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The Kerala government's plan to bring Lionel Messi to Kerala has sparked controversy. Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman's Spain trip, costing Rs 13 lakh, contradicts earlier assurances that no public funds would be used for the invitation. Despite the minister's efforts and Argentina's popularity in Kerala, the visit is now unlikely due to scheduling issues.
Shubman Gill's stellar performance in England, amassing 754 runs and leading as the top scorer, has garnered praise, with Dinesh Karthik highlighting his technical improvements and composed media handling. Gill addressed doubts about his overseas form with conviction, notably shining in the second Test at Edgbaston with a double century and a hundred.
An Ahmedabad court convicted a 25-year-old woman to two years in jail for concealing the birth and disposing of her newborn child's body. Residents of Skywalk Society discovered the infant's body in April 2023, suspecting it was thrown from the ninth floor. While charged with murder, the prosecution failed to prove intent.
Uttar Pradesh Fisheries Minister Sanjay Nishad sparked controversy during a visit to flood-hit Kanpur Dehat by suggesting the Ganga's floodwaters were there to cleanse a woman's feet, offering a path to heaven. This remark drew criticism from opposition parties, who deemed it insensitive amidst the suffering of flood-affected residents.