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Delhi Capitals have overhauled their team for the upcoming 2025 IPL season with Axar Patel as the new captain. Wicketkeeper Abishek Porel expresses confidence that Patel's leadership will end the franchise's title drought, highlighting his deep understanding of the team and supportive off-field presence. Porel, who was retained by the franchise, highlighted Axar's deep understanding of the team, having spent six years with the Delhi outfit. Axar has been a part of the Delhi Capitals setup since 2019 and has become a crucial player in India's white-ball set-up too.

Gold continues to be a safe haven and wealth generator, with 17% three-year returns surpassing Sensex's 11.6%. With concerns about potential overvaluation and market instability, experts recommend cautious allocation within diversified portfolios.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in New Delhi, discussing enhancing India-US defense and security ties. PM Modi gifted Gangajal, while Gabbard presented tulsi beads. Gabbard also held talks with Rajnath Singh and Ajit Doval on intelligence sharing and security collaboration, strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon humorously referenced recent cricket outcomes during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Luxon acknowledged New Zealand’s losses to India and highlighted the strong sporting ties between the countries. Both leaders welcomed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Sports to bolster collaboration.

China has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent comments, emphasizing dialogue and cooperation with India. Beijing noted progress in bilateral ties following Modi's meeting with President Xi Jinping and expressed commitment to maintaining stable and healthy relations, highlighting mutual benefits for global peace and prosperity.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis stated it is unfortunate that the government must protect Aurangzeb's grave amid calls for its removal. He emphasised adherence to legal procedures due to the site's protected status, ensured by the Archaeological Survey of India. Fadnavis lauded Shivaji Maharaj for his role in securing religious freedom.

Grimes, ex-girlfriend of Elon Musk and mother of his three children, highlights the difficulty of putting kids to bed as the hardest part of parenting. She shares her struggle through a Twitter thread, while also addressing falsely attributed claims about writing on the 'sexuality and kinks' of Fortune 500 CEOs, asserting her lack of control over replicated posts.

Inzamam-ul-Haq has raised concerns over the decline in Pakistan cricket, attributing it to poor decision-making and frequent changes in the PCB. He emphasised the need for a proper strategy and consistent planning to improve performance. Inzamam also supported Babar Azam, urging the board to trust the management and players to address issues collaboratively.

Rajnath Singh raised concerns about Khalistani extremists operating on American soil in a meeting with US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard. They discussed enhancing defence and security ties. The talks also highlighted the activities of the banned Sikh For Justice organization. This meeting follows another between national security advisor Ajit Doval and Gabbard focusing on intelligence sharing.

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are preparing to return to Earth after spending nine months on the ISS. Technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner delayed their return. The recently launched SpaceX Crew-10 mission will facilitate their journey back. The astronauts continued important research and station maintenance during their extended stay.

Chinese daily Global Times commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his pragmatic approach towards improving India-China relations despite past tensions. PM Modi highlighted the importance of dialogue over discord during his podcast with Lex Fridman. Noteworthy progress has been made since the Kazan summit and recent border tensions are being addressed to restore normalcy.

Prime Minister Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon addressed a joint press conference in Delhi, highlighting agreements and discussions on bilateral relations, defence, security, migration, and terrorism. Modi emphasized their shared commitments in the Indo-Pacific and the strong sports ties between the two countries. They agreed to celebrate 100 years of sports relationship in 2026.

Maharashtra Cyber Cell summons comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina to record a statement regarding the controversial 'India's Got Latent' show, due to his absence in previous summons. The controversy began after inappropriate comments made by podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, leading to FIRs and Supreme Court intervention. Raina expressed regret and removed all show videos from his channel.

Pranshu Chauhan initially drove the car but later switched seats with Rakshit Chaurasiya, who took over the driver's seat. They left from a friend's residence, with Chaurasiya ultimately driving the car that caused an accident in Karelibaug, killing a woman and injuring seven others. CCTV footage helped reveal these details.

A recent study highlights that over 57% of male corporate employees in India suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency, with nearly 50% of women also exhibiting low levels. Vitamin B12 deficiency is a growing concern among Indian men, particularly corporate employees with demanding work schedules. Prioritize your nutrition today to stay energized, focused, and healthy!

BIS conducted raids at Amazon and Flipkart warehouses to tackle the distribution of substandard products supplied by Techvision International Pvt Ltd. Seized items included uncertified electronics and appliances. Legal action has been initiated against the involved entities, with BIS focusing on maintaining product safety and compliance standards.