Former Odisha governor Raghubar Das has rejoined BJP in Ranchi, pledging to revitalize the party and challenge the JMM-led INDIA bloc government. His return follows dissatisfaction within the state BJP under Babulal Marandi's leadership due to a decrease in assembly seats from 25 to 21.
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John Cena will retire from WWE in December 2025. He plans to stay with the company after retiring from in-ring competition. Cena aims to win a 17th World Championship at WrestleMania and participate in the Royal Rumble match. He is looking forward to revisiting his past roles during his farewell tour.
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex was above 76,700, Nifty50 was near 23,200.
England will play their first T20I against India in Kolkata, with Jos Buttler leading the team but not keeping wickets. This is England's first limited-overs tour under coach Brendon McCullum. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, are favorites on home ground. Mohammed Shami returns to the Indian team after recovering from a foot injury.
England's head coach Brendon McCullum discussed their poor performance in the Champions Trophy, admitting disappointment and the need for improvements. He mentioned meeting ECB officials to plan future strategies and rebuild player confidence. McCullum also indicated upcoming decisions on leadership positions and emphasised learning lessons to enhance England's white ball cricket.
Bengal has discovered the world's smallest and lightest wild cat, the rusty-spotted cat, in its Purulia district. This species, considered near threatened on the IUCN Red List, was spotted for the first time in the state, adding to the region's biodiversity.
India and Thailand have strengthened their relationship, forming a strategic partnership to address security and economic concerns in the Indo-Pacific region. They signed five cooperation agreements, focusing on tourism, education, and technology, and committed to combatting human trafficking. Modi emphasized cooperation in renewable energy, digital technology, and FinTech.
Gujarat Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs, propelled by a strong 114-run opening partnership between Shubman Gill (90) and Sai Sudharsan (52). KKR struggled to chase the 199-run target, managing only 159/8, with Ajinkya Rahane's 50 being the lone bright spot. GT's spinners, led by Rashid Khan, effectively stifled KKR's batting lineup, securing a comfortable victory.
The Enforcement Directorate raided locations connected to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel. The raids are part of an ongoing investigation into a liquor scam and money laundering case. The ED claims the scam caused a massive loss to the state exchequer, with a liquor syndicate allegedly siphoning off over Rs 2,100 crore.