Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old prodigy, captivated the IPL 2025 with a record-breaking century against Gujarat Titans, leading Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling victory. However, he soon experienced the unpredictable nature of cricket with a subsequent duck against Mumbai Indians. Cricket icon Kapil Dev has advised patience in nurturing the young talent, emphasizing the need for time and careful development.
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Two more people succumbed to Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) in Maharashtra, raising the state's toll to 11 and the national count to 14. Nagpur and Kolhapur reported their first fatalities from the neurological infection. Maharashtra's health minister stated the cases have been contained to below 200 since the outbreak in January.
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A historic colonial-era structure, Mahafezkhana, has been demolished by the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority to facilitate the Brahmaputra riverfront expansion. The heritage building, which withstood major earthquakes in 1897 and 1950, was demolished despite public outcry and suggestions for its preservation.
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China has approved the construction of the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra in Tibet, close to the Indian border. This significant project, expected to cost over one trillion yuan, raises concerns for neighboring riparian states, India and Bangladesh. China asserts these are run-of-the-river projects.