Chinese authorities have tightened controls on Halloween celebrations in major cities, especially Shanghai, due to concerns about social dissent. Police have imposed crowd control measures and restricted costume gatherings, contrasting with last year’s more tolerant approach. The crackdown reflects broader scepticism towards Western cultural traditions and efforts to curb public expression amid social and...
IPL franchises are set to finalize their player retention lists for the 2025 mega auction by October 31. Teams can retain up to six players, focusing on key performers and strategic choices. Notable retentions include Virat Kohli for RCB, MS Dhoni for CSK as an uncapped player, and core players for MI and Gujarat...
Virat Kohli is set to return as Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain in the 2025 IPL season. After leading RCB from 2013 to 2021, Kohli aims to fill the leadership gap post Faf du Plessis’s tenure. The franchise hopes to end its title drought with Kohli at the helm and a strategic approach in the...
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will not be part of Delhi Capitals from IPL 2025, as the team has decided not to retain him. They will look for new captaincy options, potentially exploring choices in the mega auction. Axar Patel is a possible option, but Shreyas Iyer might also be on their radar due to his...
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah announced a return to the traditional November-December academic calendar for schools up to class 9 this year. From next year, classes 10 and above will also revert, following dissatisfaction with the previous administration’s March-April schedule change.