Israel has openly acknowledged its military campaign targeting Iran's nuclear program, which involved the assassination of at least 14 senior Iranian nuclear scientists. According to Israeli officials, these individuals were directly involved in the creation and production of nuclear weapons.
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At Headingley, England capitalized on India's batting collapse and fielding errors to dominate Day 2. Despite a strong start by India, England's bowlers triggered a collapse, limiting India's score. Jasprit Bumrah bowled with intensity, but dropped catches and lack of support from the other end allowed England to build a strong reply, leaving the hosts in a more advantageous position.
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani passed away in a plane crash. He was known for his simple lifestyle. A video resurfaced showing Rupani removing the red beacon from his official car. This act symbolized his commitment to humility. The Gujarat government banned red beacons for VIP vehicles. Rupani also instructed police not to halt traffic for his convoy
Shubman Gill's exuberant celebration after a near dismissal of Joe Root sparked commentary box comparisons to Virat Kohli. Despite the overturned decision, Gill marked his Test captaincy debut with a century, joining an elite list of Indian players. He also reached 2,000 Test runs, mirroring Kohli's achievement in his captaincy debut.
Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, India's MEA is closely monitoring the security situation, prioritizing the safety of its citizens. The Indian Embassy in Tehran is actively assisting students, relocating them to safer areas and maintaining contact with community leaders. Following airstrikes and missile exchanges, advisories have been issued, urging Indian nationals to remain vigilant and limit movement.
Falguni Dey, a geography professor from Kolkata, safely returned home after being stranded in war-torn Iran for ten days. Evacuated by the Indian embassy on a Mahan Air flight from Mashhad, he recounted his harrowing experience of evading missile strikes and failed attempts to cross borders with limited resources.
Indian Railways is set to hike passenger train fares for the first time in several years. The minor increase in fares will be effective from July 1, 2025. Earlier this month, Indian Railways made a significant announcement requiring Aadhaar authentication for tatkal train ticket bookings.
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