A US diplomat, Dorothy Shea, created a stir at a UN Security Council meeting by mistakenly blaming Israel for regional chaos before correcting herself to point the finger at Iran. Despite the gaffe, Shea reaffirmed US support for Israel, particularly regarding actions against Iran's nuclear ambitions.
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Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir are advocating for separatist leader Shabir Shah, who is reportedly battling prostate cancer and requires urgent surgery, to be placed under home custody.
David Gower discusses the upcoming England-India Test series, highlighting Shubman Gill's captaincy challenges and Jasprit Bumrah's crucial role. Gower emphasizes the importance of Bumrah's strategic deployment due to workload management. He acknowledges India's transition period with experienced players like KL Rahul stepping up, while favoring England to win the series 3-1 due to home advantage and India's vulnerabilities.
With Ashwin's retirement, Kuldeep Yadav is expected to lead India's spin attack in the upcoming Test series against England. Former spinner Venkatapathy Raju believes Kuldeep could be a surprise weapon, given the favorable weather conditions. Despite Sarfaraz Khan's impressive form, his exclusion from the squad continues, while Raju suggests he waits for his opportunity.
Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy, a close aide of Jagan Mohan Reddy and ex-Chandragiri MLA, was detained by SIT officials while attempting to travel to Colombo. He and co-accused Venkatesh Naidu have been taken to Vijayawada for questioning and are likely to be produced before the ACB court today.
Social media influencer Kachan Tiwari, known as Kamal Kaur Bhabhi, was found murdered in Bathinda. The autopsy reveals she was strangled, with suspicious marks on her thighs, though no sexual assault evidence was found. Amritpal Singh Mehron, accused of luring her to Bathinda, is a suspect, and a search is underway for him and another accomplice.
In India, a disturbing trend has emerged with young women from small towns accused of killing their husbands, sparking national outrage and misogynistic reactions. These cases highlight societal expectations of women, gender-based power dynamics, and the suppression that can lead to extreme acts. While the crimes are condemned, experts emphasize the need to understand the context of gender, trauma, and societal pressures to achieve fair justice.
Day 2 of the IND vs ENG Test at Headingley was filled with drama, highlighted by Jasprit Bumrah's menacing bowling. Despite Ollie Pope's resilient century, Bumrah's three wickets and near-misses dominated the game and social media. India's earlier batting collapse, losing 7 wickets for 41 runs, also fueled online humor.
Amidst swirling rumours of a wedding with Sunrisers Hyderabad co-owner Kavya Maran, music composer Anirudh Ravichander has firmly denied the claims. Anirudh took to social media to dismiss the speculation, clarifying that the marriage reports are unfounded. While addressing the marriage rumours, he remained silent on the dating speculations that arose from alleged sightings with Kavya Maran.
Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional bowling performance, claiming 3/48, stood out amidst India's challenging day against England in the Leeds Test. He dismissed key batsmen, including Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, and Joe Root. Sanjay Manjrekar lauded Bumrah's impact, comparing him to Sir Richard Hadlee for his ability to consistently create wicket-taking opportunities.