New Zealand's Matt Henry will miss the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final against India due to a shoulder injury, replaced by Nathan Smith. Henry's standout performance throughout the tournament and history against India marks a significant loss for New Zealand. Indian captain Rohit Sharma set a record by losing his 12th consecutive toss, equaling Brian Lara's record.
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Coca-Cola is optimistic about its future in India, a key market where local brands like Thums Up, Maaza, and Limca strengthen its portfolio. Amid intensified competition from Reliance's Campa Cola, Coca-Cola plans to bolster existing categories and explore new opportunities, particularly in urban markets with higher purchasing power.
Human skulls have been stolen from a graveyard in Bhagalpur district, Bihar. The latest theft involved a woman's skull, buried about five and a half months ago. Similar incidents have occurred over the past five years. The police are investigating but have found no clues yet. Locals suspect black magic and are frightened.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has alleged a new form of Pakistani terrorism, claiming over five lakh Pakistani women have entered India through marriage but haven't received citizenship. This follows the government's visa restrictions on Pakistani citizens after a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which killed 26 people.
Militants attacked a Pakistani army post near the Afghan border, killing sixteen soldiers and critically injuring five. Over 30 militants assaulted the post for two hours, destroying equipment and documents before retreating. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility, citing retaliation for the deaths of their commanders.
Dinesh Karthik praised Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for their match-winning performances in the ICC Champions Trophy and T20 World Cup finals, despite their prior form. He dismissed rumours of Rohit's retirement, lauding his legacy as a captain. Karthik expressed confidence in Yashasvi Jaiswal and Varun Chakaravarthy, and highlighted Shreyas Iyer's consistency under pressure.
'Sikandar,' Salman Khan's eagerly awaited Eid release, hit a lukewarm reception at the box office, despite grossing Rs. 55 crore in India. The film, directed by AR Murugadoss and featuring a star-studded cast, faced tough competition from Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava,' which had a stronger opening earlier in the year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh 2025 as a significant milestone for India during his address to the Lok Sabha. He credited the people of India, UP, and Prayagraj for their contributions and thanked them for the event's grand success, highlighting the global recognition it brought to India.
97-year-old BJP veteran L.K. Advani was admitted to Delhi's Apollo Hospital on Saturday and is currently under observation. His condition is reported as stable. This marks his third admission to Apollo this year, following previous visits in August and July, and an earlier stay at AIIMS.
Filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap has issued a public apology on Friday night after his controversial remark about the Brahmin community sparked widespread outrage. The comment was made amid the ongoing Phule controversy, and drew sharp criticism across social media platforms. Taking to Instagram, Kashyap shared a detailed note addressing the backlash and the threats received by his loved ones.