Sanjay Manjrekar suggests that India captain Rohit Sharma's Day 2 interview during the fifth Test at Sydney might have been to clear credit misconceptions regarding his exclusion. Rohit aimed to clarify his decision amidst claims highlighting head coach Gautam Gambhir's input, emphasising the authority of the chairman of selectors. Rohit concluded the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on a disappointing note, scoring only 31 runs in five innings at an average of 6.20.
Related news
Arvind Kejriwal alleges plans to arrest CM Atishi and senior AAP leaders in fake cases before the Delhi elections. He claims two new schemes by the AAP government have rattled BJP. BJP accuses AAP of making false promises and misleading the public. They warned against sharing personal data with AAP.
A 22-year-old woman died and four others are critically ill after C-sections at Midnapore Medical College Hospital; their families blame expired Ringer's lactate IV solution. Authorities have formed a 13-member committee for investigation. The woman's husband and other affected families have filed complaints, alleging negligence.
Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faced strong criticism from BJP for his 16th budget, focused on Muslim community welfare. The budget included increased honorariums for Imams, significant funding for Waqf properties, and minority-focused education initiatives. BJP labeled it a 'modern Muslim League budget,' comparing it to governance in Pakistan and accusing it of undermining constitutional values.
In Dubai, icons Salman Khan and Khabib Nurmagomedov met, sparking fan excitement. Khabib revealed his Bollywood fandom, especially for Shah Rukh Khan, highlighting a softer side. Khabib, retired from MMA undefeated, now coaches and promotes. Salman, a top Bollywood star, is set to release 'Sikandar' on Eid. Their meeting showed the merging of global fanbases.
The Supreme Court halted legal battles over temple reclamation claims, freezing existing and barring new 'mosque-temple' lawsuits. This includes the Gyanvapi and Mathura disputes. The order stems from challenges to the 1991 Places of Worship Act, which fixed religious sites' status as of Independence Day 1947, excluding the Ayodhya case.
Puja Tomar, from Budhana village in Uttar Pradesh, became the first Indian woman to win a UFC bout. Her victory over Brazil’s Rayanne Amanda dos Santos was not just a personal triumph but a significant achievement for India. Despite a difficult upbringing, she proved that girls are not a burden and made her village proud.
Declassified CIA documents reveal bizarre Cold War operations, including psychological warfare tactics like oversized condoms and a demonic Osama Bin Laden action figure. The agency also explored mind control through Project MKUltra, involving unethical experiments on humans and even dogs.
NIA has identified suppliers of drones used in attacks at Koutruk and Kadangband in Manipur last year. Mayank Sharma and Vikram Chaudhary provided the drones and accessories. Khaigoulen Kipgen collected them after paying a substantial amount. The attacks, executed by suspected Kuki militants, involved 40 bombs dropped via drones, resulting in one death and injuries.
Paulina Gretzky has been a supportive presence for her husband, Dustin Johnson, at recent golf events, including the Masters Tournament in Georgia. She was seen carrying his golf kit and walking hand-in-hand with him. This support comes after Paulina remained silent amidst online trolling directed at her father, Wayne Gretzky, following the 4 Nations tournament.
The Supreme Court of India has declined to consider a petition challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. This decision came as a petition was filed by Nitin Upadhyay, son of the lead petitioner Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay. The bench, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, chose to refuse new filings on the matter.