In the historic Eden Gardens Test between India and Australia, known for Harbhajan Singh’s hat-trick and the partnership of VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar’s crucial bowling performance was pivotal. Taking three key wickets on Day 5, Tendulkar helped secure India’s dramatic victory, ending Australia’s record-winning streak of 16 consecutive Test matches.
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Subhani mosque authorities in Dharavi commenced demolishing unauthorised parts after BMC’s G-North ward took action. The demolition, initially set for Sept 21, was postponed at the trustees’ request. During the first attempt, three individuals were arrested for vandalising a BMC vehicle and causing traffic obstruction.
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In October 2024, banks across several Indian states will observe closures for a total of 15 days due to various state-specific festivals and national holidays like Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, and Diwali. Additionally, banks will remain closed on all Sundays as well as the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
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Ravindra Jadeja secured his 300th Test wicket during the fourth day of the second Test against Bangladesh. This achievement makes him the seventh Indian bowler to reach this milestone, following greats like Anil Kumble and Kapil Dev. Notably, Jadeja is also the second fastest Indian to accomplish this feat based on balls delivered.
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India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal set new benchmarks for India on Day 4 of the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. After hitting the fastest team fifty, he scored a rapid fifty off 31 balls and contributed to India’s record-breaking fastest team hundred in Test cricket history, achieved in just 10.1 overs.
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The Supreme Court instructed Assam to maintain status quo on Sonapur demolitions and issued a notice following a contempt petition by residents. Emphasizing judicial oversight on using bulldozers as punitive tools, the Court allowed actions against encroachments on public land, including religious structures. The interim order remains valid until October 1.
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