Donald Trump urged Israel and Hamas to finalize a deal for the release of hostages taken on October 7th, emphasizing the urgency of their return. This appeal follows Trump's previous call to drop the case against Netanyahu, whom he praised as a "War Hero," suggesting the legal proceedings could hinder negotiations.
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Despite Yashasvi Jaiswal's century in the Leeds Test, his fielding woes became a talking point after dropping four catches, a first for an Indian in a Test innings. An old video of him missing catches in a previous match resurfaced. However, coach Gautam Gambhir and Jasprit Bumrah defended Jaiswal, citing difficult conditions.
Mohammed Kaif suggests that Yashasvi Jaiswal's dropped catches in the recent Test against England may be due to the straps he wears on his hands. Kaif explains that these straps restrict finger movement, preventing a secure grip on the ball.
India faces a daunting challenge at Edgbaston, a venue where they've never won a Test match. After a painful defeat at Headingley, where England chased down a substantial target, India is under pressure to avoid a series loss. Breaking the Edgbaston jinx, dating back to 1967, requires an extraordinary effort against a confident England team.
President Trump declared American airstrikes had obliterated Iran's nuclear ambitions, particularly at the Fordo facility, dismissing doubts about the strikes' effectiveness and intelligence leaks. He asserted Iran was close to nuclear weapon acquisition before the strikes crippled their program. Trump also hinted at expanding the Abraham Accords with more Arab nations.
Russia has assured India that the remaining two squadrons of the S-400 Triumf missile systems will be delivered by 2026-27, despite delays caused by the Russia-Ukraine war. These systems played a crucial role during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan last month. India is also developing its own air defence system, Project Kusha, with operational deployment planned for 2028-2029.
Following a NATO summit where he was jokingly called "Daddy" by Secretary Rutte, the White House shared a video of Donald Trump set to the song "Hey Daddy." This occurred after Trump likened the Iran-Israel conflict to a schoolyard fight, prompting Rutte's jest about needing strong language.
Donald Trump seemingly endorsed regime change in Iran, questioning why it wouldn't occur if the current regime fails to improve the nation. This contrasts with his administration's earlier statements, where officials like JD Vance, Marco Rubio, and Pete Hegseth asserted that the recent US air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites were not aimed at toppling the government.
Shubman Gill lamented India's missed opportunities after England's thrilling five-wicket victory in the first Test, highlighting dropped catches and lower-order batting failures. Ben Duckett's brilliant 149 and a crucial partnership between Joe Root and Jamie Smith guided England to overhaul the 371-run target. Gill acknowledged the need to rectify batting collapses and capitalize on chances in the upcoming matches.
The Axiom-4 mission, carrying Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three international crewmates, successfully launched to the International Space Station after delays. Shukla, as pilot, marks a significant step for India in space exploration. The crew will conduct over 60 science experiments during their two-week stay, contributing to research in various fields before returning to Earth.
Jairam Ramesh of Congress has strongly criticized the RSS for allegedly never accepting the Indian Constitution and attacking its framers. This response follows RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's remark questioning the inclusion of "Socialist" and "Secular" in the Constitution. Ramesh highlighted past calls by the RSS and BJP for a new Constitution, which he claims were rejected by the public.