The Indian Deaf Cricket Team had a commanding tour of South Africa, winning all three Twenty20 International games and both One Day International games against the home side. The games were held at the Sinoville Cricket Club, where the visiting team beat South Africa in every aspect.

The IDCA organized the series, which is BCCI-backed and recognized by the Deaf International Cricket Council and the Asian Deaf Cricket Association.

In the first match of the T20I series, India chased down 108 to win by three wickets, and in the second game, they chased down 109 to win by eight wickets. India scored 157/3 in the third T20I and defeated South Africa by 72 runs, scoring only 85.

India maintained their impressive streak in the ODI series. They easily pursued 118 in the first ODI, winning by seven wickets. India completed the 2-0 sweep by defeating South Africa in a tight match in the second ODI, chasing 203 and winning by one wicket.

Virender Singh gave the best performance of the entire series. He was named Player of the Series in both formats and also ended up as the top batter and bowler in the T20Is, as well as winning the best bowler title in ODIs. In the ODI series, Sai Akash was selected as the top batsman.

The IDCA officers, support partners, and both teams were present at the closing event. In a special moment, team reps, including captain Virender Singh and IDCA President Sumit Jain, handed Acting High Commissioner Banu Prakash a signed jersey and hat as a token of respect and unity.

Sumit Jain, President of IDCA, commented on the victory, stating that our players were well-prepared and thrilled for the competition. They were prepared to demonstrate their abilities and battle for the prestigious title. The team’s outstanding performance in the series demonstrated that they made every effort to ensure that the trophy stays in India.

On the other hand, IDCA CEO Roma Balwani stated that organizing the series in Pretoria enhances ties between India and South Africa and acknowledges deaf cricket as a competitive and motivating sport. This sort of event goes beyond the sport itself, fostering social bonds via sport and honoring common ideals.

The group also thanked Jay Shah, the head of the ICC and the Board of Control for Cricket in India, for his backing of programs that promote cricket for people with disabilities.

In their IPL 2026 match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday, the Chennai Super Kings defeated the Mumbai Indians by eight wickets thanks to a flawless all-around display.

After MI was held to 159/7 by Anshul Kamboj and Noor Ahmad, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and rookie Kartik Sharma scored unbroken half-centuries to secure a convincing chase in CSK’s favor.

Gaikwad scored his second consecutive fifty by hitting 67 not out off 48 balls, which included five fours and two sixes. CSK’s goal of 160 was not a large one. Meanwhile, Kartik scored his first IPL half-century with an unbroken 40-ball stay, smashing four boundaries and three sixes, as CSK ended the chase with 11 balls to spare.

At 20 years and six days old, Kartik became the second youngest CSK batter to score an IPL fifty, following Ayush Mhatre (17y 291d). With a 98-run partnership off 75 balls for the third wicket, the pair expertly rotated the strike, punished the errant deliveries by sending them to the boundary ropes, and maintained complete command of the chase.

Despite Jasprit Bumrah and AM Ghazanfar each claiming a wicket, CSK maintained their composure during the chase and were unable to finish the double over MI and get their season back on track. CSK has now defeated MI in the IPL by eight wickets for the third time, following league doubles in 2014 and 2023. This is CSK’s largest victory against MI in the IPL.

From the very start, CSK’s pursuit was consistent. Ryan Rickelton even missed a catch of Sanju Samson before catching him off Bumrah. Gaikwad quickly got acclimated, finding the holes and making sure the score kept moving. Before being taken out by Ghazanfar, Urvil Patel made a cameo appearance, smashing two fours and as many sixes for 24 runs off 12 balls, giving the innings some much-needed momentum.

After that, Kartik joined Gaikwad, and the two of them put together a match-winning partnership. Kartik demonstrated maturity beyond his years by striking a balance between caution and aggressiveness, while Gaikwad’s fluency was evident as he accurately targeted the offside field.

Due to their collaboration, MI’s bowlers were never able to exert pressure. The pursuit became a formality as CSK were well ahead of the necessary pace by the halfway point. Together, they made sure that CSK won the 18th over comfortably, while MI was now facing a potential early elimination from the tournament.

In a disciplined bowling display that helped CSK keep MI to a subpar score, Ahmad previously contributed 2-26, while Kamboj asserted 3-32. After a strong start for MI, who were 90/2 at the halfway point, CSK recovered on a two-paced pitch, but then struggled in the final ten overs, scoring 69/5.

The pacers for CSK were methodical in delivering yorkers and hard length balls. Naman Dhir led MI with 57 runs off 37 balls, but in the latter stages, he became trapped with Hardik Pandya, whose timing let him down. Even though Shivam Dube struggled in the field, CSK were on the ball from the start.

Will Jacks’s fall to Kamboj in the second over gave MI a jolt early. In the seventh over, Noor Ahmad dismissed Ryan Rickleton after he retaliated by smashing five to race to 37. Prior to being out for 21 by debutant Ramakrishna Ghosh, Dhir and Suryakumar Yadav collaborated to maintain the scoreboard ticking.

Prior to CSK’s recovery, MI appeared to be headed for a huge score at 90/2 after 10 overs. Jamie Overton’s sharp off-cutter brought Dhir’s outstanding innings to an untimely conclusion, and he mishit it to extra cover, while Tilak Varma’s rough stay ended on five against Noor. To complete a three-wicket haul, Kamboj arrived to get rid of Pandya and Robin Minz.

MI’s innings came to a conclusion after Trent Boult hit a late six, and Kamboj and Noor made sure of it. Considering the start they had in the first ten overs, MI was able to accumulate a score that seemed uninspiring, which CSK easily exceeded, much to the joy of their devoted supporters.

Brief scores:
Mumbai Indians 159/7 in 20 overs (Naman Dhir 57, Ryan Rickelton 37; Anshul Kamboj 3-32, Noor Ahmad 2-26)
Chennai Super Kings 160/2 in 18.1 overs (Ruturaj Gaikwad 67 not out, Kartik Sharma 54 not out; Jasprit Bumrah 1-20, AM Ghazanfar 1-40)

With extensive precautions taken to guarantee a fair and seamless execution, the NEET UG 2026 will be administered by the National Testing Agency on Sunday during a single session between 2:00 p. m. and 5:00 p. m. (IST).

Candidates who are eligible for compensatory time, such as those in the PwD/PwBD categories, will be able to sit the exam until 6:00 p. m.

The NEET (UG) exam is being conducted on a large scale this year, with about 22. 79 lakh candidates registered. One of the biggest entrance tests in the world, the exam will be administered in a pen-and-paper format in 551 Indian cities and 14 foreign cities, covering over 5,432 centers.

A massive administrative and security infrastructure has been put in place by the NTA for the test. As part of coordinated efforts, more than 6,000 observers have been sent to monitor operations independently, while 674 municipal coordinators are supervising the activities. Police agencies, district administrations, invigilators, and center superintendents are all actively participating, especially in the safe transfer of sensitive information.

Between 11:00 a. m. and 1:30 p. m. , Candidates must report to their designated centers. The entry gates will close at 1:30 p. m. , and there will be no exceptions. People wearing traditional or religious garb or full-sleeved clothing have been instructed to arrive early in order to allow enough time for thorough security inspections.

According to the regulations, candidates must bring a printed admission card, a current original picture ID, and two passport-sized photos for attendance. The examination room only allows authorized objects. These include a clear water bottle, while diabetic candidates may bring sugar tablets or fruits like bananas, apples, or oranges.

There are still severe restrictions on the use of mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, wallets, jewelry, metallic goods, and food packets.

Candidates have also been recommended by the NTA to use their admit card to confirm their exam center address rather than relying only on map programs, which may occasionally display erroneous locations. Candidates have been advised to make arrangements for their journey in accordance with travel and weather warnings.

The NTA reiterated its dedication by stating that the test will be administered with complete integrity, transparency, and efficiency, with the cooperation of local governments, union territories, and state governments across the nation.

An industry head supported the Great Nicobar Project on Friday, stating that its primary objective is to protect India’s national security, maritime interests, and communication routes.

Whether it be roadways or vital ports, infrastructure development must be understood in the broader context of the national interest, according to Rawat.

He stated, “Questions raised years after project approvals need to be viewed carefully,” hinting that economic and strategic interests often drive such narratives, even if environmental issues are important.

He admitted that development does cause environmental disruption, citing large-scale infrastructure development throughout the nation, such as national highways and projects connected to the Char Dham Yatra. Still, he also mentioned mitigation measures, such as parallel greening initiatives.

He stressed the importance of India protecting its sea lanes of communication and marine environment, especially in light of rising international rivalry for important shipping lanes, on the Great Nicobar initiative.

Rawat stated that “the project should be evaluated in terms of its long-term benefits for protecting India’s oceanic interests and ensuring preparedness in a fast-evolving geopolitical landscape. ”

In the meantime, according to an official announcement, the Great Nicobar Project intends to utilize the island’s proximity to the international East–West shipping route to turn it into a significant strategic maritime and economic center.

The action is anticipated to increase India’s presence in Southeast Asia and the Andaman Sea, while also decreasing its reliance on foreign transshipment ports like Singapore and Colombo.

A greenfield international airport, a 450 MVA gas-solar power facility, a planned town, and a 14. 2 million TEU international container transshipment terminal at Galathea Bay are among the project’s main elements.

With a natural deep-water depth of more than 20 meters and a strategic position around 40 nautical miles from a key international shipping route, the port is well positioned to draw in worldwide cargo traffic.

In a high-scoring Match 43 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets in Jaipur on Friday, thanks to a strong chase led by KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, and Nitish Rana, who kept the target within reach after Mitchell Starc’s timely wickets.

Despite Jofra Archer’s continued pattern of opening the bowling, Delhi began their chase of a challenging 226 following RR’s 225/6 start. In his first over, which was also his second-most costly first over of the season, Archer surrendered 11 runs.

One of the finest starts against RR this season saw them race to 49 for 0 in four overs, all without losing a single wicket. This was unlike the 57/1 and 55/2 scorching starts of the past.

Nissanka got things going right away by capitalizing on anything short. The fact that 30 of his 50 runs came from five pulls and four flicks demonstrates how hard it was for RR’s bowlers to get the correct lengths against him. Delhi exceeded 70 in the Power-play, which was more than they had managed in their 264-run match earlier this year.

Before accelerating, Rahul played the ideal supporting role. He concentrated on RR’s top wicket-taker Ravi Bishnoi, smashing 26 runs off only nine deliveries, a significant improvement over his previous performance against the leg-spinner. DC was in command of the chase, cruising at 108 for 0 by the ninth over.

In the Power-play, Nissanka scored a quick 52 off 26 balls, but as the field widened, he slowed down. When attempting a reverse sweep off Ravindra Jadeja, he was dismissed at 110 for 1 in 9. 3 overs after scoring only 10 runs outside the powerplay.

Rahul maintained a high level of enthusiasm. He maintained the needed rate, which was almost two runs per ball, by hitting 32 off 14 deliveries outside the powerplay, and he reached his fifty in 27 balls. DC was significantly ahead at 120 for 1 in 11 overs.

Rana, who was batting third, made a significant contribution to maintaining the score rate. He began slowly at 6 off 6 but quickly broke out, blasting two sixes in an over against Jadeja.

With DC needing only 60 runs in the last 10 overs and the required run rate never more than 12, his quick 33 off 16 deliveries kept RR at bay.

The Rajasthan Royals had a strong total earlier in the day thanks to captain Riyan Parag’s outstanding 90 off 50 balls at the front. Parag and Dhruv Jurel (42 off 30) recovered after RR fell to 12 for 2 early, bringing the score to 56 for 2 during the power play and 91 for 2 after 10 overs.

After that, Parag increased his pace and dominated Kyle Jamieson by scoring 32 runs off 12 deliveries, bringing RR’s score to 166 for 3 in 16 overs. But the most important thing was Starc’s influence. He quickly knocked out Jadeja and Parag, reducing the score to 173 for 5.

RR set a tough chase by scoring 225 for 6 thanks to a late burst from Donovan Ferreira (47 off 14).

The target was still attainable, even though the game had a shaky conclusion when DC lost two well-set hitters in quick succession, leaving 49 runs needed off 28 balls.

As DC sailed to a seven-wicket win, Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma ensured there were no hiccups in the latter stages.

Brief scores:
Rajasthan Royals 225/6 in 20 overs (Riyan Parag 90, Donovan Ferreira 47 not out; Mitchell Starc 3-40, Kyle Jamieson 1-48)
Delhi Capitals 226/3 in 19.1 overs (KL Rahul 75, Pathum Nissanka 62; Ravindra Jadeja 1-33)

The Middle Eastern conflict and its investment rate will cause India to experience an incremental cumulative capex of $800 billion over the next five years in the areas of energy transition, data centers, and defense, according to a report released on Wednesday. In FY2030, India’s investment rate will reach 37. 5% of its GDP.

According to the Morgan Stanley report, roughly 60% of the additional capex is expected to go toward defense, data centers, and the energy transition.

Given that real GDP growth is still between 6. 5 and 7 percent, the paper stated that we remain upbeat on India’s medium-term capex-led growth trajectory in this context.

Furthermore, the study suggested that a greater top investment rate might raise the profit share of GDP to 8% or more, surpassing its previous peak of 7%.

This indicates that the equity market will be about 10 times its fiscal year 2031 profits due to the fact that corporate earnings are compounding at a rate of over 15% over the next five years.

In the midst of the Middle East war, we anticipate a robust policy response and increased capex activity to tackle India’s supply-side issues in the areas of energy, fertilizers, and defense. According to the research, data centers might become more popular in India as a global destination.

According to the study, the main policy challenge is to lessen concentration risk, boost domestic buffers, and increase resilience to recurrent shocks.

It predicted that the government would promote electrification, increase coal gasification and mining, and grow the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in the energy sector. The bank stated that the medium-term response to fertilizers includes a three-pronged approach: diversifying supply sources, growing local capacity, and lowering nutrient intensity by improving agronomy and input efficiency.

According to the research, India’s domestic policy drive and geopolitical risk reduction are supporting a multi-year investment cycle in data centers.

It stated that “the expansion has meaningful second-order spillovers across construction, electrical equipment, cooling systems, and grid capex, and supports India’s broader objective of digital sovereignty. “

Gujarat Titans (GT) chased down a relatively low 156-run target in just 15. 5 overs while losing six wickets against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 42 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Captain Shubman Gill led from the front, scoring 43 runs off just 18 deliveries.

The Gujarat Titans, led by their captain Shubman Gill, had a strong start while chasing a small goal. He started out with force, hitting Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a four and a six in the first over. Gill maintained his attack in the following over, hitting Josh Hazlewood for two sixes and three fours to help GT advance to 36 without a loss after only two overs.

Sai Sudharsan displayed intention at the other end with a boundary, but he was soon out by Bhuvneshwar in the same over, scoring just six runs. Soon after, RCB had another opportunity to score, but Jitesh Sharma missed a crucial catch, giving Jos Buttler a lifeline.

In the fifth over, RCB finally had a breakthrough when Bhuvneshwar bowled Gill, who had been hitting a scorching 43 off 18 balls, and Virat Kohli caught him. But the missed opportunity was expensive because Buttler took advantage of it, smashing boundaries and bringing GT to 69/2 by the conclusion of the powerplay.

However, Bhuvneshwar clean bowled Buttler in the eighth over, bringing his aggressive innings to a conclusion with a score of 39 runs off 19 balls. Shahrukh Khan and Washington Sundar led the team beyond the 100-run mark, helping GT advance gradually despite the setback.

To keep the game alive, RCB retaliated by dismissing Sundar and Shahrukh in the eleventh over. But a vital partnership between Jason Holder and Rahul Tewatia helped stabilize the inning. Even if Suyash Sharma ignored Holder, Tewatia was still undefeated on 27 and easily led GT to victory with 25 balls remaining.

Romario Shepherd got two wickets for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the team’s best bowler with three.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore got off to a sluggish start after being inserted to bat, with Mohammed Siraj giving up only six runs in the first over. When Virat Kohli assaulted Kagiso Rabada, hitting five boundaries in a row in a 21-run over, the momentum changed swiftly.

The Gujarat Titans made a comeback after a strong beginning when Jacob Bethell was easily taken out by Siraj. Kohli soon followed suit, misjudging a ball from Rabada and being caught by Rashid Khan for a quick 28 off 13 deliveries.

RCB reached 59/2 at the conclusion of the powerplay, thanks to Devdutt Padikkal’s steady run rate. But in a contentious choice that sparked protests from RCB players, captain Rajat Patidar was caught by Jason Holder after being brought down by Arshad Khan.

Jitesh Sharma was out by Holder, and Tim David was out by Rashid, causing the innings to fall apart swiftly. Krunal Pandya also lost his wicket at a low price, putting RCB in trouble with a score of 91/5.

Padikkal put up a strong fight, scoring 40 runs off 24 deliveries, but Rashid Khan ultimately bowled him. With minor additions from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Venkatesh Iyer, Romario Shepherd scored 17 as the lower order failed to rebound.

In 19. 2 overs, RCB was ultimately bowled out for 155. Rashid and Holder each grabbed two wickets during a strong bowling performance, and Arshad Khan took three wickets.

Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 155 all out in 19.2 overs (Devdutt Padikkal 40, Kohli 28; Arshad Khan 3-22, Rashid Khan 2-19, Jason Holder 2-29)
Gujarat Titans 158/6 in 15.5 overs (Shubman Gill 43, Jos Buttler 39; Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3-28, Romario Shepherd 2-30)