Yashasvi Jaiswal on Friday joined the elite list of Vijay Manjrekar, Sourav Ganguly, Sandeep Patil, and Murali Vijay by scoring a hundred in his first outing in England. The 23-year-old fell for 101 on Day 1 of the first Test against England in Leeds.
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Tensions escalate as Iran confirms using hypersonic missiles against Israel, prompting a stern warning from President Trump, who hints at knowing Ayatollah Khamenei's location. Khamenei vows retaliation, rejecting mercy for Israel. Trump rebuffed an Israeli plan to eliminate Khamenei, fearing further destabilization, while the US military repositions forces amid evacuation concerns.
Zubair ul Islam Bhat, once facing detention under the Public Safety Act for alleged suspicious online activity, has cleared NEET 2025. People's Conference chief Sajad Lone intervened, vouching for Zubair's character and securing his release. This second chance allowed Zubair to pursue his dream of studying medicine, highlighting the impact of compassion and belief in redemption.
Manish Sisodia, a senior AAP leader, appeared before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on June 20 for questioning regarding the alleged Delhi classroom construction scam. The ACB is investigating irregularities and a large-scale scam involving inflated costs in the construction of classrooms and school buildings. Sisodia's questioning, conducted with an independent witness, lasted from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm.
Central government employees under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) will now receive retirement and death gratuity benefits akin to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).
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.
Mahesh Kumar from Rajasthan, a Hindi-medium student, defied expectations by topping NEET-UG 2025 with a 99.9 percentile score. Initially hesitant to pursue science due to language concerns, Mahesh overcame self-doubt with hard work and determination. His family revealed his initial inclination towards humanities, but his sister's encouragement led him to medicine.
Gautam Gambhir, the Indian cricket team's head coach, motivated the squad, including new captain Shubman Gill and debutants, during a pre-series nets session in Beckenham. He emphasised seizing the opportunity to create a memorable tour despite the absence of experienced players - Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin.
India's foreign exchange reserves witnessed a substantial increase of $5.17 billion, reaching $696.65 billion for the week ending June 6, reversing the previous week's decline. This surge was fueled by gains in foreign currency assets and a significant rise in gold reserves. The robust reserve position is expected to bolster the RBI's efforts to stabilize the rupee amidst global volatility.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam, emphasizing yoga's role in fostering peace amidst global tensions. He highlighted yoga's universal appeal, transcending boundaries and uniting humanity.