Sanju Samson's career, marked by pivotal support from figures like Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir, reached new heights in 2024 with three T20I centuries. Despite his international success, his IPL future with Rajasthan Royals is uncertain. Differences have led Samson to request a trade, but the Royals control his fate.
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Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch cautioned Donald Trump in an open letter, asserting that General Asim Munir misled him regarding Balochistan's resource ownership. He clarified that the oil, gas, and mineral reserves Trump mentioned belong to the 'Republic of Balochistan,' not Pakistan. Balochistan opposes any exploitation of its resources without the Baloch people's consent, emphasizing their sovereignty.
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Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh revealed that the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully shot down five Pakistani jets and an AEW&C aircraft during Operation Sindoor. Speaking at a memorial lecture in Bengaluru, Singh's statement marks the first official confirmation of the extent of damage inflicted on Pakistani aircraft during the cross-border anti-terror operation.
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