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India's cricket team needs introspection after a difficult series in Australia, blamed on poor team composition and over-reliance on Jasprit Bumrah. Team management's decisions have been questioned, including the selection of all-rounders to lengthen the batting order, leading to critical mistakes and players' injuries affecting performance.
A 32-year-old constable in Dehradun allegedly raped a female sub-inspector multiple times, blackmailing her with a video of the first assault. The constable booked a hotel room for her and then attacked her. The victim reported the crime, and an investigation is ongoing.
Punjab Kings achieved a historic feat by defending a meager total of 111 against Kolkata Knight Riders, securing a 16-run victory in a stunning turnaround at Mullanpur. Yuzvendra Chahal's exceptional bowling, with figures of 4 for 28, dismantled KKR's batting lineup, while Marco Jansen's early strikes further contributed to the collapse.
BJP secured four out of nine seats for its female candidates in the Delhi assembly elections, while AAP won one. Despite the highest female participation in decades with 95 women candidates, only five women were elected compared to eight in 2020. BJP's successful candidates include Shikha Roy, Neelam Pahalwan, Rekha Gupta, and Poonam Sharma.
Shubman Gill, Gujarat Titans' captain, chose to bowl first against Delhi Capitals in their IPL match at Ahmedabad, citing the hot weather and favorable wicket conditions. Titans maintained an unchanged lineup, with Gill anticipating Kagiso Rabada's return in approximately ten days. Delhi Capitals, led by Axar Patel, decided to bench Jake Fraser-McGurk.
Ranveer Allahbadia has issued an apology for his controversial remarks on the show 'India’s Got Latent,' acknowledging his comments were insensitive. Amid death threats and extreme backlash, Allahbadia is cooperating with authorities. Samay Raina, the show's host, has removed the entire series from social media, pledging his full cooperation with investigations. Both expressed regret and intent to prevent future missteps.
Former cricketer Michael Hussey recounted his first encounter with a young Jasprit Bumrah at the Mumbai Indians, where Bumrah's unusual action and sheer pace left him unable to connect with the ball. Despite initial skepticism about Bumrah's unconventional style, Hussey recognized his potential, even offering advice after a fiery send-off incident.
The US government teeters on the edge of a shutdown as Republicans, influenced by Trump and Musk, rejected a bipartisan funding deal. Their proposed three-month extension also failed, threatening a partial shutdown on Saturday. Millions of federal workers face furloughs, impacting essential services and the economy, echoing past shutdown crises.
Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has ordered the cancellation of Lalit Modi's Vanuatu passport after discovering his intention to avoid extradition. This decision followed reports that Interpol had twice rejected India's request for an alert notice due to lack of judicial evidence, which would have automatically disqualified Modi's citizenship application.
In a Sealdah court hearing, Sanjay Roy’s lawyer questioned the location and method of the alleged crime, citing a forensic report that found no evidence of struggle at the crime scene. The report also noted the improbability of unnoticed entry. Victim’s family submitted additional details suggesting more individuals involved.