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The 32-year-old was inching closer to a return to cricket but the recurring shin issue has derailed all the progress he made at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in the last few months. I

D Gukesh produced a crucial comeback win over Germany’s Alexander Donchenko in Round 9, helping India stay in the Chess Olympiad gold medal race. India’s men beat Germany 2.5-1.5, while Vantika Agrawal and Divya Deshmukh powered the women’s team to victory. India’s men trail Uzbekistan, while the women remain second behind leaders China with two rounds left.

In Lahore, a vibrant new trend has emerged where massive gorillas are stealing the spotlight at weddings and celebrations. The concept, launched by Shayen Zahoor after receiving a gorilla costume in April, quickly captured attention on Instagram, amassing over a million views in just two days. This phenomenon led to a surge in event bookings, making these giant gorillas a delightful and unmistakable presence at gatherings across Pakistan.

The Central Board of Secondary Education has appointed 2001-batch IAS officer Mandeep K Bhandari as its new chairman. His appointment comes months after the board faced scrutiny over the implementation of its On-Screen Marking system for Class 12 evaluation. Bhandari brings extensive administrative experience from Jammu and Kashmir and the Centre as CBSE prepares for its next examination cycle.

Discarded oyster shells from San Antonio restaurants and events are being recycled to restore oyster reefs in the Gulf of Mexico. The South Texas Coastal Initiative sends collected shells to the Sink Your Shucks program, where they are reused for reef restoration. With about 100,000 oysters consumed during Fiesta Oyster Bake weekend, organizers are seeking $150,000 annually.

Tommy 'Gun' McMillen is building his reputation in the UFC featherweight division with an undefeated record. He began his combat sports journey at a young age, excelling in wrestling and boxing. McMillen has won all three of his UFC fights, showcasing his striking and finishing abilities. He broke a UFC record for significant strikes landed in a three-round fight during his bout with Alberto Montes.

The Samajwadi Party's election campaign in Uttar Pradesh has been launched by Akhilesh Yadav, amid escalating conflicts with Congress over seat-sharing negotiations. Each party is eager to highlight their recent electoral achievements in their pursuit of power. Given the historical missteps that led to failed alliances, there are worries about potential pitfalls. To counter the BJP's significant influence, collaboration between both parties is crucial.

One was oddly remindedof Onoda after coming across the Boston ‘lesbian bar story’ that is every product manager’s wet dream: a story published in the Boston Globe that went so viral that it led to over a thousand subscriptions for what seemed a rather nondescript story but is an elegant outpost of woke America’s lastbastion.

City, who are currently top of the Premier League after five matches in the 2026 season, were charged by the league in February 2023 following an investigation into alleged financial rule breaches between 2009 and 2018. The club has consistently denied any wrongdoing throughout the process.

Tom Brady’s TB12 Foundation was focused on health and wellness of underserved athletes and service members. Patrick Mahomes’ 15 and the Mahomies is focused on children, communities in need of resources and other charitable causes. Mahomes’ foundation is more popular than Brady’s because he has a broader scope with youth initiatives.

In his maiden address to UN General Assembly, Shah, 36, said, “Glaciers and floods do not travel with a visa stamped on passports.” His address on Thursday came during his first foreign trip since taking office on March 27.

Bharat NCAP is set to evolve with its second phase, Bharat NCAP 2.0, planned for October 2027. This revised framework will assess vehicle safety across multiple stages, including crash avoidance and post-collision care. The new system promises to go beyond just occupant protection to include vulnerable road users as well. Adult and child occupant protection will remain critical components of the evaluation process.

The United States Supreme Court has made a landmark decision stating that tax sale compensation must be based on the auction price rather than the assessed value of a property. A family in Michigan, burdened with a $2,241.93 tax debt, faced foreclosure despite their home being valued at $194,400. With the auction yielding only $76,008, the family is rightfully awarded the remaining $73,766.07, reinforcing constitutional guidelines for future tax sales.

In a striking development, Mumbai has surged into the world’s top 10 residential markets, landing at eighth place with a notable 6.2% annual price gain. Bengaluru and New Delhi aren't far behind, securing the 12th and 17th spots. While global prices ticked up by only 2.6%, Mumbai's luxury segment stands resilient, fueled by high demand and limited housing options in prime locales.