Rishabh Pant marked his Test century at Headingley with a memorable somersault, revealing he had other celebrations in mind. His explosive century off 146 balls, including 4 sixes, powered India past 400, aided by a 209-run partnership with Shubman Gill. Pant's return from injury has been remarkable, highlighted by this viral celebration.
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In a significant blow to Kerala's ruling LDF, the UDF secured victory in the Nilambur assembly bypoll, marking the first loss of a sitting seat for the LDF during its current term. Congress candidate Aryadan Shoukath defeated CPI(M)'s M Swaraj by a margin of 11,077 votes.
Magnus Carlsen's fist smash at Norway Chess, following a loss to Gukesh, sparked widespread attention, overshadowing their game. Caruana shared insights on Carlsen's motivation against Gukesh, emphasising the significance of defeating the world champion. Caruana also acknowledged Gukesh's strong performances over the past year and his own expectations to compete with the rising Indian chess talents.
Israeli leaders have consistently refused to confirm or deny the existence of nuclear weapons. The official line—repeated by every prime minister—is that Israel “will not be the first country to introduce nuclear weapons into the Middle East.” The sentence is a masterpiece of political sleight of hand: vague enough to deflect, but strong enough to deter.
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.
In Jharkhand's Garhwa district, a 19-year-old woman, Sunita Singh, has been arrested for allegedly poisoning her husband, Budhnath Singh, with pesticide-laced chicken. The incident occurred in Bahokudar village after the couple's recent marriage on May 11.
Former England batter Nick Knight anticipates an intriguing India-England Test series, despite the absence of key players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Knight believes that India's emerging talents, such as Sai Sudharsan, are ready for international cricket.
A tragic bridge collapse near Pune's Kund Mala claimed four lives, including a child, and injured over 50. The decades-old bridge, already deemed unsafe and closed, buckled under the weight of more than 100 people, ignoring warning signs. Investigations are underway to determine administrative lapses, while compensation has been announced for the victims' families.
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Narendra Modi received Cyprus's highest honor, the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III. He stated that the award represents respect for India and strong Cyprus-India relations. The award recognizes contributions to Cyprus or humanity. Modi's visit is the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over twenty years.