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Table of Contents After Rishabh Pant was sacked from the role of vice-captain, many have claimed that Shubman Gill has conspired to snub Pant from the role to clear his path forward as the captain of the side. The conspiracy theories escalated after Pant’s sister liked a reel that mentioned the politics around Pant and Gill. Recently, the Indian selectors announced the Indian squad for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. It will include two upcoming series, a one-off Test and a three-match ODI series between India and Afghanistan. They have announced Shubman Gill as the skipper of the side, while…

Al-Nassr host Damac at Alawwal Park on Thursday night knowing victory will secure the Saudi Pro League title. A dramatic late equaliser conceded against Al-Hilal last week delayed the celebrations for Jorge Jesus’ side, but the league leaders still hold a two-point advantage heading into the final round of the season. For Damac, the equation is very different. The visitors remain locked in the relegation battle and could still be dragged into the bottom three if results go against them. Al-Nassr appeared moments away from taking a huge step towards the title in last week’s Riyadh derby before a stoppage-time…

Vegas are still denying some teams permission to talk to Bruce Cassidy Andy Strickland: Also heard yesterday that the Vegas Golden Knights denied the Los Angeles Kings permission to speak with fired coach Bruce Cassidy. As of Sunday night, don’t believe that the Toronto Maple Leafs had asked for permission to speak with him. The Edmonton Oilers have spoken to Craig Berube, but not Cassidy Ryan Rishaug: Heard that the Edmonton Oilers had some initial talks between Craig Berube and GM Stan Bowman, and that a formal interview is expected. As of Sunday night, the Oilers hadn’t been given permission…

Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

Btrust, the non-profit organization dedicated to decentralizing Bitcoin open-source development, has announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors, marking the completion of a landmark governance transition and the launch of the organization’s next strategic chapter. Following a global, open call and a rigorous, multi-stage selection process, Janet Maingi, Bruno Garcia, and Laurence Aderemi have assumed full governance responsibilities, the organization told Bitcoin Magazine. The selection was guided by Btrust’s Genesis Principles, which prioritize transparency, fairness, and mission alignment — values that have anchored the organization since its founding. The transition fulfills the original mandate set in 2021, when…

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Shan Masood admitted the future of his Test captaincy is now out of his hands after Bangladesh completed a historic 2-0 series sweep over Pakistan, with a 78-run victory in Sylhet on Wednesday.The defeat pushed Pakistan to eighth in the nine-team World Test Championship standings and intensified scrutiny on Masood, under whom Pakistan have now lost 12 of 16 Tests since he took over in December 2023.Facing questions about his leadership after another series defeat, the skipper said the decision on whether he remains captain rests entirely with the Pakistan Cricket Board. “I don’t want to criticise or praise anyone.…

CBSE acknowledges technical glitches in Class XII answer sheet application portal NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday acknowledged technical problems affecting its online application portal for obtaining scanned copies of Class 12 answer books.In an official circular issued on May 20, 2026, the board informed stakeholders that the online application system for submitting requests to access evaluated answer sheets was “presently facing technical glitches.”CBSE stated that a team of experts was working to resolve the issue and that the application facility was expected to become live again by 2 PM on Wednesday.“It is informed to…

In Bitcoin news today, the United States and China are no longer just competing over semiconductors, trade routes, and military influence; they are now racing to dominate Bitcoin. With President Trump announcing plans to establish a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and US military commanders openly testifying that BTC can be used as a tool of power projection, the conversation has shifted from ‘should governments own Bitcoin’ to ‘which government owns the most.’ The US straight-up cannot lose the Bitcoin race to China. While Beijing stacks massive BTC reserves and rolls out their surveillance digital yuan, America needs to go full send…

DBS Group Research economists Radhika Rao and Philip Wee assess how the recent surge in global crude prices and an exogenous energy shock are affecting India’s macro backdrop and the Rupee. They highlight constrained policy space, stagflation-lite risks and a weaker Rupee, while noting India’s stronger starting external position. DBS has raised its USD/INR forecast to a 95-100 range for the rest of 2026.Under pressure against US Dollar amid energy shock”The energy price shock has dealt two-fold impact on the economy, i.e., supply-side constraints (higher input costs, shortage of fuel supplies, shipping delays and weaker rupee), and demand-side effects (rising…