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Parthiv Patel Withdraws from BCCI Chief Selector Race Over Salary Issues

Parthiv Patel withdrew from the BCCI chief selector race despite a 3 crore annual salary offer, citing financial losses and the need to quit coaching and commentary. This sparked debate over the selection process and pay. Meanwhile, Ravichandran Ashwin demanded selectors' salaries match the head coach's to attract legends like Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid amid conflict of interest rules.

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CBI Registers FIR Against Man Posing as Former Vice President's Relative in Crore Fraud

The CBI has registered an FIR against a man who posed as a relative of a former Vice President to swindle crores of rupees. The accused promised government jobs in exchange for 14 lakh rupees. This fraudulent scheme has come to light following multiple complaints, prompting the investigation by the central agency.

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Elephant Runs Amok at Varanasi Ramleela, Injures Mahout

During a Ramleela event in Varanasi, an elephant went out of control, lifting and throwing its mahout with its trunk. The animal uprooted electric poles, causing power cuts as authorities worked to control it. About 200 people helped restrain the elephant. The injured mahout was hospitalized and is out of danger. The incident caused panic among attendees and local residents.

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Priyanka Chopra, Taylor Swift Shine at Academy Museum Gala 2026

At the Academy Museum Gala 2026 in Los Angeles, Priyanka Chopra dazzled in a champagne-gold satin gown with an off-shoulder neckline, complemented by a matching necklace. Bollywood actress Ananya Panday made her debut in a simple black outfit, gaining attention for her look. Hollywood star Taylor Swift appeared elegant in a floor-length grey Dior gown. The annual event is hosted by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

Amar Entertainment··Los Angeles

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Eugenio Chacarra Wins DP World India Championship, Leads Race to Dubai

Eugenio Chacarra from Spain won the DP World India Championship by two shots, overtaking Reed to claim the top spot in the Race to Dubai standings. New Zealand’s Hillier finished second after a strong finish. Rory McIlroy underperformed and ended tied for 42nd place in the tournament.

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Kerala Faces Construction Material Shortage Despite Large Sand Deposits

Kerala is experiencing a severe shortage of construction materials due to Tamil Nadu's restrictions on transporting these materials. However, large quantities of sand and silt remain unutilized in Kerala's rivers and dams. After the 2018-19 floods, 43 of 44 rivers had 30.17 million cubic meters of sand deposits. Silt accumulation has reduced dam capacities by 13.8% on average and decreased Vembanad Lake's carrying capacity by 85%, contributing to flash floods. Kerala depends heavily on Tamil Nadu for sand and rocks, worsening the shortage.

Deccan Herald··Thiruvananthapuram

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