At the G7 Summit in Canada, PM Narendra Modi and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni displayed a strong rapport, exchanging warm greetings and compliments. Meloni praised Modi, acknowledging their friendship. Both leaders affirmed the strengthening ties between Italy and India, highlighting their camaraderie at various global events like COP in Dubai and G20 summits.
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Aakash Chopra addresses the increasing trend of early retirements in international cricket, highlighting financial security as a primary driver. He emphasises that players like Klaasen and Pooran prioritise long-term stability by becoming T20 freelancers. Chopra also criticises cricket boards for lacking empathy and financial support, urging fans to understand these decisions within the context of a cricketer's limited career window.
While head coach Gautam Gambhir was away, India’s assistant coaches Sitanshu Kotak, Ryan ten Doeschate, and Morne Morkel took charge of the team for a four-day intra-squad game against India A in Beckenham.
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) has become the first Indian firm to fully acquire the technology for ISRO's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) for Rs 511 crore. IN-SPACe announced this complete transfer of technology as a significant milestone, enabling HAL to independently own, build, market, and launch the rocket after an initial two-year period of assistance from ISRO.
Following Israeli strikes on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, the IAEA warns of potential radiological and chemical contamination, though external radiation levels remain normal. Damage is confirmed at Natanz and Isfahan, raising global concerns, while the UN criticizes Israel's Gaza operations, citing 'horrifying' Palestinian suffering and urging immediate action to halt the violence.
The Bombay High Court has upheld arbitral awards exceeding Rs 538 crore in favour of the defunct Kochi Tuskers IPL franchise, dismissing BCCI's challenge. Justice Chagla emphasised the limited scope of court intervention in arbitration matters. Kochi Tuskers had played the 2011 season of the IPL before being terminated a year later.
Elon Musk ignited a fresh feud by labeling Sergio Gor, a senior advisor to Donald Trump, a "snake" on X. This outburst, triggered by a report questioning Gor's security clearance, unveils the lingering resentment Musk harbors. He blames Gor for damaging his once-strong alliance with Trump. Insiders reveal Gor, wary of Musk's influence as head of the Department of Government Efficiency, strategically sidelined him.
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NEET-UG 2025 faced scrutiny after the May 4 exam. Candidates reported faulty booklets with jumbled pages in Sikar and Gujarat. Some students marked wrong answers due to the incorrect sequence. Guardians filed complaints with the Gujarat government and NTA. NTA declined to comment on the Sikar case. Concerns also arose about out-of-syllabus questions.