Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde addressed rumors about his dissatisfaction over guardian minister appointments, reiterating his commitment to local development in his village and mentioning upcoming resolutions for Nashik and Raigad. He dismissed claims of being upset with BJP leadership and emphasized that the Chief Minister would decisively resolve the matter.
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Ashutosh Sharma led Delhi Capitals to a thrilling last-over victory against Lucknow Super Giants, smashing an unbeaten 66 off 31 balls at the IPL 2025 opener. Despite a shaky start and a daunting target of 210, Sharma's composed and aggressive batting ensured a stunning one-wicket win. The young batter roared in celebration, swinging his bat and gesturing animatedly toward the Delhi Capitals dugout after sealing a breathtaking chase.
A farmer, claiming ownership of a 7,000 sqm plot within Unitech's Express City project in Noida, has halted road construction. Despite being demarcated by the district administration years ago, the farmer demands either an access road or relocation of his plot. Unitech's Supreme Court-appointed board seeks resolution from Noida Authority. The project, delayed by a decade, awaits completion.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed Parliament on various foreign policy matters. He confirmed Indian troops will patrol all historical points in Ladakh, including Depsang, despite disengagement agreements with China. Jaishankar expressed concern over minority treatment in Bangladesh, hoping for improved bilateral relations. He reiterated India's desire for amicable ties with Pakistan, contingent on Pakistan curbing terrorism.
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes a “misinterpretation†fuelled the on-field spat between Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj during the Adelaide Test. After Siraj dismissed Head, a verbal exchange ensued, leading to penalties for both players. Ponting attributed Siraj's reaction to the pressure of the game, while expressing concern over the bowler's send-off.
A 14-year-old Class 9 student in Noida sent hoax bomb threats to four schools, aiming for a day off. Inspired by YouTube videos, he used VPN to obscure his identity. The hoax led to evacuations and a significant police response. The student has been sent to a correctional facility.
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Stock market crash today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, crashed in opening trade on Friday. While BSE Sensex went below the 74,000 mark, Nifty50 was near 22,350.
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