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'Killing white people': Trump on US boycott of G20 in South Africa; blocks SA from 2026 summit
World | Nov 28, 2025, 11:13 PM ISTTrump said 'South Africa refused to hand off the G20 Presidency to a Senior Representative from our US' during the closing ceremony of the event. He said the US was also stopping all payments and subsidies to South Africa.
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'Need to get better': Rishabh Pant opens up after South Africa hand India humiliating defeat
Cricket | Nov 26, 2025, 02:07 PM ISTIndia's stand-in skipper Rishabh Pant took centre stage and talked about his side's loss against South Africa in the second Test, which resulted in the series loss. Temba Bavuma gave his take on the win as well.
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Solidarity, equality and sustainability key pillars of inclusive growth, says G20 Declaration
World | Nov 22, 2025, 11:17 PM ISTThe 39-page document acknowledges the impact of rising geopolitical and geo-economic competition and instability, heightened conflicts and wars, and deepening inequality, increasing global economic uncertainty and fragmentation.
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WATCH: PM Modi's candid moments with Giorgia Meloni, Brazil's Lula steal spotlight at G20 Summit
World | Nov 22, 2025, 04:33 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni were seen sharing a hearty laugh during a conversation at the opening session of the G20 Summit in South Africa.
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From skills multiplier to taking on drug-terror nexus: PM Modi proposes key global reforms at G20
World | Nov 22, 2025, 11:37 PM ISTG20 Summit 2025: PM Modi opened the first session with a call to reevaluate global growth parameters and introduced three sweeping proposals -- a traditional knowledge repository, a continent-wide skills multiplier for Africa, and a joint effort to dismantle the drug–terror nexus.
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PM Modi lands in South Africa to attend G20 Summit, says focus on 'ensuring better future for all'
World | Nov 21, 2025, 08:56 PM ISTPrime Minister Modi is scheduled to address all three sessions of the G20 Summit. The first session is titled Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth Leaving No One Behind and will cover building economies, trade, financing for development and the debt burden.
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Will Kagiso Rabada play second Test vs India in Guwahati? South Africa share update
Cricket | Nov 20, 2025, 05:27 PM ISTSouth Africa are monitoring Kagiso Rabada’s rib injury and will decide his availability for the Guwahati Test within 24 hours. Coach Piet Botha says pitch grass will influence the call. Simon Harmer is fully fit after his Kolkata heroics as the second Test begins on November 22.
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Graeme Smith talks about India's contribution in helping South Africa grow as cricketing nation
Cricket | Nov 19, 2025, 05:25 PM ISTSA20 India Day in Mumbai highlighted the league’s growing ties with India, with Commissioner Graeme Smith outlining SA20’s rapid rise, strong fan engagement and talent growth while emphasising its vision, branding and parallels with the early years of the IPL.
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Lungi Ngidi added to South Africa squad for second Test against India in Guwahati
Cricket | Nov 18, 2025, 08:44 PM ISTSouth Africa have added Lungi Ngidi for the second Test against India in Guwahati. In case Kagiso Rabada fails to recover in time for the game, Ngidi is expected to feature in the next Test. Notably, South Africa defeated India by 30 runs in the series opener and currently holds a 1-0 lead.
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IND vs SA Playing XIs: South Africa opt to bat first in Kolkata, Rishabh Pant makes his return
Cricket | Nov 14, 2025, 09:44 AM ISTIndia and South Africa take on each other in the first Test of the ongoing multi-format series. The first Test began with South Africa winning the toss and opting to bat first. Let us have a look at the playing XIs for the two sides.
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South Africa calls Donald Trump’s decision to boycott G20 Summit 'imperialist interference'
World | Nov 10, 2025, 07:49 AM ISTANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula lashed out at both Trump and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who repeated the allegations made by Trump.
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Pakistan beat South Africa for first time in home ODI series after Abrar Ahmed's spin magic
Cricket | Nov 08, 2025, 11:36 PM ISTPakistan defeated South Africa for the first time in a home ODI series after their 2-1 victory over them in the recently-concluded series in Faisalabad. Abrar Ahmed starred with 4/27 in his 10 overs in the clash at the Iqbal Stadium.
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Trump says he won't attend G20 Summit in South Africa later this month, here's why
World | Nov 06, 2025, 07:13 AM ISTDonald Trump said South Africa shouldn't even be in the Gs any more because what's happened there is bad. "I told them I'm not going. I'm not going to represent our country there," he said.
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Women's World Cup: PM Modi hails team India's triumph, calls it an 'inspiration for generations'
India | Nov 03, 2025, 12:35 AM ISTICC Women's World Cup 2025: Home Minister Amit Shah also congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team on their historic World Cup victory, describing it as a proud and defining moment for the country.
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How has Team India performed in Women's World Cup finals history?
Cricket | Nov 02, 2025, 07:30 AM ISTIndia has reached the Women’s ODI World Cup final twice, losing to Australia in 2005 and England in 2017. Both defeats were heartbreaking, but the team’s resilience and growth set the stage for a historic shot at glory in the 2025 final.
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Sam Ayub tops unwanted record list with duck against South Africa in third T20I
Cricket | Nov 01, 2025, 11:17 PM ISTPakistan opener Saim Ayub registered his seventh duck of 2025 during the third T20I against South Africa, setting a new unwanted record for the most ducks in a calendar year. Despite flashes of brilliance, his inconsistency remains a concern for Pakistan.
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Dewald Brevis becomes first batter to achieve monumental feat in 2025, despite South Africa's defeat
Cricket | Nov 01, 2025, 04:18 PM ISTDewald Brevis became the first cricketer to hit 50 sixes in 2025, but South Africa lost to Pakistan in Lahore. Saim Ayub’s unbeaten 71 led Pakistan to victory, while Babar Azam surpassed Rohit Sharma to become T20I cricket’s leading run-scorer.
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Marizanne Kapp breaks Jhulan Goswami's all-time World Cup record in clash vs England
Cricket | Oct 29, 2025, 09:37 PM ISTMarizanne Kapp became the highest wicket-taker in Women’s ODI World Cup history with 44 wickets, while Laura Wolvaardt’s 169 powered South Africa to 319, dismantling England's final hopes. South Africa would hope to wrap things early to qualify for the summit clash on November 2.
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Why is Pakistan team wearing pink jersey against South Africa in first T20I?
Cricket | Oct 28, 2025, 08:31 PM ISTPakistan wore pink jerseys in the first T20I against South Africa to support breast cancer awareness under the Pink Ribbon campaign. Captain Salman Agha chose to bowl first, while South Africa’s Tony de Zorzi made his T20I debut in Rawalpindi.
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Australia set ODI World Cup semi-final date with India after thrashing win over South Africa
Cricket | Oct 25, 2025, 06:56 PM ISTAustralia crushed South Africa by seven wickets at the Holkar Stadium, with Alana King taking a record 7-18 to dismantle the Proteas. The win secured a semi-final clash with India, while England faces South Africa in the other semi on October 29.