The Congress party in J&K has announced it will observe August 5th as a 'Black Day' to mark six years since the abrogation of Article 370 and the downgrading of the state. JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra stated that peaceful sit-in protests will be held on August 5th, followed by hunger strikes from August 9th to 20th, excluding August 15th and 16th.
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India face more injury issues in the Test series against England. Rishabh Pant hurt his toe and cannot keep wicket. Dhruv Jurel replaced him. However, according to India batting coach Shitanshu Kotak, Pant will bat in the second innings. Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep were ruled out of the fourth Test earlier due to injury. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill batted well after an early collapse on Day 4.
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