Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan has slammed PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi for suggesting Pakistan might boycott the 2026 T20 World Cup, calling the move ‘foolish bravado’ that endangers players’ careers and drags politics into sport.
A fierce political battle has erupted in Assam over the alleged misuse of Form 7 during the electoral roll revision, with opposition parties accusing the government of a targeted campaign against ‘Miya’ Muslims, while the Chief Minister defends it as a move against illegal immigrants.
In a rare and powerful rebuke, Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has openly criticized the collegium system for transferring Justice Atul Sreedharan following what he described as a ‘nudge’ from the central government. Calling the move a dangerous precedent, Justice Bhuyan warned that executive interference—even indirect—erodes public trust and compromises the very foundation of judicial independence in India. His remarks have ignited a national debate about the integrity of the judiciary’s most sacred internal mechanism.
In a heart-wrenching incident, 27-year-old techie Yuvraj Mehta drowned in a water-filled trench in Noida while over 80 rescuers stood by. This is not just a story of a tragic accident, but a damning indictment of a broken emergency response system plagued by poor coordination, lack of training, and institutional apathy.
In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh has officially withdrawn from the T20 World Cup 2026 over security concerns in India, paving the way for Scotland to take their place in Group C.
In a rain-affected clash, India’s U19 team showcased their championship mettle, crushing New Zealand by seven wickets. Captain Ayush Mhatre’s blistering half-century and a devastating bowling performance sealed their spot at the top of Group B.