Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali has suggested separating India and Pakistan into different groups for the 2025 Champions Trophy if the International Cricket Council (ICC) proceeds with a hybrid model. Ali believes this would alleviate logistical and political issues but acknowledges it’s unlikely as India-Pakistan matches are major revenue generators.
Read MoreVoting is underway in Kerala’s Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency for the by-election. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is making her electoral debut against 15 other candidates. The bypoll was necessitated after Rahul Gandhi vacated the seat. Wayanad, a Congress stronghold, will see its 14.7 lakh voters decide the outcome.
Read MoreFormer Australian all-rounder Shane Lee has criticized his ex-teammate Ricky Ponting for his comments on Virat Kohli’s form, suggesting it might backfire by motivating the Indian star ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Lee anticipates a heated series, fueled by Ponting’s remarks. The first Test begins on November 22 in Perth.
Read MoreThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) faces significant financial losses if the 2025 Champions Trophy is moved or postponed due to India’s refusal to participate. The PCB risks losing USD 65 million in hosting fees and potential ICC sanctions. The standoff arises from India’s security concerns, despite other nations touring Pakistan recently.
Read MoreAhead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, a war of words has erupted between India’s coach Gautam Gambhir and former Australian captain Ricky Ponting over Virat Kohli’s form, with Gambhir defending his players and Ponting clarifying his intentions. The five-Test series begins on November 22 at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
Read MoreTaking a break from campaigning, Rahul Gandhi explored Wayanad’s scenic beauty, including its longest zipline, to promote tourism after recent landslides impacted the region. He engaged with locals, acknowledging their struggles and praising their resilience. Both Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi emphasized Wayanad’s untapped tourism potential, urging visitors to support the region’s recovery.
Read MorePresident-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Tasked with transforming federal governance into a streamlined model, the duo will leverage their private-sector experience to seek out inefficiencies in the $6.5 trillion annual federal spending by July 4, 2026.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court criticized the Defence Colony Welfare Association (DCWA) for illegally occupying the historic Shaikh Ali ‘Gumti’ tomb. The court questioned the DCWA’s justification for the occupation and criticized the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for allowing it.
Read MoreThree men from Kodungaiyur were apprehended at Chennai airport for smuggling high-grade cannabis worth ₹50 lakh. The trio, identified as Mohammad Yusuff, Haroon, and Farook, had concealed the drug inside snack packets to evade airport security. They had flown from Bangkok to Delhi and then to Chennai in an attempt to avoid suspicion.
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