Budget deficit swells in November, pushing fiscal 2025 shortfall 64% higher than a year ago

Nawab Malik’s son-in-law Sameer Khan passed away at Criticare Hospital following severe injuries from an incident on September 18. Khan sustained a brain clot and multiple fractures after his driver, Abdul Ansari, accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brakes, crashing into Khan outside a Kurla hospital.

Ajaz Patel, after leading New Zealand to a historic Test series whitewash against India with a ten-wicket haul at Wankhede Stadium, explained how post-morning session pitch changes helped his bowling strategy. He highlighted key moments including his tactical battle with Rishabh Pant, the series’ highest run-scorer. Ajaz claimed outstanding figures of 6/57.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma has been dropped from the playing XI for the Sydney Test against Australia due to poor form. Jasprit Bumrah will lead, aiming to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The team is expected to sees changes with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal opening, and potential debut for pacer Prasidh Krishna.

The IPL Governing Council has decided that each franchise can retain up to five players and use one Right to Match (RTM) before the upcoming mega auction. If all five players are retained, it will cost the franchise Rs 75 crore from their total auction purse. The retention price caps are set at different amounts…