Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant has been penalised Rs 30 lakh for a slow over rate during their defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Other playing XI members, including the Impact Player, received a Rs 12 lakh fine. This marks LSG's third over-rate offence this season.
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Several opposition-ruled states' chief ministers, including West Bengal, Kerala, Karnataka, and Puducherry, were absent from the Niti Aayog's 10th Governing Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Modi. The meeting focused on "Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat @2047," with Modi emphasizing Centre-state cooperation to achieve national goals and urging states to develop world-class tourist destinations.
Pakistan has expelled an Indian high commission staff member, mirroring India's expulsion of a Pakistani official for alleged spying. This reciprocal action escalates tensions following a terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir and India's subsequent strikes on terror camps. Despite Pakistan's attempted retaliation, a ceasefire was established after discussions between top army officers from both nations.
The sudden Test retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma left a big leadership vacuum in the Indian cricket team and the selectors have backed Shubman Gill for the job. The 25-year-old has led India in five T20Is, Punjab and India A in a handful of matches, and has also been leading Gujarat Titans for the past two seasons. The leadership challenge in the whites is going to be a different ball game, though, and Gill will have his task cut out during the English summer. Those who have seen him... Expand
A kindergarten graduation ceremony at Faulk Elementary descended into chaos as a violent brawl erupted between parents, shocking the community. Video footage captured adults throwing punches while children screamed in fear. School officials condemned the "unacceptable" behavior, identified five adults involved, and are pursuing legal action, including bans from school property, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for violence.
Indore police have filed a case against cartoonist Hemant Malviya for allegedly posting offensive cartoons and comments targeting the RSS, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Lord Shiva. The charges include promoting religious enmity, outraging religious feelings, intentional insult, and disseminating false information. Malviya also faces charges under the IT Act related to the publication of sexually explicit material.
Golden State Warriors' guard Brandin Podziemski underwent wrist surgery to address discomfort he played through during the postseason. The procedure, a left wrist debridement, aims to improve mobility and healing. Podziemski's shooting percentages dipped in the playoffs, raising questions about the impact of his wrist. Despite struggles, he had standout performances.
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India's DGCA granted IndiGo a final three-month extension, until August 31, for its wet-leased Boeing 777s from Turkish Airlines, averting immediate flight disruptions. This decision follows IndiGo's request for a six-month extension, which was denied. The backdrop includes strained relations with Turkey, evidenced by revoked security clearances for a Turkish ground handling company.