Shubman Gill, Gyanesh Kumar (File photos)
Shubman Gill has been named India’s new ODI captain ahead of the upcoming series in Australia. Election commission held a meeting with all recognised political parties in Bihar to discuss the forthcoming polls. Prime Minister Modi hit out at the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal, accusing their previous governments in Bihar of causing the migration crisis. US Embassy in India has clarified that the scheduled visa and passport services will continue amid the government shutdown in the United States. Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Saturday elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, making her the most likely candidate to become Japan’s first female prime minister.India’s ODI squad announcement: Gill appointed captain, Shreyas vice-captainIn a major leadership reshuffle, Shubman Gill has been named India’s ODI captain, taking over from Rohit Sharma ahead of the upcoming series in Australia. Gill, 26, who already captains India in Tests, will now lead both ODI and Test teams while serving as vice-captain in T20Is under Suryakumar Yadav. Follow updates
Bihar polls by October-end? EC holds all-party meet; suggestions on dates, phasesAhead of the Bihar assembly polls expected by late October, the election commission (EC) on Saturday held a meeting with all recognised political parties to discuss key aspects of the upcoming polls, including election dates and phases. Representatives from several parties urged that the elections be held immediately after the Chhath festival to maximise voter turnout. Read more‘Roots infested with insects’: PM Modi slams Congress-RJD for Bihar’s ‘migration crisis’; hails Nitish govt’s role in reviving statePrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hit out at the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), accusing their previous governments in Bihar of causing the “real beginning of migration” crisis, ahead of the state assembly elections. He further credited chief minister Nitish Kumar and the NDA government for transforming Bihar’s education system. Read moreUS government shuts down: US Embassy in India says scheduled passport and visa services will continueAmidst the ongoing US government shutdown, the US Embassy in India has clarified that the scheduled visa and passport services will continue for now, both in the United States and at American embassies and consulates overseas. The US Embassy in India earlier this week shared that its X account will not be updated regularly until full operations resume. Read moreJapan to get first woman PM: Sanae Takaichi elected LDP leader; known for hard-line China stanceJapan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Saturday elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, making her the most likely candidate to become Japan’s first female prime minister. In a country that continues to struggle with gender equality, the 64-year-old’s victory is historic. She replaces outgoing prime minister Shigeru Ishiba. Read more
