BJP MLA Tapasi Mondal switched to TMC, citing her dissatisfaction with BJP's divisive politics and lack of central leadership responses. This move reduces BJP's effective strength in the Bengal assembly from 77 to 65 seats. Mondal emphasized her inability to work effectively as a CPM MLA in 2016 and now supports Mamata Banerjee's development politics.
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Australia defeated India in three days to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade. India's batting lineup failed while their bowling over-relied on Jasprit Bumrah, who was injured. Poor decisions in team selection and approach led to a 1-3 series loss in challenging conditions. Australia now eyes another World Test Championship title.
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