Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers clashed in a Las Vegas preseason game, with Dallas prioritizing chemistry and integrating Anthony Davis. The Lakers, however, focused on rest and player development due to injuries and load management. This strategic divergence offered a preview of each team's approach to the upcoming NBA season.
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Sovereign Gold Bond 2020-21 Series-VII holders can now redeem their investments early, with the RBI setting the redemption price at Rs 12,792 per unit. This offers investors an impressive return of over 150% on their initial Rs 5,051 per gram investment. The early redemption option becomes available after five years from the issue date.
The Utah Jazz will host the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, October 22, to tip off the 2025-26 NBA season at Delta Center. The Jazz, coming off a rebuilding year, face questions about their progress, while the Clippers boast an experienced core aiming to contend. This matchup offers an early glimpse into both teams' potential.
Congress has attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They claim he compromised India's dignity. This follows US President Donald Trump's statement. Trump said Modi assured him India would stop buying Russian oil. Congress calls Russia a close ally. They state relationships should not be damaged for personal ties. Modi is called a weak Prime Minister. His actions have unsettled foreign policy.
India's top table tennis players, G Sathiyan and Harmeet Desai, face an uncertain London tournament participation due to delayed UK visa processing. Their absence could incur significant financial penalties and loss of crucial ranking points ahead of the World Championships. Other contingent members have secured their visas, but the trio's fate remains undecided.
Rohit Sharma returns to action for India against Australia after stepping down as ODI captain, with Shubman Gill now leading the side. Sharma was seen training intensely with coach Gautam Gambhir and batting alongside Virat Kohli, a nostalgic sight for fans. This tour could be a final appearance in Australia for the veteran duo.
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has removed Lahore Qalandars from his social media bio following his country's withdrawal from a T20I series in Pakistan. This decision protests recent Pakistani airstrikes that reportedly killed eight civilians, including three young cricketers. Khan expressed strong condemnation and full support for the Afghanistan Cricket Board's move.
As India gears up for Diwali, Narak Chaturdashi, also known as Choti Diwali, ushers in the festivities with a focus on cleansing and renewal. Celebrated on October 20, 2025, this day marks Lord Krishna's victory over Narakasura, symbolizing good triumphing over evil. In Bengal, it's Bhoot Chaturdashi, honoring ancestors with fourteen lamps and leafy greens.
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly's autumn session began with heated debates over former governor Satya Pal Malik's role in the 2019 Article 370 abrogation during obituary references. NC MLA Bashir Veeri called Malik 'controversial,' sparking a demand for expungement from the BJP, which the Speaker refused. The session concluded with a two-minute silence for the deceased.
A businessman's son, Jainam Shah, faces charges for assaulting a police officer during a raid on a birthday party where liquor was allegedly served. The incident, captured on video, led to Jainam's booking under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. His father, Samir Shah, was previously arrested for liquor possession at the same event.