Cricket | ‘Upwards of Rs …’ — Ravi Shastri reveals how much India’s cricket stars really earn

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri revealed that top Indian cricketers like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar earn upwards of 100 crore rupees (10 million pounds) annually through endorsements. These superstars command massive brand deals, leveraging their immense popularity akin to global icons like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Centre waging language war against people of Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP-led Centre of linguistic terrorism against Bengali speakers, citing detentions and pushbacks of Bengali laborers in BJP-governed states. She called for a ‘Bhasha Andolan’ to protect the Bengali language and culture, emphasizing its importance in cinema and music. Banerjee also highlighted initiatives supporting artists’ welfare and promoting Bengali films at the…

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Thailand-Cambodia border clashes escalate: 14 dead, over 100,000 flee amid the violence; airstrikes, artillery rock region

Escalating clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces along their disputed border have resulted in at least 14 fatalities and displaced over 100,000 civilians. The intense fighting, involving various weaponry, marks the most serious confrontation in over a decade, prompting international concern and a UN Security Council session.

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