West Zone selectors have sidelined veterans Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara for the Duleep Trophy, dimming their hopes for an India comeback. Shardul Thakur will lead the team, which includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, and Sarfaraz Khan. Ravindra Jadeja is rested, while Rahane's recent T20 form and expressed desire for Test cricket weren't enough to secure his place.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar refuted Donald Trump's assertion that trade negotiations facilitated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Jaishankar clarified in Lok Sabha that no such linkage existed in discussions with the US. He also criticized the Congress party's past actions while highlighting the government's success in addressing terror sites and designating TRF as a global terrorist organization.
Viineet Kumar Siingh and his wife, Ruchira Singh, joyfully announced the arrival of their baby boy on July 24, 2025, through an endearing Instagram post. The couple shared a heartwarming message expressing their gratitude and excitement. Celebrities and fans showered them with love and congratulations, celebrating the new addition to their family.
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