Incoming President Donald Trump is reportedly backing Indian-American Rohit Ramaswamy to succeed JD Vance in the Ohio Senate, as Vance prepares to become Vice President. If Ramaswamy accepts, he will be the first Indian-American male Senator, with Governor Mike DeWine set to appoint a successor for two years.
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Mumbai Indians secured a crucial win against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025. Post-match discussions focused on Rohit Sharma's possible tactical role. Sanjay Bangar credited Sharma for a key decision. Sanjay Manjrekar argued that Hardik Pandya, as captain, deserved the credit. The debate sparked discussions among fans regarding team leadership. The incident highlights the dynamics within the Mumbai Indians camp.
The BCCI is thinking about allowing players to use saliva on the ball again during the IPL. The proposal will be discussed with IPL team captains. The ICC had banned the practice due to COVID-19. The IPL may also approve the use of DRS for height wides and wides outside the off-stump.
Bastar police arrested Suresh Chandrakar, primary accused in the murder of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, after a two-day chase that ended in Hyderabad. Mukesh's autopsy revealed severe injuries, suggesting a brutal attack. The arrest count in the case now stands at four, with Suresh's brothers and a supervisor also in custody.
Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah believes they can defeat India by bringing their best performance to the upcoming Champions Trophy clash. Despite a rough start, he emphasises that handling pressure will be crucial. He also addressed criticism about his selection, urging fans to continue their support. Pakistan face a must-win situation after losing to New Zealand.
Maharashtra govt announced guardian ministers for all 36 districts, with CM Fadnavis becoming the first CM to be a guardian minister for Gadchiroli. Deputy CM Shinde will oversee Mumbai City and Thane, while Deputy CM Pawar will manage Beed and Pune. The appointments include significant role allocations to Shiv Sena, BJP, and NCP leaders.
A Delhi court has found former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar guilty of leading a mob that murdered a father-son duo during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The verdict relied on survivor testimonies, highlighting police inaction during the incident. Kumar faces a maximum penalty of death or life imprisonment.
The Finance Minister has adjusted tax slabs for the middle class in the new tax regime, offering greater savings and tax rebates. Additionally, changes include enhancements in TDS limits, updated rules for self-occupied properties, and easier tax return corrections.
In 2024, global political landscapes saw dramatic changes with pivotal elections in prominent countries. Key highlights include India’s coalition government after a decade of BJP dominance, Trump’s return to White House in US, Labour’s UK victory, Sheikh Hasina's win and subsequent ouster Bangladesh, and reformist wins in Iran, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Taiwan, South Africa, and Indonesia.
Tech giants Amazon and Microsoft announced layoffs affecting multiple divisions, while SEBI took action against financial influencers for misleading advice. Nvidia faced a significant market value drop due to Chinese AI app DeepSeek. In other updates, Zoho's Sridhar Vembu steps down as CEO, and Apple released its iOS 18.3 update with improved features.