Thu Oct 17 04:22:21 UTC 2024: ## India News: Bengaluru Test Resumes, Kohli Nears Dhoni’s Record, CJI Chandrachud’s Successor Announced

**Bengaluru, India:** The much-anticipated India vs. New Zealand Test series, delayed by relentless rain, will resume on Thursday. To recover lost time, the second day’s play will commence at 9:15 AM with extended sessions throughout the day. Despite weather uncertainty, hope remains for a full day of cricket.

**Cricket:** Virat Kohli’s impressive run continues as he closes in on MS Dhoni’s record, with only Sachin Tendulkar ahead. Meanwhile, the Indian cricket board is contemplating sending Team India to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy.

**Politics:** The Supreme Court has imposed a ban on 12 judges from the High Court, succumbing to pressure from Bangladeshi students.

**Law:** The nation awaits the appointment of India’s next Chief Justice as incumbent D.Y. Chandrachud’s retirement looms on November 10th. A name has emerged as a potential successor.

**Crime:** The Mumbai Police have revealed key details regarding the weapons used in the murder of Baba Siddiqui. Investigations continue into the tactics used by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to recruit young boys, who are becoming increasingly vulnerable targets.

**Sports:** Akhil Sheoran secured a bronze medal for India at the ISSF World Cup Final. The Bengaluru Test match will be closely watched as weather patterns remain unpredictable.

**Business:** The SEBI is set to auction off 27 assets of the Rose Valley Group on October 17th, seeking to recover illegally obtained funds.

**Other news:** This week’s horoscope predicts financial gains for 4 zodiac signs during the Sharad Purnima, while others may face tension in their love lives. A detailed look into the world of drug trafficking in India and a breakdown of the SCO summit’s implications for the region are featured in explanatory articles.

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