Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be treated as an ‘uncapped’ player for the 2025 IPL under new rules from the league’s governing council. Franchises can retain up to six players, with an increased auction purse of Rs 120 crore. Other changes include match fees and regulations affecting overseas players.
Read MoreTamil Nadu’s Udhayanidhi Stalin has been appointed deputy chief minister in a major cabinet reshuffle. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for September 29 at Raj Bhavan, Chennai. This move emphasizes Udhayanidhi’s increasing influence within the DMK party and aims to solidify the party’s position ahead of forthcoming elections.
Read MoreSpaceX initiated a mission to retrieve astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams from the ISS following safety concerns with their Boeing spacecraft. Nasa’s Nick Hague and Russia’s Alexander Gorbunov are tasked with bringing them back early next year. This mission extends Wilmore and Williams’ stay in space to over eight months.
Read MoreExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized Pakistan at the UNGA, warning that its cross-border terrorism policy will not succeed and will have consequences. He emphasized that the key issue between India and Pakistan is the vacation of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This followed accusations from Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif about India’s actions in Kashmir.
Read MoreIsraeli airstrikes killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and resulted in numerous deaths and injuries. This marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with substantial impacts on both sides of the confrontation.
Read MoreThe second day of the second Test between India and Bangladesh in Kanpur was called off due to persistent rain. The weather forecast predicts more rain on Sunday, but sunny conditions on Monday and Tuesday. Bangladesh had finished the first day at 107 for three, with India leading the series 1-0.
Read MoreKane Williamson experienced a rare difficult day in the second Test against Sri Lanka, getting out twice within four hours. He was first dismissed by Prabath Jayasuriya and later by Nishan Peiris. New Zealand struggled at Galle International Stadium and was forced to follow on, now five wickets away from a series defeat.
Read MoreIn the County Championship Division One match between Somerset and Hampshire, Shoaib Bashir was initially saved from being bowled out due to a towel dropping from Kyle Abbott’s trousers, causing distraction. The umpire ruled it not out, but Bashir was dismissed LBW three balls later. Somerset concluded their innings at 136 runs.
Read MoreAssam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reported that Assam Police pushed back nine Bangladeshis and eight children early Saturday morning. This move comes after five Bangladeshis were apprehended for attempting to enter Karimganj district illegally. Security has been tightened along the Indo-Bangladesh border due to recent unrest in Bangladesh. Security has been tightened not...
Read MoreChief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and his team met with stakeholders in Maharashtra ahead of the assembly elections. Political parties urged that election dates take into account festivals like Diwali. Security measures are planned to ensure fair elections. The contest will be between the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition and the Maha Yuti Alliance.
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