A power struggle unfolds in Baramati. Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar's factions clash in the Malegaon Cooperative Sugar Mill election. Ajit Pawar's panel faces competition from NCP(SP)'s newly formed group. Sharad Pawar urges voters to resist inducements. He regrets the split but accepts the democratic contest. The election on June 22 will determine control of the 21-member board.
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ICC chief Jay Shah attended the MLC 2025 doubleheader, meeting franchise owners, ex-cricketers, and stakeholders including Anil Kumble and Adam Gilchrist. He also engaged with CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan and KKR’s Venky Mysore, highlighting growing global interest in the league.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has alleged that Iran views Donald Trump as its primary adversary and even plotted his assassination. He lauded Trump's firm stance against Iran's nuclear ambitions, citing actions like Soleimani's killing. Netanyahu, describing himself as Trump's ally, warned of an imminent nuclear threat to Israel, defending Operation Rising Lion as crucial in hindering Iran's nuclear progress.
In a poignant tribute, the India and England cricket teams honored the 274 victims of the Ahmedabad air disaster with a minute's silence and black armbands at Headingley. The tragic crash, claiming the lives of Indian and British citizens, deeply affected both teams as they commenced their five-Test series.
Arjun Patoliya, 37, tragically died in the AI 171 plane crash, leaving his two young daughters orphaned in London just 18 days after their mother succumbed to cancer. He had traveled to India to fulfill his wife's final wish of having her post-death rituals performed in Gujarat.
A helicopter traveling from Dehradun to Kedarnath crashed between Trijuginarayan and Gaurikund in Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand police confirmed the incident, stating that six people were on board. Rescue operations are currently in progress, and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his sadness and assured that SDRF and local teams are involved in the relief efforts.
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Tensions escalate as Iran launches a missile barrage on Israel, retaliating for Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and the killing of military commanders. Explosions rocked Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, with many missiles intercepted. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility, targeting Israeli military positions. The US had cautioned against strikes that could derail nuclear negotiations.
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.