Shubman Gill's impressive Test captaincy debut at Headingley was slightly overshadowed when he sported black socks, violating ICC regulations mandating white, cream, or light grey. While his career-best 147 anchored India's innings, the sock choice drew attention, potentially leading to a reprimand or fine.
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A British Royal Navy's advanced F-35B fighter jet is grounded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala after an emergency landing due to a suspected hydraulic failure. The incident occurred on Saturday night during a routine flight from the HMS Prince of Wales. Despite ongoing repairs by Royal Navy technicians, the $100 million stealth fighter remains stranded, guarded by CISF.
During a White House visit, Juventus players and staff faced an awkward situation when Donald Trump steered their ceremonial event into a political discussion. He questioned the team about transgender athletes in women's sports, following a Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care. Trump's focus on this issue aligns with his second-term agenda, including policies restricting transgender participation in women's sports.
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, flight AI 171 bound for London, tragically crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad. This marks the first fatal accident involving the 787 Dreamliner, causing Boeing's shares to plummet.
Israel has confirmed conducting an airstrike on Mashhad airport in Iran, targeting a military refuelling aircraft in what it claims was its longest-range strike. Iranian media reported explosions and fires in Mashhad, activating air defenses. The Israeli Chief of Staff stated the Air Force is attacking Iran’s infrastructure extensively, aiming to remove an existential threat.
A filmmaker's family in New Delhi submitted DNA samples after he disappeared near the Air India crash site in Ahmedabad. His last known location was 700 meters from where the plane crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 270. His wife reported his phone switched off around the time of the crash, and his usual route home was not taken.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is set to revamp e-Aadhaar, introducing a QR code-based system to eliminate need for physical copies. Updates, excluding biometrics, will be automated through integrated databases, reducing center visits.
In Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district, a 50-year-old farmer is in critical condition after a snake bit his tongue while he attempted to kiss it for a video. The incident occurred when Jitendra Kumar, reportedly intoxicated, rescued the snake and tried to film a stunt. He is currently in the ICU, with villagers confirming the incident.
Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5, after a strong start, is seeing a slowdown in its third week. The comedy film has earned Rs 167.90 crore in India so far. Aamir Khan's Sitare Zameen Par released on June 20. The film has promising advance bookings, earning Rs 3.31 crore already. Sitare Zameen Par's release could impact Housefull 5's box office performance.
In a significant development, the black box of the crashed Air India Ahmedabad-London flight has been recovered from a rooftop near the crash site. The tragic incident, which occurred shortly after take-off, claimed the lives of 241 individuals, including Gujarat's former chief minister, Vijay Rupani. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash.