The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) starts on March 22, 2025, with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Former CSK player Subramaniam Badrinath recently mocked RCB on Instagram. AB de Villiers highlighted the tough challenges of winning the IPL and expressed hope that RCB, led by Virat Kohli, will claim the trophy this season.
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Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli was hospitalised Saturday night following a decline in health. The 52-year-old's condition, though stable, remains critical. This follows a recent public appearance where his health struggles became apparent, prompting support offers from the 1983 World Cup-winning team, conditional on Kambli entering rehab.
A 20-year-old Indian man named Badal Babu illegally crossed into Pakistan to pursue a woman he met on social media, converting to Islam and adopting a new name. He was arrested after the woman rejected his marriage proposal, leaving him to face legal issues and an uncertain future.
New Income Tax Bill 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the New Income Tax Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha, set to replace the Income Tax Act 1961. The new bill aims to simplify tax provisions with clearer language, reducing its length and eliminating redundant sections while consolidating related content for easier understanding and compliance.
On the eve of the ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand, Indian captain Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Shubman Gill practiced early at the ICC Academy. They later joined the rest of the team, including stars like Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya, at the Dubai International Stadium for their scheduled session under the scorching sun.
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