Niti Aayog has suggested a policy change that would allow Chinese entities to acquire up to 24% stake in Indian companies without needing additional security clearances. This proposal aims to ease investment processes, potentially boosting India's supply chain participation and exports.
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Yorkshire have signed Pakistan's Imam-ul-Haq as an overseas player, replacing Ruturaj Gaikwad due to personal reasons. Imam, with prior experience in English conditions and a strong international record, will join the squad immediately for both County Championship and One-Day Cup matches. Yorkshire's general manager expressed excitement about Imam's arrival, highlighting his proven quality and familiarity with domestic cricket.
A devastating fire in Delhi's Old Govindpura area of Jagatpuri claimed the lives of two individuals, Tanveer and Nusrat, while injuring two others, Faizal and Aasif. The blaze, which erupted in a residential building, trapped around ten people, prompting a swift response from police and fire brigade personnel who rescued six individuals.
Michael Atherton suggests India consider a three-spinner attack, potentially including Kuldeep Yadav, for the crucial fourth Test at Old Trafford to exploit the spin-friendly conditions. This comes as Team India seeks to level the series after a narrow defeat at Lord's, with concerns about Jasprit Bumrah's workload also influencing team selection.
In Bhavnagar's Kaliyabeed area, a tragic accident claimed the lives of Bhargav Bhatt, a 30-year-old engineer, and Champa Vachhani, 62, after being struck by a speeding car. Harshrajsinh Gohil, the driver and son of a local policeman, was arrested. The incident, captured on CCTV, shows the car veering off course and hitting the victims.
Ravi Shastri analyzed India's loss to England at Lord's. He highlighted Rishabh Pant's crucial dismissal before lunch. Karun Nair's wicket early in the second innings triggered a collapse. Shastri praised the lower order's fight but noted the top order's struggles. He drew parallels with India's 2021 Lord's win. Shastri remains optimistic about India's comeback in the series.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticized the opposition for a spelling error on a banner during a protest concerning electoral roll revisions in Bihar. The opposition alleges that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls is being misused to suppress votes.
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