 crore and contest the elections on BJP ticket.'" Despite the ...

Nitish Kumar will likely take oath as Bihar Chief Minister again  tomorrow, a record ninth time, supported by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) - mirroring a familiar script from the 2020 elections. The political churn has triggered a flurry of activities, with large-scale transfers of officers adding to the suspense. Reports of an imminent change in government are rife, casting a shadow over the current 'Mahagathbandhan' ruling coalition. RJD, Congress In Huddle The BJP has convened a meeting of its MPs and MLAs today, ostensibly to strategise for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. State unit chief Samrat Choudhary downplayed speculations of a renewed alliance with Nitish Kumar, but BJP leaders dropped significant hints about behind-the-scenes discussions. According to sources, Nitish Kumar has convened a session of the legislative party tomorrow. Sources have said that extensive relocations of district magistrates are underway in Bihar, coinciding with rumors of an imminent shift i...

Martha quota protest leader Manoj Jarange Patil ended his protest today after the Maharashtra government accepted all his demands. Mr Patil has been on a hunger strike in Mumbai since yesterday demanding reservation in education and jobs for the community under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. Maratha Quota Leader Mr Patil's demands included Kunbi certificates for all Marathas, free education from kindergarten to postgraduate level, and reservation of seats for Marathas in government job recruitments. So far, 37 lakh Kunbi certificates have been given, and the number will go up to 50 lakh, he said. Kunbi refers to Other Backward Classes (OBC). The 40-year-old had threatened to march to Mumbai's Azad Maidan for a massive protest if their demands were not met. "If the government does not agree, then we will show what we can do," Mr Patil had said. The protesters said that two Maharashtra ministers met Mr Patil on Friday night and the government has accepted al...

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar made headlines Thursday as he re-joined the BJP, less than a year after departing for the Congress, citing "ill treatment." His return, approved by Home Minister Amit Shah, unfolded at the party's Delhi headquarters, witnessed by Karnataka unit leaders BY Vijayendra and ex-Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. Shettar's BJP Return: Political Twist "I am rejoining with the belief Narendra Modiji has to become PM again," said Shettar, a staunch follower of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Visuals showed him warmly received by BJP chief JP Nadda, followed by discussions with Yediyurappa. Shettar explained his switch, mentioning "some issues" and BJP workers' urging. The Congress, via Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, pointedly noted Shettar's move after feeling "disrespected" by the BJP. Shettar's Congress stint followed BJP's denial of a ticket in the 2023 Karnataka election. Yediyurappa ...

The INDIA bloc appears to be unravelling as a third key leader – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar – is likely to change camp. Sources said it is likely that Mr Kumar, in a last-minute U-turn, will partner the BJP in the coming Lok Sabha elections. INDIA bloc fragmenting Over the last two days, two key leaders – Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal– have ruled out any alliance with the Congress in Bengal and Punjab. For Mr Kumar, 72, this would be the fifth change in camp. Since 2013, he has been swinging between the NDA and the mahagathbandhan, all the while keeping his job in the state intact.  He switched sides last in 2022 – barely two years after he had walked out of the Grand Alliance and joined the NDA. The signs have all been there over the last weeks, with Mr Kumar's comments on dynastic politics and the subsequent retort from Lalu Yadav's daughter expanding the rift. Yesterday, his lack of response to the Congress invite for Bharat Jodo Yatra, put a question mark on hi...