Samajwadi Party leader and Rajya Sabha member Ramji Lal Suman's remarks about Rana Sanga, a 16th-century Rajput king, in a Parliament session have drawn sharp reactions. Suman referred to Sanga as a "traitor" while addressing the BJP's claims about the historical lineage of Indian Muslims. This has led to intense criticism from former BJP MP Sanjeev Balyan, who called the statement an insult to the Rajput community and demanded an apology from the Samajwadi Party. Rana Sanga, known for uniting Rajput clans to resist the Delhi Sultanate, continues to hold high reverence among the Rajputs.
With regular skipper Sanju Samson sidelined due to a finger injury, 23-year-old Riyan Parag will lead the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the first three Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. This move makes Parag one of the youngest captains in IPL history, behind only Virat Kohli. As Samson continues rehabilitation, Dhruv Jurel will handle wicketkeeping duties for the initial matches. Fans are eager to see how Parag, along with other talented young players like Nitish Rana and Yashasvi Jaiswal, will lead the Rajasthan Royals to victory in the upcoming season.
The US Supreme Court has rejected Tahawwur Rana's emergency appeal to block his extradition to India, bringing the accused one step closer to facing justice for his alleged involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Rana's plea argued that he would face torture and possible death in Indian custody due to his religious identity and past association with the Pakistani Army. However, Justice Elena Kagan dismissed his application, prompting Rana's legal team to escalate the appeal to Chief Justice John Roberts for a final attempt to block the extradition.
Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has filed a renewed application with US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts seeking a stay on his extradition to India. This comes after his initial emergency bid was rejected, dealing a major blow to his legal battle. Rana, who is currently detained in Los Angeles, had earlier filed a plea with US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, which was later denied.
India's star right-arm pacer Mohammed Shami proved his worth in the ODI World Cup 2023 and continued his impressive form in the first match of the Champions Trophy 2025. Shami took two crucial wickets, including Soumya Sarkar's dismissal on the first ball of the match, to give India a strong start in their Group A match against Bangladesh. Along with Shami, Harshit Rana and Shubman Gill also impressed with their bowling and fielding, respectively, contributing to India's dominant performance in the first innings.
With the final deadline for the Champions Trophy squad looming, India made some last-minute changes to their team, including the return of Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja. However, the exclusion of Mohammed Siraj and Shivam Dube came as a surprise to many. Shami, who made a strong comeback after a long injury layoff, will be crucial for the team's success in the upcoming three-week-long tournament. India will rely on their experienced batters and spinners, as they aim to lift the trophy once again.
In a thrilling start to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and chose to bat against India. In a surprising move, India opted for young pacer Harshit Rana over regular Arshdeep Singh. However, their strong spin attack consisting of Jadeja, Yadav, and Patel remains unchanged. On the other hand, Bangladesh will be looking to make the most of the sunny conditions and post a challenging total against the Men in Blue.
Vicky Kaushal's latest film 'Chhaava' has been making waves at the box office, raking in a total of Rs 140.50 crores in just four days. Despite facing criticism for its shortcomings, the film has been praised for its portrayal of Maratha valor, with audiences especially appreciating Kaushal's performance as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. With a star-studded cast including Rashmika Mandanaa, Ashutosh Rana, and Diana Penty, 'Chhaava' has surpassed expectations and even surpassed the fourth-day collection of the popular film 'Sky Force', firmly establishing itself as a hit in the entertainment world.
RCB has announced the replacement of the injured Shreyanka Patil in their Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 squad with Gujarat Giants' all-rounder Sneha Rana. Rana, previously unsold at the WPL 2025 auction, has a record of six wickets in 12 games at an economy of 9.02. The reason for Patil's injury is still unknown, but she played a major role in RCB's previous title-winning campaign and is the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets in eight games. Rana's arrival was announced by RCB through a social media post, expressing excitement for her role in the team.
Shubman Gill made a brilliant catch to dismiss Harry Brook during the 2nd ODI between India and England. The catch was taken in the 29th over when Harshit Rana bowled a slow ball to Brook, who attempted to lift the ball up in the air. However, Gill ran forward and took a stunning catch with both of his hands away from the ball. Gill has been showing great promise in the field and this catch is an example of his abilities. The 3-match ODI series between India and England will also serve as a warm-up for the upcoming Champions Trophy.