Following Israeli strikes that killed senior commanders, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei swiftly appointed Mohammad Pakpour as the new commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, replacing Hossein Salami. Abdolrahim Mousavi succeeded Mohammad Bagheri as the chief of the armed forces general staff.
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Israel claimed aerial freedom over Tehran after a large-scale strike involving over 70 fighter jets, targeting Iran's nuclear program and military sites. The operation, which lasted over two hours, aimed to dismantle Iran's military and nuclear capabilities, asserting that Tehran is now exposed to Israeli strikes. Israel stated the strikes will delay Iran's nuclear program by years.
Despite the loss in the final to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings earned praise for an impressive campaign under Ricky Ponting. The Australia legend opened up about his aggression during games and the way he switches back to being cool outside of cricket. PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta was handed a rare offer by the coach.
US President Donald Trump hinted at a potential policy shift on immigration, suggesting some undocumented immigrants could stay to prevent labor shortages in agriculture and hospitality. An executive order is being considered to protect farm workers, many of whom lack legal status but have worked for years.
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Indian industrialist Sunjay Kapur, ex-husband of Karisma Kapoor, tragically died at 53 in the UK from a heart attack while playing polo. A bee entering his mouth reportedly triggered the event. Hours before, he tweeted condolences for the Air India crash. Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, and Malaika Arora were seen visiting Karisma to offer support.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the Election Commission of India (ECI), demanding answers to his allegations of election "match-fixing." This comes after the ECI refuted his claims as "completely absurd." Gandhi insists on the release of consolidated voter rolls and CCTV footage from Maharashtra polling booths to prove transparency.
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Meghalaya Police have secured transit remand for three men accused of murdering an Indore businessman, Raja Raghuvanshi, in Meghalaya. The trio was allegedly hired by Raghuvanshi's wife, Sonam, who later surrendered. The couple had gone to Meghalaya for their honeymoon and were reported missing before Raghuvanshi's body was discovered, prompting a CBI investigation demand.