A cargo truck in China's Guizhou province precariously dangled from a collapsed highway bridge after a landslide triggered by torrential rains. The incident, captured on video and shared by Reuters, shows the truck's cabin hanging mid-air. Driver You Guochun recounted the terrifying moment, stating the bridge vanished before him. Emergency services swiftly rescued the driver, with no injuries reported.
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Israeli military conducted extensive airstrikes on Iranian military infrastructure, including a centrifuge production site in Tehran, escalating the conflict between the two nations. The IDF targeted Iran's nuclear weapons development efforts and missile production industry, citing uranium enrichment beyond civilian needs. As casualties mount and missiles are exchanged, President Trump demands Iran's unconditional surrender, while Iran vows retaliation.
Rishabh Pant, known for aggressive batting, was heard on the stump mic advising himself to stay calm during the first Test's Day 4 against England. Pant's remarks to KL Rahul about defensive play were also captured.
Amidst ongoing political sparring, Congress criticizes the government over Pakistan's army chief's meeting with Trump, labeling it a diplomatic setback. BJP retaliates, asserting Modi's conversation with Trump on Operation Sindoor refuted Congress's claims of mediation. The party insists India firmly rejects third-party intervention, accusing Congress of spreading misinformation to undermine India's foreign policy.
Deepak Parekh disclosed that Chanda Kochhar once suggested a merger between ICICI Bank and HDFC. Parekh declined the offer. He cited regulatory pressure as the main driver for HDFC's eventual merger with HDFC Bank. Parekh described the merger's conclusion as both sad and happy. He emphasized the need for larger Indian banks through acquisitions.
The Congress party has formally lodged a complaint with the Election Commission (EC), alleging irregularities in the Maharashtra assembly polls. Rahul Gandhi previously raised concerns about "vote theft," citing a significant increase in voters between the Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections. Congress demands digital voter lists and polling day video footage from Maharashtra and Haryana.
The Indian leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, scheduled for September in New Delhi, has been cancelled due to a lack of sponsors. This is a disappointment for fans hoping to see Magnus Carlsen compete in India. CEO Jan Henric Buettner confirmed the move and will step down in July. The next event is in Las Vegas this July.
Sourav Ganguly has firmly dismissed any interest in entering politics, but remains open to coaching the Indian cricket team in the future. While praising current coach Gautam Gambhir's passion and straightforward approach, Ganguly emphasized the importance of giving Gambhir time to grow in the role.
Every time the world inches closer to nuclear war, a question echoes across newsroom Slack threads, Reddit conspiracies, and cable news chyron typos: Who the hell is Jeff?