The Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the hazardous range, above 400 in Lucknow on Wednesday, raising serious questions about the BCCI’s commitment to players’ welfare.

Ramesh Chandra, retired UPPCL official, and his wife in Kanpur were duped of ₹53 lakh over 69 days by cybercriminals posing as police and CBI, keeping them under digital arrest.

Pakistan army chief, Asim Munir is facing a critical challenge in his way of constantly rising to power as the US presses Islamic Republic to contribute troops to a Gaza stabilisation force. This move could trigger significant opposition within Pakistan. Munir’s upcoming visit to Washington is expected to focus on this sensitive issue. Analysts warn of potential domestic unrest if Pakistan agrees to the deployment.