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Rajasthan Royals fans are hopeful as Riyan Parag shares that Sanju Samson is nearing his return from a finger injury. Samson's absence has impacted the team's performance, with the Royals currently struggling in the standings. Parag has stepped up as captain, making strategic changes like bringing in Fazalhaq Farooqi, while eagerly awaiting Samson's comeback to revitalize the team's season.
Skygazers in the western Northern Hemisphere can witness a partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025. The celestial event will be visible in various parts of North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The eclipse will peak at 6:47 a.m. EDT. This event is a follow-up to the 'ring of fire' eclipse in October 2024.
Bootleggers in Gujarat attempted a novel smuggling operation by exploiting the Indian postal service to transport liquor from Diu. They believed using postal channels would evade police scrutiny at the Diu-Gujarat border. However, police intercepted a suspect carrying liquor-filled parcels with official postal stamps, revealing the involvement of a postmaster who facilitated the scheme.
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Jasprit Bumrah's remarkable performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has drawn immense praise, with Dinesh Karthik hailing him as a "freak of nature" and a "Kohinoor diamond." Bumrah's 21 wickets at an astonishing average of 10.90 have been instrumental for India. His record-breaking 53 wickets in Australia further cements his status as one of India's greatest fast bowlers.
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