India's Test team sees a generational shift as Shubman Gill captains the side in England, with Rishabh Pant as his deputy. Karun Nair makes a comeback after eight years, highlighting domestic performance. Despite a strong IPL season, Shreyas Iyer misses out due to intense competition, as meritocracy drives selection decisions.
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BJP leaders have strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi for allegedly echoing Pakistani propaganda. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused Gandhi of being Pakistan's spokesperson, citing his remarks on India's alleged surrender to foreign pressure. This comes after a Pakistani minister used Gandhi's criticism of PM Modi to bolster anti-India narratives, prompting further condemnation from Indian officials like Kiren Rijiju.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif admitted that Indian missiles, including BrahMos, struck multiple locations inside Pakistan, including Rawalpindi airport. Sharif recounted Pakistan's planned retaliation, which was preempted by further Indian strikes following Operation Sindoor. India has rejected dialogue overtures, insisting that talks can only occur when Pakistan ceases cross-border terrorism and vacates PoK.
Kapil Dev expressed his sorrow over the tragic deaths of 11 fans during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations, emphasizing that lives are more valuable than celebrations and urging better safety measures for future events. He also wished the Indian team success in their upcoming Test tour of England, highlighting the importance of teamwork.
Aman, an inmate from Tihar jail number 8, was killed by two fellow prisoners, Jitender and Jaidev, inside the Saket court lockup on Thursday. The assault occurred after all three were brought to court for proceedings. The Delhi police reported that Jitender and Aman had a prior conflict stemming from an assault in 2024, where Aman allegedly attacked Jitender and his brother with a knife.
Bharatiya Janata Party criticized Goa Congress. The reason was the omission of Mallikarjun Kharge's photo. The photo was absent from a Statehood Day poster. The event occurred in Panaji on May 30. BJP called it a deliberate snub to the Dalit leader. Congress defended it as unintentional. They cited other posters with Kharge's image.
Amidst stricter student visa regulations and political uncertainties in the US, Indian students and their families are increasingly exploring the EB-5 visa option for permanent residency. Applications from F-1 visa holders have surged, driven by concerns over potential disruptions to their academic pursuits and future prospects.
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has formally charged former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others with crimes against humanity, including mass murder, related to a violent crackdown on student protests last year. The tribunal has ordered the accused to appear in court, marking the start of Hasina's trial in absentia. The proceedings were broadcast live, a first for Bangladesh.
India has firmly refuted the Trump administration's assertion that President Trump brokered a ceasefire with Pakistan by offering trade incentives. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized that the ceasefire was achieved through direct contact between the Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan.