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As BCCI looks for successors, India T20I skipper unlikely to be called up for selection meeting

Director Census Operations (DCO), Rajasthan, writes to all district functionaries that ‘during the analysis of field data collected so far, some discrepancies have been noticed’; enumerators allege they have been asked not to ‘select options that may show the government in poor light’

It’s part of an ‘ongoing routine exercise’ in reviewing security cover for prominent personalities based on threat assessments, officials say

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke will come from the U.S. to seek permission for Jantar Mantar protest; CJP calls on people across the political spectrum to join protest without party or organisational banners

Karnataka's new Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has launched significant welfare and youth-focused initiatives. These include free bus passes for students from school to postgraduate levels and the establishment of 10,000 youth clubs with Rs 10 lakh each for sports, culture, and leadership. A private employment exchange will also be set up to aid job seekers.

Ritabrata Banerjee claims support of 58 of 80 Trinamool MLAs but appeals to Mamata Banerjee remain ‘main advisor’; the development poses the biggest existential challenge for the Trinamool, which lost to the BJP in the recent Assembly elections

The ED investigation is based on a First Information Report registered and charge sheets filed by the Delhi police

Except for Yathindra Siddaramaiah, Mysuru district and the surrounding districts of Chamarajanagar, Mandya and Kodagu have been left entirely unrepresented in Shivakumar’s Cabinet

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is optimistic that Lamine Yamal will be fit for the team's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15 despite a hamstring injury suffered in April. Yamal will miss the warm-up match against Iraq, while Nico Williams and Víctor Muñoz are also sidelined. Spain are aiming to improve on recent World Cup performances.

A devastating fire at a Malviya Nagar B&B, claiming 21 lives, is prompting a criminal probe. The establishment, operating far beyond its permitted capacity and without a fire NOC, mirrors the 2022 Mundka fire. Authorities are investigating culpable homicide charges against the absconding owner, highlighting systemic failures in regulatory oversight.

A devastating fire in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar hotel claimed at least 21 lives, including foreign nationals from countries like Bangladesh and Nigeria. The External Affairs Minister expressed condolences and assured assistance to embassies. Investigations reveal the establishment may have operated with more rooms than permitted, raising serious questions about safety and emergency response.

England captain Ben Stokes has defended Jofra Archer after criticism over the fast bowler missing the first Test against New Zealand following his IPL stint with Rajasthan Royals. Stokes said modern cricket offers players more opportunities than before and insisted Archer remains committed to England. He also warned that mishandling such situations could risk losing talented players from international cricket.

Pooja Bedi has strongly reacted to Shilpa Shinde admitting that the sexual harassment case she had filed against Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain producer Sanjay Kohli was false. Shilpa made the revelation during a recent conversation with Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa on their podcast, reigniting discussions around the misuse of laws meant to protect victims of harassment.