A government school teacher in Maharashtra's Jalna district is under scrutiny after a video surfaced showing him asleep during class. The incident took place at a zilla parishad school in Gadegavan village, where students from Class I to V were present. Authorities have confirmed the teacher's identity and assured that strict disciplinary action will be taken following an investigation.
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India dominated Day 1 of the first Test against England, reaching 359 for 3 at stumps, thanks to centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill. The pair's 123-run partnership steadied the innings after India lost two quick wickets. A near run-out incident involving Gill added drama, followed by lighthearted banter between Jaiswal and Gill regarding running between the wickets.
Rishabh Pant's explosive century and Jasprit Bumrah's fiery spell initially put India in a commanding position at Headingley. However, Ollie Pope's resilient, unbeaten hundred, coupled with crucial partnerships, allowed England to weather the storm and reach 209 for 3 in response to India's 471. Despite a late breakthrough by Bumrah, England's grit, led by Pope, kept them in the game.
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