The Australian cricket team has left for Dubai, while South Africa plan to leave soon for the Champions Trophy semifinals. Matches are scheduled in Dubai and Lahore, but the exact fixtures depend on India's match against New Zealand. Australia and South Africa aim to maximize training time by traveling early, possibly returning within 24 hours based on final standings.
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Congress aims to revive its weakened national presence through the Delhi elections despite poor past performances. After consecutive assembly defeats, the party hopes an AAP decline could enable a coalition government and improve its standing nationwide, especially post-2024 national elections.
Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi asserted that the CAG report reiterates AAP's claims about losses under the old excise policy, highlighting illegal liquor procurement from Haryana and UP. BJP countered, alleging corruption and revenue losses amounting to Rs 890 crore due to policy violations and lack of re-tendering, criticizing both Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia.
US President Trump voiced dissatisfaction over Afghanistan's situation and the Taliban's resurgence post-withdrawal. He proposed the US take over Gaza to transform it into a desirable location. Despite facing criticism, Trump emphasized the need for Palestinians to vacate the region. His comments reflect his ongoing interest in US foreign policy in the Middle East.
Jeweller Adesh Kumar Jain said, "This is an old tradition in which this 'Pichkari' is gifted among a newly married couple's family, where the bride's family gifts it to the groom's family as a pledge... Its price ranges from about Rs 8000 to Rs 1 lakh..."
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reassured California Governor Gavin Newsom of Canada's support amid wildfires that have killed 11 people. Meanwhile, tensions between Trudeau and Donald Trump escalate as Trump criticized Canada's economic reliance and blamed Newsom for the crisis, demanding his resignation over wildfire handling.
Celebrity MasterChef, hosted by Farah Khan with judges Chefs Ranveer Brar and Vikas Khanna, is nearing its grand climax. Gaurav Khanna entertained the audience during a barter system challenge on the latest episode. Reports suggest that Gaurav won the contest, with Nikki Tamboli finishing second and Tejasswi Prakash securing third place.
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an emergency meeting of European leaders to discuss the actions of US President Donald Trump. This meeting will be held on Monday in Paris. The aim is to address recent moves by Trump that have raised concerns about his influence on European security and Nato.
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