In a dramatic escalation, Israel launched a significant attack on Iran, targeting nuclear and military facilities, resulting in explosions in Tehran. The strikes reportedly killed a top Revolutionary Guard leader and nuclear scientists. Prime Minister Netanyahu asserted the operation aimed to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
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The World Test Championship final at Lord's was marked by a sombre tribute to the victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash, with players observing a minute's silence and wearing black armbands. The Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff, claiming 265 lives. On the field, Australia held a 218-run lead, but South Africa fought back, leaving the match delicately poised.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has challenged the BJP to reveal instances of their leaders resigning after similar incidents, following a stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium during an RCB victory parade. Accusing the BJP of exploiting tragedies for political gain, Siddaramaiah highlighted the suspension of police officers and the establishment of an investigation led by retired Justice John Michael Cunha.
As Team India begins a new Test cricket chapter under Shubman Gill at Headingley, Virat Kohli's absence is keenly felt. Nasser Hussain lauded Kohli's impact, recalling his fiery leadership during the 2021 Lord's Test. With key players missing, India face England, marking a symbolic shift in the post-Kohli era, with Sai Sudharsan debuting and Karun Nair returning.
Vikram Misri and Sun Weidong met in New Delhi to improve India-China relations. They focused on people-centric engagements and resuming direct flights. Progress since their last meeting in Beijing was reviewed. Misri appreciated China's help in restarting the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. Discussions included sharing hydrological data on trans-border rivers. Both sides aimed to ease visa procedures and promote exchanges.
Akshay Kumar's 'Housefull 5' box office collections are seeing a dip. The movie earned Rs 6 crore on its eighth day. The total India collection is over Rs 133 crore. The film opened with Rs 24 crore on Friday. Saturday and Sunday earnings were Rs 31 crore and Rs 32.5 crore respectively.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, the young Indian opener, showcased his exceptional form by scoring his fifth Test century on Day 1 against England at Headingley. His commanding innings of 144 balls, including 16 fours and a six, solidified his position as a dependable red-ball batter.
Donald Trump deployed troops in Los Angeles due to immigration protests. This action sparked legal challenges from California Governor Gavin Newsom. Protests spread to other cities. Trump defended the move, citing a need for order. Newsom accused Trump of abusing power. The situation provides political opportunities for both Trump and Newsom.
Bypolls across five Assembly segments in Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Kerala saw varied voter turnouts, with West Bengal's Kaliganj leading at nearly 70%. Largely peaceful, the polls were necessitated by MLA deaths and resignations. Key contests included those in Nilambur (Kerala), Visavadar and Kadi (Gujarat), and Ludhiana West (Punjab). The Election Commission implemented webcasting and mobile-phone deposit facilities.
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.