Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has revealed his predicted playing XI for the upcoming Test series against England. Bangar's selection notably omits Shardul Thakur, favouring Nitish Kumar Reddy. The series marks a new era for Indian cricket with Shubman Gill as captain and Rishabh Pant as vice-captain. Jasprit Bumrah will not play in every match.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the family of Vijay Rupani, the former Gujarat Chief Minister, expressing his deep sorrow over Rupani's death in the Ahmedabad air crash. Modi reminisced about their long association and Rupani's dedication to the BJP's ideology.
The Enforcement Directorate has issued a new summons to Robert Vadra in connection with a money laundering case involving arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari. Vadra, who previously missed a June 10 appearance due to illness, is now required to appear on June 17.
Residents of Yamcha, a village near Nizamabad, Telangana, have bravely prevented over 300 suicide attempts in the past three years, primarily at the Basara bridge, a known suicide hotspot. The villagers, skilled swimmers, vigilantly monitor the river, especially during the monsoon, rescuing individuals driven to desperation by debt and family issues.
Preparations are underway to conduct the last rites of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who tragically died in a plane crash in Ahmedabad last week. His mortal remains will be handed over to his family in Ahmedabad and then transported to Rajkot for the final rites, which will be performed with full state honors at 5 pm.
Flight operations at Ahmedabad Airport are suspended after an Air India plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Thursday. IndiGo and SpiceJet have issued travel advisories, offering rebooking or refunds.
A major incident occurred in Ahmedabad. An Air India flight AI171, bound for London, crashed after takeoff. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner went down in the Meghaninagar area. Airport operations are suspended. Emergency services responded quickly. Many casualties are feared. Injured passengers are receiving treatment at the city civil hospital. Air India is gathering more information about the incident.
Pakistan hockey team advanced to the FIH Nations Cup final after defeating France, but captain Ammad Butt's controversial social media post referencing Rafale jets sparked online debate, overshadowing the victory. Meanwhile, India's hockey team faced another setback, losing to Belgium in the FIH Pro League, extending their losing streak and jeopardising their World Cup qualification hopes.
In a tragic turn of events, DNA analysis has confirmed that the remains recovered from the Air India Flight AI171 crash site belong to former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. The ill-fated London-bound flight, carrying 242 passengers, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport.
Amidst escalating conflict in Iran, Kashmiri medical students studying abroad faced harrowing journeys back home. Saba Rasool, a student at Urmia University, recounts the escalating tensions and the eventual evacuation facilitated by the MEA. While grateful for the support, students criticized the J&K administration's reception upon their return, highlighting inadequate transportation arrangements.