Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is questionable for the game against Miami Heat due to a right elbow strain. His absence would greatly affect the Nuggets, who also have Aaron Gordon listed as questionable and Jamal Murray as probable. The game will be broadcast at 8 p.m. ET from the Kaseya Center.
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BJP members and Hindu organizations protested in Coimbatore against the state government's handling of the funeral of S.A. Basha, a convict in the 1998 Coimbatore bombings. Police detained BJP state president K. Annamalai and other leaders for holding the unauthorized "Black Day" procession. Annamalai criticized the government for allegedly glorifying a terrorist responsible for 58 deaths.
BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla stated that resuming India-Pakistan cricket ties depends on the Indian government’s approval. He emphasized the teams should play on each other's soil, not neutral venues. Shukla mentioned the ICC's provision about government consent and rebutted claims of India’s advantage in the Champions Trophy due to venue allocation.
During the IPL 2025 match between RCB and GT, Liam Livingstone's bat unexpectedly flew out of his hands, amusing fans. RCB struggled initially, with top-order collapses. However, Livingstone's 54-run knock helped RCB reach 169/8. The flying bat moment became a viral sensation, adding a humorous twist to the tense game.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the abolition of NHS England to reduce bureaucracy and bring it under government control. This move is aimed at shifting funds to frontline services, such as hiring nurses and doctors, and improving patient care. The integration process will be completed in two years, reducing overall staff numbers by 50 percent.
A blast-like noise occurred at Islamabad Police Station in Amritsar, Punjab, around 3 am on Tuesday. Ten individuals from an organized module were arrested after claiming responsibility on social media. Police detained two brothers, one a juvenile, and are pursuing Aman Khokhar and others. No damage or injuries were reported.
“The reason I’m in America, along with so many critical people who built SpaceX, Tesla, and hundreds of other companies that made America strong, is because of H-1B,†Musk wrote. Then, with all the subtlety of a flamethrower (one he probably designed himself), “Take a big step back and F*** YOURSELF in the face. I will go to war on this issue the likes of which you cannot possibly comprehend.†Of course, fans will notice it's a key line from Tropic Thunder (see post above).
A theft suspect from Madhya Pradesh, Suresh Anuragi, died at Jammu’s government medical college after complaining of chest and abdominal pain while in police custody. The police, under scrutiny for custodial practices, clarified all procedures were followed, and an inquiry and postmortem had been ordered to rule out any foul play.
DDCA will name their squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra, with Rishabh Pant expected to lead the team. The association awaits confirmation on Virat Kohli’s participation. Delhi needs strong performances in the last two games to qualify for the knockouts, currently standing fourth in Group D with 14 points.
A third-year B-Tech student at KIIT in Bhubaneswar allegedly died by suicide, possibly due to being blackmailed by another student. This led to unrest among Nepali students on campus. Police have registered a case, and investigations are ongoing. The university has taken precautionary measures to stabilize the situation.
In 2024, India experienced over 3,200 deaths due to extreme weather events. Notably, lightning and thunderstorms claimed 1,374 lives, floods and heavy rains caused 1,287 fatalities, and heat waves led to 459 deaths. The year was the hottest on record, with significant temperature increases across various regions. Additionally, several cities reported new temperature and rainfall records, highlighting the impact of climate change.