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Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali has made a blunt admission. Speaking in a video on his YouTube channel, Ali admitted that the Pakistan players were scared of India batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar.

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has appealed to the Indian cricket team to visit Pakistan for the Champions Trophy.

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has urged India to travel to Pakistan, as it is the only thing left in star batsman Virat Kohli’s career.

India is ranked 82nd on the Henley Passport Index, allowing visa-free entry to 58 countries. Singapore tops the list with access to 195 destinations. IATA predicts nearly 5 billion people will travel via airlines in 2024.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget 2024-25, with hopes for a pro-growth budget addressing the concerns of lower and middle-class taxpayers. Experts suggest increasing tax exemption limits and standard deductions. Inflation control is also anticipated, as homemakers and economists voice their expectations.

The sports ministry has spent Rs 39.18 crores on archery in the Paris Olympics cycle (2021-2024). A total of 41 national camps and 24 foreign exposure trips were supported by the Indian government through its Target Olympics Podium Scheme (TOPS). 

Suryakumar Yadav, known as 'Mr. 360', has been named captain of India's men's cricket team for the T20I series against Sri Lanka, succeeding Rohit Sharma. The BCCI announced the squad for the tour starting July 27. Shubman Gill will be vice-captain, and Hardik Pandya missed out due to fitness issues.

The BCCI has reportedly refused to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025, urging the ICC to adopt a hybrid model allowing India to play in another country. PCB seeks written proof from BCCI regarding India's travel ban.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is hell bent on hosting the marquee event entirely in the country and is not willing to consider the hybrid model.

The BCCI has informed the ICC that Team India will not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025, requesting their matches be held in UAE or Sri Lanka. Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi urges India to visit Pakistan, highlighting Virat Kohli's popularity and the need to separate politics from sports.

BCCI has refused to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy 2024, suggesting Dubai and Sri Lanka as alternative venues. PCB might have to agree or risk India's withdrawal due to security concerns, potentially replacing India with Sri Lanka.

India will remain the world's most populous country into the next century, peaking at 1.7 billion in the mid-2060s before declining to 1.5 billion by 2100, according to UN projections. The working-age population will grow until 2054, offering a demographic dividend opportunity.

Experts on World Population Day emphasized the need to address the challenges faced by women, youth, and marginalized communities due to rising population. India has become the world's most populous nation with 142.86 crore people. Despite achieving replacement-level fertility rates, a focus shift towards reproductive rights and family planning is crucial for sustainable development.

The Baahubali film series, released in 2015 and 2017, revolutionized Indian cinema with its stunning VFX and compelling storylines. Tamannaah Bhatia, who played Avanthika, reflects on the significance of being part of this franchise.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Russia as India's 'all-weather friend' and commended President Vladimir Putin's leadership, highlighting the strong bilateral ties amid Western attempts to isolate Russia over the Ukraine war.