Mumbai: Even as the Bombay High Court said that a 91-year-old woman is living with her son and his family out of her own will and not illegally detained, it allowed her daughter to visit her on Sundays for three hours.Justices Bharati Dangre and Shyam Chandak on Monday clarified that the son’s family “shall ensure that some private movements are allowed between the daughter and the mother, and they shall be left to their solitude to the exclusion of other members of the family.”The daughter (69) alleged her mother is illegally detained by her brother’s wife and children. She claimed she was taking care of her mother, but when her brother suffered a brain stroke, their mother visited him and was confined and detained, restricting her communication with her daughter and other family members. The daughter made efforts to free her, and even filed a police complaint. She then filed a habeas corpus petition for her mother’s release and custody. Prosecutor Sangeeta Shinde said the investigating officer on Sept 23 recorded the mother and her caretaker’s statements. The judges perused the statements and were “satisfied” that the mother “is staying with the son on her own will.” She categorically stated she had gone to visit her daughter for a while, ‘but on Sept 20, when she came to meet her son, she realised that she is comfortable with him and she chose to reside there as the house belongs to her.’ She said everyone in her son’s house cares for her and ‘she is not desirous to shift to her daughter’s place’ and wants to continue her stay with her son. There was ‘no quibble with the daughter which constrained her to leave the house.’“In the wake of the categorical statement of Smt… that she wants to lead her life in the house of her son, which she considers to be hers, and with the determination with which she has made the statement, we form an opinion that she is not forced to stay there, and with her free will she is staying there, and is at comfort in the said house,” the judges said. “However, that does not mean her own daughter is not allowed to meet her”, they added. Assisted by the daughter’s advocate Girish Utangale and advocate Heena Mistry, for the son’s family, the parties arrived at a consensus. They agreed that the daughter will visit her mother between 3-6pm on Sundays.

India made a strong start in their FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup campaign by defeating Chile 7-0. Rosan Khujur and Dilraj Singh each scored twice to lead the Indian team to victory on Friday.The scoring opened in the second quarter with Rosan finding the net at the 16th and 21st minutes. Dilraj Singh added his goals in the 25th and 34th minutes, while Ajeet Yadav, Anmol Ekka, and captain Rohit contributed one goal each.India, ranked second in the Under-21 category, will face Oman in their next Pool B match on Saturday.The first quarter saw India dominating possession but struggling to create scoring opportunities against Chile’s strong defence. The Indians had their first penalty corner opportunity just before the quarter ended, but captain Rohit’s attempt was well defended. The deadlock broke one minute into the second quarter when Manmeet Singh set up Rosan, who scored from inside the circle. Shortly after, Manmeet missed a chance when his reverse hit went wide of the Chilean goal.Rosan scored his second goal by skillfully manoeuvring past two defenders and the Chilean goalkeeper Nicolas Troncoso after receiving a pass from Arshdeep Singh. India’s dominance continued with Dilraj scoring from a penalty corner rebound in the 25th minute. The second quarter was particularly strong for India, with most of the play happening in Chile’s half.The third quarter saw Dilraj scoring his second goal after receiving a pass from Ankit Pal. Ajeet Yadav added another goal a minute later with a reverse hit, assisted by Gurjot Singh.Chile earned their first penalty corner in the 40th minute but failed to capitalize on it. Anmol Ekka extended India’s lead to 6-0 by converting a penalty corner in the 48th minute.In the final minutes, captain Rohit successfully converted a penalty stroke. India had two more penalty corner opportunities in the closing seconds but couldn’t convert them.Earlier in the day, New Zealand defeated China 5-3 in Pool C, with Jonty Elmes scoring a hat-trick. Owen Brown and Sam Lints also scored for New Zealand, while China’s goals came from Yubo Wang and Jialiang Zhang.In another Pool C match, Argentina overcame Japan 4-1. Nicolas Rodriguez scored twice from penalty corners, while Mateo Torrigiani and Bruno Correa added field goals. Naru Kimura scored Japan’s only goal.Switzerland secured a 4-0 victory over Oman in Pool B, with goals from Jonathan Baumbach, Mattia Ribaudo, Léonard Kraxner, and Alessio Brunold.The tournament is being jointly hosted by Chennai and Madurai and will continue until December 10.

The Philadelphia 76ers enter their NBA Cup matchup against the Brooklyn Nets tonight, November 28, 2025, carrying yet another major setback. Their franchise centerpiece, Joel Embiid, remains unavailable due to ongoing right knee injury management. What was initially viewed as short-term soreness has now grown into a prolonged absence that is shaping the early stretch of Philadelphia’s season.For fans eager to see the reigning MVP regain form, the wait continues. Embiid’s knee problems have limited him to only six appearances this year, and tonight marks his ninth consecutive missed game. Despite optimism floating around for a potential return, the organization has made it clear: long-term stability outweighs any temptation for a premature comeback, even in a high-stakes NBA Cup environment.

Joel Embiid’s Injury Report vs the Brooklyn Nets (November 28, 2025)

Embiid’s knee issues trace back to last season and have resulted in the Sixers adopting a strict day-to-day approach. He has not stepped on the court since November 8. A brief spark emerged when he was upgraded to questionable for a recent contest against the Orlando Magic, but the team ultimately ruled him out, maintaining a pattern of late-stage decisions. Head coach Nick Nurse continues to express optimism, suggesting that Embiid could return as early as Sunday’s home game against the Atlanta Hawks. Still, the timing wasn’t suitable for tonight’s trip to Barclays Center.

Philadelphia 76ers’ Injury Report vs the Brooklyn Nets (November 28, 2025)

Philadelphia enters tonight’s matchup at 9-8 with depth severely tested. Kelly Oubre Jr. remains out with a left knee sprain, marking his sixth straight absence. Trendon Watford is sidelined with a left adductor strain, and rookie VJ Edgecombe is missing his third game due to left calf injury management. Paul George, who has played only three games this season, is listed as questionable with a right ankle sprain. Meanwhile, rookie big man Adem Bona is probable as he works through a right ankle issue.The Sixers continue to rely on Jared McCain, who is playing with a thumb splint following recent surgery. Tyrese Maxey, averaging 32.2 points per game, once again steps in as the central offensive force – especially crucial against a Nets team vulnerable to three-point shooting. Maxey has hit four or more threes in 11 of his 17 appearances this season.

Brooklyn Nets’ Injury Report vs the Philadelphia 76ers (November 28, 2025)

The Nets, sitting at 3–14, are dealing with their own injury setbacks. Michael Porter Jr. is out with lower back tightness, Cam Thomas remains unavailable due to a hamstring issue, and Haywood Highsmith continues recovering from right knee surgery. Several other depth pieces are missing as well.With both teams shorthanded, tonight’s 7:30 p.m. ET NBA Cup finale becomes a test of resilience for Philadelphia – particularly without Embiid’s scoring and rim protection, which included averages of 19 points and 5 rebounds in his limited action this year. The absence of the anticipated Embiid-George-Maxey trio remains a growing frustration as the team searches for stability in a season filled with uncertainty.

The Adani Group on Friday said it is targeting a consolidated debt level of Rs 1 lakh crore by 2030, stressing that its long-term growth strategy aims to minimise reliance on fresh capital raising.Speaking at the Trust Group’s 5th India Debt Capital Market Summit 2025, Adani Group CFO Jugeshinder (Robbie) Singh said the group believes Indian infrastructure must be primarily owned by India, and its balance-sheet strategy is aligned with that approach, PTI reported.“About Rs one lakh crore is our target,” Singh said when asked about the group’s debt plans. “Ideally it should be by 2030… but certainly by 2030,” he added.Singh said the company is working with banks and its internal treasury to address structural issues in India’s debt markets.“Today, there is depth in the availability of funds, but there is no depth in market making. So we need to create that depth. Initially we will have to help ourselves, but we will do it,” he said.He emphasised that the group wants to avoid dependence on capital markets for executing its expansion plans.“From a risk perspective, we want to be in a position where our growth plan is not dependent on us accessing any capital… roughly, we will invest new assets of Rs 1.5 lakh crore a year over the next six years,” he said.On Adani Group’s proposed interest in distressed Sahara Group assets, Singh said “We are hardly involved in any court case whatsoever… but we are very much interested because some of the assets are tailored and of real estate continuous nature. It will make sense for us.” He noted, however, that pathways must be found as the assets remain under litigation.According to sources, the Adani Group’s existing debt of Rs 2.6 lakh crore is supported by Rs 90,000 crore in annual operating profit and Rs 60,000 crore in cash.

AGRA: In a heart-warming gesture, a 26-year-old groom from Muzaffarnagar refused a dowry of Rs 31 lakh and accepted only Rs 1 as shagun. Guests said the 24-year-old bride, who lost her father during the Covid pandemic, and her family had arranged the money neatly on a ceremonial plate during the tilak ceremony. But the groom bowed before it and returned it, saying, “I have no right to take this. This is the bride’s father’s hard-earned money. I cannot accept it.” His quiet act of resistance against the age-old practice initially left the gathering stunned before it drew resounding appreciation.

The groom’s parents supported his decision, while the bride’s family expressed deep gratitude. The wedding proceeded with renewed warmth as rituals, including the ‘jaimala’ and ‘kanyadaan’, were performed. The bride later left for her new home with smiles and dignity, as villagers praised the groom’s stand as a strong message against dowry and a step toward equality in marriage.Locals said Awadhesh Rana’s public return of the money, with folded hands, has become the talk of the district — a symbolic rebuke to dowry seekers. “Their wedding has now become a widely celebrated example of rejecting harmful social customs,” a villager said.Speaking to TOI on Thursday, Awadhesh, a cosmetics businessman from Nagwa village, reiterated his stance, saying, “During our wedding on Nov 22, my wife Aditi Singh’s family was giving Rs 31 lakh as dowry, but we returned it because we are against the dowry system.”Aditi’s mother, Seema Devi, originally from Saharanpur’s Rankhandi village, lost her husband, Sunil Singh, during the Covid pandemic. Since then, Aditi and her brother Anubhav have been living with their maternal grandfather, Sukhpal Singh, in Shahabuddinpur village. Aditi completed her MSc before her grandfather arranged her marriage with Awadhesh.

The 28th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025 pits Melbourne Renegades Women against Melbourne Stars Women at Junction Oval, Melbourne, on November 29, starting at 9:40 AM local time. Renegades sit third on the points table with 4 wins from 7 games and a net run rate of +0.570, while Stars hold second place with 4 wins from 6 completed matches and a superior +2.152 NRR. This Melbourne derby follows Renegades’ recent four-wicket loss to Perth Scorchers, contrasting Stars’ strong run including a 37-run victory over Hobart Hurricanes.​

Renegades started with back-to-back wins but have stumbled, losing three of their last five, though they hold a key edge having chased 142 in 18.5 overs to beat Stars earlier this season by four wickets. Stars boast four wins in five post their rain-affected opener, with recent triumphs like an 18-run win over Brisbane Heat showcasing batting depth. Key for Renegades will be bouncing back at home, where they recently fell short chasing 150 against Scorchers.

MR-W vs MS-W, WBBL|11: Match details

• Date and Time: November 29; 09:40 am IST/ 04:10 am GMT/ 03:10 pm Local
• Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne

MR-W vs MS-W, Head-to-Head Record in WBBL

Matches played: 21 | Melbourne Stars won: 07 | Melbourne Renegades won: 11 | No result: 03

Junction Oval Pitch Report

The Junction Oval in Melbourne is known for its batting-friendly surface, providing consistent bounce and good carry that support fluent stroke play. Batters generally enjoy favourable conditions from the start of the match, enabling them to play aggressive shots and maintain steady scoring. While pacers may find some initial movement and bounce, the pitch tends to favour high-scoring contests as the game progresses. Its flatness and natural pace create an ideal platform for batters to dominate, although spinners can also become influential later in the innings with some turn. Overall, the pitch offers an exciting balance, presenting ample opportunities for both batters and bowlers to impact the match.

Squads

Melbourne Renegades Women: Davina Perrin, Courtney Webb, Alice Capsey, Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham(c), Nicole Faltum(w), Tess Flintoff, Naomi Stalenberg, Sarah Coyte, Milly Illingworth, Charis Bekker, Sophie Molineux, Issy Wong, Sara Kennedy, Emma de Broughe

Melbourne Stars Women: Annabel Sutherland (c), Amy Jones (wk), Sophie Day, Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Georgia Prestwidge, Ella Hayward, Sophie Reid, Maisy Gibson, Danielle Gibson, Kim Garth, Marizanne Kapp, Sasha Moloney

Also READ: WBBL|11: Sophie Devine’s all-round show powers Perth Scorchers to a dominant win over Melbourne Renegades

MR-W vs MS-W, WBBL|11: Today’s Match Prediction

Case 1:

• Melbourne Stars Women wins the toss and bowls first
• Melbourne Renegades Women’s powerplay score: 40-50
• Melbourne Renegades Women’s total score: 160-170

Case 2:

• Melbourne Renegades Women wins the toss and bowls first
• Melbourne Stars Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
• Melbourne Stars Women’s total score: 180-190

Match result: Team bowling first to win the game.

Also WATCH: Linsey Smith’s stunning grab sends Sophie Molineux packing as Hobart Hurricanes topple Melbourne Renegades in WBBL|11

This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

Black Friday no longer pulls Americans from Thanksgiving dinners for midnight mall queues, but it still draws more in-store traffic than any other day of the year — and remains the unofficial start of the US holiday shopping season.This year’s kickoff came as US consumer confidence slipped following the federal government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation, according to The Conference Board, AP reported. Retailers say shoppers have grown more selective and deal-focused, even as they continue to spend on big seasonal moments, creating what executives describe as a “halo effect”.“Consumers have been saying the economy is terrible while continuing to spend for years now, so the outlook is probably better than they are telling us,” Bill Adams, chief economist at Comerica Bank, said ahead of Black Friday.At Macy’s Herald Square in New York City, early-morning crowds searched for steep discounts on shoes, clothing, linens and cosmetics after doors opened at 6 a.m. Footwear — marked down by 40–50% — was among the busiest sections. But unlike in past years, the atmosphere was calm.Veronica Nam, 68, picked up Nike sneakers for her husband and spent $256 on Lacoste bedding she estimated was half-price. She said she would wait until after Christmas to buy gifts for other relatives amid fluctuating tariffs under President Donald Trump and several years of elevated prices. “Food is very expensive,” she said.Nearby, 19-year-old Nicholas Menasche was shopping with his mother before heading to Best Buy for video games. The banking intern plans to spend around $1,200 this holiday season — roughly the same as last year. “I’m here to buy stuff. Shoes and clothes,” he said. “It’s a great tradition. The stores are open really early.”Retailers spent spring and summer navigating tariff unpredictability, shifting shipments ahead of import taxes and absorbing some costs to avoid raising prices. Circana data showed 40% of general merchandise in September saw price hikes of at least 5% versus early 2025. Toys, housewares, baby products and sports gear were especially affected; 83% of toys saw at least a 5% price rise. Nearly 80% of US toy sales involve items made in China — a sector hit with steep Trump-era tariffs.Still, malls and analysts reported strong momentum heading into Black Friday. At Minnesota’s Mall of America, foot traffic has exceeded 2019 pre-pandemic levels in recent weeks, said Jill Renslow, the mall’s chief business development and marketing officer. “We’re seeing a very positive start to the holiday season,” she said. “The last few Saturdays in November have been very strong.”Online spending is also growing briskly. Between Nov. 1 and Nov. 23, consumers spent $79.7 billion, Adobe Analytics said — up 7.5% from a year earlier and ahead of its 5.3% forecast.Mastercard SpendingPulse projects holiday sales from Nov. 1 to Dec. 24 will rise 3.6%, compared with last year’s 4.1%.“Clearly, there’s uncertainty,” Mastercard Chief Economist Michelle Meyer said. “Clearly, consumers feel on edge. But at the moment, it doesn’t seem like it’s changing how they are showing up for this season.”