Cues from Ahmedabad nets: Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna let it rip; Injury blow for India?

Indian cricketers held an energetic practice session in Ahmedabad, with Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna bowling intensely to top-order batters. While key players like Bumrah took an optional day off, strength coach Adrian Le Roux put others through rigorous drills. A concerning development was Washington Sundar’s apparent finger injury, which limited his participation.

Read More

WH withdraws EJ Antoni nomination: Heritage economist pulled from BLS leadership; Trump to announce new nominee soon

The White House withdrew EJ Antoni’s controversial nomination to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Antoni, a conservative economist, faced widespread criticism for his lack of government experience, past economic misreadings, and presence at January 6. This decision comes as the BLS prepares for a potential government shutdown and seeks a nominee committed to data…

Read More

‘No one is safe anywhere in UP’: Ex-Minister Gayatri Prajapati struck with sliding cupboard part in jail; hospitalised

Former Uttar Pradesh Minister Gayatri Prajapati was hospitalized after sustaining injuries in an altercation with an inmate at Lucknow Prison. He was struck with a sliding cupboard part during a dispute over cleaning duties. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has since called for a fair judicial investigation into the incident.

Read More

HC to Google, Facebook and others: Delete posts calling Malabar Gold ‘Pakistan sympathiser’ after brand linked to Instagram influencer Alishba Khalid

Malabar Gold and Diamonds obtained Bombay HC relief, directing the deletion of defamatory social media posts. The brand was labelled a ‘Pakistan sympathiser’ for hiring a UK-resident Pakistani influencer. Malabar clarified they were unaware of her origin and discontinued her services after her anti-India remarks, which occurred after her engagement.

Read More

US government shutdown: What closes and who is affected globally

A US government shutdown, triggered by budget stalemates, paralyses vital services from national parks to passport processing, affecting countless Americans. Essential federal employees, including military personnel, work without pay, causing widespread hardship. The global economy also feels the ripple effect, with jittery markets, stalled trade, and international travel disruptions, highlighting the far-reaching consequences of Washington’s…

Read More

IND vs WI: Jomel Warrican prepares for key role as Windies hope red-soil pitch is a spinner’s friend

West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican is preparing for the Test series against India, banking on left-arm spin to trouble the hosts, especially on red-soil pitches. He draws inspiration from past successes of spinners in India and highlights the importance of first-innings runs. Warrican, with a strong past record, anticipates more five-wicket hauls if the pitch…

Read More