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Kolkata Knight Riders have been dealt a significant blow as Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out of IPL 2026. The star wicketkeeper-batter sustained a concussion and a fractured finger on his left hand during a match against Mumbai Indians. Raghuvanshi was a key performer for KKR this season.

Pakistan's opening pair, Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub, have been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia due to injuries. Both left-handers are undergoing rehabilitation under the PCB medical panel, with Fakhar reportedly suffering from a knee issue and Saim an aggravated ankle injury. Their absence opens doors for other players to step in.

Shoaib Ibrahim's father has been hospitalized in the ICU following another brain stroke, with the next 24 hours deemed critical. This follows a previous stroke in 2021 that left him partially paralyzed. The family has faced recent health challenges, including Dipika Kakar's successful battle with liver cancer and subsequent cyst diagnosis.

Bihar's Baal Hriday Yojana continues its impressive journey by healing 3,028 young hearts afflicted with congenital heart diseases, recently sending another group of 28 children to Ahmedabad for complimentary surgery. Initiated in 2021, this remarkable program not only alleviates financial strain for families but also reinstates hope for a brighter future for children up to 18 years old.

Kyle Busch will miss the Coca-Cola 600 and NASCAR Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway after being hospitalized with a severe illness. His family confirmed the news in a social media statement and asked for privacy. Richard Childress Racing named Austin Hill as Busch’s replacement driver. Fans and NASCAR teams have shared support messages while Busch continues receiving medical treatment.

Tragedy struck the Agra-Lucknow Expressway as a bus overturned in Unnao, claiming at least six lives and injuring over ten. The vehicle, en route from Delhi to Bihar, veered off course near Kilometre Marker 262. In a separate grim incident, a truck trailer crushed four family members, including three children, to death in Barabanki.

In a significant ruling, Istkhar Alam has received an 11-year sentence alongside a hefty fine of Rs 1 lakh from an Aurangabad court for the possession of nearly 11 kg of opium. His trial concluded promptly following his arrest in April 2025, marking this as the tenth case related to the NDPS Act in the district for the year.

Speaker directs action against container operator and fish meal unit after several injured in two‑wheeler skids

A devastating head-on collision between a van and a truck on the Sisaiya-Lakhimpur national highway claimed at least ten lives on Monday. The accident, which occurred between Unchgaon and Bharehta villages, saw the van traveling from Lakhimpur to Sisaiya. Injured individuals were promptly transported to the district hospital for treatment.

Afghanistan's cricket stars Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi visited former teammate Shapoor Zadran in a Greater Noida hospital. Zadran is battling a rare, life-threatening immune disorder. Nabi shared a heartfelt update, expressing his pain at seeing the once-feared bowler hospitalized and praying for his swift recovery and return to loved ones.

Contrary to reports of hospitalization, Amitabh Bachchan visited Nanavati hospital for a routine monthly check-up on Saturday and returned home. Sources confirm he is absolutely fine and was seen driving his car the next day. He also continued his ritual of meeting fans on Sunday, dispelling any hospitalization rumors.

The Court observed that the role of the police is not merely to arrest individuals and “dump them in jail” without diligently pursuing the prosecution thereafter.

In a determined effort to enhance community safety, Bihar Police has introduced new Rural Superintendent of Police positions, leading to over 1,253 successful convictions this year—including life imprisonment and two death sentences. Additionally, as cybercrime incidents rise dramatically, with daily reports surpassing 8,100, the police have proactively frozen over 5,000 suspicious bank accounts, recovering ₹7.

Mumbai and Chennai Super Kings batter Ayush Mhatre is likely to be out of action for the next couple of months due to a hamstring injury as well as a wrist injury, TOI has learnt.