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Left-handed batter Rinku Singh, who scored a 9-ball 16, stayed till the last, giving Shivam Dube, who played an unbeaten innings of 60 runs off 40 balls, good company to finish off the chase. The duo put on a fine unbeaten 42-run stand for the fifth wicket, denying any chance whatsoever to Afghanistan. Rinku, who is an attacking batsman himself, kept his cool and gave credit to former Indian skipper MS Dhoni's advice for his calm and composed approach towards the game.

All-rounder Shivam Dube hit an unbeaten half-century and took one wicket to lead India to a comfortable win over Afghanistan in the first Twenty20 international on Thursday. Dube, a left-hand batsman, made 60 off 40 balls for his second T20 fifty as India chased down their victory target of 159 with 15 balls and six wickets to spare at Mohali. India lead the three-match series 1-0 as they prepare for the T20 World Cup in June.

This isn’t the first time Microsoft has overtaken Apple as the same happened in 2018 and 2021. Microsoft's market capitalisation eclipsed Apple's by a narrow margin.

The operation by Hamas on Israel was led by a small group of five individuals, included Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza; Mohammed Deif, the head of Hamas's military wing; Yahya's brother Mohammed Sinwar; Ruhi Mushtaha; and Ayman Nofal, the central district commander who was later killed in the conflict. As reported by All Israel News, these commanders selected October 7 for the attack based on reports of unusual calm along the border from field units. The decision was finalized the previous Friday, with a Saturday morning strike chosen to capitalize on Israel's day off.

Indian Army chief says India is prepared for tensions with China along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh. Situation is stable but sensitive. Talks at military and diplomatic levels are ongoing. Indian troops have adequate reserves. Ceasefire agreement with Pakistan is holding, but there have been infiltration attempts along the Line of Control.

The commerce ministry on Thursday scheduled a high-level inter-ministerial meeting next week to discuss measures to protect India's trade from the ongoing issues in the Red Sea, according to a senior official.​​The meeting will involve senior officials from the ministries of external affairs, defence, shipping, finance, and commerce.​​In addition, the commerce ministry has formed an internal strategic group comprising additional secretaries to address global issues affecting the country's trade and develop a strategy to tackle them on a daily basis.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday seized several illegal arms and ammunition, along with incriminating documents, digital devices and cash, in a massive multi-state crackdown in three cases relating to conspiracies and activities of the banned Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and the Lawrence Bishnoi crime syndicate. Earlier in the day, the NIA teams, as part of the mega operations, raided a total of 32 locations in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi. The central probe agency also conducted raids in Chandigarh.

Fans at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne were up for a treat on Thursday as they witnessed tennis legend Novak Djokovic and cricket stalwart Steve Smith having a blast together on court ahead of the Australian Open.

The 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple at Ayodhya is scheduled for January 22. Vedic rituals for the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla will begin on January 16. Cybercriminals are targeting the event by sending WhatsApp messages offering free VIP entry to Ayodhya temple on January 22. Users are asked to click on a link or download an APK file, which can steal personal information and compromise device security.

Canada's high commissioner to India Cameron Mackay expressed optimism about the strong alignment of strategic interests between India and Canada, despite recent diplomatic tensions.​​Speaking at a seminar on 'India-Canada Business: The Way Forward' at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, Mackay emphasized the importance of the bilateral trade and investment relationship. He praised the annual gathering of investors as a platform to strengthen business and people-to-people ties. While acknowledging the past tensions between the two countries, Mackay highlighted the leadership and vision of the business community present at the seminar.

South African great AB de Villiers acknowledges star Indian batter Virat Kohli's adept management of his cricketing journey, indicating that his friend's decision to potentially play in another T20 World Cup reflects his commitment and capability to contribute to the team's success in the shorter format of the game. De Villiers believes that both Rohit Sharma and Kohli remain integral parts of the best Indian T20 side, and considering them for the upcoming T20 World Cup is a wise decision.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced its Q3 financial results, reporting a 2% YoY growth in net profit to Rs 11,058 crore. However, the profit fell short of expectations. TCS's revenue increased by 4% to Rs 60,583 crore, surpassing analysts' predictions.

Infosys Q3 results: IT giant Infosys reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 6,106 crore for the quarter ended December, showing a 7% decrease compared to the previous year's quarter. The revenue from operations in the third quarter saw a 1% increase to Rs 38,821 crore. Infosys has revised its revenue guidance for constant currency terms to 1.5%-2% from the previous 1%-2.5%. Stay tuned for more updates on this story.

Apple is at risk of losing its title of the world's most valuable company to its fellow tech giant Microsoft. Apple's market cap has been impacted by worries about smartphone demand, causing a 4% drop in shares. Meanwhile, Microsoft's stock has been rising due to the AI wave. Currently, Apple's market value is $2.9 trillion compared to Microsoft's $2.84 trillion. This year started with bad news for Apple, including a research note predicting weakness in iPhone volumes, an antitrust case from the US Justice Department, and a decline in iPhone sales in China.

A plane hired to fly Gambia's soccer team from the capital Banjul to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) made an emergency landing just 20 minutes after takeoff. The flight had a dangerously low oxygen supply, which could have caused a fatal accident, as reported by Newsweek. The players, bound for the Ivory Coast, passed out and fell asleep after the sudden lack of oxygen. This situation forced the pilot to make an emergency landing, averting a major aviation disaster.

The recently released annual cleanliness survey, 'Swachh Survekshan', revealed that Howrah in West Bengal is the dirtiest city in India. All of the 10 dirtiest cities with a population of over 1 lakh are from West Bengal. Other dirtiest cities include Kalyani, Madhyagram, Krishnanagar, Asansol, Rishra, Bidhannagar, Kanchrapara, Kolkata, and Bhatpara. The survey evaluated cities based on their cleanliness and sanitation practices and received over 12 crore citizen responses, making it the largest cleanliness survey in the world.

Jakarta has proven to be a favorable venue for Indian shooters, with three athletes — Esha Singh, Varun Tomar (both in 10m air pistol), and now Rhythm Sangwan (25m sports pistol) — securing quota slots for the country during the Asian Olympic Qualifiers. The strong performances highlight India's growing prowess in the sport of shooting on the international stage. The strong performances highlight India's growing prowess in the sport of shooting on the international stage. This achievement marks Rhythm's third medal in the ongoing Asian Olympic Qualifiers.