Author: Ajay K Saklanii

World No. 3 Coco Gauff faces fellow American Hailey Baptiste in a highly anticipated third-round match at the Australian Open 2026. With Gauff aiming for her third Grand Slam title and Baptiste looking for a major upset, here is everything you need to know to catch the action live tonight.

The KRM Ayurveda IPO is ending its three-day run today with a solid response from investors. By the final day, the issue has been subscribed over 3 times, driven by a surge in retail participation. With a price band of ₹128-135, the company aims to raise ₹77.49 crore.

The wait is over. Border 2 has hit the screens, and the early reports are in. Director Anurag Singh has successfully blended nostalgia with fresh energy. From Sunny Deol’s surprising “fun mode” to the electric chemistry between Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh, the film is already winning hearts in the first half.

The first-ever bilateral T20I series between Ireland and Italy is underway in Dubai. After winning the toss, Paul Stirling’s Ireland has put Italy on the back foot, reducing them to 87/5 in 12 overs despite cameos from JJ Smuts and Anthony Mosca. Follow for live updates.

In a historic legislative shift, the Indian government has repealed the two-decade-old MGNREGA, replacing it with the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB-G RAM G. While the Centre cites a “Viksit Bharat 2047” vision, the Opposition calls it an assault on the federal structure and an insult to Mahatma Gandhi.

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu dedicated 14 pivotal development projects worth ₹76.41 crore in the Sulah Assembly constituency of Kangra. The initiative includes new bridges, health centers, and upgraded water supply schemes aimed at transforming local infrastructure.

In a dominant display ahead of the T20 World Cup, India outclassed New Zealand by 48 runs in the series opener. Abhishek Sharma was the star, smashing 84 runs at a strike rate of 240, while the bowlers restricted the visitors to 190/7.

A Faridabad court has handed a life sentence to 54-year-old Singh Raj, dubbed a “psycho killer” by investigators. While convicted for a single murder, Raj has confessed to killing five others, including three minor girls and his own relatives.

In a major escalation on Thursday, Israeli fighter jets struck four border crossings between Syria and Lebanon. The attacks aim to cut off weapons transfers, while separate strikes in South Lebanon have left at least two dead.

A workshop on “Smart Manufacturing” was organized in Kandaghat, Solan, aiming to equip local MSMEs with digital tools, AI, and IoT strategies. The event highlighted government schemes for improving productivity and competitiveness.