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As PM Modi inaugurates development projects in Bihar, Congress criticizes the NDA government's handling of the proposed 65% reservation for marginalized communities. Jairam Ramesh suggests legislative measures, including constitutional amendments and implementing Article 15(5), to bypass legal hurdles and ensure the reservation's implementation. Congress plans to raise these social justice issues in the upcoming Parliament session.
Day 2 of the IND vs ENG Test at Headingley was filled with drama, highlighted by Jasprit Bumrah's menacing bowling. Despite Ollie Pope's resilient century, Bumrah's three wickets and near-misses dominated the game and social media. India's earlier batting collapse, losing 7 wickets for 41 runs, also fueled online humor.
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