Rishabh Pant refuted social media rumors suggesting his release from the Lucknow Super Giants, dismissing claims that his Rs 27 crore price tag was deemed excessive. Pant urged for responsible and credible news reporting, criticising the spread of misinformation.
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In a heartwarming display of interfaith harmony in Pune, a Muslim family extended crucial assistance to a Hindu family whose wedding plans were disrupted by heavy rains. As the Kazi family's 'walima' was underway, they offered their hall to Sanskruti Kawade Patil and Narendra Galande Patil for their 'saptapadi' ritual.
Rajat Patidar and Pat Cummins faced fines for slow over-rates during their IPL match, with Patidar incurring a heavier penalty of Rs 24 lakh due to RCB's repeat offence. Cummins was fined Rs 12 lakh for SRH's first violation. The match saw SRH defeat RCB by 42 runs, as the IPL emphasizes over-rate penalties to maintain the pace of play.
In a shocking incident in Assam's Golaghat district, over 1,000 villagers killed a Royal Bengal tiger in retaliation for an alleged human death. Armed with weapons, the mob dismembered the animal, taking body parts as souvenirs. This incident, coupled with recent tiger carcass discoveries, raises serious conservation concerns.
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 42 runs, propelled by Ishan Kishan's explosive 94 and valuable contributions from Heinrich Klaasen and Aniket Verman, setting a formidable target of 231. Despite Virat Kohli and Phil Salt's efforts, RCB's batting lineup collapsed after their dismissals, leading to a significant drop in their net run rate.
Michael Rubin stated that Pakistan hastily sought a ceasefire after India effectively countered its missile and drone attacks. He highlighted India's precise strikes on terror infrastructure within Pakistan and PoK, which successfully neutralized Pakistan's retaliatory efforts. Rubin emphasized that India's diplomatic victory lies in shifting global focus onto Pakistan's support for terrorism, exposing the deep ties between the Pakistani military and terrorist organizations.
In a recent press conference, Prime Minister Netanyahu suggested Israel may have killed Hamas leader Mohammad Sinwar. He stated that Israel has a plan to defeat Hamas, retrieve hostages, and eliminate Gaza's threat. Mohammad Sinwar, brother of Yahya, has become a key figure in rebuilding Hamas, particularly after his brother's death, solidifying his role despite ongoing conflict.
Amid escalating violence, Israeli strikes in Gaza have resulted in over 250 deaths since Thursday, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis. Despite international appeals for a ceasefire, Israel continues its military operations, while a prolonged blockade has led to severe shortages of food, fuel, and medical supplies, pushing Gaza towards famine.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited Galgam village, celebrating the success of Operation Karegutta Hills, which eliminated 31 Maoists and seized a large cache of arms. Sai commended the CRPF jawans' courage and emphasized the government's commitment to transforming security camps into facilitation centers. He reiterated the goal of making Chhattisgarh Maoist-free by March 2026.