Former India cricketer, coach Anshuman Gaekwad passes away at 71
Vadodara: Former India batter and head coach Anshuman Gaekwad passed away in Gujarat’s Vadodara on Wednesday after a prolonged battle with blood cancer.
The 71-year-old was undergoing treatment in London before returning to India last month. Facing financial challenges, he received support from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which released Rs 1 crore for his treatment following requests from Kapil Dev and Sandeep Patil.
In an international career spanning 12 years, the gutsy opening batter represented India in 40 Test matches and 15 One Day Internationals (ODIs). After his playing career, he served as a selector and later became the head coach of the Indian team. One of his most memorable moments as a coach was during a Test match in New Delhi when Anil Kumble scripted history and took all 10 wickets in an innings against Pakistan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X and offered condolences and stated that Gaekwad will be remembered for his contribution to the sport. “He was a gifted player and an outstanding coach," Modi added.
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Maharashtra class 12 chemistry paper circulated on social media before exam, leak suspected
Nagpur (PTI): Police are investigating a suspected leak after the class 12 Chemistry question paper was allegedly circulated on social media in Nagpur ahead of the exam being conducted by the Maharashtra board, officials said on Saturday.
The exam malpractice came to light on Wednesday at a high school examination centre after a female student’s frequent visits to the washroom raised suspicion.
Invigilators seized the student's smartphone. Its analysis showed that the question paper had been shared on a WhatsApp group before the exam began, officials said, adding that possible answers were also exchanged in the same group.
Based on the student's statement, another pupil is being questioned.
The preliminary investigation suggests a person linked to a private coaching shared the question paper for money, officials said.
A case was registered at Sadar police station, and an investigation was launched.
