The truth is that politicians of various vintages played a part, irrespective of their worldview or political leanings. Every one of them was of the opinion that the Ayatollahs of Potomac (a delightful term coined by TOI legend K Subrahmanyam, the father of the current external affairs minister) couldn’t be the only ones with the power of the sun in the palm of their hands.
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Rishabh Pant etched his name in history at Headingley, becoming the first wicketkeeper-batter to score centuries in both innings of a Test. His second innings ton was followed by Sunil Gavaskar playfully urging him to repeat his first-innings somersault celebration. Pant's adaptability was also on display, shifting from aggressive shots to a defensive approach, earning praise from Deep Dasgupta.
Election Commission officials defended the amendment restricting access to poll-day webcasting feeds, citing voter privacy and protection from intimidation. They emphasized that the footage is an internal tool, not for public sharing, aligning with legal obligations to protect voter secrecy.
Harshit Rana joins the Indian Test squad for the upcoming series against England. The Delhi pacer arrived in Leeds with the team. He previously played in the unofficial Test against England Lions. Rana has represented India in multiple formats. The team had an intra-squad warm-up match against India A. Several players gained valuable practice before the series.
Amidst US-Iran tensions and potential Strait of Hormuz closure, India, importing 2 million bpd through it, feels secure. Diversified sources like Russia, the US, and Brazil offer alternatives. Gas supplies remain unaffected. While near-term oil prices may surge to $80/barrel, India's strategic reserves and alternative sourcing strategies provide a buffer against disruptions, ensuring energy security despite global volatility.
Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the Indian government has initiated evacuation plans for Indian nationals in Israel, facilitating their departure via land borders followed by air travel to India. Simultaneously, 'Operation Sindhu' is underway to evacuate Indians from Iran, with a special flight already bringing 110 students back from Urmia Medical University.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar emphasized that India must be prepared to confront China, especially after the Galwan clash, and highlighted the importance of border infrastructure. He noted the necessity of a beneficial relationship with India for its neighbors, except Pakistan, due to its military's inherent hostility.
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President Trump announced US military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, citing the need to halt its nuclear program and address its support for terrorism. The operation, which severely damaged key sites, followed Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian air defenses. Trump praised Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Israeli military for their collaboration, warning Iran of potential consequences if it doesn't pursue peace.
Joe Root surpassed Sanath Jayasuriya, becoming the ninth-highest international run-scorer during England's Test against India. Root scored 28 runs before Jasprit Bumrah dismissed him. India posted 471, with centuries from Jaiswal, Gill, and Pant. England ended day two at 209/3, with Pope unbeaten on 100. Bumrah's three wickets troubled England, who trail by 262 runs.