Congress’s ‘alliance of convenience’ comes under fire after Haryana debacle

Michael Vaughan has advocated for India vs Pakistan Test cricket in Australia to boost the longest format. Both teams clash in ICC events yet haven’t played a Test series since 2007/08. The former England captain believes a neutral venue like Australia would draw huge support and be significant for Test cricket despite the political tensions.

Melbourne Stars’ Glenn Maxwell showcased exceptional athleticism with a sensational boundary catch in their Big Bash League match against Brisbane Heat. Maxwell’s effort saw him leaping over the fence, grabbing the ball mid-air, and completing the catch after re-entering the field of play, helping dismiss Will Prestwidge.

Natalie Buss, aged 37 and a mother of two, tragically passed away following her participation in a marshmallow-eating contest at a rugby club fundraiser in South Wales. Despite immediate rescue attempts, she collapsed shortly after the event. Authorities are investigating the incident to assess risk factors and the appropriateness of such entertainment.

The Supreme Court has declared the Khalsa University (Repeal) Act, 2017 unconstitutional, citing it as discriminatory. The Act had singled out Khalsa University among 16 private universities in Punjab. The judgment overruled the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s earlier decision, stressing the necessity for reasonable differentiation when singling out entities for legal action.