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Delhi Zoo: After white tiger cub and one-horned rhinoceros, African baboon dies

Delhi Zoo: After white tiger cub and one-horned rhinoceros, African baboon dies

The Delhi Zoo, established in 1959, is considered a 'model' zoo for the country, housing over 96 species of animals and birds

17 January,2025 10:22 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
South Africa: Miner death toll rises to 87 as rescue ops end

South Africa: Miner death toll rises to 87 as rescue ops end

The miners are suspected to have died of starvation and dehydration

17 January,2025 08:18 AM IST | Stilfontein | Agencies
African safari ready to roar at Mumbai Marathon

African safari ready to roar at Mumbai Marathon

The elite international athletes spoke at a press meet held at the Marathon press centre on Thursday afternoon

17 January,2025 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
MI Cape Town send Newlands faithful home with smiles on their faces after Derby

MI Cape Town send Newlands faithful home with smiles on their faces after Derby

New signing Reeza Hendricks led the way with the bat with his first half-century for MI Cape Town. Hendricks played with all the panache that has earned him a reputation as one of the finest T20 batters in the land

14 January,2025 12:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
At least 100 illegal miners died while trapped in South African mine, group says

At least 100 illegal miners died while trapped in South African mine, group says

Mnguni said "a minimum" of 100 men had died in the mine in North West province where police first launched an operation in November to force the miners out

14 January,2025 09:35 AM IST | Johannesburg | AP
Champions Trophy 2025: Temba Bavuma to lead Proteas, Nortje returns to the ODIs

Champions Trophy 2025: Temba Bavuma to lead Proteas, Nortje returns to the ODIs

Ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, South Africa, the semi-finalists of the ODI World Cup 2023 are placed in Group B. They will kick start their campaign with a game against Afghanistan on February 21. Later, they will lock horns with Australia and England on February 25 and March 1, respectively

13 January,2025 02:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"ICC Cricket Committee looking to give leeway to bowlers on wides": Pollock

Ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, Shaun Pollock wants South Africa to play on their players' experience in the subcontinent conditions. Shaun Pollock said that he understands the T20 leagues around the world are moneymakers, but he wants players not to turn down their national duties for the leagues

11 January,2025 05:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Potgieter, Brevis star as MI Cape Town open season 3 with bonus point

Potgieter, Brevis star as MI Cape Town open season 3 with bonus point

Robin Peterson’s MICT outfit dominated all facets on the night with Dewald Brevis smashing 57 off just 29 balls (2x4; 6x6) to lift the visitors to 174/7 before Delano Potgieter and Trent Boult combined to dismiss the Sunrisers for just 77

10 January,2025 11:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
SA20 chief Graeme Smith bats for tough competition as Season 3 gets underway

SA20 chief Graeme Smith bats for tough competition as Season 3 gets underway

“We have some quality local players, the best of South Africa, and some outstanding international players that have come now

10 January,2025 07:58 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
South Africa minister calls for Proteas to boycott Afghanistan game

South Africa minister calls for Proteas to boycott Afghanistan game

The Proteas are scheduled to play Afghanistan on Feb. 21 in a group match in Karachi, Pakistan

09 January,2025 05:18 PM IST | Pretoria (South Africa) | mid-day online correspondent

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