Stalin, who is the opposition leader in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, mentioned that the state knows the "story of the wife looking for a husband in the Chengalpattu court", a possible tacit reference to Vijay's wife Sangkeetha Sornalingam filing the divorce petition before the Chengalpattu Family Court in December 2025, seeking legal separation to end their 27-years of married life.

It is condemnable that he (Vijay) insulted the farmers by saying that the farmers are protesting at the instigation of the opposition parties. His statement that he is telling a short story is completely against their dignity. Only Tamil Nadu knows the story of the wife looking for a husband in the Chengalpattu court. Therefore, @actorvijay Forget about it, at least for now," Stalin posted on X, moving from political to personal.

சட்டப்பேரவையில் ஆளுநர் உரைக்கு பதிலுரை என்ற பெயரில் scripted அவதூறுகளை அள்ளிவீசி acting performance காட்டி இருக்கிறார் முதலமைச்சர்.

பேரவையின் live Camera-வை, சினிமா camera என்று நினைத்துக் கொண்டு அவர் பேச, அதனை எதிர்க்கட்சிகளின் குறுக்கீடுகள் இன்றி single take-இல் shoot செய்ய… pic.twitter.com/54XX1k929L

— Udhay (@Udhaystalin) June 23, 2026

The high-profile divorce case is ongoing at the Chengalpattu Family Court, with the next hearing scheduled for August 7, as both parties attempt to navigate the legal process.

Stalin's acerbic post was after actor-turned-politician Vijay shared a story in the Assembly on a "missing man", seen as a tacit reference to MK Stalin.

Earlier today, speaking in the Assembly, Vijay launched also launched a pointed attack on the DMK, saying his government would recover the public funds allegedly misappropriated under the guise of "party fund collections". 

His sharp remarks triggered immediate, vehement objections from the opposition benches. Udhayanidhi protested, raising a point of order demanding that the Chief Minister ought to speak that way only if he has evidence.

The speaker, however, ruled out any interventions during Vijay's speech and said the chief minister should be allowed to complete his reply to the Governor's address to the Assembly. But the DMK members stood protesting.

Resuming his speech, Vijay said, unlike the previous DMK government, the TVK will never indulge in corrupt practices, nor will it allow anyone to "loot" the government coffers.

Before winding up his nearly 45-minute fiery speech in the Assembly, the chief minister, pointing to the empty opposition benches, asked Speaker JCD Prabhakar if he could make a hand gesture in the House.

"I wanted to enact this little bit in the presence of the DMK members. But they have all walked out. Can I make the gesture, with your permission?" Vijay asked. Immediately, the speaker replied, "Why not, nothing wrong".

Then a smiling Vijay made a downward hand-slashing gesture, as the Treasury benches responded with loud thumping of tables, and it left the speaker himself amused.

The gesture appeared to be mimicking former chief minister MK Stalin's viral hand gesture he had made at the DMK headquarters on a day he sealed the deal with the Congress ahead of polls. The gesture was interpreted by many as a signal that "everything is settled" or "all finished".

#WATCH | Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay seeks permission from the Speaker and performs a cinematic gesture as he concludes his speech in the State Assembly.

(Video source: Tamil Nadu State Assembly) pic.twitter.com/Y7BlOXHkYI

— ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2026

Outside the Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin dismissed the chief minister's speech as one curated for "reels".

🔴#BREAKING | "TVK has made Assembly into cinema" : DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin hits back at Vijay

NDTV's @jsamdaniel joins @GargiRawat with more details pic.twitter.com/DM3gzjDq3X

— NDTV (@ndtv) June 23, 2026

"TVK has made the assembly into a cinema theatre, they've started whistling now. Soon, ministers will play songs and dance to item songs. The chief minister's speech was only for reels and social media. Reels can be made from his nearly 30-minute speech. It was scripted and very artificial. He has started acting. The speaker is saying 'Action' and 'cut'. And next they will go for a 'once more' take. He is asking the speaker's permission for action. Next, a caravan, makeup artists and a stunt master will come here. They will turn the assembly into a shooting spot," Junior Stalin said. 

"Yeah, I think not only Shreyas but also (ODI captain) Shubman. Because both of them are young captains. And both of them are captains with a lot of empathy," Paranjape told PTI after Shedge's maiden India call-up for the white-ball tour of Ireland and England following the injury-forced withdrawal of Nitish Kumar Reddy.

"And they will understand the pressure Suryansh will be feeling, the nervousness that he will be feeling. Shreyas definitely, because they know each other, Suryansh has played under him. So, there will be a lot of comfort." With both Hardik Pandya and Reddy out of the UK tour, Paranjape feels even in ODIs, Gill can guide Shedge.

"Mainly because he is young and he will be able to relate to what's going on inside that debutant's mind, basically." For the upcoming tour, beginning with two T20Is against Ireland from June 26, Paranjape's advice is simple: absorb as much knowledge as possible.

"If you are able to be a sponge... And my advice to him is to be a sponge around all the champions in that dressing room. So, I think if he is able to adapt to that atmosphere, I think England is a great location," he said.

Paranjape said the opportunity has come through hard work and should be embraced with humility.

"This has come as a lucky break. He accepts it with all humility and he will try to do his best for the team. That's the message. Always be a team-man. Think like a captain and try to win games for your team," he said.

Paranjape said he first met Shedge through a mutual friend and immediately recognised a profile that Indian cricket desperately needs.

"I have been involved with him for probably the last year and a half. And he is a very, very talented cricketer and he has shown glimpses of that talent in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

"But what really enthuses me is that here is an all-rounder and we are looking for all-rounders. We are looking for fast bowling all-rounders, batsmen who can bowl medium pace. We are looking for spin all-rounders as well." According to Paranjape, Shedge's progress accelerated once he was able to address the technical gltches that many young cricketers encounter on their way up.

"So, I knew about him. But when we met, there were a few things which were kind of impeding his progress. And these are very natural roadblocks that top-flight cricketers face on their journey.

"And at the end of the day, I think it was just about him knowing that I am here for him. I genuinely believed in him as a cricketer from an ability, from a skill perspective." The former national selector said one of the reasons he was convinced about Shedge's future was his belief that the youngster could eventually become a genuine all-format cricketer.

A significant part of Shedge's development has involved improving his bowling.

Paranjape revealed that former national selector and noted bowling coach Subroto Banerjee has been working closely on the technical aspects of the youngster's bowling.

Paranjape believes that while Shedge's batting is currently better than his bowling, the gap is narrowing rapidly.

"But Subroto Banerjee and I are working on his bowling as well. There are a couple of technical things which Subbu (Banerjee's nickname) is working on.

"And once those settle in over the next few months, I think he is a guy who will be then able to select himself as a batter or as a bowler. I think he will be genuinely an all-rounder." 

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While the IPOs of Advit Jewels and Waterways Leisure Tourism are open for subscription till June 25, CSM Technologies IPO will close on June 29.

As per the current grey market premium trends, the unlisted shares of these companies are commanding a premium between 1% to as high as 40% in the grey market.

Here's everything you need to know about these three mainboard issues in detail; including their respective GMP and possible listing gains.

CSM Technologies IPO GMP

According to InvestorGain, the GMP for the CSM Technologies IPO stood at Rs 4 per share as of 2 PM on June 24. It indicates an estimated listing price of Rs 117. This means investors can expect a listing gain of around 4% when the shares debut next week.

CSM Technologies IPO was subscribed 0.24 times on Wednesday, on day 1 of bidding. The IPO received bids for 26,27,592 shares against 1,11,30,880 offered, as per the stock exchange data till 3:12 PM.

About CSM Technologies IPO

The CSM Technologies IPO is a book build issue of Rs 145.78 crore. It comprises a fresh issue of 1.29 crore shares.

The price band for the IPO is set between Rs 107 and Rs 113 per share.

Allotment of shares is proposed to be finalised on June 30. Shares of CSM Technologies will be listed on the BSE and NSE on July 2. 

 It is an IT solutions company catering to government and private clients.

ALSO READ: CSM Technologies IPO GMP In Focus As Mainboard Issue Opens For Subscription Today

Advit Jewels IPO GMP

The GMP for the Advit Jewels IPO stood at Rs 55 per share as of 2 PM on June 24. The latest GMP indicates a listing price of Rs 193 apiece, at a premium of 39.86% compared to the upper limit of the issue price.

Advit Jewels IPO was subscribed 37.84 times on Wednesday, on day 2 of bidding. The IPO received bids for 31,71,02,200 shares against 83,79,300 shares offered, as per the stock exchange data till 3:12 PM.

About Advit Jewels IPO

The Advit Jewels IPO is a book build issue of Rs 165.16 crore. It comprises a fresh issue of 1.2 crore shares.

It will remain open for subscription between June 23 and June 25. The price band for the IPO is set between Rs 130 and Rs 138 per share. 

Share allotment is likely to be completed by June 29. Subject to the successful completion of the issue process, the company's equity shares are due to be listed on both the BSE and NSE on July 1.

Jaipur-based Advit Jewels specialises in premium handcrafted jewellery and operates under the Rambhajo label.

ALSO READ: Advit Jewels IPO: Check Day 2 Subscription Status, GMP And Price Band

Waterways Leisure IPO GMP

The latest GMP for the Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO stood at Rs 3.5 on June 24. It indicates a listing price of Rs 811.5 apiece at a premium of 0.43% on the upper limit of the price band. 

The Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO was subscribed 0.45 times on the second day of bidding as of 3:12 PM on June 24. It received bids for 18,86,904 shares against 41,84,004 shares offered. 

About Waterways Leisure IPO

It is a book build issue of Rs 585 crore. It comprises a fresh issue of over 72 lakh shares. The price band for the IPO is set between Rs 769 and Rs 808 per share

Its subscription window will be open from June 23 to June 25, with the allotment expected to be finalised on June 29. Shares of the company are scheduled to list on the BSE and NSE on July 1.

Waterways Leisure Tourism is one of the country's notable ocean cruise companies, delivering vacation experiences centred on Indian heritage, personalised service, regional cuisine and live entertainment.

ALSO READ: Waterways Leisure (Cordelia Cruises) IPO: What Does GMP Signal Ahead Of Opening Today?

Note: GMP does not represent official data and is based on speculation.

Disclaimer: Investments in initial public offerings are subject to market risks. Please consult with financial advisors and read the red herring prospectus thoroughly before placing bids.

A Kolkata Police official said 10 people have so far been rescued and taken to the nearest hospital.

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"The roof of the warehouse located on the Transport Depot Road near Brace Bridge in the Taratala area collapsed around noon. Our officers have reached the spot.

"Some people were working at the site at the time of the incident. We fear that quite a few people may be trapped under the debris," the officer said.

Kolkata, West Bengal: A godown shed collapsed in the Taratala area of Kolkata

(Visuals from the spot) pic.twitter.com/236tc03fuF

— IANS (@ians_india) June 24, 2026

Massive chunks of iron beams and concrete crumbled during the construction, where several workers were engaged. Eyewitnesses at the site said they heard trapped victims crying for help from beneath the debris.

"Construction activities were taking place on the ground floor while the RCC structure for the first and second floors had been completed. The entire structure has come crashing down," an eyewitness said.

According to a fire department official, the roof of the three-storey under-construction warehouse collapsed during casting work. He also alleged that substandard materials were being used in the construction of the warehouse.

Personnel of the Kolkata Police, Disaster Management Group, civil defence, and fire and emergency services teams were seen carrying out rescue operations at the site on a war footing.

Army officials were also seen aiding rescue operations, while cranes and heavy equipment lifting machinery were deployed at the site to remove the collapsed iron beams.

Gas cutters were being used to cut through the iron and concrete, and rescue workers were trying to reach the trapped victims by means of vertical drilling.

"We are following the cries for help coming from under the debris. At the same time, we are assuring the trapped people that they will be rescued soon," a member of the Kolkata Police disaster management group said.

Control room numbers -- 1070, 8697981070, 033-22143526/22535185 -- of the Disaster Management Group were opened at the state secretariat in the wake of the incident.

Some locals alleged that large-scale illegal construction activities had been carried out in the area for some time.

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"We will definitely look into the causes of the accident and whether there were any irregularities. But right now, the priority is to rescue as many victims as possible," Minister Indranil Khan said.

Urban development minister Agnimitra Paul and Kolkata Municipal Commissioner Smita Pandey have also rushed to the spot. BJP leader Rakesh Singh arrived at the spot earlier.

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Radha Raman Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO, Swyom Advisors Limited and Sachin Janardan Sarvade, Independent Market Expert provided insights on these investor queries and more on NDTV Profit's Ask Profit show.

Larsen and Toubro Ltd. (L&T) (CMP: Rs 4,190.00)

Radha Raman: Hold

• The war is also getting over. Rebuilding expected in the region.
• L&T is one of the biggest beneficiaries once things start coming back.
• Hold with aim of 20-30% gain in the next 12-18 months.

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (CMP: Rs 350)

Radha Raman: Hold

• Tailwinds coming the company's way.
• Government cess will come for electric vehicle.
• Continue to hold for medium to long term.

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) (CMP: Rs 3,084.70)

Sachin: Don't add, hold with a strict stop loss

• Stock is in downtrend currently.
• Stock is making a lower high-lower low pattern.
• The stock is trading below all moving averages.
• Don't buy, if stock is in portfolio, keep a strict stop loss of Rs 2.890.

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Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. (CMP: Rs 43.85)

Sachin: Hold

• Current the stock is in process from downtrend to uptrend.
• Hold with a trailing stop loss of Rs 40.
• If stock slips below Rs 40, then will go on a downtrend.

ITC Ltd. (CMP: Rs 290.25)

Radha Raman: Buy

• All negatives seemed factored in.
• Company will take calls in terms of prices
• Good time to enter the stock for medium-term.

Rapid Fire With Radha Raman Agarwal and Sachin Janardan Sarvade

• Honasa Consumer Ltd. - Hold with stop loss of Rs 398.
• Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. - Hold
• Wipro Ltd. - Buy at CMP (Rs 174.73)
• MTAR Technologies Ltd. - Can buy at Rs 6,750
• Gaudium IVF and Women Health Ltd. - Sell
• Kirloskar Brothers Ltd - Hold
• Varun Beverages Ltd. - Hold
• Tilaknagar Industries Ltd. - Hold
• IFCI Ltd. - Hold
• Jio Financial Services Ltd. - Don't buy
• Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. - Hold
• Ramco Cements Ltd. - Switch to other cement major.
   

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Motilal Oswal Report

Domestic brokerage firm Motilal Oswal has reiterated its 'Buy' rating on Trent Ltd., with an unchanged target price, implying a potential upside of 11% from the current levels.

Outlook

After several quarters of growth deceleration, Trent witnessed growth recovery in Q4 FY26. The brokerage's recent channel checks suggest that sales decline in cannibalized stores has eased, and LFL recovery is underway.

However, Trent's store productivity could still remain under pressure in FY27 as the stores added in tier 2+ markets typically have lower initial productivity and take a longer time to reach maturity levels (vs. metro and tier 1 markets).

Despite relatively weaker growth, Trent continues to maintain strong cost controls to sustain healthy profitability in FY26. Going ahead, Motilal Oswal believes margin expansion would largely be dependent on recovery in LFL growth.

The brokerage continues to like Trent for its strong footprint additions, retail formats with robust store economics, long runway for growth in Star (presence in just 12 cities), and potential scale-up of emerging categories (Beauty, Innerwear and Footwear). However, continued revenue growth acceleration and the resulting earnings upgrades remain key to further re-rating.

The brokerage builds in a CAGR of 21%/19%/17% in consolidated revenue/pre-IND AS Ebitda/adjusted PAT over FY26-28E.

Motilal Oswal reiterates Buy on Trent with an unchanged target price of Rs 3,500, premised on 45x FY28E EV/pre-IND AS Ebitda for the standalone (Westside and Zudio) business, 2.5x EV/sales for Star JV, and ~2x EV/EBITDA for Zara JV.

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Pandya's second coming to Mumbai Indians has been a tumultuous one, with only one entry into the play-offs under his leadership. "Ajinkya Rahane was always a stop-gap arrangement for KKR, and he was always going to be released after this season. The KKR top brass had approached MI owners towards the end of last season, but since Reliance's annual AGM was round the corner, at that time IPL trade wasn't the biggest priority.

"However, it has been learned that KKR has again approached MI top leadership and there have been a few rounds of discussion," the source informed.

It is a given that if Pandya goes to KKR, either for an all-cash deal or a trade-off, the captaincy is there for the taking, as Rinku Singh at this point doesn't look to be a suitable option.

However, the source couldn't confirm, when asked, whether MI wants an all-cash deal for the star India all-rounder or a trade-off.

The IPL transfer rule clearly states that a player can't have any sort of discussion individually with any other franchise with regard to a trade.

The rule states that it is only franchise-to-franchise discussion that can happen, but it also states that without a player's consent, there can't be a trade. In case the player doesn't give consent, then he has to be released back to the auction pool.

The second offer that has come MI's way is learned to be a trade-off between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Pandya, but one can't say with a lot of surety whether talks have progressed to an advanced stage.

However, with Royals looking at Assam star Riyan Parag as a long-term captain, it will be difficult for Pandya to get a leadership role.

If Pandya's transfer sees the light of the day, KKR looks a far more viable option at the moment compared to Rajasthan Royals

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In a video posted by FIFA, Jordan's dressing room was seen left as clean and completely spotless, with a box of traditional sweets and some gifts left behind for the staff working in the stadium and FIFA.

Jordan team thanked everyone involved in the tournament's organisation for making their debut WC a "truly unforgettable one". They praised the "dedication, professionalism and warm hospitality" of everyone involved and, in return, left behind a "taste of their rich traditions and renowned hospitality".

Ultimate respect.

This is how @FIFAWorldCup debutants Jordan left their changing room after their match against Algeria pic.twitter.com/CrvZeF02w2

— FIFA (@FIFAcom) June 23, 2026

Algeria kept their FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout hopes alive with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Jordan in a Group J clash at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

Both sides went into the contest desperate for a positive result after opening-match defeats, and while chances were limited in the early stages, Algeria gradually took control of possession.

Debutant Jordan, however, struck first against the run of play in the 36th minute. Mousa Al Tamari's miscued effort fell kindly to Nizar Al Rashdan, who finished smartly with the outside of his right boot to give his side the lead.

After the break, Algeria increased their pressure and were rewarded in the 69th minute when Nadhir Benbouali rose highest to head home from a corner and restore parity.

The North African side continued to push forward and completed the turnaround in the 82nd minute. Amine Gouiri reacted quickest inside the box to tuck home from close range after the ball dropped to him following another set-piece situation.

The goal proved decisive as Algeria secured a vital win, marking their first World Cup victory in 12 years and keeping their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive.

For Jordan, the defeat confirmed elimination from the tournament in their maiden World Cup appearance after two straight losses.

In Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026, defending champions Argentina lead the table after winning both their matches, collecting six points from two games with a goal difference of 5.

Austria are second with three points from two matches, having won one and lost one, while Algeria are also on three points but sit third due to an inferior goal difference after one win and one defeat. Jordan are bottom of the group with zero points from two losses and have been eliminated from the competition.

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"Over the last few days, I have seen many people say that I am seeking a place in the Asian Games team or that I am asking for special consideration. Let me state this clearly. I am not asking to be selected. I am not asking anyone to overturn the decision. I am asking for answers," she said in a fresh statement.

"I sincerely hope that a clear and factual explanation is provided. However, if I do not receive satisfactory answers regarding the basis of this decision, I will be left with no option but to explore all remedies available to me, including legal recourse through my legal team," she warned.

The former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist and two-time Olympian said the TTFI has not communicated the specific reason for her omission.

"I am currently World No. 51. Rankings in table tennis are updated every week and operate on a rolling points system. That naturally raises important questions. What time-line was considered while evaluating rankings? Was the assessment based on the previous 12 month, six months, the previous two months, or a single weekly ranking snapshot?" she asked.

"If an athlete who has consistently been around the Top 50 moves from 50 to 51 over a week or two, does that suddenly make her ineligible? These are questions that deserve clear answers," she said.

Responding to criticism of her non-appearance at national level events, Manika said her busy international calendar should have been taken into account by TTFI.

"I have immense respect for national events and have always been proud to compete in them. But athletes competing regularly on the international circuit often have to manage an intense global calendar, recovery periods, travel, visa processing and preparation for major events.

"Domestic participation cannot be viewed in isolation from international commitments. Having said that, I will certainly be more mindful of participating in national events going forward and will continue to do my best to contribute to Indian table tennis at every level," she pointed out.

Describing her international performances this season as strong, Manika said her victories against top Asian players and highly-rated Chinese opponents on the World Table Tennis circuit should have been considered when evaluation was being done by the selection committee.

"Current form is something even the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports directs, should be considered when selecting players/teams for the Asian games," she said.

Manika said besides her own omission, she has also been left surprised to see some other players with proven records being left out.

"Take the example of Ayhika Mukherjee, who was part of India's historic women's doubles medal at the last Asian Games. When athletes with such achievements are left out, it naturally raises questions about the criteria and evaluation process that led to these decisions.

"I have been informed that the final selection involved a voting process. If that is true, then I believe athletes have a right to know who made those decisions and on what basis. What were the reasons? Were they documented? Were they communicated? Were conflict of interests disclosed?" she asked.

Is selection committee qualified?

Manika questioned the credentials of the TTFI selection committee. The federation has not revealed its composition on the official website.

"...athletes have a right to know who is making these decisions and what qualifications or experience they bring to the selection process. How many members of the Selection Committee have represented India internationally?" she said.

"How many have competed at the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, or at the highest levels of table tennis? If a vote was taken against me, what were the reasons behind those votes? Were they based on documented performance criteria, or on subjective opinions?" Accusing TTFI of following a process that lacks transparency, Manika said her concerns should not be viewed as that of "an amateur athlete reacting emotionally to one selection decision." "That is why I have requested the Hon'ble Prime Minister and the Hon'ble Sports Minister to look into this matter. Not because I want a place in the team. Not because I want special treatment.

"But because I believe every athlete deserves transparency, consistency, and accountability in the selection process... And just to be absolutely clear once again — I am asking questions, not special consideration," she said.

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"I'm very saddened to share that my beloved older brother, Shahid Akhtar, has returned to Allah Subhana wa Taala. Namaz-e-Janaza time & place will be informed in the morning," Shoaib Akhtar posted on his social media accounts.

Even former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif confirmed the news of the death of Shoaib Akhtar's brother. He wrote on Facebook: "We belong to Allah, and to Him we shall return. Shoaib Akhtar's brother, Shahid Akhtar, has passed away. Funeral prayer will be held after H8 cemetery. Request for prayers."

About 5 years ago, the former Pakistan pacer had met with another personal tragedy when his mother died. With the death of his brother, Shoaib Akhtar has lost another beloved member of his family.

Since he retired from the game, Shoaib Akhtar has become an active cricket pundit. He regularly features on news media outlets and panel discussions during major cricketing events. The retired pacer, known for his express pace, regularly featured on Pakistani media outlets during the 2026 T20 World Cup, which the Indian team won. 

Akhtar has also been quite vocal about the long-standing issues in Pakistan cricket that are preventing the country's national team from hitting the same heights it achieved in the 1990s and early 2000s. He has often highlighted both administrative and performance concerns within Pakistan cricket that continue to hurt the country's sporting ambitions. 

The African side showed impeccable grit and determination against England, one of the favourites to go all the way in the tournament, earning a 0-0 draw. However, had the refereeing decision on Konsa's foul gone their way, Ghana could have ended up winning the contest 1-0.

The incident took place in the 79th minute of the game when Adu moved towards England goalkeeper Dean Henderson's goal. It was then that Konsa, who plays for Aston Villa in the Premier League, appeared to jump in front of the Ghana attacker with both feet before making a dangerous challenge in an attempt to stop him.

Ezri Konsa just wipes Adu out

How was that not given as a penalty?! pic.twitter.com/HK4Y9SBAqc

— Pro_Football News (@Pro_Football1) June 23, 2026

Speaking on BBC Sport, former referee Darren Cann admitted England were lucky the decision went their way.

"We had our hearts in our mouths when we saw Ezri Konsa make that challenge. As an England fan, I'm absolutely delighted it wasn't given. But I have to be honest, this should have been referred to the referee," Cann said, hinting that Ghana were potentially robbed of a penalty.

"Konsa makes no contact at all with the ball; he brings down his opponent. He's airborne, he's out of control, he makes contact with the attacker and no contact with the ball. For me, this is a penalty kick," he further said.

The retired referee also explained why VAR didn't intervene in the matter. He said that VAR officials often stick with the referee's original decision unless they feel there's a clear mistake. In this case, they didn't think there was one.

"In this tournament, most of the time, they've gone with the on-field decision. In general, they'll stick with the on-field decision unless it's clearly, clearly wrong," he explained.

England, heavy favourites to top Group L in the FIFA World Cup, have been given a bitter reality check by Ghana. Thomas Tuchel's men need to step up if they are to end their title drought. 

Monday Night Horror

A 10-year-old girl was sleeping on a pavement in South Delhi along with her parents and three siblings - two sisters and a brother - on Monday night when a cab driver pulled over. Bablu, who drives an app-based cab, was heavily intoxicated, said the police, and was waiting to pick up a ride when he noticed the little girl sleeping.

The girl's screams woke up her father, who ran after the commercial vehicle but it was all in vain.

The father dialed the police control room (PCR) and that led to the beginning of a four-hour-long search operation involving scanning CCTV footage and tracking the vehicle's movement.

How The Cab Driver Was Arrested

While the vehicle was visible in the CCTV footage, its registration number could not be seen. A thorough review of the footage revealed that the vehicle had been parked at the location for approximately one hour. The white hatchback arrived around 4 am, and the girl was kidnapped nearly an hour later, at around 5 am.

The police requested trip details for that specific area from ride-hailing apps.

Meanwhile, the police examined other CCTV cameras along the route and identified the vehicle.

Using GPS and the accused's mobile location, the police traced the car to the Vikaspuri area in West Delhi.

A Murder Confession

During interrogation, the accused Bablu confessed to killing the girl. Bablu revealed that after kidnapping the girl, he took her about 20 kilometers away to the Gurugram-Faridabad Road. He then parked the vehicle in a secluded area, took the girl into the woods, raped her and strangled her using a scarf.

He then left the body at the crime scene.

Business As Usual

For Bablu, a native of Bihar, it was business as usual. After killing the girl, he picked up a ride from Gurugram to Vikaspuri in West Delhi from where he was arrested in the morning.

"He had picked up and dropped a passenger after the crime and appeared to be behaving normally, showing no indication of what he had done," a police source said, reported the news agency PTI.

According to the police, the accused, who already has five cases of assault and fighting registered against him in Bihar, was arrested within four hours.

The accused has a wife and children in Bihar.

Accused Injured In Encounter

On Tuesday, when the police were taking Bablu to the crime scene, he attempted to escape from police custody. He was shot in the leg during a police encounter.

The police are set to issue notices to app-based taxi service providers regarding how a man with a criminal background was hired.

SanDisk plunged as much as 11%, while Micron Technology slumped up to 12%, extending losses ahead of its quarterly earnings report due later this week. Storage solutions company Seagate Technology dropped more than 7%, adding to the pressure on the sector.

Among major chipmakers, Intel fell around 7%, while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Qualcomm declined between 6% and 7% as investors reduced exposure to AI-linked semiconductor stocks.

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The weakness echoed a broader technology rout in Asia, where South Korean memory-chip giant SK Hynix tumbled more than 12%, dragging regional tech shares lower. The sell-off also hit semiconductor-focused funds, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) falling about 6%.

Real-time market data showed SanDisk shares down 10.7% at 16.70 Thai baht, Micron Technology falling 9.05% to $1,101.79, AMD declining 5.19% to $522.98 and Intel slipping 2.77% to $137.04.

Market participants largely attributed the pullback to profit-taking after a prolonged rally driven by optimism around artificial intelligence. “The AI beneficiaries are the sell-off, and I don't think they're expensive, but they're crowded,” Andrew Slimmon, senior portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, told CNBC.

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Investors are now turning their attention to Micron's earnings later this week for fresh insights into AI-related demand and whether the semiconductor sector's rally still has room to run.

Ronaldo and Messi, even in the twilight of their careers, continue to make headlines. While Messi has dominated the scoring charts in the FIFA World Cup 2026 so far -- with five goals in two matches -- Ronaldo bagged a brace in his second game after drawing a blank in Portugal's opener.

As he arrived to speak to the media, questions around comparisons and the competition with Messi were bound to emerge. In a video that has gone viral on social media, Ronaldo could be seen ignoring a journalist who tried to ask a question about Messi.

"Yesterday," a reporter began asking in the post-game mixed zone, "Lionel Messi scored two goals, [Kylian] Mbappe..." but Ronaldo spun his head to the other side and said, "Vale (Go on)," to take another question from a different reporter.

Cristiano Ronaldo avoided talking about Lionel Messi when asked about him during the post-match press conference. pic.twitter.com/JCmYdxM0g2

— Bolavip US (@bolavipus) June 23, 2026

During his chat with the media, Ronaldo was asked by another reporter if they could pose a question, prompting a playful reply. "That depends on the question, otherwise I won't answer you," he said jokingly.

The 41-year-old then briefly spoke about playing Messi's Argentina at a later stage in the tournament when asked by a reporter for his thoughts on such a match.

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"I don't know how to answer. It's a question that doesn't make much sense," Ronaldo said. "But, well, it would be top."

As Ronaldo was about to leave the mixed zone, another reporter began to ask him a question about Messi. The Portuguese icon, however, wasn't pleased.

Journalist: "Leo Messi scored a hattrick..."

Cristiano Ronaldo: "I couldn't care less about the others...

Mbappé also scored..." pic.twitter.com/UScBZRTCvs

— All About Argentina (@AlbicelesteTalk) June 24, 2026

While Messi's Argentina are through to the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup, Portugal are yet to seal their progression, having only accumulated 4 points from their first two matches.

Dustin Poirier has been fighting for a long time now, and somewhere along the way, he turned into one of the UFC's most familiar faces. He has been in title fights, main events, and that long Conor McGregor trilogy, so yeah, he has seen a lot in MMA. All those years in the cage brought him a strong career and, of course, a pretty nice amount of money too. As of 2026, Dustin Poirier's net worth is estimated at around $6 million.

Dustin Poirier Net Worth And Career Earnings In 2026

Dustin Poirier's estimated net worth sits at roughly $6 million in 2026. Most of Poirier's money has come from the UFC, that part is pretty clear. He spent years fighting top guys and showing up on some of the promotion's biggest cards. Early on, the pay was good, but the bigger checks really came later when he became one of the UFC's main draws.

One of the biggest paydays of his career came in January 2021 when he faced Conor McGregor at UFC 257. Poirier picked up the win that night and was guaranteed $1 million for the fight. That figure didn't include any share from the pay-per-view sales, meaning his total earnings from the event could have been even higher.

How Dustin Poirier Built His $6 Million Fortune

Before the UFC title fights and sold-out arenas, Poirier was grinding it out on the regional MMA scene in Louisiana and across the southern United States. He started his professional career in 2009 and quickly put together an unbeaten run before eventually making his way to bigger promotions.

His career really kept growing after moving up to the lightweight division. Wins over fighters like Justin Gaethje, Eddie Alvarez, Max Holloway, Dan Hooker, Michael Chandler, and even Conor McGregor helped raise his profile year after year. One of the biggest moments came in 2019 when he defeated Holloway to become the Interim UFC Lightweight Champion.

Dustin Poirier's Business Ventures And Investments

Poirier hasn't relied only on fighting to make money. In late 2020, he launched his own Louisiana-style Cajun hot sauce, something that connected pretty naturally with his Louisiana roots.

A few years later, he expanded into another business venture by launching a bourbon brand called Rare Stash. Both projects gave him opportunities outside MMA and helped him build his brand beyond the UFC audience.

Dustin Poirier's Lifestyle And Family Life

Away from fighting, Poirier spends a lot of time focusing on charity work. Back in 2018, he and his wife Jolie LeBlanc started the Good Fight Foundation. Through the foundation, they've supported several causes, including local families, hospital workers, food banks, and children in Louisiana.

Poirier and Jolie got married in 2009, long before he became one of the UFC's biggest stars. The couple welcomed their child in 2016. While his career has been built on fighting, a big part of his life outside the cage revolves around family and the charitable work he continues to support through the foundation.

Here are the Colombia vs DR Congo Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match

Photos and videos of Ronaldo attending a camp of footballers in Tashkent, which also featured Ashurmatov and Khamdamov, went viral on social media ahead of the game.

At the time, Ashurmatov and Khamdamov were 12 or 13 years old, while Ronaldo was just a one-time Ballon d'Or winner who had just left Manchester United for Real Madrid in a world record deal.

Cristiano Ronaldo with Uzbekistan's Ashurmatov and Khamdamov in 2009.

16 years later, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace against them. pic.twitter.com/1iys2lrTdG

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 23, 2026

Ashurmatov:

Bu harika bir fotoraf, Ronaldo'nun ziyareti beklenmedik bir eydi.

Gelip bizimle futbol oynad, o srada biz 13 yndaydk.

Khamdamov:

Unutulmaz bir and; o dnemde Ronaldo hretinin zirvesindeydi. pic.twitter.com/FftqFgTvq3

— Golista (@golistaspor) June 23, 2026

Lost media: when Cristiano RONALDO visited uzbekistan in 2009 and this little boy started imitating all his 5 star skills, ronaldo was amazed

17 years later, he faced two of the boys he met in 2009: Ashmadov and Khumadov as Portugal face Uzbekistan pic.twitter.com/Hz74nFvHlN

— MatchReport (@MatchReportH) June 23, 2026

In their FIFA World Cup encounter, Ashurmatov started in defence for Uzbekistan, playing the full 90 minutes. Unfortunately, Khamdamov did not get to come off the bench during the game.

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo declared "I'm back" and said those "attacking" him should never write him off after making World Cup history in the 5-0 hammering of Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Houston.

The 41-year-old, under pressure to deliver after a barren recent run at major tournaments, pounced after six minutes. He added a second with a smart finish before half-time as Roberto Martinez's side ran riot against limited opposition.

The five-star display was in stark contrast to a stale 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo in which Ronaldo was laboured and largely anonymous.

Ronaldo shouted into a television camera "I'm back, I'm back", and said after his two-goal display: "I can say it was a very tough week, a difficult week, a week in which public opinion was very harsh on us, on all the players, especially on the coach.

"But it's always like that, it's fine because when you think about it, it's already 23 years I've been a professional and whenever things don't go well it's, 'Cristiano, he's finished, he's old'.

"But well, it was a good response from me and my teammates, which is what we wanted."

With AFP inputs

According to the complaint, the woman alleged that she and Porel had been in a relationship for the past three years and that differences surfaced last year, after which the cricketer allegedly started "distancing" himself from her.

She further alleged that Porel had promised to marry her but is now unwilling to do so.

In her complaint, the woman alleged that Porel had sexual intercourse with her under the promise of marriage and also accused him of assault and criminal intimidation.

"We have received a complaint and started an investigation," a police official told PTI.

Porel, who is currently in Bengaluru, denied the allegations and described them as false. He also said that he had not yet been contacted by police.

"I am playing well now, so various things are coming up," Porel was quoted as saying in the media.

The 23-year-old added that he would respond in detail after the police complete their initial inquiry.

"I will talk about this when the police investigate. I have not spoken to the police yet," he said.

A left-handed top-order batter, Porel has represented Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League since 2023. He made 108 runs from four innings for Delhi Capitals last season.

He made his first-class debut for Bengal in the 2021-22 season and has played 32 first-class and 23 List A matches.

Ishan Kishan moved up 21 positions to reach 43rd rank among batters while three Indian bowlers also made big gains in the latest rankings.

Arshdeep Singh moved up 16 positions to reach 22nd, Prasidh Krishna moved up 34 places to get to 58th while all-rounder Washington Sundar climbed 17 spots to reach joint 71st.

Virat Kohli slipped to the third position after missing the Afghanistan series due to a hamstring injury while Rohit Sharma remained at the fourth position.

Shreyas Iyer moved up a spot up to 14th but KL Rahul slipped a couple of positions to be ranked 11th.

Meanwhile, Henry, who took five wickets each in New Zealand's huge victory of 253 runs in the second Test against England, rose to the No. 1 slot to share the position with Bumrah.

It is after 36 long years that a New Zealand fast bowler has risen to the topmost ranking after Jack Cowie and Richard Hadlee.

“Pacer Matt Henry becomes just the third New Zealander to become the top ranked Test bowler as the 34-year-old joins India seamer Jasprit Bumrah at the top of the bowler rankings following his 11-wicket haul during the second Test against England,” the ICC said.

“Bumrah had occupied top position on his own since overtaking Kagiso Rabada in November 2024, but Henry climbs to the top after he played a major role in helping New Zealand level their three-game World Test Championship series with England at 1-1.” “Henry joins Jack Cowie (1947) and Richard Hadlee (1984-1990) as New Zealanders to hold the premier ranking for bowlers in Test cricket, with the right-armer breaking a 36-year drought for the Kiwis in the category,” the ICC added.

England's stand-in skipper Joe Root rose two spots to reclaim No. 1 ranking in Tests batters.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

To help him settle into the Indian senior team set-up, the BCCI has also funded his parents' journey to England. Sooryavanshi's father, Sanjeev, has already landed in London and met Rajasthan Royals co-owner Lakshmi Mittal and Manoj Badale.

"London mein Rajasthan Royals ke owner Mittal ji, Aditya Mittal ji aur Manoj Badale ji se milne ka saubhagya mila. Rajasthan Royals ke CEO Alok ji aur Romi ji bhi saath mein hain. (Had the privilege of meeting Mittal ji, Aditya Mittal ji, and Manoj Badale ji, owners of Rajasthan Royals, in London. Rajasthan Royals CEO Alok ji and Romi ji are also with us.)," Sanjeev wrote while talking about the meeting.

Sooryavanshi started his cricketing journey from the humble surroundings of Samastipur in Bihar and came to the limelight in IPL 2025, scoring a marauding hundred against Gujarat Titans.

At 14 years and 32 days then, he remains the youngest centurion in T20 cricket, with his 38-ball 101 on April 28, 2025, against Gujarat.

Now, the left-hander's national debut might happen in Belfast against Ireland, either on June 26 or 28.

If he appears against either Ireland or England, Sooryavanshi could become the youngest-ever international cricketer for India at 15, surpassing the great Sachin Tendulkar's record of 16 years and 205 days.

Sooryavanshi said he deeply cherishes the moment he unboxed his India T-shirt with his name imprinted on the back.

"I just felt it like a dream, the moment I saw that T-shirt. I couldn't stop smiling," he said.

"Sometimes, something happens that you never even imagined could happen, and when it finally does, you don't know how to react. That's exactly what I felt," he beamed.