Justice Yashwant Varma of Allahabad High Court is facing potential impeachment during the Monsoon session due to a corruption case. A fire at his residence uncovered unaccounted cash, leading to a Supreme Court panel finding him culpable. While resignation would preserve his benefits, impeachment would strip them.
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Kuldeep Yadav briefly posted a photo with fiancée Vanshika after their June 4 engagement in Lucknow, only to delete it soon after. While fans speculated the reason, the spinner remains focused on India's upcoming Test series in England starting June 20.
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