In a significant move, the South Zone selectors have opted to disregard the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s recommendation, declining to include several centrally contracted players in their squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2025-27. The BCCI had sent an email to all cricket associations, encouraging the inclusion of centrally contracted players in their zonal squads. This directive primarily targeted the South Zone, which had initially omitted prominent players such as KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Sai Sudharsan, and Prasidh Krishna. Only Tilak Varma found a place in the squad, leading to the board’s objection. The…
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Police in the Sukhdevnagar police station area of Ranchi have recovered a large quantity of counterfeit currency from a bus stationed at the New Market bus stand. The seized notes are estimated to be worth two crore rupees. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the case. The operation was conducted under the leadership of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Prakash Soe, following the instructions of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Ranchi, Chandan Sinha. The police team acted on a tip-off that a significant amount of fake currency was being transported on a…
An FIR has been lodged against RJD leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav in Maharashtra. The complaint alleges that Yadav posted an ‘objectionable’ remark concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a social media platform. Milind Narote, a BJP MLA from Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, filed the complaint. The FIR was registered at Gadchiroli police station. The complaint states that Yadav’s posts contained disparaging statements against the Prime Minister ahead of his visit to Gaya. The posts allegedly called PM Modi a ‘liar’ and accused him of making false promises. The complaint also cited a post that shared a song…
Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar has defended India’s energy relations with Russia, asserting that the country’s oil purchases are in the national and global interest. Addressing concerns over the trade implications of these purchases, Jaishankar stated that India will continue to make independent decisions, particularly concerning its energy security. He responded to criticisms of India’s Russian oil imports by emphasizing that if nations, including the US, object to India’s trade practices, they are free to abstain. Jaishankar highlighted that others, such as Europe and the US, are also importing Russian oil, and suggested that those with reservations should simply…
Reports have surfaced suggesting Bollywood actor Govinda is facing divorce rumors for the second time. Allegations indicate that his wife, Sunita Ahuja, filed for divorce in Bandra Family Court, citing ‘adultery, cruelty, and desertion.’ However, Govinda’s manager, Shashi, has refuted these claims. He stated that such issues are common in relationships. Shashi emphasized that these are old matters that are being amplified for personal or media gain. He further mentioned that Govinda and Sunita are concentrating on their family rather than engaging with negativity.
Quordle, a word game, presents players with the challenge of solving four word puzzles simultaneously. The game requires participants to decipher four Wordle puzzles concurrently within a limit of nine turns. Each turn involves guessing a five-letter word, with the accuracy of each letter’s placement indicated by color-coding: green for correct placement, yellow for the letter being in the word but in the wrong spot, and gray for letters not present in the word. A practice mode offers unlimited games, and new puzzles are unveiled daily. Quordle is a more complex version of Wordle, demanding the solution of four five-letter…
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has finally disclosed the reasoning behind their decision to release star fast bowler Mohammed Siraj before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction. Mo Bobat, RCB’s Director of Cricket, shed light on the strategy behind the move. Siraj was with RCB for seven years and had a commendable performance record. He is now a part of the Gujarat Titans team. RCB’s Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, explained that RCB aimed to create a balanced and robust bowling lineup that could be effective in different conditions. He mentioned the desire to include Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the…
If you’re considering purchasing a new petrol SUV, five new models from Maruti, Hyundai, and Tata are expected in the next 2-3 months. Maruti Suzuki will introduce its second offering in the mid-size SUV segment, while Hyundai is preparing with the third-generation Venue, featuring design and feature upgrades. Tata Motors will expand its petrol lineup with three new SUVs: the updated Punch, Harrier petrol, and Safari petrol. Let’s delve into the petrol engines and specifications of these five cars. These cars are expected to launch in the market by November 2025.
Amidst the heightened political climate preceding the Bihar Assembly elections, internal family dynamics within the Yadav household are also drawing attention. Initially ousted from both the family and the party by Lalu Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav had made several statements. He had recently declared his intention to expose ‘traitors’ within the family. However, he appears to have changed his stance. Tej Pratap Yadav had previously announced on the social media platform X that he would reveal information about the ‘traitors’ within his family. He stated he would disclose the identities of five individuals whom he accused of orchestrating a conspiracy.…
US President Donald Trump has nominated Sergio Gor, a close confidant, as the next US Ambassador to India. Gor currently holds the position of Head of Presidential Personal Appointments within the Trump administration. His appointment, however, awaits confirmation from the US Senate. He will remain in his current role until the Senate approves his nomination. Gor’s appointment comes at a time of ongoing trade disputes between the US and India concerning tariffs. This has generated considerable interest, especially because, for the first time, an American ambassador to India has also been assigned the responsibility of Special Envoy, or special representative,…