Former Pakistan women’s cricket captain and commentator Sana Mir addressed the backlash after referring to cricketer Natalia Pervaiz as being from “Azad Kashmir” during the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 broadcast. She clarified on X (formerly Twitter) that she had no intention of making a political statement and that her comments were being “blown out of proportion.”
Mir explained that in her role as a commentator, she often highlights the backgrounds of players to contextualise their journeys. She said, “My comment about a Pakistan player’s hometown was only meant to highlight the challenges she faced … Please don’t politicise it.” She added that there was “no malice in my heart” and that she did not intend to hurt anyone’s sentiments.
She also shared a screenshot of the source she used to verify players’ places of origin, pointing out that changes had since been made. The incident triggered strong reactions on social media, with many calling on ICC and other cricketing bodies to remove her from the commentary panel.
Rahul Gandhi remarks sparked a heated row before the anti-paper leak bill was passed.
Rajya Sabha saw a showdown over Aishe Ghosh's arrest.
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Sarnath near Varanasi has been granted UNESCO World Heritage status, recognising its global cultural and spiritual significance.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk was discharged from Medanta Hospital after six days.
Amit Shah said students and the nation are more important than any post, calling Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation a step taken in the interest of students.
Pralhad Joshi took charge of the Education Minister saying his first priority is to understand the departments functioning.
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda said the party will demand accountability from the BJP government in Parliament over paper leaks and seek reforms to protect students.
The student led CJP called off its nationwide agitation calling the Education Ministers resignation a victory for democracy.
Pralhad Joshi has been given additional charge of the Union Education Ministry following Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation amid the exam paper leak controversy.
Pralhad Joshi takes charge as Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders across the country paid tribute to the brave soldiers of the 1999 Kargil War.
India honours its Kargil heroes at the 1999 wars lessons on vigilance and intelligence remain relevant today.
The Centre has proposed tougher anti-cheating laws, increasing jail terms and fines to crack down on paper leaks and organised exam fraud.
After Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, the CJP said it will decide its next demands based on the government’s response, signalling the protests are not over.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned after weeks of student protests over alleged exam paper leaks, marking a major political development.
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