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Supreme Court Verdict, FIFA Official Sacked and More: The Week in 5 Charts
This week's data review looks at major developments through five charts, covering issues including the Supreme Court's verdict on industrial disputes and a significant development involving a FIFA official. The charts provide a concise way to understand the numbers, trends and wider significance behind the week's news.
Modi Government Trying to End Reservation Through the Back Door by Keeping Vacancies Unfilled: Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has criticised the Narendra Modi government over vacancies in government departments, alleging that keeping posts unfilled is effectively weakening the reservation system. Kharge accused the government of trying to “end reservation through the back door” and demanded that vacancies meant for SC, ST and OBC candidates be filled through dedicated recruitment drives.
“I Believe in Speed and Staying Straight”: Abid Mushtaq
Jammu and Kashmir cricketer Abid Mushtaq has spoken about his bowling philosophy, saying he believes in using speed and staying straight rather than relying solely on excessive turn. The spinner emphasised the importance of accuracy, discipline and maintaining pressure on batters.
India Crashes Out of Hockey World Cup After Another Lacklustre Show
India's men's hockey team was eliminated from the 2026 Hockey World Cup after a 5-3 defeat to Argentina in a crucial Pool E match on Monday. India needed a convincing victory to remain in the semi-final race, but Argentina seized control early and held on despite a late Indian fightback.
Srikanth’s Comments on Gambhir Draw Attention Ahead of India-Sri Lanka Test Series
Former India cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth’s comments on head coach Gautam Gambhir have drawn attention ahead of the India-Sri Lanka Test series. The discussion comes as India enters a transition phase, with younger players getting greater opportunities following the departure of several senior Test players. Gambhir, meanwhile, has said that winning trophies matters more to him than rankings, views or social-media reactions.
Hockey World Cup: India Lose to Netherlands.. Semi-Final Hopes in Doubt!
India suffered a 1-3 defeat against world No. 1 Netherlands in the men’s Hockey World Cup match at the Wagner Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen. The victory secured the Netherlands a place in the semi-finals, while India’s hopes of making the last four have become increasingly difficult.
