Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with Cyprus' highest civilian award, the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, which he dedicated to the 1.4 billion people of India. This visit marks the first by an Indian PM since 2002 and gains importance due to Cyprus' ongoing conflict with Turkey.
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Attention job seekers, Staff Selection Commission has deferred the Sub-Inspector exam notification. The exam is for Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces. The notification was scheduled for June 16, 2025. Commission officials cite administrative reasons for the delay. The revised date will be available on ssc.gov.in. The notification includes registration, exam dates, eligibility, vacancies, and fees.
Aakash Chopra cautions India against prioritising batting depth over bowling strength for the first Test against England at Headingley. He advises captain Shubman Gill to learn from past mistakes and field at least three specialist fast bowlers. Chopra suggests options like Shardul Thakur or a four-pronged pace attack alongside a specialist batter to bolster the team's composition.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee government of promoting religious conversions by granting OBC status to Christian converts. BJP alleges the state's OBC list favors Muslims, increasing their representation significantly since 2010. This move, according to BJP, is a blatant appeasement tactic for vote-bank politics, disregarding a Supreme Court ruling against religion-based reservations.
Lauren Kyle McDavid, the wife of NHL star Connor McDavid, turned heads in a shimmering Cult Mia mini dress during a sun-drenched Mykonos vacation. Her metallic, lace-up outfit quickly captured attention online, sparking fashion buzz and showcasing her rising profile beyond the NHL spotlight with a confident, glamorous appearance that defined summer boldness.
Los Angeles is facing unrest as protests intensify against President Trump's immigration raids, leading to looting, including an Apple store incident. Trump has deployed National Guard troops and is escalating military presence, a move opposed by local officials and Governor Newsom. The protests were triggered by increased federal immigration enforcement, resulting in arrests and escalating tensions between the federal government and California leadership.
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.
India's Test cricket journey reveals contrasting fortunes in England and Australia. While early struggles marked their encounters in both nations, India achieved historic series wins in Australia in 2018-19 and 2020-21. Despite boasting legendary batsmen and bowlers, England remains a challenging frontier, with India seeking to end an 18-year series drought.
Shreyas Iyer's captaincy has propelled Sobo Mumbai Falcons into the semi-finals of the Mumbai T20 League 2025. The 30-year-old has balanced youth and experience, leading the team to four wins in five matches. Iyer emphasized the league's role in nurturing young talent, providing a platform beyond club cricket.
Meghalaya Police clarified that Sonam Raghuvanshi voluntarily surrendered at Nandganj Police Station in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the honeymoon murder case. She is currently under the safe custody of the Uttar Pradesh Police, and legal procedures are being followed for her transit and formal statement, as confirmed by Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong.
Tensions soar as Israel targets Iranian missile sites after Tehran's retaliatory strikes. Two Iranian generals are dead. Israel hit targets near Tehran. Rockets struck residential areas in Israel, causing casualties. The conflict escalates with strikes deep inside Iran. Iran retaliated with missile barrages at Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. International calls for calm are growing louder.