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.
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Brittany Mahomes enjoyed a concert with Travis Kelce and friends. Patrick Mahomes and Taylor Swift were absent from shared photos. This get-together highlighted the strong bond within the Kansas City Chiefs' circle. It happened after Kelce and Swift's appearance at the Stanley Cup Final. The event showcased the camaraderie beyond football. The Chiefs aim for another championship run.
Kedarnath's helicopter operations, vital for the yatra, face high risks due to the absence of air traffic control, radar coverage, and real-time weather monitoring. Pilots navigate the challenging air corridor relying on visual cues, raising safety concerns. Despite past accidents and proposed safety measures, critical infrastructure gaps persist, leaving flights vulnerable to unpredictable weather conditions.
A Chennai court acquitted Nag Narayan Prasad in a narcotics case due to critical prosecution errors. The primary issue was the submission of a key witness statement in Hindi without translation, rendering it inadmissible. Further weakening the case, crucial witnesses were not examined, and digital evidence lacked proper certification, leading to the accused's release due to insufficient evidence.
In Baghpat's Budhpur village, thirteen deaths in the last 15 days are raising concerns about water contamination from industrial waste. Locals attribute the fatalities, mainly from heart issues and kidney failure, to polluted groundwater. Officials have acknowledged the issue, prompting medical screenings and calls for accountability from pollution control bodies.
India's apparel exports are experiencing robust growth, driven by Western buyers seeking alternatives to Bangladesh and China. A significant 11.3% year-on-year increase in May signals a recovery from post-pandemic stagnation. Duty advantages over China and political instability in Bangladesh are further fueling this surge, presenting a major opportunity for Indian manufacturers in the US market.
India is advancing its Indus water strategy by initiating a feasibility study for a 113 km canal to transfer surplus water from Jammu & Kashmir to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. This project aims to fully utilize the eastern rivers and India's allocated share in the western rivers, potentially reducing water flow to Pakistan.
An Air India flight, AI-2469, carrying over 100 passengers experienced a bird hit upon landing at Pune airport on Friday morning after arriving from Delhi. Consequently, the return flight, AI-2470 from Pune to Delhi, was cancelled. Air India is providing accommodation, refunds, and alternative travel arrangements for affected passengers, prioritizing safety while addressing the disruption.
Salman Khan, known for his strength and charm, has been battling several painful health conditions, including trigeminal neuralgia, a brain aneurysm, and arteriovenous malformations. Despite these challenges, he continues to work tirelessly, driven by his commitment to his profession. He jokingly expressed concerns about potential divorces impacting his hard-earned fortune, given his dedication to work amidst health struggles.
At the G7 outreach session, PM Modi strongly condemned terrorism, citing the Pahalgam attack as an assault on humanity. He criticized double standards in combating terror, noting India's neighborhood as a breeding ground. Modi questioned the international community's seriousness in addressing terrorism and highlighted the impact of global conflicts on the Global South.