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Sourav Ganguly lauded Rohit Sharma, following Sharma's Test retirement announcement on Wednesday. Ganguly highlighted Sharma's significant contributions to India's trophy wins and leadership. Sharma, aged 38, played 67 Tests, amassing 4,301 runs with 12 centuries. Despite home dominance, he faced overseas challenges, though he shone in the 2021-22 Pataudi Trophy in England, marking a high point in his Test career.
Telugu actor Allu Arjun was released from Hyderabad's Chanchalguda prison Saturday morning after a night in jail, following his arrest in connection with a deadly stampede at his film's premiere. Despite receiving interim bail Friday night, jail procedures delayed his release. The stampede at the Pushpa 2 premiere resulted in one death and several injuries, sparking public outrage.
Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad honored victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack with a minute's silence and black armbands during their IPL 2025 match. SRH, struggling with inconsistent performances and in need of a win to revive their season, faced a confident MI team riding a three-game winning streak.
The Indian men's team secured the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup title by defeating Nepal 54-36. This victory, led by captain Pratik Waikar and star player Ramji Kashyap, followed the Indian women's team's triumph over Nepal. India's path to triumph included wins against Brazil, Peru, Bhutan, Bangladesh and South Africa.
Following India's surgical strike on Jaish-e-Muhammed's terror camp, speculation arose about the death of Abdul Rauf Asghar, brother of Jaish chief Masood Azhar. His alleged presence at a funeral, along with senior Pakistan army officers, fueled suspicions. Rauf is considered the mastermind behind several terror attacks, including the IC814 hijack and the Pulwama attack.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the new income tax bill, set to be presented in Parliament, will modernize the IT Act for the 21st century. The aim is to make the tax system simpler for taxpayers to navigate independently while widening the tax base.
Mumbai Indians secured a dominant 54-run victory against Lucknow Super Giants, marking their fifth consecutive win and propelling them to third place in the IPL 2025 standings. Captain Hardik Pandya's heartfelt gesture of gifting his cap to a young fan during the post-match celebrations at Wankhede went viral, highlighting the strong connection between the team and its supporters.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly spending lavishly on his official residence while highlighting his own efforts to provide homes for millions of underprivileged families. Modi inaugurated several projects, including affordable housing and a new college, and accused AAP of corruption and misleading the public.
Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada has returned to South Africa for personal reasons during the IPL 2025 season. Rabada played two matches, taking two wickets, before being replaced by Arshad Khan. The Titans, having secured Rabada for Rs 10.75 crore, will miss his presence but have other pace options. They face Sunrisers Hyderabad next.