Controversy surrounds pacer Harshit Rana's concussion substitution for Shivam Dube during the fourth T20I between India and England, with former players questioning the decision's fairness. Notably, Ravichandran Ashwin and Zaheer Khan argue that Ramandeep Singh would have been a more appropriate replacement, urging review of concussion rules by cricket authorities.
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After India’s triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand, head coach Gautam Gambhir, known for his serious demeanor, joined Navjot Singh Sidhu in a playful post-match shayari. Sidhu convinced Gambhir to do a bhangra move in celebration. This victory marked India's third Champions Trophy win. This was India's third Champions Trophy triumph, having previously won in 2002 (as joint winners with Sri Lanka) and in 2013.
Naga Chaitanya is soaking in the weekend vibes, giving fans a sweet glimpse into his laid-back Sunday with wife Sobhita Dhulipala and their adorable pet dog, Hash. Taking to Instagram, the actor posted cozy pictures capturing moments with Hash, while Sobhita was seen relaxing beside him. Several fans pointed out that Hash was once known as the pet Naga Chaitanya shared with his ex-wife Samantha Ruth Prabhu.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted significant improvements in railway safety, reducing accidents from an average of one per day to 30 annually. He also noted successful exports of locomotives and coaches, financial stability post-pandemic, and plans to increase the production of non-AC coaches.
A charred woman's body was discovered in a burning bag in east Delhi's Gazipur area. Police suspect murder and believe the body was thrown from a vehicle near the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border. They have initiated an investigation, retrieved CCTV footage, and registered a case under murder and evidence destruction statutes.
India and Indonesia are finalizing a $450 million deal for BrahMos supersonic missiles, enhancing bilateral defense cooperation. Indonesian defense officials, led by Navy chief Muhammad Ali, were briefed on the missile's capabilities. This deal follows India's successful BrahMos export to the Philippines and is aimed at countering China's influence in the region.
Chinese President Xi Jinping acknowledged internal conflicts within the Communist Party as inevitable, emphasizing the need for discipline and purging negative influences. His renewed anti-corruption campaign, revealed in a recent speech, continues to target officials, even loyalists, contributing to bureaucratic paralysis amid a slowing economy. The party is now urging the removal of internal threats to solidify its legitimacy.
The Supreme Court expressed strong disapproval of the Telangana government's actions. The government felled trees and removed green cover in Kancha Gachibowli forest. The court warned of potential jail time for senior officers. This is if the green cover is not restored. The court emphasized its commitment to protecting the environment. It demanded a revival plan for the damaged area.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his dedication to farmers' welfare by distributing over Rs 22,000 crore to farmers nationally through the 19th instalment of the PM-Kisan scheme. Notably, around 75 lakh farmer families in Bihar benefited, with Rs 1,600 crore directly credited to their accounts.
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2025-26, marking her shortest full budget speech at 1 hour and 14 minutes. Notable past achievements include delivering the longest budget speech in 2020 and presenting India's first paperless budget in 2021. Sitharaman has continuously highlighted economic priorities and policy changes during her tenure.