The Election Commission has announced a nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to safeguard the integrity of voter lists, citing its constitutional duty. This decision arrives amidst opposition uproar, particularly in Bihar, where concerns about the revision process have been raised.
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India faces England in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, trailing 2-1 in the series. In their last Test at the venue in 2014, India suffered a batting collapse, with only MS Dhoni's resilient 71 offering resistance. Shubman Gill's team aims for a turnaround to level the series and force a decider at The Oval.
Ayush Mhatre's stunning century propelled India U19 towards a thrilling victory, but rain and bad light forced a frustrating draw in the second Youth Test against England at Wormsley. Chasing a target of 355, India reached 290/6 in 43 overs, with Mhatre's 126 off 80 balls leading the charge, before the weather intervened.
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose sent back the Aparajita bill. The reason is objections from the central government. The Centre believes the bill proposes excessively harsh punishments for rape. The bill suggests life imprisonment or capital punishment for rape. The Centre also opposed removing stricter penalties for sexual assault of minors.
Harry Brook revealed that Brendon McCullum's comment about England being "too nice" fueled their aggressive approach on Day 5 against India at Lord's. Brook stated that the team decided to shed their friendly image after witnessing Indian players confront their teammates. England aimed to apply pressure without resorting to personal attacks or unsportsmanlike conduct.
A major controversy has struck the Indian badminton squad at the World University Games in Germany, as administrative errors barred half the team from competing. Officials failed to properly register all twelve players, leading to accusations of career sabotage. Despite the setback, the six athletes who did compete secured a bronze medal.
The Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) is poised for a comeback after being discontinued in 2015. As per a Cricbuzz report, ICC members have agreed to revive the tournament, potentially as early as next year. Officials will soon meet to address challenges like team ownership and competition format amidst a drastically changed global T20 landscape.
Ahead of the crucial fourth Test against England, India captain Shubman Gill confirmed Rishabh Pant's return to wicketkeeping after a finger injury. With England leading 2-1, Gill acknowledged the challenge posed by injuries to key bowlers like Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh. He also spoke on the crucial call between Prasidh Krishna and uncapped Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj.
A recent podcast featuring Harbhajan Singh and R Ashwin has seemingly resolved any perceived tension between the two legendary Indian off-spinners. Harbhajan clarified that he never felt jealous of Ashwin's success, even after Ashwin surpassed his wicket tally.
Govindachamy, convicted of rape and murder, escaped from Kannur Central Jail in Kerala early Friday morning, prompting a statewide search. Authorities discovered his absence during a routine check of his cell. An internal inquiry has been launched to investigate the circumstances surrounding his escape and determine any security lapses that may have occurred.