The Supreme Court has questioned the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to take over the Shri Banke Bihari temple management in Vrindavan, citing a lack of consultation with key stakeholders before the corridor project order on May 15. The court expressed concern over the state's urgency in enacting the ordinance and its approach to the court without informing involved parties.
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Shubman Gill had a remarkable Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. He scored 754 runs, averaging 83.78. Gill hit four centuries, equaling records. He surpassed Gavaskar's record for most runs as an Indian captain in a series. However, Gill faced challenges in London. His scores at Lord's and The Oval were significantly lower than elsewhere. Despite this, Gill's overall performance cemented his legacy.
Former England captain Michael Atherton has cautioned that Gautam Gambhir's position as India's head coach could be in jeopardy if the team suffers a third consecutive Test series loss. Team India is currently trailing 1-2 against England, and Atherton emphasised the immense pressure to win that comes with leading the Indian team, given their resources and expectations.
Mohit Suri's romantic drama 'Saiyaara,' starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, continues its successful run at the box office, earning Rs. 247.25 crore in India after 10 days. The film witnessed a significant jump in collections during its second weekend, reaching Rs. 44.5 crore in two days. 'Saiyaara' has become the second-highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025, surpassing 'Housefull 5'.