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Joe Root overtook Sachin Tendulkar for the most fourth-innings runs in Test history, hitting 1,630 runs after England's win against New Zealand. He also crossed 13,000 career Test runs in his 150th match. Though Root still trails Tendulkar in overall runs, his new record shines a light on his consistency during high-pressure situations.

Arshad Khan, the fifth accused in the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse that killed 17 people, has been arrested in Lucknow. The illegal billboard tragedy in May 2024 continues to spark police action, deeper investigations, and calls for stricter rules on Mumbai's rampant outdoor advertisements.

Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir has been promoted to Field Marshal by PM Shehbaz Sharif—the country's first such move since 1959. The symbolic gesture, announced after tense skirmishes with India and ongoing political unrest, is seen by analysts as an attempt to deflect criticism and strengthen Munir’s position.

General Asim Munir has been promoted to Field Marshal, becoming only the second in Pakistan’s history. The decision comes amid military setbacks and growing India-Pakistan tensions. Critics question the timing and fear it could deepen Pakistan's political instability.

Vijay Shah, Madhya Pradesh’s Tribal Affairs Minister, was missing from a key Indore cabinet meeting as an SIT investigates his controversial comments about Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. While BJP leaders claimed 'personal reasons,' political circles believe he was sidelined to contain controversy. Shah faces demands for his removal, but the BJP is waiting for the SIT's findings.

PBKS and KKR are set to face off in what could be a high-scoring IPL 2025 clash at Mullanpur's batsman-friendly stadium. PBKS’s deep batting lineup takes on KKR’s spin attack and Shreyas Iyer’s fiery form. Both sides have tactical challenges with warm, clear weather promising an uninterrupted, action-packed match.

Torrential rains on May 20, 2025, left Guwahati streets flooded and daily life upended. Poor drainage, blocked waterways, and vanishing wetlands worsened waterlogging across major city areas, highlighting deep cracks in urban planning and infrastructure management.

Sri Lanka has called up fast bowler Eshan Malinga to their national ODI squad against India after Dilshan Madushanka’s injury. Malinga, known for his blistering pace, has impressed in domestic cricket and bagged an IPL deal, signaling Sri Lanka’s drive to develop young bowling talent.

Supriya Sule staged a seven-hour hunger strike pressing for urgent repairs to a crumbling road leading to Baneshwar Temple in Bhor taluka. Following repeated delays, officials provided written assurance to address the issue, prompting her to end the protest. Sule has threatened further action if repairs aren’t finished by May 20.

The Thug Life team unleashed a star-powered motion poster celebrating the Chennai Super Kings, uniting big names from cinema and cricket like Kamal Haasan and MS Dhoni. Fans are hyped for the film’s first single and teaser, with social trends exploding as anticipation grows for its June 2025 release.