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In a poignant tribute, the India and England cricket teams honored the 274 victims of the Ahmedabad air disaster with a minute's silence and black armbands at Headingley. The tragic crash, claiming the lives of Indian and British citizens, deeply affected both teams as they commenced their five-Test series.
A tragic incident occurred in West Bengal's Nadia district where a nine-year-old girl died in a bomb explosion in Barochandgar. The explosion took place during the Kaliganj assembly bypoll counting. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed shock and grief, assuring strict legal action against the culprits.
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India's Harshit Rana has been released from the Test squad before the second match against England. This decision follows after India's loss at Headingley, despite their impressive 835 runs and five centuries. England's remarkable chase of 371, led by Ben Duckett's 149, secured a five-wicket victory. India aims to level the series in the upcoming Edgbaston Test on July 2.
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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.
In a dramatic turn, President Trump announced US military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, marking a direct intervention in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. The strikes, utilizing B-2 stealth bombers, targeted Iran's uranium enrichment program. This decision reverses Trump's earlier stance on avoiding foreign wars and raises concerns about potential Iranian retaliation.
AB de Villiers has expressed his surprise at reports suggesting Jasprit Bumrah will be rested for some of the ongoing Test series against England. De Villiers questioned the decision, drawing parallels to how South Africa managed Dale Steyn's workload, prioritising his availability for crucial Test matches.
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Jasprit Bumrah's crucial breakthroughs on Day 2 against England, including Ben Duckett's key wicket, propelled India forward. Despite a batting slump, Bumrah's early wicket of Zak Crawley set a positive tone. Surpassing Wasim Akram, Bumrah now holds the record for most wickets by an Asian bowler in SENA countries with 147, solidifying his status as India's premier overseas fast-bowling export.