Former Australian cricket star praised Jasprit Bumrah, suggesting that legendary batter Don Bradman wouldn't have achieved his famed batting average if he faced Bumrah. Bumrah's performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy included 32 wickets, earning him top-wicket-taker status. His achievements in 2024 showcased his dominance, as he impressed both in international cricket and the IPL.
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Prashant Koratkar, a journalist from Nagpur facing charges of making a threat call and inciting enmity, has been remanded in judicial custody for two weeks in Kolhapur. His bail hearing is set for Tuesday. The police have recovered vehicles used by Koratkar and are interrogating individuals who assisted him while he was on the run.
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Assam health minister Ashok Singhal's controversial remarks about the exclusion of 'Miyas' from Hindu festivals caused disruptions in the Assam assembly. AIUDF accused him of inciting communal divisions and demanded action, but the Speaker disallowed a privilege motion against him.
Three construction laborers died in Bengaluru during a drunken brawl while celebrating Holi. The altercation, involving a woman, occurred on the third floor of an under-construction building in Sarjapura. Two to three suspects escaped, and police have formed teams to apprehend them. Superintendent CK Baba assured imminent arrests as the investigation progresses.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has confirmed his allegiance to the NDA, quashing speculation of a possible switch to the Grand Alliance. This statement follows RJD chief Lalu Prasad and MP Misa Bharti expressing openness to forgiving Nitish and welcoming him back to the Grand Alliance.
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BJP MP Nishikant Dubey criticized Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna for questioning the waqf law amendments, alleging judicial overreach and blaming the CJI for potential civil unrest. Dubey asserted that the court is overstepping its boundaries by interfering with laws passed by the Parliament. The BJP has distanced itself from Dubey's remarks, emphasizing they are his personal views.