NEW DELHI: Team India head coach Rahul Dravid exulted in celebration after Mohammed Siraj gave India their first breakthrough early on the opening day of the first Test against Australia at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.
Siraj, bowling his first over of the match, bowled an outswinger to Australia opener Usman Khawaja and hit his pad straightaway with his first delivery of the match. A loud lbw appeal followed, but umpire Nitin Menon didn’t look convinced. Siraj walked up to Rohit and convinced him to go upstairs.
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Rohit chatted with debutant keeper KS Bharat and went upstairs.
The ball tracker showed three reds. Captain Rohit and his team roared in jubilation after India got an early success. Khawaja, who has been in great form of late, departed for just 1. The scoreboard at that time read 2/1.

Australia captain Pat Cummins had won the toss and opted to bat against India. The tourists handed an international debut to off-spinner Todd Murphy on a Nagpur pitch which is expected to turn viciously.
India handed Test caps to Twenty20 batting sensation Suryakumar Yadav and Andhra Pradesh wicket-keeper batter Srikar Bharat. Families of both the players are in attendance at the ground.

MUMBAI: Adani group shares dropped at the start of trading, ending a two-day reprieve, after MSCI Inc said it was reviewing the amount of Adani group-linked shares freely tradable in public markets.
Nine of the group’s 10 stocks declined, with flagship Adani Enterprises Ltd dropping as much as 10% following a 35% jump over the previous two sessions. The group’s market value has plunged over the past two weeks after US short-seller Hindenburg Research published a critical report, with losses of as much as $117 billion.
MSCI said it will implement and announce any resultant changes affecting calculations of the so-called free float and market capitalization of the Adani group stocks when releasing its February index review scheduled Thursday.
“This is unmitigated bad news for the Adani Group companies and a lot of the gains made over the last couple of days could be wiped out today,” Brian Freitas, an analyst at Smartkarma, wrote in a research note. “There will be BIG passive selling.”
Billionaire Gautam Adani has been stepping up measures to reassure investors and banks by repaying loans and pledging to reduce debt ratios, while the slump in the group’s dollar debt has attracted buyers such as Oaktree Capital Management and Davidson Kempner Capital Management.
The Adani group plans to prepay a $500 million bridge loan due next month after some banks balked at refinancing the debt following the Hindenburg report. Barclays Plc, Standard Chartered Plc and Deutsche Bank AG are among banks that lent Adani $4.5 billion to finance the purchase of Holcim Ltd. cement assets last year. A portion of that loan is due March 9.

MUMBAI: The Adani Group plans to prepay a $500 million bridge loan due next month after some banks balked at refinancing the debt following a short seller report that sent the group’s assets tumbling.
Barclays Plc, Standard Chartered Plc and Deutsche Bank AG are among banks that lent Adani $4.5 billion to finance the purchase of Holcim Ltd cement assets last year. A portion of that loan is due March 9.
The lenders were in talks to refinance the loan up to a week before the critical report from Hindenburg Research was published, according to people familiar with the matter. Those negotiations stalled after the report alleging fraud led to a massive selloff, chilling the banks’ willingness to refinance, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing a private matter.
The development is the first concrete sign that global banks are becoming more wary of financing Adani’s empire and coincides with comments from France’s TotalEnergies SE that a multi-billion dollar plan to produce green hydrogen with the Indian tycoon has been put on hold, pending audits of his conglomerate. MSCI Inc said on Wednesday it will review the eligibility of some Adani securities in its widely followed benchmark indexes, while major asset managers in Japan are stepping up disclosure over funds with exposure to Adani, signs of skittishness among international investors that could dampen a nascent rally in Adani shares.
An Adani spokesperson said the conglomerate had been in talks with the banks to refinance part of the loan but the group plans to prepay it. The spokesperson said discussions with the banks have not stalled.
Representatives for Barclays and Deutsche Bank declined to comment. A representative for Standard Chartered wasn’t immediately available.
This marks the second time in a week that the group has taken steps to prepay debt as it fights to regain investor confidence and stem the stock rout. Billionaire Gautam Adani and his family have prepaid $1.11 billion worth of borrowings backed by shares, the group said Monday.
While it’s positive that the group is able to pay down such obligations, it also underscores that the spike in yields on Adani debt after the Hindenburg report would make refinancing those securities prohibitively expensive, among other challenges. The repayments also raise questions on how much more of the companies’ cash pile could be used to pay down its debt without refinancing.
International scrutiny
Global banks are ramping up their scrutiny of the group following the Hindenburg report. Citigroup Inc.’s wealth arm has stopped accepting Adani securities as collateral for margin loans, following a similar move by Credit Suisse Group AG.
The corporate empire of Adani, once the world’s second-richest person, has been thrown into a tailspin after the Hindenburg report on alleged malpractices. Ten Adani group companies including Adani Total Gas Ltd., Adani Enterprises Ltd. and Adani Transmission Ltd. at one point erased more than $100 billion from their combined market value in the selloff.
Hindenburg alleged that a web of Adani-family controlled offshore shell entities in tax havens were used to facilitate corruption, money laundering and taxpayer theft. The conglomerate has called the report “bogus,” and threatened legal action. Adani gave a video speech last week stating that the group’s balance sheet is healthy.
Adani Group’s shares have rallied this week after the debt payment and as traders covered short positions. Seven of the group’s 10 stocks were up in Wednesday’s session, with flagship Adani Enterprises rallying 20% after surging the most since 2020 the previous day. The stock has more than doubled from the low it hit during the recent selloff.

Today’s horoscope for Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, and other zodiac signs promises to be an enlightening and exciting journey through the stars. Astrology offers us a glimpse into the future and a deeper understanding of ourselves, and by examining the alignment of the planets and their influences, we can gain valuable insights into what the day ahead has in store for us. Whether you’re a fire sign seeking adventure or an earth sign looking for stability, there is something for everyone in today’s horoscope. So sit back, relax, and discover what the universe has in store for you.
Aries: Today you may feel dull, you may have some health issues. You are advised to postpone making investments into the business. It is also advised not to start new ventures. You are likely to face losses in the business . Your gains may likely convert into losses.
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Taurus: Today you are blessed by the moon, you may be able to make quick decisions on the professional front. You may expect to get new opportunities in terms of business, which may boost your confidence level. You are likely to start some new innovation with the help of your partner, which may increase your business in the near future.
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Gemini: Today you are blessed by the moon, you may perform well at work, you may expect some promotions or transfer in terms of gains.You may also plan to change your current job. Your relations with the boss may be boosted now. Chronic health issues will be resolved now. Which may make your family happy.
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Cancer: Today, you are blessed by the moon. Which may give you confidence. You may be able to make important decisions confidently. You are decisive also, so may grab the opportunity without a second thought. You may likely spend money on family and friends. Love birds may enjoy their happy moments. Job aspirants may be likely to get a suitable job with the help of friends.
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Leo: Today you may have a dull feeling. You may not enjoy your day. You may be a victim of arrogance. It may affect both your professional and domestic life. You may internally feel a lack of confidence, which may stop you from doing something creative at work.

Virgo: Today, you advised to control your straightforwardness, your loose talking may affect people around you. You may spend your hard earned money buying some worthless stuff. Your mind may likely work very fast, it is advised to make any important decision with patience.
Libra: Today, you may take quick decisions, which may give benefits in day to day life., you may take some tough decisions with the help of your colleagues, you may likely to get success easily. Property related disputes between siblings may likely be resolved. You may also expect some short trips.
Scorpio: Today, you advised to control your straightforwardness, your loose talking may affect people around you. You may spend your hard earned money buying some worthless stuff. Your mind may likely work very fast, it is advised to make any important decision with patience.
Sagittarius: Today you may not feel better, old health issues may arise, it may make you upset. You may make some wrong decisions due to impatience and hurry. It is advised to think twice before making any decision. It is advised that you should not keep money loose, otherwise you may spend it on buying worthless stuff.
Capricorn: Today, there may be peace in the mind. You may plan to invest some capital in the business, which may increase liquidity into your business. Your earnings may boost your financial health. You may enjoy romantic moments with your spouse, which may enhance harmony in the family life. Singles may likely find suitable matches. Love birds may make the decision to get married. Students will be blessed by good karma.
Aquarius: Today you may be very happy, your losses may convert into profits. Your seniors may be happy and appreciate your work. You may likely have some changes in your place, position or responsibilities at work, in terms of promotions. Your opponents and hidden enemies may be under control now. Singles and love birds may take important decisions in terms of marriage with the help of relatives or friends.
Pisces: Today you are blessed by the moon, which may make you happy. Last week’s crunch is now over. With the help of blessing, you may get reciprocation of your hard work. With the help of your subordinates, you may be able to initiate your postponed works. There are some gains in your business which may boost your finances.
The author, Samir Jain, is a Jaipur-based astrologer who is an expert in astrology, numerology, palmistry, and Vastu. He is also an expert in Jain Temple Vastu and Jain Jyotish. Over the last several years, he has consulted clients from the USA, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, the UK, Australia, Turkey, France, Italy, South Africa, and Germany

SAN FRANCISCO: Thousands of Twitter users on Wednesday reported problems using the platform as the Elon Musk-owned social network began letting paying users post tweets as long as 4,000 characters.
“Twitter may not be working as expected for some of you,” the company said in a tweet.
“Sorry for the trouble. We’re aware and working to get this fixed.”
Reports of Twitter troubles spiked at website Downdetector early afternoon in Silicon Valley, and continued for about two hours.
Users complaints shared online included being unable to post messages, being told they had exceeded a daily limit of tweets, and inability to send direct messages.
A daily limit of 2,400 tweets per day was put in place at Twitter to reduce strain on its operations, according to US media.
People also reported that TweetDeck, the popular dashboard for managing and viewing Twitter accounts, had stopped working.
The disruptions came on the same day Twitter added a length perk to its Blue subscription service costing $8 monthly in the United States.
Twitter Blue subscribers can now post tweets of up to 4,000 characters, far beyond the 280-character limit imposed on non-paying users, the tech firm said.
“But don’t worry, Twitter is still Twitter,” the tech firm said in a lengthy tweet announcing the perk.
“We know longer Tweets could mean a lot of scrolling, so they’ll be capped at 280 characters on your timeline and you’ll see a ‘Show more’ prompt to click and read the whole Tweet.”
Musk slashed Twitter’s workforce late last year after he became owner of the San Francisco-based company, raising concerns about having enough engineering talent on hand to keep the platform running smoothly.
US tech media reported Wednesday that Musk put out word to Twitter staff to put aside work on new features to focus on troubleshooting.

One of Valentine’s Week’s loveliest days is Chocolate Day. Sharing chocolate with the people you love is the focus of the day. This day can be made ideal by sending your favourite person a chocolate note together with the nicest bar of chocolate. We’ve put up some sweet chocolate day greetings and messages for you to send to your partner, a friend, or anybody else you want to spend your chocolate day with. With your love and care, wrap some chocolate and leave a message for them in honour of Chocolate Day. Make today, the day of chocolate, a bit sweeter.
The week of Valentine’s falls between February 7 and February 14. People of all ages, but notably young people, use the full week as a special occasion to show their sentiments and affection for their significant other. Every day is distinct and with a special meaning. On February 9, the third day of Valentine’s Week, we celebrate Chocolate Day.

On February 9, India celebrates Chocolate Day by giving sweet, delectable chocolates to partners, lovers, friends, lovers, boyfriends, girlfriends, and other loved ones.

Send sappy chocolate day messages, chocolate quotes, and delectable candies to show your love. The ideal presents for lovers are chocolates because they stand for love. Send your loved ones greetings, status updates, chocolate love quotes, greetings images, photos, and pictures on Chocolate Day 2023. Send her and him some Facebook, Whatsapp, or other social media status updates with a chocolate theme.

Happy Chocolate Day Best Messages

I adore all of your emotions, whether they are bitter or sweet like chocolate. You are so adorable that I want to embrace you. Cheers to chocolate!

I pledge to stand at your side during both good and sorrowful times. And I’ll always bring a bar of chocolate, I vow, since it makes everything taste better. Cheers to chocolate!

The same way that eating chocolate may make you feel better, you being here makes every minute of my life worthwhile. Please never leave my side. Cheers to chocolate!

You have increased my love bar ever since you came into my life. We’re toasting to our wacky kind of love! Cheers to chocolate!

Words cannot express how amazing chocolate tastes. I’m sending you tons of love and best wishes on this Chocolate Day.

Greetings on Chocolate Day are not complete without chocolates. I hope you have a wonderful, chocolate-filled Chocolate Day.

I Love You is better expressed with chocolate than just words. A nice and delicious Chocolate Day to you in 2023.

Chocolate is a wonderful way to show someone you love them. I want you to know how special you are to me on Chocolate Day.

Best wishes for Chocolate Day. May you have a wonderful day filled with the best chocolates you can share with the best people around you.

The celebration of Chocolate Day serves as a reminder that sharing happiness and sweetness is what life is all about. Happy Chocolate Day, my friend.

A box of chocolates is how life is. Happy Chocolate Day.

Love, Happy Chocolate Day. Without you and chocolate, a day isn’t complete in my opinion.

For the person I love the most in the world, chocolates. I wish you a happy Chocolate Day.

I wish there were chocolate days every day so I had an excuse to stock up on treats for each of us.

I want to give you all the chocolates in the world on this special chocolate day. Cheers to chocolate!

As happiness looks best on you, may chocolates bring you much delight. Cheers to chocolate!

Happy Chocolate Day Quotes

You only require love. A small amount of chocolate every so often is safe, though.

Many years ago, your tongue and hand came to the conclusion that when it comes to chocolate, you don’t need to use your head.

There is a season for chocolate, as there is for most great things. Desserts containing chocolate are appropriate for any month whose name contains the letters A, E, or U.

May your life be as full of love and joy as mine has been, and never forget that all you need to get through a terrible time is some chocolate.

You are without a doubt my favourite chocolate, if I had to pick one. On this day of chocolate, we wish you well.

Happy Chocolate Day to my sweetheart! You’ve completed

Happy Chocolate Day Wishes

“I’m a dairy and you’re a milk; I’m a kit and you’re a kat; I’m five and you’re a star. I’m sweet, but you’re sweeter. Happy Chocolate Day!”

“On Chocolate Day, I’m sending you this delicious chocolate because I want to be yours forever. Happy Chocolate Day in 2023, everyone!”

“Without chocolate, Chocolate Day cannot be fully observed. Life would not be successful without true love. Can you be my enduring love? Happy chocolate day, dear!”

“You are my darling Valentine; you are pretty and my dearest friend. You are sweet like chocolate and bright like a star. I’m sending you some delectable candies in honour of Chocolate Day in 2023.”

“You only require love. A small amount of chocolate every so often is safe, though.”

“Many years ago, your tongue and hand came to the conclusion that when it comes to chocolate, you don’t need to use your head.”

“There is a season for chocolate, as there is for most great things. Desserts containing chocolate are appropriate for any month whose name contains the letters A, E, or U.”

“May your life be as full of love and joy as mine has been, and never forget that all you need to get through a terrible time is some chocolate.”

“You are without a doubt my favourite chocolate, if I had to pick one. On this day of chocolate, we wish you well.

“Happy Chocolate Day to my sweetheart! May our relationship be as sweet.

“The most lovely aspect of this existence is that you have to buy your own chocolates. Happy Chocolate Day, everyone!”

“You are in a relationship with chocolate even if you are single.”

“Happy Chocolate Day!”