On Friday, Harshal Patel snared four wickets as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated five-time champions Chennai Super Kings by five-wickets in a must-win game for the Pat Cummins-led side. With 13 wickets in eight games, Harshal has been the lone consistent performer for the hot-and-cold Sunrisers' outfit.
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Sonia Gandhi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92, describing him as wise, noble, and humble. She highlighted his contributions to social justice, secularism, and democratic values, and acknowledged his impact on India's progress and development. His death is deeply felt across the nation.
Karnataka's caste census report suggests raising reservations for Backward Communities from 32% to 51%, as they constitute nearly 70% of the state's population. The proposal includes extending this reservation to educational institutions, drawing parallels with Tamil Nadu and Jharkhand's higher reservation percentages. The survey, initiated in 2015 and completed in February 2024, places the OBC population at over 4.16 crore.
Bangladesh’s security forces have arrested 1,308 individuals in a crackdown to curb violence and vandalism. The operation began after student activists were injured during an attack on an Awami League leader's residence. Authorities, including former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s party, have urged to restore order amidst the unrest and escalated tensions.
Ahmedabad police arrested fugitive Ashok Thakor, a chain-snatcher on the run for 34 years, but face difficulties as case files are missing. Despite apprehending Thakor, who was living as a scrap dealer, there are no FIR or court documents to support the case, creating a legal challenge for the crime branch.
Nana Patole, former Maharashtra Congress chief, extended a political invite to deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, suggesting they form a government without CM Devendra Fadnavis if they feel constrained under his leadership. This adds to speculation about discord within Maharashtra's ruling coalition. Despite controversy, Patole remarked the invitation was in light spirits due to Holi.
Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital trust accused former trustees of misappropriating over Rs 1,500 crore and performing black magic on hospital premises. A forensic audit revealed large-scale financial irregularities. Multiple FIRs have been lodged, and the Economic Offences Wing is investigating. The hospital trust is urging swift action to ensure responsible individuals are held accountable.
Taking to social media platform X, Yadav posted, "'Vishva Haasya Divas' par danda tana hai, kyunki Bhajpa raaj mein hansna mana hai. (On World Laughter Day, the stick is raised, because laughing is forbidden in the BJP's rule)"