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The iconic Sachin Tendulkar stated on Tuesday that competing in the Ranji Trophy allows national players to get back to basics while also raising the level of the domestic tournament. The BCCI has made it necessary for its centrally contracted players to play domestic red-ball cricket while they are not on national duty or with the NCA. Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer were removed from the BCCI’s central contract list for missing their state teams’ Ranji Trophy games. “When Indian players play for their domestic teams, it improves the quality of play for young players and sometimes identifies new talent.”

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has reclaimed his position as the world’s richest man, unseating Elon Musk on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. According to the tracker, Bezos’ net worth is $200 billion, surpassing Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $198 billion. Musk, who also runs X (previously Twitter) and SpaceX, has seen his fortune plummet by more than $30 billion as Tesla’s stock price has fallen 25% in recent months.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee boldly asserted her party’s dominance in the state, saying, “Elections may come and go, but the Trinamool Congress will continue to hold sway in Bengal.”Speaking during a government distribution programme in East Medinipur, Mamata Banerjee told the public that the Trinamool Congress would maintain its position of power in the state, regardless of electoral results. She emphasised the party’s durability, stating that while votes may fluctuate, the Trinamool Congress will survive in West Bengal. “The Trinamool Congress will remain in power in Bengal.” Those who are shouting slogans ahead of the elections should remember...

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari issued a legal notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party general secretary Jairam Ramesh for distributing a “twisted, distorted” version of one of his interviews on X.Mr Gadkari claimed that the Congress disseminated the 19-second audio and video clipping while “concealing the contextual intent and meaning” of his interview. He stated the “sinister act” was committed only with the objective to “fan and create confusion, sensation, and disrepute” for him.

Billionaire Gautam Adani and his wife Priti Adani arrived in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Saturday evening to attend the pre-wedding festivities of Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son Anant Ambani and industrialist Viren Merchant’s daughter Radhika Merchant.Mr. Adani and his wife were seen at the Jamnagar airport, escorted by security men who were accompanying them to the gala feast. Several well-known figures from throughout the world will attend the three-day events from March 1 to March 3.

Donald Trump advanced in his campaign for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination on Saturday, winning internal party contests in Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho, according to US media.The former president has now won every state nomination race leading up to next week’s “Super Tuesday,” when voters in 15 US states will select their favourite candidate for each party. Trump has gained significant momentum in his bid to win the Republican nominee at the party convention in July, and Tuesday is likely to all but seal the deal.Voting on Saturday in Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho were hybrid internal elections with different rules,...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed regret and sympathies to the victims of a large fire that broke out at a shopping mall in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, killing at least 46 people.In a message to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, PM Modi wished the injured a swift recovery. A horrific fire on Thursday night claimed the lives of at least 46 people and injured over 20 more. Firefighters rescued 70 individuals, 42 of whom were unconscious, from the roof and various floors of the seven-story Green Cosy Cottage.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made an emotional plea for Britain to defend its democracy, warning that radical groups are attempting to tear the country apart and damage its multi-faith identity.Referring to his own Hindu beliefs, the British Indian leader said on Friday that the UK’s enduring values include welcoming migrants of all faiths and races, and he encouraged demonstrators not to allow peaceful marches to be hijacked by extreme elements. “The immigrants who have arrived here have integrated and contributed. They contributed to the latest chapter of our island’s story. “They have done this without having to reveal...