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ICC flags Dhoni’s gloves featuring Army insignia, asks BCCI to have badge removed

Dhoni's green wicket-keeping gloves had the regimental dagger insignia of the Indian para forces embossed on them.

Modi’s use of nuclear arsenal for electoral gain is a tactical & moral folly

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Pakistan sees red over Kohli & team wearing camouflage military caps to ODI, demand action

Pakistan said India was politicising cricket after the team wore military caps during the third ODI against Australia in tribute to the CRPF jawans killed in the Pulawama attack.

Severing cricketing ties with nations not our domain, ICC tells BCCI

The International Cricket Council said that it has no role to play in matters like these.

Committee of Administrators skips decision on cricket world cup clash between India & Pakistan

The CoA though will individually urge ICC members to sever ties with any nation that is a terrorist hub.

BCCI set to seek World Cup ban on Pakistan: Playing to the gallery or a stand on terror?

The BCCI is being urged to ask the ICC to ban Pakistan from participating in the World Cup cricket tournament for harbouring Jaish-e-Mohammed, which carried out the Pulwama terror attack.

ICC suspends Ambati Rayudu from bowling in international cricket

Ambati Rayudu was suspended for not submitting to a test to check the legality of bowling actions.

IIC allows 54 to jump line and become members. Does nothing after being caught

Upscale Delhi cultural centre IIC has taken no action on report that revealed that even president’s signature was being ‘forged’ to allot coveted membership.  

Sugar and spice, and not so nice: An arrogant Virat Kohli is great news for Indian cricket

As a professional cricketer, Virat Kohli’s job is to win games and not popularity contests.

‘Kuchh To Galat Ho Raha Hai’, says Ali Zafar in new poem

Here’s what’s happening across the border: Actor slammed for controversial post on #MeToo as Khan says day not far off when Pakistan will be disbursing loans to other countries.

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How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.