Rishabh Pant, captain of Lucknow Super Giants for the upcoming IPL, expressed relief at avoiding selection by Punjab Kings, who chose Shreyas Iyer instead. Pant, bought for an IPL record Rs 27 crore, pledged to give his all to win the title. This marks his second captaincy stint after leaving Delhi Capitals.
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Suchir Balaji’s parents have filed a lawsuit against the San Francisco Police Department, demanding access to investigation records regarding their son's death. Balaji, a former researcher at OpenAI, was found dead last November, and authorities labeled it a suicide. However, his parents accuse the police of unlawfully withholding crucial public records and seek judicial intervention to obtain detailed reports.
Israel halted essential aid to Gaza in response to Hamas' refusal to accept a truce extension. The move drew condemnation from the United Nations, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, with accusations of collective punishment. Israel seeks more hostages' release, while Hamas demands the start of the second phase towards a permanent ceasefire.
Star batter Babar Azam missed Pakistan's training before the crucial Champions Trophy match against India, sparking doubts about his participation. PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, who attended the session, instructed the team to secure a win at any cost. Intense pressure mounts as the team prepares for the high-stakes encounter in Dubai.
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Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath highlighted Singapore's dining-out culture, noting its potential for India's restaurant industry growth. He observed India's low non-home-cooked meal consumption and underdeveloped food service sector, sparking an online debate on cultural preferences and the feasibility of such a shift in India. Users emphasized the importance of home-cooked meals in Indian culture.
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