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Assam Cricket Association has suspended four players with immediate effect following allegations of involvement in corrupt practices during the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. The players are accused of attempting to instigate current team members for fixing. The BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit conducted an inquiry, leading to criminal proceedings and an FIR against the accused.

The Indian rupee is experiencing a significant decline against the US dollar, which could impact inflation, exports, and corporate margins. While short-term effects are challenging, a weaker rupee could boost long-term growth by encouraging domestic production and improving export competitiveness. Experts anticipate this trend may continue due to trade deal uncertainties and capital flow pressures.

In a historic move, Pakistan's Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has introduced a Sanskrit course, marking a significant first since partition. The curriculum includes Hindu epics like the Mahabharata and Gita. Academics emphasize Sanskrit's regional unifying role and aim to foster local scholarship on ancient texts, previously dominated by foreign researchers.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed an incredible 171 off 95 balls, including fourteen sixes, setting a new U-19 world record in India's 433/6 against UAE. The 14-year-old's dominant innings, marked by a witty exchange with the wicketkeeper, propelled India to a commanding position. His performance also secured a tournament record for most sixes in a single U-19 Asia Cup innings.

Delhi cardiologist Dr. Shailesh Singh advises distinguishing between heart-related chest pain and minor discomfort. He stresses that pain during exertion, feeling like pressure or squeezing, and easing with rest, is a classic cardiac sign. Sharp, fleeting pains or those aggravated by touch or deep breaths are less likely to be heart issues.

Delhi's new education act aims to curb arbitrary private school fee hikes. The law mandates itemized fee heads, caps on certain charges, and prohibits disguised capitation fees. User-based services must be no-profit, no-loss. A School-Level Fee Regulation Committee, including parents, will now approve fee structures, ensuring transparency and predictability for three years.

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon's combined net worth is estimated at $500 million in 2025, reflecting their significant contributions to WWE's corporate and creative success. Their leadership in talent development, branding, and strategic expansion has built a strong financial foundation and continues to shape WWE's future identity and growth under TKO.

Lionel Messi is set to visit India for the 'GOAT India Tour 2025', his first trip since 2011, but this time without any competitive matches. The tour focuses on promotional events and appearances across Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi, including meetings with dignitaries and a charity fashion show.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reportedly "gatecrashed" a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after waiting over 40 minutes. This incident occurred as Sharif continues efforts to strengthen ties with Moscow, despite acknowledging Russia's close partnership with India.

In the early hours, Hazaribag was the scene of a high-stakes NIA operation at the residence of Shahnawaz Alam, a known ISIS operative currently imprisoned in Pune. This raid, part of an investigation into the recent Red Fort bombing in Delhi, focused on uncovering extremist materials and digital devices.

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan believes Shubman Gill is under immense pressure due to his recent T20I struggles, with the T20 World Cup approaching. Pathan emphasized that Gill must score runs to secure his place, especially with Sanju Samson waiting in the wings. Gill's form is crucial for the team's powerplay starts and his leadership role.

Much like the morality of art, it is absolutely futile to discuss whether a piece of art is “propaganda” – but that hasn’t stopped critics from convulsing in unison over Aditya Dhar’s magnum opus Dhurandhar. The title track of the movie contains the line: “Ladies and gentlemen, you are not ready for this.”

A Special Investigation Team has charged four individuals with murder in the Zubeen Garg death case. The singer's cousin, a suspended Assam Police officer, faces charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Two personal security officers are accused of criminal breach of trust. This development follows the singer's death in Singapore, where local police initially found no foul play.

Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman reveals his working-class London upbringing shaped his tech vision. The DeepMind co-founder, whose Syrian taxi driver father and nurse mother urged him to learn a trade, lived independently from age 16 before dropping out of Oxford to help Muslim youth post-9/11. Now he champions AI for social good and universal basic income.

Google unveils Disco, an experimental browser that transforms browsing activity into custom web applications using its Gemini 3 AI. This approach, powered by GenTabs, directly challenges AI browsers like OpenAI's Atlas by building apps rather than just adding chatbots. Disco aims to redefine browser functionality with AI at its core, offering a glimpse into the future of web navigation.

The Supreme Court rejected Tamil Nadu's plea to modify its order suspending the state's inquiry commission and SIT probe into the Karur stampede. Emphasizing fairness, the bench also criticized a Madras High Court report on a writ petition's registration. The court previously ordered a CBI investigation and a supervisory committee.

India's upcoming census in 2027, costing Rs 11,700 crore, will be the nation's first fully digital exercise. Conducted in two phases from April 2026 to February 2027, it will cover housing and population, including social status and caste details. This significant undertaking is also projected to create one crore employment opportunities.