Australian batter Steve Smith sustained a finger injury during the World Test Championship Final, dislocating his right little finger while attempting a catch. Fortunately, surgery was avoided, and Smith remains hopeful of participating in the upcoming three-match Test series against the West Indies, commencing June 25.
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India is witnessing a resurgence of COVID-19, with over 6,000 active cases and six deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Kerala, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Delhi are the most affected states. The Union health ministry is conducting mock drills and instructing states to ensure the availability of essential resources.
Chirag Paswan announced his decision to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, emphasizing his commitment to fulfilling his father's vision and prioritizing the state's development. He stated that the people of Bihar will decide which constituency he will contest from, clarifying that his aim is to improve his party's performance within the NDA coalition.
An Ahmedabad man, Savjibhai Timbadia, narrowly escaped the Air India crash after postponing his London flight by four days. His son had booked the original flight, and Timbadia believes his decision to delay travel saved his life. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff, killing nearly all 242 passengers and crew, including former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani.
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Israel has launched Operation Rising Lion, a military operation targeting Iranian military and nuclear sites, including the Natanz enrichment facility. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated the operation aims to neutralize Iran's nuclear program, missile capabilities, and military infrastructure. Flights have been suspended at Tehran's international airport as a precaution, marking a major escalation between the two nations.
Iran retaliated against Israel with a second wave of missiles following Israel's Operation Rising Lion, which resulted in numerous casualties. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed consequences for Israel's actions, while Israel reported injuries from the missile barrage. World leaders, including Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer, called for de-escalation, but Iran rejected calls for restraint, citing past inaction on Palestinian issues.
Following a stampede at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the BCCI has shifted the India ‘A’ vs South Africa ‘A’ ODI series to Rajkot. While KSCA denies any link, sources suggest more events could be relocated. Concerns grow over the stadium's condition and Bengaluru’s role as a future cricket venue.
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