The BCCI is thinking about allowing players to use saliva on the ball again during the IPL. The proposal will be discussed with IPL team captains. The ICC had banned the practice due to COVID-19. The IPL may also approve the use of DRS for height wides and wides outside the off-stump.
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For the first time, gold prices have surpassed Rs 80,000/10 gm due to increased demand from investors seeking a safe haven amidst potential market volatility caused by an anticipated disruptive Donald Trump presidency and the global weakening of the dollar.
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The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported a significant increase in Indian deportations, with one Indian deported every six hours in 2024, rising by 400% since 2021. Contributing to this rise are changes in US immigration policies and enforcement priorities, with nearly 18,000 undocumented Indians currently on the deportation list.
Police arrested Sanjeet Kumar, 26, for allegedly murdering a minor girl in Ludhiana after she refused to have sex with him. The girl's naked body was found near a railway line, leading to a probe which identified the accused, who had been working near the victim's home.
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