The Bombay High Court has directed Maratha quota protesters, led by Jarange, to clear Mumbai's streets by noon, following petitions citing disruptions to city life and violations of fundamental rights. The court's special bench urged Jarange to ensure protesters vacate public spaces, allowing peaceful demonstrations at designated locations after fresh permissions are obtained.
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A suicide bombing at a Balochistan National Party rally in Quetta, Pakistan, resulted in at least 11 fatalities and 18 injuries. The explosion took place in the stadium parking area where hundreds of BNP supporters had congregated. Emergency services responded swiftly, and an investigation has been initiated, though no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
With performances in the IPL being considered even for Test selection, one feels the era of single format players, who prioritise only the five-day version, may be over.
Virat Kohli expressed his gratitude to Cheteshwar Pujara for his invaluable contribution to the Indian Test team's middle order, acknowledging how Pujara's presence at number 3 made his own role at number 4 easier. The duo shared a strong partnership, amassing 3,513 runs together.
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Before the Pakistan-Afghanistan Tri-Series match in Sharjah, a minute's silence honored victims of Afghanistan's earthquake and Pakistan's floods. Players stood in respect as Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan shared his grief over the 6.0-magnitude earthquake that devastated eastern Afghanistan, killing hundreds and causing widespread destruction. The disaster prompted prayers and condolences from the cricketing world.
UPI achieved a new peak in August 2025, processing over 2,001 crore transactions worth Rs 24.85 lakh crore, marking a milestone. This reflects a 34% year-on-year volume increase, although the total value saw a slight dip from July. Daily averages reached 64.5 crore transactions, valued at Rs 80,177 crore, highlighting UPI's continued growth since its 2016 launch by NPCI.
Rahul Gandhi, leader of opposition, has accused the BJP of "vote chori" and promised a new exposé, a "hydrogen bomb," following claims of similar electoral malpractices in Mahadevpura. He asserted that PM Modi would be unable to face the public after this revelation.
A former OpenAI VP, Peter Dang, has warned about the escalating salaries for AI researchers, creating a divide within companies. This intense competition for top AI talent, likened to recruiting star athletes, leads to dissatisfaction among other valuable employees. While driving innovation, these inflated pay packages may negatively impact company culture, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Delhi is on high alert as the Yamuna River is expected to surpass the danger mark, potentially leading to floods. Evacuations are underway in low-lying areas like Yamuna Bazar and Mayur Vihar, with authorities setting up camps and providing food.
Jitesh Sharma scored only 261 runs in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) title-winning season, but it was not the runs that caught the selectors’ eyes, it was his 176.35 strike rate while batting at 6 and 7. Jitesh, who never had a coach, learnt cricket by watching YouTube videos of his childhood heroes Adam Gilchrist and Sourav Ganguly. Making a comeback into the Indian team at the age of 31 is as breathtaking as his cricketing sojourn.