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Hardeep Singh Mundian Reports That Nearly 20,000 People Have Been Safely Evacuated In Flood Relief Operations

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Hardeep Singh Mundian
Hardeep Singh Mundian

Between August 1 and September 2, Punjab lost 30 lives to the ongoing floods, with Pathankot alone accounting for six deaths. Three people are still untraceable in the same district. While officials admit that livestock and infrastructure losses are yet to be fully assessed, early reports already suggest extensive destruction.

In his update, Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said that the disaster has engulfed 23 districts, leaving over 3.54 lakh residents struggling. Among the worst hit are Gurdaspur and Amritsar, together making up more than 2.6 lakh of the affected population. Ferozepur, Fazilka, Pathankot and Kapurthala have also reported heavy damage, while other districts continue to face smaller but significant challenges.

Relief efforts are underway at multiple levels. The Army, Air Force and Navy have together deployed 12 columns, supported by 35 helicopters, 114 boats and a state helicopter. Eight more columns remain on standby. Alongside them, 23 NDRF teams are working intensively in different parts of Punjab, while the Border Security Force has been assisting in sensitive border districts.

Mundian also confirmed that more than 19,500 people have been evacuated so far. The largest numbers were rescued from Gurdaspur, Ferozepur and Amritsar, with thousands also shifted out of Fazilka and Hoshiarpur. Districts like Kapurthala, Barnala, Rupnagar, Moga and Mansa saw smaller operations, but each contributed to the overall rescue count.

The damage to villages and farmland has been no less alarming. Over 1,400 villages now stand submerged, including more than 300 in Gurdaspur alone. Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala and Mansa have also reported widespread flooding, while others like Ludhiana, Patiala, Barnala and Faridkot have seen dozens of villages cut off.

Punjab’s farming community is facing one of its toughest years in recent history. Around 1.48 lakh hectares of crops have been ruined. Gurdaspur tops the list with over 40,000 hectares destroyed, followed by Mansa, Amritsar, Kapurthala and Ferozepur. Smaller districts, though reporting less damage, have not been spared either.

Shelter arrangements have been made in 174 relief camps scattered across different districts. Barnala and Patiala together house more than 50 camps, while Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur are also hosting large numbers. At present, 5,167 people are staying in these camps, with the highest concentrations in Fazilka, Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur and Amritsar.

Mundian reiterated that the state government, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s leadership, is committed to ensuring that rescue, relief and rehabilitation continue without delay. He stressed that the administration is working around the clock to meet the immediate needs of displaced families while also preparing for the long road to recovery once the waters recede.

Punjab Emerges Stronger with Govt’s Dedicated Relief Campaign

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The Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is making dedicated efforts to provide relief and rehabilitation to people affected by the recent floods. Ministers from the state cabinet are visiting flood-hit areas, distributing essential supplies, and personally ensuring that help reaches every household in need.

Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, along with Food, Civil Supplies, Forest and Wildlife Protection Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak, visited villages in the Bhoa constituency of Pathankot district to review the situation. They inspected Kathlaur Bridge, Kolian Adda, Pamma, Sionti Taraf and Narot Jaimal Singh, and assured residents that the state will make every possible effort to support them. They also visited the Dhussi Dam, while four trucks of relief material were dispatched for the constituency under Cheema’s supervision.

In Sangrur, Cabinet Minister and AAP State President Aman Arora, accompanied by Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal, visited Ghaggar near Makror Sahib and Sirhind Choe in Sunam to assess ground realities. In Sultanpur Lodhi tehsil, Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat reached Mand Inderpur and Bharoana villages to review relief operations and reassure families. Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora inspected the Sutlej river Dhussi Bandh near Sasrali Colony and issued directions for urgent measures. Rural Development, Panchayats, Labour, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond visited Gab bridge in Khanna to oversee water drainage works. Meanwhile, Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh E.T.O. arranged 15 trolleys of relief materials and 10 small vehicles carrying food, medicines, and fodder for Ajnala and Ramdas.

Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh visited Pandori Khajur village in Shamchurasi constituency of Hoshiarpur district to review arrangements, while Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh reached Bedi Chhanna village, inspected a medical camp at the local Gurudwara Sahib, and distributed relief materials. He also dispatched 23 ambulances from Government Medical College, Amritsar to flood-hit Ajnala and Ramdas, ensuring uninterrupted health services. Lok Sabha MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal were also present during these visits.

Amid this natural disaster, the Aam Aadmi Party government has set a remarkable example of service and dedication. The relief campaign led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has shown that true leadership stands shoulder to shoulder with people in their toughest times. So far, 15,688 people have been rescued and relocated to safer places, while 7,144 are living in relief camps. The floods have affected more than 2.56 lakh people across 1,044 villages, yet immediate relief and rehabilitation measures were launched without delay. The Chief Minister himself visited Gurdaspur, Sultanpur Lodhi, and Pathankot, meeting families directly and assuring them that compensation will be provided quickly and normal life will be restored soon.

Unlike traditional aerial surveys, CM Mann walked through villages, personally interacted with people, listened to grievances, and directed on-the-spot solutions. This reinforced his “People First” approach, inspiring confidence among affected families.

The active participation of ministers has made the campaign more humane. Food and Supplies Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak traveled by motorcycle from village to village in Bhoa constituency to monitor relief efforts. Revenue Minister Hardeep Mundian went door to door in Sultanpur Lodhi, hearing residents’ concerns. Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh flagged off relief trucks, while Education Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO worked alongside villagers barefoot with a spade in hand to help fill a dangerous pit in Patti, Tarn Taran. In Faizilka, Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur distributed relief materials in Noorshah village. Panchayat Minister Tarunpreet Sond and Cabinet Minister Laljit Bhullar also moved across districts, personally delivering aid.

For the first time in Punjab’s history, all cabinet ministers donated their entire one month’s salary to the relief fund. This gesture, from the Chief Minister down to every minister, highlighted that the government’s commitment goes beyond speeches and is backed by real action.

The relief operations have been extensive. More than 3,200 ration kits, 17,000 food packets, and 45,000 water bottles were provided. For livestock, 700 quintals of dry fodder and 1,450 feed bags were distributed. In addition, a 24/7 helpline, digital tracking of relief supplies, community kitchens, veterinary health camps, and counseling sessions for children have been introduced, demonstrating both sensitivity and seriousness in tackling the crisis.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann reaffirmed that the safety and well-being of people remains the government’s top priority. Rising above political divides, he emphasized that the sole focus has been on serving humanity. He assured that compensation will reach affected families within 15 days through Direct Benefit Transfer, and that special girdawari surveys for damage assessment are already underway.

Today, the people of Punjab can confidently say they have a government that does not merely make promises but stands beside them in every moment of difficulty. The Mann government’s relief initiative has emerged as a shining example of politics rooted in service, dedication, and compassion, giving Punjab a new identity as a resilient and united state.

Israel Winning Fights but Losing Hearts, Says President Donald Trump

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US President Donald Trump has suggested that although Israel might be gaining ground militarily in Gaza, its image abroad is suffering. He remarked that Israel’s lobby has been “hurt” in terms of public relations.

Speaking to the Daily Caller, Trump said he was “surprised” that Israel no longer holds the sway in Congress it once did. “If you go back 20 years, I will tell you, Israel had the strongest lobby in the Congress of anything or body I’ve ever seen,” he recalled.

The former president pointed out that at one point, politicians dared not “speak badly (about Israel), if you wanted to be a politician.” He also emphasized that Israel used to have “total control over Congress” about 15 years ago, which is no longer the case. “I’m a little surprised to see that,” he noted.

Reflecting on the Hamas assault on October 7, Trump described it as a “truly horrible day.” He urged Israel to “get that war over with,” arguing the conflict is damaging the country. “They may be winning the war, but they’re not winning the world of public relations, and it is hurting them. But Israel was the strongest lobby 15 years ago that there has ever been, and now it’s been hurt, especially in Congress,” he added.

Trump nevertheless reiterated his own backing for Israel, saying he enjoys “good support” from the country and called it “amazing.” He argued no other US leader has done more for Israel than he has, citing action against Iran. “We, that plane, wiped them (Iran) out like nobody ever saw before,” Trump said, referring to American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites during the 12-day conflict involving Israel.

On the same day, British foreign secretary David Lammy condemned Israel’s handling of aid access to Gaza. Expressing “outrage,” Lammy said the UK would contribute an additional £15 million ($20 million) to medical assistance in Gaza and surrounding areas. He explained that London is working to transfer critically ill children from Gaza to receive specialized care in Britain.

“This is not a natural disaster, it’s a manmade famine in the 21st century,” Lammy said, adding he is “outraged by the Israeli government’s refusal to allow in sufficient aid.” He further argued that Israel’s reputation is “diminishing in the eyes of young people across the globe who look at this with horror.”

Lammy stressed that only a “massive humanitarian response” could prevent further loss of life after UN warnings of famine in Gaza’s largest city.

Meanwhile, Egypt denounced Israel’s decision to widen its operations in Gaza, accusing it of ignoring international law and calls for de-escalation. In a statement, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said Israel’s rejection of proposals from Egypt and Qatar demonstrated its unwillingness to pursue peace or reduce hostilities in the region.

Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian Updates on Evacuation of 15,000 People in Punjab

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Hardeep Singh Mundian on Punjab floods.

n Sunday, Punjab’s Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian announced that 14,936 individuals have been moved to secure locations from flood-hit regions in the state.

He explained that state officials together with NDRF, SDRF, Army units and Punjab Police are working continuously day and night to protect people and property. Providing figures for each district, he stated that 1700 were rescued in Amritsar, 25 in Barnala, 1599 in Fazilka, 3265 in Ferozepur, 5456 in Gurdaspur, 1052 in Hoshiarpur, 362 in Kapurthala, 163 in Mansa, 115 in Moga, 1139 in Pathankot and 60 in Tarn Taran.

Mundian added that relief shelters have also been expanded as evacuations proceed. At present 122 shelters are functional in the affected areas giving refuge to 6,582 displaced persons.

Explaining the district level data, the minister noted 16 shelters are active in Amritsar, 1 in Barnala, 7 in Fazilka, 8 in Ferozepur, 25 in Gurdaspur, 20 in Hoshiarpur, 4 in Kapurthala, 1 in Mansa, 5 in Moga, 14 in Pathankot, 1 in Sangrur and 20 in Patiala. Deputy Commissioners have been instructed to ensure food and other essentials are made available, he mentioned.

He further highlighted that camps in Amritsar are hosting 170 residents, Barnala 25, Fazilka 652, Ferozepur 3987, Gurdaspur 411, Hoshiarpur 478, Kapurthala 110, Mansa 163, Moga 115, Pathankot 411 and Sangrur 60.

The minister conveyed appreciation to NDRF, SDRF, the Army, Punjab Police and NGOs for assisting the administration in this emergency. He said 6 NDRF teams are active in Gurdaspur while one team each is present in Fazilka, Ferozepur, Pathankot and Amritsar. Two SDRF groups are also stationed in Kapurthala.

Army, Navy and Air Force contingents have been deployed in Kapurthala, Gurdaspur, Ferozepur and Pathankot, while BSF units are providing help in Gurdaspur and Ferozepur. Punjab Police along with Fire Brigade personnel are extending support in Kapurthala and Ferozepur. Fifteen boats in Kapurthala, twelve in Ferozepur and four in Pathankot are being used for evacuation and in certain places air operations are also under way.

According to Mundian, a total of 1312 villages have been affected across Punjab. The list includes 93 in Amritsar, 26 in Barnala, 21 in Bathinda, 1 in Fatehgarh Sahib, 92 in Fazilka, 107 in Ferozepur, 324 in Gurdaspur, 86 in Hoshiarpur, 55 in Jalandhar, 123 in Kapurthala, 26 in Ludhiana, 4 in Malerkotla, 77 in Mansa, 35 in Moga, 81 in Pathankot, 14 in Patiala, 2 in Rupnagar, 22 in Sangrur, 1 in SAS Nagar, 3 in SBS Nagar, 74 in Sri Muktsar Sahib and 45 in Tarn Taran.

Jeevika Nidhi promises cheaper credit for Bihar’s SHG women: ₹105 crore seeded at launch; digital, SHG-federation model targets 1.4 crore members

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Bihar has given its rural women’s self-help groups (SHGs) a dedicated, lower-cost line of credit by launching the Bihar Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh Limited—a statewide cooperative that will lend through the SHG federation network. At the launch on September 2, 2025, the Prime Minister transferred ₹105 crore into the institution’s account to operationalise lending. The Centre and the state will co-fund the cooperative and route money digitally, with no paper applications.

While the inaugural transfer gets the wheels turning, reporting by national dailies indicates a larger sanctioned corpus of about ₹1,000 crore, signalling that the Nidhi is meant to be more than a token fund. The political leadership also framed the launch squarely around women’s enterprise, describing it as “auspicious” for pushing rural entrepreneurship at scale.

Who stands to benefit? Bihar’s SHG ecosystem—popularly known as JEEViKA—is among India’s largest. By early 2025 the state counted ~10.6 lakh SHGs linked to ~1.35 crore families, and the most recent annual report logged 10.58 lakh SHGs mobilised statewide. Creating a cooperative lender that plugs directly into this network gives the state a ready-made last-mile to find, underwrite and support borrowers in nearly every block.

What’s different about this cooperative? Two design choices stand out in official notes. First, all registered Cluster-Level Federations (CLFs) become members of the cooperative, so credit delivery and recovery run through institutions that SHGs already trust. Second, the entire workflow is digital, with 12,000 community cadres equipped with tablets to handle enrolment and transactions in villages. That reduces friction and the time women typically spend travelling to bank branches.

Why it matters now: Bihar’s SHG entrepreneurs often rely on microfinance institutions (MFIs) that commonly charge 18–24% interest, which can choke growth and keep firms small. Government briefings describe Jeevika Nidhi as an “alternative financial system” designed to reduce dependence on MFIs by offering larger loan sizes at lower rates, delivered faster and with clearer accountability. The exact product slate and rate card will be notified by the cooperative; the policy intent is to push affordable, timely capital to viable tiny enterprises.

How funds will flow: Because the cooperative sits on top of JEEViKA’s three-tier structure (SHG → Village Organisation → CLF), it can channel pooled funds into last-mile lending while using the same peer-monitoring and federated governance that made SHGs work in the first place. That architecture is consistent with the World Bank-supported evolution of JEEViKA, which emphasises community institutions as the backbone of livelihoods finance and services.

The road ahead—signals to watch:

  • Rate & product notification: Look for circulars detailing interest rates, ticket sizes and tenure for working-capital and equipment loans. Lower rates versus MFI benchmarks will be the litmus test of “cheap credit.”
  • On-ground digitisation: How quickly the 12,000 tablet-equipped cadres are deployed and trained will determine whether onboarding and disbursal times actually shrink.
  • Scale-up of the corpus: Media have flagged a ₹1,000 crore sanction; budget and cooperative disclosures will show how fast that scales beyond the ₹105 crore seed.
  • Convergence with other schemes: The state’s new women-enterprise grants and broader SHG initiatives can provide grant-plus-credit ladders if guidelines are aligned—vital for first-time borrowers to avoid a “capital cliff.”

With a statewide cooperative, a digital rails approach, and federation-led delivery, Bihar is attempting to swap high-cost, externally driven borrowing for community-controlled, cheaper credit at scale. If the cooperative moves quickly on its product and rate announcements and keeps the pipeline transparent, millions of SHG women could gain a steadier footing to grow their micro-businesses this year.

Bihar doubles JP Senani pension: ₹30,000 for >6 months’ jail; ₹15,000 for 1–6 months

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Linked decisions (same cabinet meeting)

In the same round of approvals, the government raised annual honorariums to ₹14,000 for Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and ₹18,000 for BLO Supervisors, signalling wider administrative support measures ahead of the polls.

Who is eligible & how the scheme works

The pension is paid under the JP Senani Samman Pension Scheme, named after Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan and launched by Bihar in 2009. Eligibility is tied to participation in the 1974 JP movement and imprisonment during the Emergency (typically under MISA/DIR), with two duration slabs: 1–6 months and >6 months. On the death of a pensioner, the surviving spouse is entitled to the same amount, according to official summaries.

How many people benefit

Current coverage is around 3,354 beneficiaries in Bihar, according to the home department figures quoted in city reports and policy roundups. CM Nitish Kumar—himself eligible as a veteran of the JP movement—has not availed the pension.

Why it matters (context & continuity)

The move honours a specific cohort in Bihar’s political history while aligning with recent social-support hikes (e.g., the state raised universal social-security pensions to ₹1,100/month in July). By updating amounts that had not kept pace with inflation, the cabinet connects symbolic recognition with meaningful monthly support.

Political-historical backdrop

The JP movement (1974) and the Emergency (1975–77) remain central to Bihar’s political memory. The cabinet decision explicitly situates the pension as a “samman” (honour) pension, distinguishing it from general welfare schemes and reaffirming the state’s long-running policy track since 2009. National and state outlets report the same rates and slabs, indicating broad consensus on the change.

Nitish sets a 1-crore jobs target by 2030—skill varsity, free-land incentives and a high-level committee form the backbone

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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced an employment drive to provide jobs and employment opportunities to one crore youths by 2030 (the 2025–2030 period). The pitch—made on July 13, 2025—frames the new goal as a doubling of the state’s 2020–2025 target and says Bihar is on track to cross 50 lakh by August 2025, including 10 lakh government jobs and around 39 lakh other employment opportunities.

Within 48 hours of the announcement, the state cabinet cleared the proposal to generate one crore jobs/opportunities in the next five years—an early sign that the target has been translated into a formal administrative mandate.

A central plank is a new Jananayak Karpoori Thakur Skill University, intended to scale vocational training and connect youth to self-employment and private-sector jobs. The CM has linked this to expanding the existing ‘Saat Nischay’ skill program architecture. In the Assembly’s monsoon session, lawmakers also passed the Skill University Bill, signaling legislative follow-through.

On the industry side, the government has paired the jobs target with stronger investment incentives: a special economic package that doubles capital, interest and SGST-linked subsidies and promises land in all districts, with “free land” prioritized for enterprises that generate more employment. The government says a 12-member high-level committee, led by the development commissioner and including 11 key departments, will steer execution—an inter-departmental design that matters for speeding approvals, land allotments and training pipelines.

The “supply-side” of employability is anchored in ongoing programs under the Bihar Skill Development Mission (BSDM)—notably the Kushal Yuva Program (KYP), which delivers 240 hours of communication, digital and workplace-readiness training to youth. The new skill university is meant to sit atop this network and add higher-order, industry-linked courses and Centres of Excellence.

Why this push—and why now? Bihar remains a predominantly rural economy (≈88% rural) with historically high out-migration; expanding non-farm jobs is essential to raise household incomes. The state’s annual unemployment rate was ~3.9% in 2022–23 (PLFS), close to the national average then—but that headline masks low female labour participation and large youth cohorts entering the workforce, which is why policy is leaning hard on skilling plus private investment.

What would success look like?

  • Visible private-sector traction: If the “free-land for job-intensive units” offer works as intended, expect hiring to cluster in light manufacturing, food processing, logistics, construction materials and services near industrial areas and along upgraded corridors. Cabinet references to a one-crore target explicitly stress creating jobs “particularly in industrial areas.”
  • Faster clearances + land availability: The high-level committee model is designed to reduce coordination failures across Industries, Finance, Labour, Rural Development, Agriculture, IT/Science & Technology, Education and Tourism—the departments named to the panel.
  • Scaled skilling with placement linkages: Expect the Skill University to formalize degree/diploma tracks while BSDM/KYP continue short-cycle employability courses—an approach already visible in MoUs around job fairs and local arts/industry tie-ups.

Caveats and watch-outs:

  • A five-year, 1-crore target implies an average of ~20 lakh placements/enterprises per year across government hiring, private wage jobs and self-employment. That will require sustained capital formation and rapid land/utility provisioning—areas where past projects have seen delays. The cabinet’s approval and subsequent incentive package are encouraging; implementation detail (time-bound land allotments, power connections, and vendor empanelment for skilling) will determine the slope of job creation.
  • The politics of timing is inescapable—this is an election-year promise. Still, the policy rails (cabinet approval, a statutory Skill University, and an empowered committee) give the plan institutional weight beyond the announcement itself.

Bottom line: Bihar’s jobs plan now rests on three concrete pillars—a cabinet-endorsed one-crore target; a Skill University + BSDM pipeline to raise employability; and beefed-up industrial incentives with land support to pull in private hiring. If these levers move in sync, the state could materially lift opportunities for its large youth cohort by 2030.

Chess Champion Found Using Phone In Restroom, Grandmaster Status Taken Away By FIDE

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Chess Grandmaster

Once ranked 75th in the world, chess player Kirill Shevchenko has been stripped of his Grandmaster title by FIDE and barred from competing in official events for three years. Part of that suspension — one year — is conditional, meaning it will only remain lifted if no additional violations occur. The active ban runs from October 19, 2024, through October 18, 2026, while the conditional portion stretches until October 18, 2027.

The case began when FIDE’s Ethics and Disciplinary Commission (EDC) imposed a three-year suspension on March 15, 2025. Shevchenko challenged the decision, while the Fair Play Commission lodged its own cross-appeal. Following the review, the disciplinary body went further than its initial ruling by not only upholding the ban but also removing his GM title.

Dana Reizniece, Deputy Chair of the FIDE Management Board, emphasized that the organization treats cheating among elite players with the highest level of seriousness. She explained that FIDE is committed to prevention as well as delivering prompt and suitable punishments, adding that fair play is fundamental to the integrity and future of chess.

The controversy began last year at the Spanish Team Championship, where a mobile phone was discovered inside a private restroom located near public facilities. A handwritten note attached to the device read, “Do not touch, the phone is left for a guest to answer at night.”

A separate phone had been located in the same area just a day earlier. Suspicion quickly turned toward Shevchenko, who was removed from the competition after being linked to the devices.

Concerns had also been raised by one of his opponents, who reported to the arbiter that Shevchenko was leaving the board unusually often. He later admitted to hiding a phone in the bathroom but maintained that he never used it for cheating purposes.

Modi Returns To China Engaging In Sco Summit After Gap Of Seven Years

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Tianjin, China on Saturday, marking his first visit in more than seven years. During this trip, he is set to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit and engage in a one-on-one meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Modi arrived in China after wrapping up his visit to Japan, where discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in areas such as trade, space exploration, and transport.

He will remain in China until September 1, with a high-level dialogue scheduled with President Xi to review the current state of economic relations and explore ways to restore greater normalcy between the two countries.

The SCO summit is seen as particularly important this year, coinciding with heightened concern in India over the recently imposed fifty percent tariffs by the United States, which came into effect earlier this week.

Rahul Dravid Steps Down From Rajasthan Royals Before IPL 2026, Turns Down Expanded Role After Team Review

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Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid’s association with Rajasthan Royals has come to an end, as the legendary batter has chosen not to continue with the franchise going into the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League. Despite being invited to take on an expanded role within the setup after an internal review, Dravid decided to step away from the Royals altogether.

His single season in charge saw limited success on the points table, with the team finishing near the bottom. Yet, his tenure wasn’t without positives—most notably his guidance of 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whose breakthrough performances became one of the few bright spots of the campaign.

The Royals, in their parting statement, acknowledged Dravid’s long-standing influence on the franchise, dating back to his earlier stints as captain and mentor. They highlighted his leadership, cultural impact, and the strong values he instilled in players through different phases of the team’s journey.

Meanwhile, speculation around skipper Sanju Samson’s future continues to swirl. Injuries kept the captain out of a portion of the 2025 season, sparking rumours of tension between him and Dravid—claims the coach dismissed outright. Reports have since suggested that Samson himself might be considering a move away from the franchise, though neither he nor the Royals have issued an official response.

Dravid’s latest stint was part of a multi-year deal signed in 2024, marking his return to a franchise he previously led as captain in the early 2010s before mentoring in later years. His exit now draws the curtain on another chapter of his Royals journey, one that adds to an already storied career in coaching and cricket development.

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