Jason Gillespie has resigned as Pakistan's Test cricket coach due to disagreements with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), particularly over the non-renewal of his assistant's contract. Aaqib Javed will replace Gillespie as interim coach for the upcoming South Africa tour. Gillespie's departure follows a pattern of coaching instability within the PCB, raising concerns about their management approach.
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Marvel announced the new Spider-Man movie titled 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' with Destin Daniel Cretton set to direct. Filming begins this summer, and the movie is scheduled for release on July 31, 2026. Tom Holland will return, and the cast includes Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, and new addition Sadie Sink.
A top Russian general, Igor Kirillov, head of nuclear, biological, and chemical protection forces, was killed in a bomb blast outside his Moscow apartment. Ukraine's security service claimed responsibility for the assassination, which followed accusations of Kirillov's involvement in chemical weapons use in Ukraine. Russia vowed retribution, calling the act terrorism.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav defended MP Ramjilal Suman's remark calling Rana Sanga a "traitor," arguing that referencing historical events should not be problematic. Suman had made the comment while criticizing BJP's labeling of Muslims as Babur's descendants. This has sparked controversy with BJP accusing SP of insulting the Rajput and Hindu communities.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to have his first bilateral meeting with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Washington. The meeting will occur after the QUAD ministerial at the State Department headquarters. This is part of Jaishankar's visit for the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States.
10-year-old Alberto Davila Aragon from Bristol, UK set a new world record by recalling 280 decimal places of Pi in one minute on Pi Day, March 14, 2024. Alberto's achievement, recognized by Guinness World Records, was facilitated by his parents and held at Clifton Observatory. He used patterns and rhythms to aid his memory.
India's economic growth in 2024 remains strong with a projected 6.5-7% GDP growth rate, driven by industrial, trade, and employment gains. The country achieved a record in digital payments and led Asia in IPOs. Significant diplomatic efforts and defense investments further bolstered its global stature. Women and youth workforce participation surged, highlighting economic empowerment and job growth.
Bangladesh's chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus, urged Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif to resolve outstanding issues from 1971 to improve bilateral relations. While Sharif highlighted the 1974 tripartite agreement, Yunus emphasized the importance of a SAARC summit. Both leaders agreed to strengthen ties through trade, cultural exchanges, and cooperation in areas like sugar industry and dengue management.
British Indian and Sikh leaders argue that such terminology unfairly stigmatizes entire Asian communities, including Indians, Sri Lankans, and others, for crimes predominantly linked to men of Pakistani heritage. “We are dismayed that the PM chose to whitewash this heinous atrocity with the word ‘Asian,’†said Krishna Bhan, Chair of the Hindu Council UK. “Our Hindu and Sikh girls were also victims of these grooming gangs, and using this vague term insults all Asians.â€
Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge reported being pushed by BJP MPs during a Parliament protest. The incident caused him to fall and injure his knees. Kharge struggled to enter the building. The INDIA bloc protested, demanding an apology from home minister Amit Shah. The protest escalated into a shouting match between opposing parties.