Pappu Yadav, who is an Independent MP from Bihar's Purnia, was arrested from his Patna residence at midnight. Police teams from five police stations reached his home to arrest him in connection with a case dating back to 1995, in which Yadav was accused of illegally renting a house in Patna’s Gardanibagh to operate his office.

MP Pappu Yadav arrested at midnight from Patna residence in 31-year-old case

India condemned the bombing at an Islamabad mosque that killed at least 69 people. "It is unfortunate that, instead of seriously addressing...problems plaguing its social fabric, Pakistan should choose to delude itself by blaming others for its home-grown ills," the government said. "India rejects any and every such allegation, which is as baseless as it is pointless," it added.

India condemns Islamabad mosque blast, slams Pakistan for blaming others for 'home-grown ills'

Ayush Mhatre on Friday led India to victory in Under-19 Men's World Cup. India won their first Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2000 under the leadership of Mohammad Kaif. Virat Kohli (2008), Unmukt Chand (2012), Prithvi Shaw (2018) and Yash Dhull (2022) are India's other Men's Under-19 World Cup-winning captains.

Who are India's Under-19 World Cup-winning captains?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who won Player of the Tournament award for scoring 439 runs in Under-19 World Cup 2026, can't represent India senior team yet as he's 14. According to ICC's rules introduced in 2020, a player must be at least 15 years old to participate in international cricket. Vaibhav will turn 15 on March 27, 2026 and become eligible.

Why can't Vaibhav Sooryavanshi play for India senior team yet?

PM Narendra Modi congratulated India after they lifted Under-19 World Cup 2026 title on Friday after defeating England by 100 runs in the final. "India’s cricketing talent shines! Proud of our U-19 team for bringing home...World Cup. The team has played very well through the tournament, showcasing exceptional skill. This win will inspire several young sportspersons too," he wrote.

PM Modi congratulates India on winning Under-19 World Cup 2026

Team India fast bowler Harshit Rana has been ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026 after suffering an injury during the team's warm-up match against South Africa in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. He aborted his run-up twice in the same over before grabbing his knee and limping off the field. Pacer Mohammed Siraj has been named his replacement.

Harshit Rana ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026, Mohammed Siraj named replacement

With India's Under-19 World Cup 2026 title win, India are now defending champions in five ICC competitions across formats. India won Women's ODI World Cup in 2025, Men's T20 World Cup in 2024, Women's Under-19 World Cup in 2025 and Champions Trophy in 2025. India beat England in the final of Under-19 World Cup 2026 on Friday.

India now hold five ICC titles across formats

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for scoring 175(80) in the Under-19 World Cup 2026 final against England. He wrote, "Pressure? What pressure. A 14-year-old hitting 175 in a World Cup final is pure sporting brilliance. History in motion by our U19 champion, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Absolutely fabulous!"

Pressure? What pressure: Jyotiraditya Scindia as Sooryavanshi scores 175(80) in U-19 WC final

Death toll after a suicide bomber detonated himself at a Shi'ite mosque in Pakistan’s Islamabad has risen to 69. More than 170 people were injured in the attack. The suicide bomber was reportedly stopped at gate of the Imambargah, but went on to blow himself up. Worshippers had gathered at the mosque for Friday prayers when the incident took place.

Death toll in Pakistan mosque suicide blast rises to 69, over 170 injured

India posted a total of 411/9 against England in the Under-19 World Cup 2026 final in Harare. It's the highest-ever total in an Under-19 World Cup final. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi top-scored in the innings with 175(80), while captain Ayush Mhatre scored 53(51). The previous highest total (253/7) in an Under-19 World Cup final was registered by Australia against India in 2024.