Ahead of the England Tests, Sai Sudharsan emphasises team contribution over personal milestones, aiming to enhance his batting across formats. Fresh off a successful IPL season with Gujarat Titans, he's focused on adapting to Test cricket's demands. Sudharsan values his partnership with Shubman Gill, learning from his calm mindset and tactical acumen.
Related news
Despite the surge in UPI transactions, cash usage, particularly the Rs 500 note, remains surprisingly high in India, reaching record levels. This phenomenon is attributed to precautionary hoarding driven by economic uncertainties stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic. While the government promotes digital payments and smaller denominations, the preference for liquidity persists, reversing the pre-pandemic trend of reduced cash holdings.
A recent World Bank report indicates a significant decline in extreme poverty in India, dropping from 27.1% to 5.3% between 2011-12 and 2022-23. Approximately 269 million people escaped extreme poverty during this period. The assessment, using a stricter $3 daily consumption benchmark, highlights substantial progress.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their first IPL title in 2025, defeating Punjab Kings by 6 runs in a historic final at Narendra Modi Stadium. Rajat Patidar's team held their nerve, with Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivering under pressure. RCB had earlier dominated PBKS in Qualifier 1, while PBKS eliminated Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2.
Preity Zinta's initial cheer turned to concern as Punjab Kings endured a disastrous start against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 match. PBKS lost four crucial wickets within the Powerplay, including key players like Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh. Zinta's changing expressions mirrored the team's struggles as they reeled under pressure after the early collapse.
A BSF jawan, Shri Ganesh, was forcibly dragged into Bangladesh by Bangladeshi nationals near the Chandni Chowk border outpost. The incident occurred while he was questioning them, leading to his detention in Satrashiya village. Following a flag meeting between BSF and BGB, he was returned after four hours, with BSF denying initial assault claims and vowing to prevent future occurrences.
A feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has erupted, triggering political and financial turmoil. Musk's criticism of Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" threatens its passage, while Trump considers canceling government contracts with Musk's companies like SpaceX and Tesla.
The government launched a Central Waqf Portal, requiring registered properties to upload details for a unique ID, aligning with the Waqf Amendment Act 2025. Minister Rijiju emphasized that only legitimate, documented properties will be included, urging states to meet the six-month deadline for uploading information. The portal aims for transparency and efficiency, though its legal validity faces challenges.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan is considering a return to Bihar state politics, driven by his commitment to the state's development. Despite securing a third term as Lok Sabha MP, Paswan feels he can better serve Bihar by focusing on state-level issues.
Maulana Abdul Aziz Esar, a key Jaish-e-Muhammed commander known for his advocacy of Ghazwa-e-Hind and threats against India, was found dead in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. His funeral was held at JeM headquarters, a site linked to numerous terror plots, including the Pulwama attack. While Jaish claims a heart attack, the cause of death remains officially unconfirmed, leaving suspicion surrounding the circumstances.
Following a stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium that resulted in 11 deaths and 75 injuries during RCB's victory parade, the Karnataka government has suspended five senior Bengaluru police officers, including the police commissioner. CM Siddaramaiah ordered the arrest of top officials from RCB, DNA, and KSCA, alleging criminal mismanagement.