A statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, unveiled by PM Modi at Rajkot fort in Sindhudurg last year, collapsed due to strong winds. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde termed the incident unfortunate and promised to reinstall it. Opposition parties criticized the government for allegedly neglecting the quality of work. Experts will determine the exact cause of the collapse.

Suryakumar Yadav, India’s T20I captain, expressed readiness to earn a Test spot despite a strong start in T20s. After an injury following his Test debut, Yadav stated his commitment to red-ball cricket remains paramount. He praised coach Gautam Gambhir for giving players freedom, aiding their performances in the recent series win against Sri Lanka.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde: “We have implemented four advanced technologies specifically designed to repair potholes and other damaged sections of the highway…to reduce the inconvenience for those traveling to their villages in the coastal districts for Ganesh Chaturthi.”