Caitlin Clark remains sidelined with a groin injury, missing her 12th straight game as the Indiana Fever face the Connecticut Sun. Her absence, coupled with injuries to other guards, strains Indiana's backcourt. While a possible return date is set for August 26, the team prioritizes Clark's long-term health, impacting their playoff hopes.
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ICICI Bank has raised the minimum average balance requirement for new savings accounts opened from August 1st. The new MAB is Rs 50,000 for metro/urban, Rs 25,000 for semi-urban, and Rs 10,000 for rural locations.
Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan's recent Instagram post, featuring unseen photos with his son Zoraver, has resonated deeply with fans. Dhawan expressed his longing for his son, especially after seeing his friends with their children. The post included a picture with Rohit Sharma and his daughter, highlighting the family bonds within cricket.
Arjun Tendulkar, son of Sachin Tendulkar, is reportedly engaged to Saaniya Chandok, granddaughter of Mumbai businessman Ravi Ghai. The families have yet to confirm the engagement, which reportedly took place on Wednesday. Saaniya's grandfather, Ravi Ghai, heads the Graviss Group, a prominent hospitality and food-and-beverage company with a 70-year legacy in the industry.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, released on August 14. The film clashed with 'War 2' but dominated the box office. 'Coolie' earned approximately Rs 65 crore in India on its opening day. Overseas collections are estimated at Rs 75 crore. The film's worldwide collection reached around Rs 140 crore.
Kapil Sharma's restaurant, Kap's Cafe, in Surrey, Canada, was targeted in a second shooting incident within a month. Unidentified gunmen fired approximately 9-10 shots at the establishment early Thursday, with a social media post, purportedly from an associate of Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar, claiming responsibility.
In 1989, Garry Kasparov claimed women were weaker fighters in chess. Judit Polgár proved him wrong, crossing 2700. Now, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh, fresh off her Women’s World Cup triumph and Grandmaster title, is stepping into the Open Grand Swiss 2025. Backed by coach Shyam Sundar, her bold move echoes Polgár’s path and signals higher ambitions.
In the Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir, a gunfight erupted between security forces and terrorists on Sunday. Indian Army troops, acting on intelligence, made contact with the terrorists in the Dul area early on August 10. An exchange of gunfire ensued, and the operation is currently ongoing as security forces work to neutralize the threat.
Kapil Sharma's Canadian restaurant, Kap's Cafe, has been targeted in two shootings within a month. A gangster from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility, citing Sharma's invitation to Salman Khan for his Netflix show launch as the motive. The gang has issued threats against anyone working with Salman Khan, vowing violence.
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