Gautam Gambhir expressed his condolences for the lives lost in the Bengaluru stampede during RCB's IPL victory celebrations, advocating for responsible celebrations and suggesting stadium events instead of roadshows. Shubman Gill was announced as the new Test captain as India prepares for a five-match Test series against England, marking the start of their ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their 18-year wait, securing their first IPL trophy in 2025 by defeating PBKS. Virat Kohli, who has been with RCB for 18 years, was moved to tears after the victory. Celebrities like JD Majethia, Nakuul Mehta, Elvish Yadav, and Smriti Irani congratulated the team and Kohli on their historic win, praising his loyalty and performance.
A video has surfaced showing French First Lady Brigitte Macron seemingly shoving President Emmanuel Macron in Vietnam. Reports suggest a tense exchange followed, with Brigitte allegedly uttering, 'Stay away, you loser.' While the Élysée Palace initially dismissed the clip, its authenticity was later confirmed. Macron downplayed the incident, attributing it to playful banter and criticizing the overblown reaction.
Malda Police discovered the body of Saddam Nadap, a labour contractor, buried within a wall of a house in South Dinajpur's Tapan, following a missing person report filed by his wife. The investigation led to Moumita Hasan, Saddam's aunt and alleged lover, who confessed to the crime, citing blackmail and threats from the victim.
The Supreme Court has affirmed that victims in cheque bouncing cases, as per Section 372 of CrPC, possess the right to challenge acquittal orders. This right, stemming from a 2009 amendment, is distinct from the complainant's appeal rights under Section 378.
Shehzad Poonawalla, BJP spokesperson, targeted Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Revanth Reddy, and Jairam Ramesh. He called them 'RRR'. Poonawalla accused them of echoing Pakistan's views on Operation Sindoor. He cited criticism from Congress members Shashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari, and Salman Khurshid. These members are part of diplomatic outreach. Poonawalla urged 'RRR' to prioritize the nation over party interests.
Poonch Police have taken action against Ajaz Ahmad, a resident of Salian-Surankote, for allegedly misusing social media to disrupt peace and social harmony. Authorities stated that Ahmad has been placed under preventive detention to maintain law and order in the region.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey alleged that the 1988 India-Pakistan nuclear agreement occurred under US pressure during Rajiv Gandhi's tenure. Sharing a purported declassified letter from Ronald Reagan, Dubey claimed the US dictated the agenda. He questioned Congress's silence and accused past governments of aligning with US interests, citing examples like Afghanistan and the Shimla Agreement.
Amit Shah asserted that the era of appeasement politics in Bengal is ending, projecting BJP's victory in 2026 by gaining support from Hindu and women voters. He accused Mamata Banerjee of prioritizing vote-bank politics over national security, alleging open borders to Bangladeshis and opposing waqf amendments.
Russian drone attacks struck Ukrainian cities. Pryluky faced an overnight attack, resulting in five deaths, including a child. Six others were wounded. Kharkiv was also hit, leaving seventeen injured, among them children and a pregnant woman. The attacks targeted residential areas. Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia occurred in Istanbul. Russia declined a ceasefire.