Reports suggest Virat Kohli may retire from Test cricket before the England series, surprising BCCI officials who wanted him to play. Despite appeals from fellow cricketers, Kohli seems determined. An old interview resurfaced where he expressed his ambition to score 10,000 Test runs.
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BJP and the opposition clashed over the Waqf bill finalization, with the Joint Parliamentary Committee scheduling meetings on Jan 24-25. The opposition demanded a postponement to Jan 30-31, claiming insufficient time for evidence collection. Despite protest, BJP intends to proceed, emphasizing extensive consultations and the necessity to submit the report in the budget session.
Saif Ali Khan was attacked and stabbed six times by intruders at his Bandra home while protecting his family. The actor is recovering from surgery and is out of danger. Doctors are monitoring his progress closely. The police are investigating the incident. The actor's team thanked the medical staff and his fans for their support.
Kolkata Knight Riders' match against Lucknow Super Giants on April 6 may be rescheduled due to Ram Navami security concerns. The Cricket Association of Bengal president confirmed police cannot provide protection. A similar rescheduling occurred last year. CAB has informed BCCI and is awaiting a final decision. The 2025 IPL season begins on March 22 at Eden Gardens.
Pakistani Hindu state minister Kheal Das Kohistani faced an attack in Sindh due to protests against federal canal projects, which are perceived as a threat to the province's water share. Demonstrators targeted his motorcade with tomatoes and potatoes, prompting swift condemnation from federal and provincial authorities.
China voices strong support for Pakistan, urging an impartial probe into the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 25 Indians and one Nepalese citizen. Wang Yi emphasized understanding Pakistan's security concerns amidst rising tensions with India, while the US President downplayed intervention. Meanwhile, India's NIA intensifies its investigation into the attack, aiming to uncover the conspiracy behind the tragic event.
A devastating incident at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival occurred when a vehicle plowed into the crowd, resulting in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries. The driver has been apprehended, and an investigation is underway. Political leaders have expressed their condolences to the victims' families and the Filipino community, while praising the first responders at the scene of the tragedy.
Rahul Gandhi visited a vegetable market in Delhi, interacting with women who shared their struggles with rising food prices. He criticised the government's inaction on inflation, mentioning garlic prices skyrocketing from Rs 40 to Rs 400. Highlighting the challenges faced by common people, he called for citizens to share their experiences.