West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized UP CM Yogi Adityanath, calling the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj a 'Mrityu Kumbh' due to inadequate planning for attendees. She also condemned the BJP for using religion for political gain and defended herself against accusations of links with Bangladeshi fundamentalists. Additionally, BJP legislators protested against alleged appeasement politics by her government.
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Hardik Pandya dismissed Babar Azam during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a fiery delivery. He added a bold "bye-bye" wave, sparking a lot of memes and reactions on social media. The dismissal came at a crucial moment, with Babar's wicket falling at 41 in the ninth over. India entered the match as the favourites.
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In a heated IPL clash, Hardik Pandya and R Sai Kishore had a brief confrontation during Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians' match. Pandya, who performed well with the ball, failed with the bat, contributing to Mumbai's second loss. Post-match, tempers cooled as the players hugged, putting an end to their on-field spat.
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urges the central government to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, six months after assuming office. Following a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Abdullah expressed optimism about the restoration. The National Conference government passed a resolution advocating for statehood, viewing it as a crucial step towards healing and reclaiming constitutional rights.