India vs England 2nd Test: ‘Opening was not his place’ – Sourav Ganguly lauds Shubman Gill’s record-breaking double ton

Sourav Ganguly lauded Shubman Gill’s magnificent 269 against England, calling it an “absolute masterclass” and suggesting No.4 is his ideal Test position. Gill’s record-breaking double century propelled India to a massive total, putting them in a commanding position to level the series after losing the opener. Ganguly believes this Test is India’s to win.

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No progress with Putin: Trump on possible Russia-Ukraine ceasefire; says ‘we haven’t’ fully stopped weapons supply to Kyiv

President Trump admitted that his conversation with Putin yielded no progress on a ceasefire in Ukraine, despite advocating for a swift end to hostilities. Putin, however, affirmed Russia’s commitment to achieving its objectives and addressing the conflict’s root causes, while expressing openness to diplomatic solutions.

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Maharashtra to implement merit-only admission, uniform policy in BARTI, SARTHI, and other institutes

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar announced that admissions to BARTI, SARTHI, MahaJyoti, and ARTI will be merit-based, with a uniform policy for student intake and scholarships. A review revealed that a significant amount was spent on a small number of PhD students. Admissions will now prioritize courses with high employment potential, based on a committee’s…

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Odisha ranks 5th, surpassing Kerala in school education ranking, secures PRACHESTA-3 grade

Odisha has significantly improved its school education ranking, securing the 5th position nationally in the Performance Grading Index 2.0 for 2023-24, a leap from 14th in 2019. Former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik attributes this success to the 5T initiative, which transformed approximately 7000 schools. V K Pandian highlighted that Odisha’s ranking is now above Kerala,…

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Madhya Pradesh rolls out INR 239 crore laptop aid for over 94,000 high-scoring Class 12 students

The Madhya Pradesh government is set to distribute laptops to 94,234 meritorious students on July 4 under the “Pratibhashali Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana.” This initiative, costing Rs 238.98 crore, aims to empower students who scored 75% or higher in Class 12. Each student will receive Rs 25,000 to purchase a laptop, furthering digital literacy and higher…

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