India are considering playing the fourth Test against Australia with two spinners due to the Melbourne pitch potentially slowing down after the first two days. Rohit Sharma hinted at including a second spinner, potentially Washington Sundar, to join Ravindra Jadeja.
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Double Olympic bronze-medallist Manu Bhaker admitted a mistake in her nomination for the National Sports Awards after being excluded from the Khel Ratna list. Bhaker remains focused on performing for India despite the controversy. She emphasised that winning medals is her goal, not awards. This follows criticism from her coach and father on the selection committee's decision.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex was below 77,300, Nifty50 was near 23,350.
In a move to address the reluctance of IAS officers opting for central deputation, the latest empanelment of joint secretaries includes only 16 out of 119 officers from the 2009 batch, the lowest in recent years. This strict adherence to the norm requiring a minimum of two years of central government service aims to send a strong message.
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A fire erupted at Parishkar Apartments in Ahmedabad, triggering a chaotic evacuation. Residents made daring escapes from balconies as flames engulfed the building's cable chute. Firefighters rescued eighteen people, some with minor injuries. The blaze, fueled by garbage and the building's power supply, caused extensive damage. Investigations are underway to determine the exact cause, and affected families are receiving assistance.