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13+ min ago (699+ words) New Chandigarh: This wasn't the homecoming Shubman Gill had hoped for. In the second T20I against South Africa at New Chandigarh, the India vice-captain was dismissed off the first ball he faced. It was a proper Test dismissal. The ball seamed away a bit, squared up the batter and the edge was taken at first slip. And given that this dismissal was coming right after a two-ball dismissal in the first game, India have reasons to worry. They've tried to fit Gill into the T20 team but so far, the gambit hasn't worked. It is particularly irksome because they have more proven performers waiting in the wings. Sanju Samson seemed to have got a good thing going with Abhishek Sharma at the top of the order and had scored three centuries in 2024. But he had to vacate that spot for Gill. Yashavii…...

49+ min ago (410+ words) New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh expressed his heartfelt gratitude after a stand was named in his honour at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. The venue is located in the state where his cricketing journey first began, making the recognition even more special for the 2011 World Cup winner. "To have a stand in my name at the New Chandigarh Stadium, in the state where my cricket journey began, is a feeling that's hard to put into words," Yuvraj said on Instagram. He extended his appreciation to the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) for their support over the years, saying, "A big thank you to the @pcacricketassociation for this honour and for always backing the youth." Yuvraj also thanked the Punjab Chief Minister, Bhagwant Singh Mann, adding, "Grateful to Hon'ble CM @bhagwantmann1 ji for…...

52+ min ago (256+ words) The U.S. and Eswatini signed a five-year health cooperation agreement on Friday, the State Department said, as the Trump administration continues its global health plan to provide aid while requiring investment from the country receiving it. The $242 million memorandum of understanding between the countries states that the U.S. intends to provide up to $205 million for investments in health data collection, disease monitoring and response and HIV prevention and treatment; Eswatini, in turn, will increase domestic health spending by $37 million during the five-year period, the department said. The agreement also includes delivery of lenacapavir, a U.S.-made HIV prevention drug, to the African nation, it said. "The signing places Eswatini on a clear path to achieving the long-term goal of an effective, sustainable, and efficient health system while underscoring a mutual commitment to safeguarding health gains, protecting American and Eswatini citizens alike," State Department…...

57+ min ago (483+ words) Published - December 12, 2025 09:20 pm IST - CHENNAI Second seed India swept South Africa 3-0 to cruise into the semifinals of the SDAT'World Cup Squash at the Express Mall here on Friday. India will now meet Egypt, which eased past Australia 3-0, while Hong Kong takes on Japan in the other semifinal. The host delivered a performance befitting a title contender, marked by clear strategy and exceptional confidence. Joshna Chinappa gave India the perfect start with a straight-game win over Teagan Russel. The match was played largely in the front court, and Joshna's superior touch, pace variation, and finish ensured that the world No. 203 South African never settled. The 39-year-old, ranked 79, dominated proceedings from start to finish. India's top men's player Abhay Singh made it 2-0 with a commanding win over Dewald Van Niekerk. Except for the second game where Dewald found good depth and briefly…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago (156+ words) More than 900,000 people are expected to cross Mozambique's borders from today onwards, as the Christmas and New Year festive season approaches. Of this total, More than 900,000 people set to cross Mozambique's borders this festive season More than 900,000 people are expected to cross Mozambique's borders from today onwards, as the Christmas and New Year festive season approaches. Of this total, more than 560,000 people will cross the country's largest border post, Ressano Garcia, in Moamba district, Maputo province. To ease the movement of people and goods during the festive period, the migration authorities are today launching the joint end-of-year operation at the Ressano Garcia border, as explained by the spokesperson of the Joint Command, Carmen Mazenga. The launch ceremony for the operation, which involves all defence and security forces, will be led by the deputy general commander of the Mozambican Police (PRM),…...

1+ hour, 11+ min ago (582+ words) From Kenya to Nepal, Gen Z movements sweeping the globe are joyfully defying authoritarianism with memes, stunts and dance videos. Over the course of 2024 and 2025, Gen Z has shaken the globe. Organizing large-scale anti-authoritarian protests " and in the cases of Nepal, Madagascar, Bangladesh and Peru, ousting heads of state " Gen Z-ers showed that they are anything but the disenchanted, anemic age group Boomers have dismissed as apathetic about "real-world" problems. Aside from the extraordinary bouts of youth mass mobilization across seven countries and counting, one element uniting these movements has been the sharing of memes and playful images." For example, a common trope of the recent Gen Z 212 movement in Morocco was seeing young people passively defiant during arrest " raising peace signs or smiling for the camera while being detained. Not to be confused with attempts to signal peaceful protest,…...

1+ hour, 11+ min ago (481+ words) South Africa has taken a significant step toward opening its telecommunications market to SpaceX's Starlink, following a policy directive that removes one of the biggest regulatory barriers facing foreign operators. On Friday South Africa's Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, issued a notice formally instructing the country's telecom regulator, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), to fully apply the 2016 ICT Sector Code for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) when evaluating telecom licence applications. The move could finally allow Starlink to operate in Africa's largest economy'without being forced to give up local equity ownership. Under South Africa's existing telecom framework, foreign companies seeking electronic communications licences were required to meet a 30% ownership threshold for historically disadvantaged groups, typically through direct local shareholding. That requirement has long been viewed as a dealbreaker for global firms unwilling to dilute…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago (1108+ words) Home " Stormers lead the way as SA teams push to regain ground in Europe The Stormers look to maintain winning momentum as Sharks, Bulls, Cheetahs and Lions push for vital bounce-back results in Europe. While the Stormers will have their sights set on continuing their formidable form this season when they line up against Stade Rochelais in round two of the Champions Cup this weekend, the Sharks, Bulls, Cheetahs, and Lions will be desperate to bounce back from disappointing defeats in their opening matches to stay in the race for the playoffs. The Stormers will host Stade Rochelais in Gqeberha on Saturday, followed by matches between the Sharks and Saracens in Durban in the Champions Cup, and on Sunday, the Bulls will take on Northampton Saints in England. In the EPCR Challenge Cup, the Toyota Cheetahs take on Stade Francais…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago (330+ words) The Mozambican and Italian governments on Thursday signed an agreement aimed at boosting new opportunities for cooperation, trade and development for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in both countries. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the official visit of Mozambican President Daniel Chapo to Italy, is intended to mark a decisive step forward in building a more robust economic partnership between Maputo and Rome. The document was signed by F'lix Pedro Malate, Director-General of the Institute for the Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises (IPEME), and Antonio Franceschini, head of the Office for Promotion and International Markets of the Italian National Confederation of Crafts and Small and Medium Enterprises (CNA). A statement from IPEME said that the agreement will allow technical teams from both institutions to work directly on creating mechanisms that facilitate business exchanges, and the expansion of…...

1+ hour, 35+ min ago (342+ words) Key topics:54% of South Africans want Black Economic Empowerment policy endedMost citizens support merit-based hiring over race-based quotasEconomic inequality Two-thirds of South Africans think that the use of racial categories does more harm than good, the Cape Town-based IJR said.Mounting scrutiny of the empowerment policy within South Africa is partly due to US President Donald Trump's drive to end affirmative action and government diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in America, the IJR said Pretoria-born billionaire Elon Musk, who is seeking to start operating his Starlink internet service in South Africa, has said the laws are racist and unfairly prejudice White citizens..President Cyril Ramaphosa later reiterated to members of his African National Congress party that the ANC "cannot retreat" on Black economic empowerment It "mandates government to ensure that as we strengthen those entities and companies that have been…...