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SportsPhoto: News18Hi SportsFormer Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha has officially taken over as chairman of the selection committee, replacing Ajit Agarkar. The next 12 months are crucial for Ojha as he must prepare a strong Indian team for the ICC ODI World Cup. He will need to manage senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, while also engaging effectively with young players.
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PoliticsPhoto: Economic TimesCourtroom No. 55 in South Mumbai, presided over by Judge Satyanarayan Ramjivan Navandar, is a key venue for high-profile cases involving the Bishnoi gang. It oversees serious matters including alleged attacks on Salman Khan and the murder of politician Baba Siddique. The courtroom atmosphere is tense due to the gravity of these organized crime cases.
Economic Times··Mumbai
SportsPhoto: News18Hi SportsShefali Verma was fined by the ICC for violating Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which prohibits improper handling of cricket equipment, clothing, or field items during international matches. This disciplinary action adds a demerit point to her record. It is her first offense in the past 24 months, following the ball incident in Raipur.
News18Hi Sports··Raipur
SportsPhoto: News18Hi SportsSarfaraz Khan, who was dropped from the Indian team for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, responded strongly by scoring a century against Himachal Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy. He had been included as a replacement in the Sri Lanka tour squad after S Sai Sudharsan's injury but was excluded from the Test squad starting in late November. This performance challenges the selectors' decision.
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WorldPhoto: The HinduThe West Bengal Fire and Emergency Services Department has issued notices to three major Durga Puja committees in south Kolkata—Chetla Agrani, Ballygunge Cultural, and another—over fire safety lapses. This follows the Chorbagan pandal stampede that killed 19 people. Officials emphasized the need for adequate lighting and ventilation inside pandals to prevent dark spots, improve visibility, and aid crowd management.
The Hindu··Kolkata
PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaShiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi disagreed with MP Sanjay Raut's comments on unrest in Albania. She stated India does not need to learn from other countries and condemned taking law into one's own hands and destabilizing constitutional institutions. She criticized targeting bodies like the Supreme Court and Parliament and expressed concern over inspiration drawn from protests in Bangladesh for regime change.
Amar Ujala··Mumbai
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Photo: News18Hi SportsFormer Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha has officially taken over as chairman of the selection committee, replacing Ajit Agarkar. The next 12 months are crucial for Ojha as he must prepare a strong Indian team for the ICC ODI World Cup. He will need to manage senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, while also engaging effectively with young players.
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