Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday expressed reservations about the BCCI's new disciplinary guidelines, particularly concerning the 14-day limit for players' families on long tours. The guidelines, influenced by head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar, were discussed in a recent review meeting.
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Senior YSR Congress Party leader V. Vijaysai Reddy has announced his retirement from politics and his resignation from the Rajya Sabha, emphasizing that the decision is personal and not influenced by any external pressures. He expressed gratitude to the YS family, especially Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, and plans to focus on agriculture post-retirement.
The late-night noises from an iron charpoy exposed the murder of restaurant owner Shatrughan Rathore by his wife Rakhi's lover, Dharmendra Rathore, and his accomplices in Lucknow. Disturbances awoke the victim's elder daughter, leading to the criminals' swift escape. Subsequent police investigations revealed Rakhi's involvement and resulted in arrests while one suspect remains at large.
An intruder who attacked Saif Ali Khan in his flat at night remains untraced as police are uncertain of his escape route. He is suspected to have used the fire escape stairwell, with his image partially captured on CCTV. The police are investigating how he managed to enter the flat.
Union health minister JP Nadda assures that the HMPV virus is not new and has been circulating since 2001. Despite rising cases in Karnataka and Gujarat, the health ministry and experts are monitoring the situation closely. Nadda emphasizes there is no reason to worry as health systems are vigilant and ready to respond to any emerging health challenges.
A 25-year-old man, Deepak Sharma, was arrested for obsessively photographing women's feet, often secretly or by offering money. Sharma befriended women online and, upon refusal to share photos, resorted to threats. Police found over 1,000 images on his mobile. He faces charges under the IT Act and for criminal intimidation.
South Korea's suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, allegedly authorised the military to use force to enter parliament during his failed attempt to declare martial law, according to a prosecutors' report. The report details alarming orders to break into the National Assembly. According to the document, Yoon expressed willingness to declare martial law multiple times.
Madras High Court ruled that a woman privately watching porn and masturbating does not constitute cruelty to her husband and cannot be grounds for divorce. The court emphasized that indulging in self-pleasure is not grounds for dissolution of marriage unless it adversely impacts conjugal obligations or involves the other spouse.
Madhya Pradesh high court has given the state government six weeks to safely dispose of 337 metric tonnes of Union Carbide waste, with the state seeking three days for unloading. Concerns arose from the public and medical groups regarding the disposal's safety, calling for a new trial run. The court also urged media to avoid spreading unverified information.
The US stock market saw a sharp decline as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 1,400 points, or 3.3%, following President Trump’s new tariffs on imports. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also dropped, reflecting a global market sell-off. Economists warn these tariffs could lower US economic growth and increase inflation, potentially leading to a recession.