Kagiso Rabada etched his name in South African cricket history, surpassing Jacques Kallis to become the fifth-highest wicket-taker across all formats during the World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord's. Rabada's impressive performance, including a five-wicket haul, propelled him past Kallis's 572 wickets.
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Justice Surya Kant cautioned against judicial overreach, emphasizing the importance of restraint and facilitating democratic dialogue rather than supplanting the legislature. CJI B R Gavai, echoing similar concerns, warned against judicial activism turning into 'judicial terrorism,' highlighting the challenges posed by social media's influence on public perception and the judiciary's independence.
Following a tragic stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium that resulted in 11 deaths, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) secretary A Shankar and treasurer ES Jairam have resigned. The incident occurred after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL victory, with lakhs gathering despite inadequate planning.
Speculation arose about the sale of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Diageo India denied these reports to the Bombay Stock Exchange. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar refuted claims of his involvement in purchasing the team. He clarified his association with the Karnataka Cricket Association. Lalit Modi suggested a high valuation for RCB.
PM Narendra Modi praised the multi-party delegations. They represented India in global capitals after Operation Sindoor. This operation targeted terrorist hubs in Pakistan and PoK. The delegations conveyed India's commitment to peace. They also highlighted the need to eradicate terrorism. Shashi Tharoor noted the PM's positive reception. MPs suggested making such visits a regular practice.
Following Piyush Chawla's retirement, Yuvraj Singh praised the leg-spinner's impactful career, highlighting his ability to excel under pressure. Singh acknowledged Chawla's resilience, dedication, and contributions to India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup victories. He further emphasized Chawla's impressive first-class record and IPL achievements, noting his calm demeanor and commitment on the field.
Recent World Bank data reveals a significant decline in India's extreme poverty rate, dropping from 27.1% in 2011-12 to 5.3% in 2022-23, lifting nearly 270 million people out of extreme poverty. This reduction is attributed to updated poverty line definitions and improved household survey data. Free food transfers and a narrowing rural-urban poverty gap also contributed to this progress.
A recent World Bank report indicates a significant decline in extreme poverty in India, dropping from 27.1% to 5.3% between 2011-12 and 2022-23. Approximately 269 million people escaped extreme poverty during this period. The assessment, using a stricter $3 daily consumption benchmark, highlights substantial progress.
In a shocking incident in Odisha's Ganjam, a 20-year-old college student was allegedly gang-raped on a beach by a group of ten men. The assault occurred after the perpetrators attacked her male friend who was accompanying her.
Following the tragic stampede at the RCB victory celebration that resulted in 11 deaths, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has increased compensation to Rs 25 lakh per family. A retired HC judge will lead an inquiry into the incident, while two KSCA officials have resigned, taking moral responsibility. The government aims to prevent future occurrences through thorough investigation and cooperation.