India embark on a new Test era against England at Headingley, fielding a team without Virat Kohli, Rohit Rohit, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, and R Ashwin for the first time since 2011. Shubman Gill captains the side as they begin their World Test Championship cycle.
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Captain Sumeet Sabharwal's remains arrived in Mumbai, mourned by family, friends, and aviation colleagues who remembered him as a thorough gentleman and ace pilot. His final flight, AI171, crashed on takeoff. The remains of cabin officer Aparna Mahadik reached Goregaon, while air hostess Maithili Patil was cremated in Navi Mumbai, highlighting the tragic loss felt across the aviation community.
Mehul Choksi is suing the Indian government and five individuals in London's High Court, alleging his kidnapping from Antigua in 2021 was orchestrated by India's intelligence agency, R&AW, as part of a honeytrap plot to extradite him.
Following a tragic helicopter crash near Kedarnath shrine that claimed seven lives, Uttarakhand's chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has mandated stringent safety protocols for helicopter services. Preliminary investigations suggest adverse weather and poor visibility contributed to the accident. Dhami has ordered a technical expert committee to formulate a strict Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), ensuring thorough inspections and real-time weather assessments.
Jodhpur police apprehended Daya Shankar, a wanted criminal, who attempted to evade capture by disguising himself as a woman. He was found wearing a saree, petticoat, and blouse. Social media was flooded with visuals of his arrest, showing him trying to conceal his face as police escorted him to the station, sparking varied reactions from online users.
In a stunning operation, Israeli forces launched a surprise assault on Iran, targeting key military and nuclear sites. The attack, aided by covert Mossad operations, involved smuggled weapons and internal sabotage, crippling Iranian defenses. Explosions rocked Tehran, Isfahan, and Qom, resulting in significant damage and the deaths of high-ranking Iranian officials.
Amidst the escalating Iran-Israel crisis, the Indian government has decided to evacuate Indian nationals from Israel who wish to return. Travel will be facilitated via land borders and then by air to India. Registration details and contact information for the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv have been provided for assistance.
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President Droupadi Murmu celebrated her birthday in Uttarakhand, visibly moved by a song from visually impaired students. Her visit includes laying the foundation for a new public park and opening Rashtrapati Niketan and Tapovan to the public. However, her scheduled trip to Madhya Pradesh for World Sickle Cell Day has been cancelled due to itinerary changes.