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Virat Kohli: India’s Modern Cricket Record-Holder in Numbers As of 2026, Virat Kohli remains one of the most documented cricketers in the world , with a career defined by measurable records rather than informal reputation. In November 2023, he became the first men’s cricketer to score 50 one-day international centuries, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing mark during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in Mumbai. By mid-2024, he had also become part of India’s ICC T20 World Cup-winning side before announcing his retirement from T20 internationals, a decision confirmed after the final in Barbados. Kohli, born on 5 November 1988 in Delhi, has played for India across Tests, one-day internationals and T20 internationals, and for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League. His public record includes international statistics maintained by the International Cricket Council, tournament data from the Board of Control for Cricket in India and IPL ...

Heavy rain in Tamil Nadu: recent data, risks and official response Heavy rainfall, known in Tamil as “கனமழை” or “kanamazhai”, remains one of the most closely monitored weather hazards in Tamil Nadu and other parts of India. In recent years, short-duration intense rain has affected cities, transport networks, reservoirs, farming areas and coastal districts. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) bulletins and government disaster management releases, the period from 2024 to 2026 has seen repeated alerts for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall during the northeast monsoon, southwest monsoon and cyclone-related weather systems. As of 2026, official weather warnings in India continue to classify rainfall intensity by measured accumulation over 24 hours. The IMD defines “heavy rain” as 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm in 24 hours, “very heavy rain” as 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm, and “extremely heavy rain” as 204.5 mm or more. These thresholds are used in district-level warnings, colour-coded aler...

Dearness Allowance in 2026: Why It Matters to Millions of Public Employees Dearness Allowance (DA) is one of the most closely watched salary components for India’s central government employees and pensioners because it directly links pay and pensions to inflation. As of 2026, DA remains a key cost-of-living adjustment for serving employees, while Dearness Relief (DR) serves the same purpose for central government pensioners. The importance of DA can be seen in the scale of beneficiaries. In official releases on DA and DR revisions, the Government of India has stated that such increases benefit about 49.18 lakh central government employees and 67.95 lakh pensioners . These figures were cited in the Press Information Bureau release issued after the Union Cabinet approved a DA and DR increase in March 2024. DA is not a bonus. It is a compensation mechanism designed to protect the real value of salaries and pensions when prices rise. The allowance is revised periodically using an inflat...

Grand Theft Auto VI: Confirmed Facts, Release Timing and Market Context As of 2026, Grand Theft Auto VI is one of the most closely watched entertainment releases in the global games industry , with publisher Take-Two Interactive saying the title is scheduled for release on May 26, 2026 . The date matters beyond gaming: Take-Two has said the Grand Theft Auto franchise has sold more than 440 million units worldwide as of 2024 , making any new mainline release a major commercial event for the company and the wider console market. Grand Theft Auto VI, commonly abbreviated as GTA VI, is being developed by Rockstar Games and published by Take-Two Interactive. The game is the next main installment in the series after Grand Theft Auto V, which launched in 2013 and continued selling strongly across three console generations. According to Take-Two’s public investor materials, Grand Theft Auto V had sold more than 200 million copies worldwide as of 2024 , while the broader Grand Theft Auto se...

Grand Theft Auto VI: confirmed release window, scale and market context Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on May 26, 2026 , according to an announcement from Rockstar Games and parent company Take-Two Interactive in May 2025. The date places the next entry in one of the video game industry’s highest-grossing franchises more than 12 years after the launch of Grand Theft Auto V, which was first released in September 2013. The confirmed timing has made GTA VI one of the most closely watched entertainment releases in the world. Reuters reported in May 2025 that Take-Two shares fell after the company confirmed the game had been delayed from its previously announced 2025 window to 2026, reflecting the title’s importance to investor expectations. The company said the additional time was needed to deliver the quality expected by players. As of 2026 , the official launch plan is for GTA VI to arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Rockstar has not announced a PC release da...