Angelo Mathews has expressed his disappointment with Sri Lanka's limited Test schedule in the upcoming World Test Championship cycle, consisting of only six two-match series. He contrasts this with the extensive schedules of Australia, England, and India, emphasizing the importance of Test cricket for younger players.
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Aruna Irani opened up about her marriage with Kuku Kohli and past relationship with Mehmood. She confessed to falling for Kohli, a married man, despite her prior experience. Irani revealed she chose not to have children, fearing they would face stigma as she did being born to a second wife.
19-year-old Indian shooter Suruchi Singh clinched gold in the Women's 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, surpassing France's Camille Jedrzejewski. This victory marks Suruchi's fourth gold and a hat-trick of individual wins. India's medal tally reached three, placing them fourth. Elavenil Valarivan and Sift Kaur Samra secured bronze medals in separate events.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the Royal Challengers Bengaluru felicitation. This was despite a stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium. Eleven people died and 56 were injured. Siddaramaiah claimed he learned of the deaths later. He said the Karnataka State Cricket Association organized the event. A DCP letter surfaced warning of security risks. It highlighted inadequate personnel for a large gathering.
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Speculations surrounding the AI 171 crash intensify, with a focus on potential electrical system failure in the Boeing 787, which uses electrical systems instead of conventional ones. Pilots are exploring if this contributed after a possible engine failure. While dual engine failures are rare, the 787's reliance on electrical systems prompts scrutiny.
General Electric (GE) is vying to supply engines for India's fifth-generation stealth fighter project, viewing India as a crucial strategic market. GE also aims to accelerate F-404 engine deliveries to HAL for the Tejas Mark-1A fighter program, addressing previous delays.
A fire erupted on the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 off the Kerala coast, prompting a swift response from the Indian Navy. Four crew members are missing, and five are injured following the underdeck fire, which was reported on Monday morning. INS Surat has been diverted to assist, and a Dornier aircraft will assess the situation.
South Africa clinched a historic World Test Championship victory against Australia at Lord's, ending a 27-year ICC trophy drought. Chasing 282, the Proteas, led by Aiden Markram's unbeaten century and Temba Bavuma's resilient 87, secured a five-wicket win.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the family of Vijay Rupani, the former Gujarat Chief Minister, expressing his deep sorrow over Rupani's death in the Ahmedabad air crash. Modi reminisced about their long association and Rupani's dedication to the BJP's ideology.