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Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin has urged the central government to withdraw the proposed Waqf amendment bill, stating it would negatively impact minority Muslims. The bill, which has not yet been introduced in the Lok Sabha, has sparked opposition due to concerns it would hinder the Waqf Board’s powers.
Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly narrowly avoided injury in a car accident in Hooghly while en route to an event. Despite minor damage to vehicles in his convoy, Ganguly continued with his program. He also announced that Rajkummar Rao will play him in his upcoming biopic.
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The Allahabad High Court carried out a significant reshuffle, transferring 582 judicial officers, including 236 Additional District and Sessions Judges. Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar, known for his religious references in rulings, was moved from Bareilly to Chitrakoot.
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood's Border-Gavaskar Trophy campaign ended prematurely due to a right calf strain sustained during the Gabba Test. Hazlewood, recently returned from a side strain, bowled only one over before leaving the field. His absence is a significant blow to Australia's bowling attack. Scott Boland is expected to replace him for the remaining matches in Melbourne and Sydney.
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