Parle-G biscuits, an Indian staple, have become a costly luxury in war-torn Gaza, symbolising extreme scarcity. A Palestinian's social media post revealed he paid over Rs 2,300 for a pack usually costing less than Rs 5 in India. His post quickly went viral on social media with many Indian users tagging government officials and the Parle company for help.
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Ravichandran Ashwin, who has been under scrutiny himself since the controversial run-out of Jos Buttler in IPL 2019, stood firmly in support of Lucknow Super Giants bowler Digvesh Rathi on Wednesday. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin dissected the incident involving Rathi’s attempt to dismiss Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma at the non-striker’s end during their IPL 2025 clash.
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.
In Faridabad, a rape accused named Nitish Kumar Pandey escaped from district jail. He exploited a name similarity with another inmate, Nitesh, who had secured bail. Both inmates had the same father's name in records. Jail officials failed to verify identities properly. Two officials were suspended, and an inquiry was ordered. Police are searching for Pandey in Patna.
Golden State Warriors' guard Brandin Podziemski underwent wrist surgery to address discomfort he played through during the postseason. The procedure, a left wrist debridement, aims to improve mobility and healing. Podziemski's shooting percentages dipped in the playoffs, raising questions about the impact of his wrist. Despite struggles, he had standout performances.
The Supreme Court declined to halt construction of a passenger jetty and terminal near the Gateway of India, as the Bombay High Court is already reviewing the matter and scheduled to hear it on June 16. The court acknowledged the project's potential benefits for the city, similar to the coastal road.
A young Indian full-stack developer experienced a dramatic career shift, with his salary jumping from Rs 6 LPA to a promised Rs 18 LPA for a US-based startup role. However, the offer was rescinded just before his start date due to 'internal restructuring,' leaving him unemployed. Now, he faces a challenging job hunt, seeking stability after a volatile startup experience.
A public feud has erupted between Donald Trump and Elon Musk over disagreements regarding Trump's economic bill and its clean energy incentive cuts. Trump expressed disappointment in Musk's criticism, while Musk claimed his support was crucial for Trump's 2024 election victory. The spat escalated with Trump threatening contract cancellations, prompting Musk to announce the decommissioning of SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft.
Amidst a US trade court's rejection of Trump-era tariffs, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) advises India to proceed cautiously in FTA talks with the US. The court's ruling, invalidating tariffs imposed without Congressional approval, raises concerns about the legality of past US trade measures.
The Reserve Bank of India's gold assets surged by 57.12% to Rs 4,31,624.8 crore by March 2025, driven by a 54.13 metric tonne increase in gold holdings and price appreciation. Total gold reserves reached 879.58 metric tonnes, with allocations to both the Issue and Banking Departments. India's gold reserves now constitute 11.