Following Rishabh Pant’s foot injury during the fourth Test, Michael Vaughan suggested allowing substitutions for clear injuries to maintain competitive balance. Alastair Cook disagreed, raising concerns about potential abuse with less severe injuries like bruises. Pant sustained the injury while attempting a reverse sweep, leading to his retirement and raising questions about substitution rules.
Security forces in north Kashmir neutralized Bagu Khan, a seasoned terrorist guide known as “human GPS,” who facilitated nearly 100 infiltration attempts across the LoC over decades. His death is a significant blow to infiltration networks, limiting the ability of Pakistan-backed groups to navigate treacherous terrain.
Scientists are developing PoET, a new EU-funded solar telescope, to overcome stellar noise hindering the search for Earth-like exoplanets around Sun-like stars. This project will analyze the Sun’s surface to refine detection techniques, critically supporting the upcoming PLATO mission in identifying habitable worlds and paving the way for future exoplanet exploration.
Forget what you know about Ganesha statues in India! Thailand is home to the world’s tallest standing Ganesha, a 39-meter bronze masterpiece in Chachoengsao province, a short trip from Bangkok.
Hyundai Motor India has appointed Sunil Moolchandani as the new Function Head – National Sales, leveraging his two decades of automotive experience to drive sales growth and enhance customer engagement. This strategic leadership move follows the recent announcement of Tarun Garg as the next MD & CEO, underscoring Hyundai’s focus on accelerating growth in the…
Three individuals have been arrested for allegedly defrauding vendors by impersonating IAS officers and offering fake tenders under the guise of a fictitious central government scheme. The accused created a bogus trust and website, published fake tenders, and used forged letterheads to deceive vendors into supplying uniforms for underprivileged schoolchildren.
The Central Board of Secondary Education strengthens rules for class 10 and 12 exams. Students now need 75% attendance. Internal assessments are compulsory. Class 10 and 12 are two-year programs. No shortcuts are allowed. These changes align with the National Education Policy 2020. Schools must follow rules or face action. The board focuses on discipline…
Navi Mumbai police have arrested Praful Salunkhe, the driver of former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar’s father, in connection with the abduction of a truck driver following a road rage incident. The victim, Prahlad Kumar, was rescued from the Khedkar family bungalow in Pune, where Puja’s mother allegedly obstructed police.
A strike by Karnataka’s state-run transport workers has disrupted bus services across the state, causing significant inconvenience to commuters. The workers are protesting over unpaid salaries, wage revision delays, and privatization concerns. Despite a high court directive to halt the strike, unions proceeded, demanding the release of 38 months of arrears.
