Shivamogga: A diploma student tragically lost his life in a road accident on Friday morning in Bejjavalli village, Tirthahalli taluk, when a private bus collided with his bike.

The deceased has been identified as Pratham (20), a resident of Pandya village in Tanikal, Tirthahalli taluk. The accident occurred when a Goa-registered bus, travelling from Mangaluru towards Sakrebailu, collided with Pratham's bike near Bejjavalli.

Though he was immediately rushed to J.C. Hospital in Tirthahalli with serious injuries, he succumbed to his injuries en route. Maluru police visited the accident site and conducted an investigation.

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Bengaluru, Oct 18: Sarfaraz Khan and Virat Kohli led India's fight back with combative half-centuries after skipper Rohit Sharma set the platform with his 52-run knock as the hosts ended day three of the opening Test against New Zealand at 231 for three here Friday.

Resuming the day on 180 for three, New Zealand posted 402 on the board for a massive 356-run first-innings lead with Rachin Ravindra (134) conjuring up a majestic century.

India, who were bowled out for a mere 46 in the first essay, made a confident start to their second innings with skipper Rohit and Yashasvi Jaiswal (35) producing a 72-run stand for the opening wicket.

Left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel dismissed both the openers before Kohli and Sarfaraz added 136 runs for the third wicket.

Kohli was dismissed at the fag end of the day and stumps were called right after his dismissal.

India trailed by 125 runs.

Brief Scores:

India: 46 all out and 231 for 3 in 49 overs (Sarfaraz Khan 70 batting, Virat Kohli 70, Rohit Sharma 52; Ajaz Patel 2/70).

New Zealand 1st innings: 402 in 91.3 overs (Devon Conway 91, Rachin Ravindra 134, Tim Southee 65; Mohammed Siraj 2/84, Kuldeep Yadav 3/99, Ravindra Jadeja 3/72).