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Shubman Gill, India’s newly appointed ODI captain, has clarified the future of senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma concerning the 2027 ODI World Cup. Despite speculations that the ODI series against Australia might be the last for the senior duo following Rohit Sharma’s replacement as captain, Gill assured that both remain part of India’s plans for the mega event in South Africa. Speaking at the pre-match press conference at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on October 9, Gill praised the experience and skill of the former captains, saying, “The experience and skill that Rohit and Virat have very few…

The newly formed Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) is grappling with a significant staff shortage, affecting the timely execution of its tasks across five municipalities. An estimated 13,000 staff members are needed to fill crucial roles, especially after the BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) was restructured into five separate municipalities.Also read: Greater Bengaluru Authority key to tackling city challenges, says DCM D K ShivakumarPreviously, around 18,000 employees managed operations within the BBMP jurisdiction, but the division has created new staffing gaps. The shortage is most evident in lower-level positions such as assistant engineers and revenue officers, which has led to delays…

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unveiled the ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Bangladesh, scheduled to take place from October 18 to October 31, 2025. The tour will feature three ODIs in Dhaka, followed by three T20Is in Chattogram, providing both experienced players and emerging talents a chance to showcase their skills on the international stage. ODI Squad Highlights The ODI squad is led by Shai Hope, with notable inclusions such as Ackeem Auguste, who earns his maiden ODI call-up, replacing the injured Evin Lewis. Other key players include Roston Chase, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Romario…

A new data visualisation project offers fresh insights into the daily usage patterns of Bengaluru’s Metro network. Created by transport enthusiasts Vivek Matthew and Aman Bhargav, the initiative pulls data from a staggering 1.4 million rows provided by BMRCL in response to an RTI query.Also read: Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line gets 5th train, services to run every 15 minutes soonMost popular route is from Benniganahalli to MajesticThe project’s standout finding is the surge in foot traffic at the RV Road Metro Station, which has grown from 15,000 to over 75,000 passengers per day following the launch of the Yellow Line.…

Academics, professionals, ex-RJD MLC, famous singer in Prashant Kishor’s first list for Bihar | Political Pulse News – The Indian Express LATEST STORIESRishab Shetty and Pragathi: The real-life love story behind Kantara’s successKaran Johar says Bollywood ‘defaming itself’ by doing corporate bookings, weighs in on massive entourage costs: ‘Actors get mammoth fees yet expect us to pay…’Karwa Chauth 2025: Puja Vidhi, Muhurat, Timings, Samagri, MantraExclusive | Congress likely to contest 58 seats in Bihar, 12 fewer than 2020 assembly electionsMitchell Starc on Pat Cummins: He doesn’t need much preparation timeCentre releases Rs 680 crore Finance Commission grant for local bodies…

A significant internal tussle has emerged within the Tata Group, as Tata Sons Chairman Noel Tata and the Shapoorji Pallonji family vie for control of the conglomerate. The conflict has intensified, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah stepping in to mediate, offering support to Noel Tata in a bid to maintain stability in the group.Also read: Ratan Tata’s will orovides special care for beloved German Shepherd TitoThe Tata Group, an iconic institution integral to India’s economic development, is currently grappling with a leadership crisis following the death of Ratan Tata. As the group’s former chairman, Ratan Tata’s passing has led…

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc is all set to make a dramatic return to the Big Bash League (BBL), joining the Sydney Sixers for the 2025-26 season. This marks his first appearance in the tournament since the 2014-15 season, ending an 11-year absence from the league. Retirement from T20 Internationals Opens Door Starc’s recent decision to retire from international T20 cricket has paved the way for his comeback in the BBL. With the Ashes series concluding in January 2026, Starc is expected to be available for the latter stages of the league, depending on his fitness and workload management. His…

Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) while praising the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh (UP) government at a high-profile rally in Lucknow Thursday.Marking the death anniversary of BSP founder Kanshi Ram, she accused the SP of changing the name of Kasganj district, which her government had earlier named after “manyawar (respected)” Kanshi Ram. Throughout her address, she continued to target the 2012–2017 Akhilesh Yadav-led UP government. At the Thursday rally, BSP chief Mayawati also branded the SP as “two-faced”, accusing it of exploiting Dalit icons only for political gain. She also said that the…

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Jerry churned Thursday in the Atlantic on its approach to the Leeward Islands as Tropical Storm Priscilla moved along Mexico’s Pacific coast, threatening heavy rain and flooding in their paths, forecasters said.Priscilla could bring flash flooding through the weekend across the U.S. Southwest, the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said.Jerry was centered about 355 miles (571 kilometers) east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands and moving west-northwest at 20 mph (32 kph) with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (105 kph), the center said.The storm was expected to pass near or to the northeast of…

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV blasted how the wealthy elite live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while poor people suffer on the margins, confirming in his first teaching document Thursday that he is in perfect lockstep with his predecessor Pope Francis on matters of social and economic injustice.The Vatican on Thursday released the document, entitled “I have loved you,” which Francis had begun to write in his final months but never finished. Leo, who was elected in May, credited Francis with the text, cited him repeatedly, but said he had made the document his own and…