Dhruv Jurel ruled out of Duleep Trophy semis, RCB star announced as new captain

In a major blow to Central Zone’s campaign in the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2025, promising wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has been ruled out of the tournament due to illness. The 24-year-old, who was originally named captain of the side, had missed the quarter-final clash against North East Zone with a groin strain. However, it has now been confirmed that he will also sit out the semi-final due to a bout of dengue.

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Bihar polls: Amit Shah chairs key meet with BJP leaders, seat-sharing formula on agenda

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday chaired a crucial meeting with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders of Bihar in view of the upcoming assembly elections in the state. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha, BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde, and other senior leaders of the party.

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OPINION | Abusing Modi’s mother: A shame that could have been avoided

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a speech filled with tears and emotion, said on Tuesday that his mother was abused during the Congress-RJD rally in Bihar, and this act has insulted every mother and sister of the country.

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Delhi to Meerut in just 30 Minutes? Here’s how Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro will make it happen

The travel between Delhi and Meerut is set to get smoother as the long-awaited Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro are set to be unveiled soon. The introduction of these facilities will ease travelling by significantly curtailing the travel time. The travel experience is going to get better with shared tracks for flawless connections, new-age technology, and modern stations. 

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Maratha reservation: Maharashtra government eases process to obtain Kunbi caste certificate | How to apply

The Maharashtra government has announced a major decision to simplify the process of issuing Kunbi, Kunbi-Maratha, or Maratha-Kunbi caste certificates to members of the Maratha community following Manoj Jarange Pati’s indefinite fast at the Azad Maidan. The move follows the recommendations of the Justice Sandeep Shinde (Retd.) committee, which was tasked with studying the Hyderabad, Satara, and Bombay gazettes.

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Emraan Hashmi wishes Pawan Kalyan with OG’s new poster | See Post

Making the 54th birthday of Pawan Kalyan even more special, the makers of his upcoming film ‘OG’ have wished the Power Star in a special way. On this occasion, the makers have released the first glimpse of the film.

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Manoj Jarange declares victory in Maratha quota stir, to leave protest site today | Top 10 developments

In a pivotal moment for the Maratha quota movement, activist Manoj Jarange declared victory on Tuesday after the Maharashtra government’s cabinet sub-committee accepted most of his demands. The announcement, made after a tense five-day hunger strike, sparked jubilant celebrations among his supporters gathered at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. The Maharashtra government’s commitment to implement key measures—including issuing Kunbi caste certificates to eligible Marathas—marked a significant step in resolving the long-standing Maratha quota agitation.

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Russia further slashes oil prices for India; discount now widens to $4 amid US tariffs

Russian crude oil has become even cheaper for India as Moscow has offered additional discounts of as much as $3–$4 per barrel. This came days after the United States announced a whopping 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods.

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Pakistan army helicopter crashes in Gilgit-Baltistan, five personnel killed

A Pakistan Army helicopter crashed on Monday morning in the Thor Valley of Diamer district, Gilgit-Baltistan, killing all five personnel on board, officials confirmed.

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Flood alert in Delhi: Hathnikund barrage releases 1.8 million cusecs, low-lying areas at risk

Residents of the national capital have been put on high alert after over 1.8 million cusecs of water were released from the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana on Monday, raising fears of flood-like conditions in low-lying areas of Delhi by Tuesday evening.

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