Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi plans legal action amid accusations of Pakistani links to his wife. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urges a police case against Pakistani advisor Ali Tauqeer Sheikh for allegedly meddling in state matters. Congress calls this a smear campaign due to Gogoi's 2024 election victory and anti-corruption efforts against the Assam CM.
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Pat Cummins' superb spell dismantled Rohit Sharma's innings in Brisbane, extending the Indian captain's struggles in Australia. Sharma's loose push at a good-length delivery led to his dismissal, highlighting a lack of confidence and the weight of past failures. Despite Australia being a bowler down, Sharma couldn't capitalize, adding to his string of disappointing performances.
On the eve of Rajasthan Royals' IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders, RR head coach Rahul Dravid, currently in a wheelchair due to injury, had a heartwarming interaction with KKR players. Both teams aim for a turnaround after recent losses. Dravid, despite his injury, remains dedicated to RR’s campaign, reflecting his enduring resilience.
Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia were elected unopposed as BCCI secretary and treasurer, succeeding Jay Shah and Ashish Shelar. Shah vacated the secretary post to become ICC chairman, and Shelar became a cabinet minister. Saikia was previously joint secretary and had handled the secretary's duties since December 1. No voting was required for these uncontested posts.
Indian equity markets have experienced a significant downturn, with Sensex and Nifty50 correcting around 14-15% since September. Despite the bearish trend, Nithin Kamath of Zerodha advises against stopping SIPs, emphasizing the benefits of long-term investing and cost averaging in varied market conditions.
Ishita Dutta and Vatsal Sheth are preparing to welcome their second child. On Friday, Ishita shared an adorable video on her Instagram Story featuring her husband, Vatsal. In the clip, she happily flaunts her baby bump, confirming the exciting news. Vatsal is seen sweetly hugging Ishita from behind, planting a loving kiss on her cheek and baby bump, making the moment even more heartwarming.
Alerts from three Pune hospitals about Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases led to the discovery of an unprecedented cluster of 73 cases by Friday. Experts linked the outbreak to Campylobacter jejuni bacteria. An investigation commenced, with authorities conducting door-to-door surveys and increasing awareness. The Union health ministry is sending a team of doctors to assist local efforts in controlling the spread.
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Eight villagers suffocated to death in a well in Khandwa, MP, while attempting to rescue one another after one person fell in. Toxic gases from contamination in the well are suspected to have caused the deaths. The well, used only for idol immersions, turned deadly due to accumulated muck. Each victim's family will receive Rs 4 lakh in compensation.
The Ministry of External Affairs clarified the absence of Indian officials at the Pakistan High Commission's Iftar dinner, attributing it to current diplomatic relations. Pakistani officials expressed a desire for peaceful ties and mutual understanding to resolve longstanding issues, including Jammu and Kashmir.