Veteran Indian off-spinner R Ashwin on Wednesday stunned the cricketing world by announcing his retirement from international cricket after the drawn Test against Australia at the Gabba. His decision, revealed to captain Rohit Sharma in Perth, came as a shock despite Ashwin admitting to having a bit of punch left.
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Israeli troops in southern Gaza discovered and destroyed a Hamas terror tunnel located beneath a former kindergarten compound in Rafah, as reported by the IDF. The tunnel's entrance was situated just 100 meters from a school, highlighting Hamas's alleged practice of concealing terror infrastructure within civilian areas. The IDF asserts that Hamas exploits civilian institutions and uses the population as human shields, violating international law.
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Former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav blamed the Railways for mismanagement following a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, resulting in at least 18 deaths. The tragedy occurred when thousands of devotees rushed for trains to Prayagraj, worsened by a sudden platform change announcement and delayed train schedules.
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