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As Team India faces England in a three-match ODI series, all eyes are on Virat Kohli's strategy. Former coach Sanjay Bangar and Sanjay Manjrekar believe ODIs are the ideal format for Kohli to rediscover his form, given his success in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Kohli aims to excel in ODIs, having retired from T20 Internationals.
Three loan sharks in Sabarkantha district, Gujarat, were arrested for allegedly trafficking a seven-year-old girl to Rajasthan. They sold her for Rs 3 lakh to recover a loan from her father, a daily wager. The girl was abducted after her father couldn't meet the inflated repayment demands. Police are working to locate the child and recover the money.
A 40-year-old man, advocating for justice after his wife was kidnapped, held captive, and gang-raped, was found burnt to death in Mainpuri district. The deceased had accused former village head Bhola Yadav of attempting to pressure him into withdrawing the case. A police investigation is underway, with the court scheduled to hear the case involving gang-rape charges.
India aims to lead in 6G technology with a target of contributing 10% of global patents, according to communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. With significant investment in research, the country is poised to leverage its advanced digital infrastructure to become a hub of innovation and economic growth.
A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand, causing significant damage and panic. In Bangkok, under construction building collapsed, trapping 43 workers. In Myanmar, a major hospital has been converted into a mass casualty area. Both countries are experiencing widespread damage and disruption.
Virat Kohli stands on the cusp of history, needing just 25 runs to become the second Indian to reach 1500 Test runs in Australia, trailing only Sachin Tendulkar. With seven centuries already Down Under, Kohli's form is crucial as India faces a must-win third Test against Australia at the Gabba.
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Investment strategist Saurabh Mukherjea warns of a decline in white-collar employment in India due to automation and AI. He suggests that traditional salaried jobs are becoming unsustainable, particularly in sectors like IT and finance. Mukherjea advocates for entrepreneurship, supported by India's digital infrastructure, as a viable alternative for the educated workforce.
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