Team India has landed in England, commencing their preparations for the five-Test series, which marks the beginning of the 2025-27 WTC cycle. This series signifies a new era following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Shubman Gill leads the team, with the first Test scheduled for June 20.
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Get ready for potential flight changes at Delhi airport. From June 15 to September 15, about 114 daily flights will be cancelled. This is due to runway upgrades. Runway 10/28 will be closed for instrument landing system enhancements. The upgrade will improve safety during low visibility. Passengers should check their flight status in advance.
Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar addressed the controversy surrounding Kamal Haasan's remarks about the origin of Kannada. While acknowledging Haasan as an idol and praising his respect for Kannada and Bengaluru, Shiva Rajkumar emphasized that love for the language should be consistent and demonstrated through long-term commitment, urging everyone to reflect on their contributions to Kannada language and cinema.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the IPL 2025 champions, have pledged Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the 11 fans who tragically died in a stampede outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during victory celebrations. The incident occurred amidst massive crowds eager to see Virat Kohli and his teammates.
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