Prashant Kishor, chief of Jan Suraaj party, clashed with BPSC aspirants in Patna. The students accused Kishor of intimidation and pointed out his absence during a police crackdown. Kishor defended his party's support for students. An FIR was filed against 600-700 individuals for unlawful gathering.
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In the final moments of Day 1 of the fifth Test in Sydney, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah had a heated exchange with Australian teenager Sam Konstas. Bumrah dismissed Usman Khawaja, gaining the upper hand. India had earlier scored 185, while Australia was 9 for one at the end of the day.
Bangladesh's interim government considers lowering the voting age to 17 to engage more young people in nation-building, and might also reduce the minimum age for MPs to 21. The proposals, supported by the constitutional reform commission, aim to enhance youth participation in politics before the next general election.
A team of six Supreme Court judges, headed by Justice BR Gavai, will visit violence-affected relief camps in Manipur on March 22. The delegation aims to assess the situation and improve legal and humanitarian support for those affected. The Supreme Court has been monitoring the crisis and the visit underscores efforts to address on-ground concerns.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has donated 268,000 shares worth nearly $112 million to undisclosed charities as part of his year-end tax planning. This is not his first such donation; in 2022 and 2021, Musk also gifted significant Tesla shares to charitable causes. Musk holds approximately 13% of Tesla's total shares.
Pakistani security forces captured Mohammad Sharifullah, a top IS-K commander linked to the deadly Kabul airport bombing in 2021. This operation, announced by President Trump, could improve US-Pakistan ties as IS-K intensifies its attacks. The arrest highlights Pakistan’s commitment to counterterrorism and may aid in restoring US security assistance programs.
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Virat Kohli joins an unfortunate list with a low average in the first innings of Test matches since 2024, highlighted by his struggle against outside off-stump deliveries. During the final Test against Australia, he scored 17 runs off 69 balls, contributing to India's all-out for 185. His performance lagged behind bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah.