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With Virat Kohli retiring from Test cricket ahead of the five-match Test series in England, the big question for Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar will be who bats at No. 4 for India in Test cricket. The position for the past three decades has been owned by Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. Now, with Virat's announcement, India will have to look for options. Timesofindia.com spoke to several experts on figuring out who can be India's next mainstay.

Minister takes municipal officials and engineers to task for lack of oversight

Prime Minister Modi refuted Pakistan's claim of destroying India's S-400 air defense system by visiting the Adampur airbase and posing with the system. This follows Pakistan's disinformation campaign, including false videos, after India's Operation Sindoor. The Ministry of External Affairs exposed Pakistan's false claims about damaging the S-400 and BrahMos missile base.

The Service Rules were ammended, officially granting Hindu employees six months of leave with advance salary to undertake religious yatras

In the 2019 Pollachi sexual assault case, all nine accused were sentenced to life imprisonment until death by a Coimbatore court. The Tamil Nadu government has been directed to provide Rs 85 lakh in compensation to the eight survivors. The case, involving widespread sexual assault and blackmail, triggered public outrage and statewide protests, highlighting violence against women and digital exploitation.

The CBSE Class 12 and Class 10 results were announced on Tuesday (May 13, 2025), with the national pass percentage recorded at 88.39% and 93.6%, respectively

A total of 21,664 students (out of 21,745 who had registered) appeared for the class 12 examinations

Suspected bombs recovered from the same area where a blast occurred a year ago during the manufacturing of country-made explosives, in which one person died and another was seriously injured

Despite the India-Pakistan ceasefire, India's economic measures against Pakistan remain in effect. These actions, initiated after the Pahalgam attack, include the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, impacting Pakistan's water resources and agriculture. A complete ban on direct and indirect trade further cripples Pakistan's economy by blocking $500 million in goods.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visited Vrindavan Dham after Kohli's Test retirement. They sought blessings from Swami Premanand Maharaj. A video shows Kohli expressing peace with his decision. Kohli's retirement marks the end of a significant Test career. He leaves behind a legacy of runs and leadership. His influence will continue to shape Indian cricket.

A host of MLAs, MLCs and other elected representatives have also offered prayers.

Thiruvananthapuram region, comprising Kerala and Lakshadweep, registers pass percentage of 99.79, marginally up from 99.75 last year

Virat Kohli's sudden retirement from Test cricket has sent ripples through the cricketing world. Among those is his former India and Delhi teammate, Shikhar Dhawan. In an exclusive interview, Dhawan fondly recalls not just Kohli's on-field heroics but also his vibrant presence in the dressing room. From celebrating Dhawan's debut century with infectious energy to his playful mimicry of teammates like Ishant Sharma, Dhawan paints a picture of Kohli's multifaceted personality.

Delhi Court grants bail to 10 TMC leaders in protest case against Election Commission

Pinarayi Vijayan says those supposed to portray a clear picture about the State are not doing their job to protect their own vested interests

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the Class 10th Results for 2025, with a national pass percentage of 93.66%. The Prayagraj region saw a decline, with a pass percentage of 91.01%, dropping to 15th place. Students can check their results on official CBSE websites or access digital marksheets through DigiLocker, UMANG app, and SMS-based services.

Mr. Modi’s visit to Adampur air base in Punjab comes after days of intense conflict between India and Pakistan following Indian strikes in terror sites in the neighbouring country on May 7 under Operarion Sindoor.