Mumbai will welcome back experienced players Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur for their upcoming Irani Cup match against the Rest of India. With Ajinkya Rahane leading the squad, the Mumbai team will aim to continue their success in the five-day first-class fixture. Thakur's all-round abilities and Iyer's comeback will be a boost for the team, who are eager to make a mark in the tournament. Despite a mediocre performance in the Duleep Trophy, Iyer will be hoping to make a strong case for a spot in the Indian team.
The Rest of India squad for the Irani Trophy has been announced, with Ruturaj Gaikwad named as the captain. The team will face off against Mumbai, the 2023/24 Ranji champions, from October 1st to 5th. Dhruv Jurel and Yash Dayal, currently with Team India, will join the ROI squad but their participation is subject to them not being selected for the second Test against Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Shardul Thakur, Shreyas Iyer, and Ajinkya Rahane will feature for Mumbai, while Sarfaraz Khan was released from the Indian squad for the Test, with the MCA selection committee set to pick their squad for the game on Tuesday.
The Ambani family's soon-to-be daughter-in-law, Radhika Merchant, made heads turn with her stunning fashion choice at a recent event. She wore a cut-out dress worth Rs 98,000 and paired it with a Hermes Kelly bag worth Rs 70 lakhs. Meanwhile, actress Mrunal Thakur faced backlash for wearing a bikini, Kartik Aaryan extended help to expecting mothers, and Rhea Chakraborty was reportedly looking for work in Hyderabad after lack of opportunities in Bollywood. Hanuman Jayanti wishes and blessings also poured in from the likes of Amitabh Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut, and more.
In a strategic move, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has appointed Keshav Mahto Kamlesh as the new Jharkhand Congress Chief, replacing Rajesh Thakur, ahead of the upcoming assembly election. This move is seen as an effort to garner support from the OBC, ST, and SC communities, who hold a significant population in the state. The decision has caused a stir in the political corridors of Jharkhand, with speculations of its potential impact on the election.
After much anticipation, Prabhas' upcoming film 'Fauji' has been officially announced with a grand launch ceremony in Hyderabad. The film, reportedly set in the pre-independence era, features Prabhas as a soldier in the British Army and is being produced on a record budget by Mythri Movie Makers. The film will also feature music by Vishal Chandrasekhar and is expected to release by the end of next year. In the meantime, Prabhas has two other exciting projects lined up for the next few years.
BJP MP Sambit Patra launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following a controversy over remarks made by Anurag Thakur in a recent parliamentary session. Patra questioned why Gandhi was the only one to react negatively to Thakur`s comments, which were made without direct reference to any individual. Patra suggested that Gandhi`s reaction indicated arrogance and questioned why caste-related queries in various sectors, including media and the military, are acceptable but face resistance when directed towards politicians. This statement follows a heated debate where the Opposition demanded an apology from Thakur for his remarks, highlighting ongoing tensions between the ruling BJP and Congress parties.
After facing backlash for his caste remarks in Lok Sabha, BJP MP Anurag Thakur shared a video of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav asking journalists about their caste. This comes as an attempt to put SP supremo in the spotlight for his own delibrate attempts to inquire about caste. Meanwhile, Thakur's fiery speech in response to Rahul Gandhi's comments on Mahabharata and Chakravyuh is drawing praise from PM Narendra Modi and others. However, this has caused uproar in the opposition ranks resulting in protests and a potential privilege motion against the BJP MP.
The Lok Sabha was adjourned amidst chaos as opposition MPs staged protests against BJP MP Anurag Thakur for his remarks on caste made during a debate on the Union Budget. Despite assurances, his remarks were not expunged from the parliamentary record, leading to a breach of privilege notice being filed against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The protests continued as Congress MPs stormed the Well of the House and raised slogans against Mr. Thakur and the ruling party.
During a tense Lok Sabha session, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and BJP MP Anurag Thakur engaged in a heated exchange over the demand for a caste census. Thakur's veiled reference to Gandhi sparked controversy, prompting the Congress leader to assert that he will not be deterred by insults. In response, Thakur continued to ridicule Gandhi, questioning his knowledge of his role as Leader of the Opposition and taunting him for relying on notes during speeches.
In a heated exchange in Lok Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attacked the Congress party and its leader Rahul Gandhi over allegations of caste discrimination in the preparation of the national budget. Responding to a remark by BJP colleague Anurag Thakur, Sitharaman cited instances of the Nehru-Gandhi family's actions against reservations for marginalized communities, exposing their hypocritical stance. The topic of caste-based census further escalated tensions in the House, with Gandhi vowing to fight for its implementation.