Manu Bhaker's father, Ram Kishan Bhaker, expressed disappointment in the government for overlooking his daughter for the Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. Regretting encouraging her sports career, he advised parents to steer their children towards education and prestigious government roles like IAS or IPS instead, highlighting the limited recognition for Olympic athletes in India.
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Thousands, including J&K CM Omar Abdullah, mourned Syed Adil Hussain Shah, the Kashmiri Muslim killed in the Pahalgam terror attack. Reports suggest Adil attempted to disarm a terrorist, potentially saving lives. While investigations continue, his family and community grieve not only his loss but also the deaths of the tourists. Adil, a pony handler, was saving for his sisters' weddings.
In a shocking incident, 28 tourists were killed in a terrorist attack near Pahalgam, J&K, marking the deadliest such event since 2019. The Resistance Front, linked to LeT, claimed responsibility. The attack, coinciding with significant international visits and heightened tensions with Pakistan, evoked memories of past massacres.
Elvish Yadav, a Bigg Boss OTT winner and YouTuber, claimed that Rajasthan Police escorted him to a shoot in Jaipur, an assertion that the police have denied. An FIR has been filed against Yadav for allegedly posting a fake video, tarnishing the police's reputation. Ex-minister Khachariyawas stated that neither he nor his son requested police protection.
Asian markets faced a sharp decline due to escalating US-China trade tensions. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index significantly dropped. Investors rushed to safer assets like yen and gold. President Trump's tariff hikes on Chinese goods triggered retaliatory measures from Beijing. Wall Street also experienced a major sell-off. Global talks are expected as countries seek to address trade imbalances.
Sameer Wankhede refused to discuss Shah Rukh Khan in a recent interview. Ranveer Singh reacted sweetly to paparazzi inquiries about his daughter, Dua. Mahira Khan opened up about the emotional toll of her viral photos with Ranbir Kapoor. Shatrughan Sinha defended Sonakshi Sinha against Mukesh Khanna's comments. Adnan Sami mourned the loss of Zakir Hussain.
Lauren Sánchez celebrated her son Evan Whitesell's acceptance to the University of Miami. Evan will be attending the same university as Kai Trump, granddaughter of President-elect Donald Trump. Sánchez, who is engaged to Jeff Bezos, expressed pride in Evan's accomplishment, noting his perseverance despite dyslexia.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, marking his first year in office, prioritizes industrialization and women's empowerment. He highlights the Ken-Betwa river-linking project's completion as a crucial step, enabling broader water access. Yadav also champions statewide industrial conclaves and international roadshows to attract investment, while acknowledging the financial commitment to the Ladli Behna Yojana as vital for empowering women.
India defeated England by 15 runs in the fourth T20I to seal the series in Pune on Friday. With the win, India have taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. Hardik Pandya (53) and Shivam Dube (53) scored commanding fifties to power India to 181 for 9. Spinner Ravi Bishnoi (3/28) and concussion substitute Harshit Rana (3/33) then shared six wickets between them after Varun Chakravarthy's 2-28 to bowl out England for 166.
India kicked off their Champions Trophy campaign with a dominating win over Bangladesh in Dubai. Mohammed Shami took five wickets, becoming India's most successful bowler in 50-over ICC events. Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten century, which is his 8th in ODIs in record time, while Rohit Sharma achieved his milestone of 11,000 ODI runs.