Gautam Gambhir, India's head coach, has finally revealed the reason behind his serious demeanour. On The Kapil Sharma Show, Gambhir explained that he remains serious so others can smile, emphasising his focus and commitment to results. He also addressed his on-field confrontations, stating they are always for the country, not himself.
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American B-2 bombers attacked Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. Donald Trump claimed complete obliteration of Iran's nuclear infrastructure. Israel followed with strikes on missile sites. The attack strengthened the Iranian regime. It reignited anti-American sentiment. Experts fear Iran may accelerate its pursuit of nuclear weapons. Global oil prices surged amid wider conflict fears.
In Jogulamba Gadwal, police arrested eight individuals, including a newly-wed woman and her lover, for the murder of land surveyor Ganta Tejeshwar. V Tirumala Rao, the lover, and Aishwarya, the wife, orchestrated the crime, hiring contract killers with promises of cash. The gang murdered Tejeshwar on June 17, dumping his body in a canal after befriending him under false pretenses.
Gurgaon police are investigating the death of a 29-year-old woman found in her DLF-3 apartment after a foul smell was reported. The woman, an orphan from Najafgarh, Delhi, was reportedly in a seven-year relationship with a man who last saw her on Monday.
Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray are joining forces. They will protest the mandatory Hindi language imposition in Maharashtra schools. Sanjay Raut announced a joint march on July 5. This collaboration marks a significant moment. It is a united front on Marathi identity. The leaders aim to protect language rights. They want to prevent division on this crucial issue.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Friday. While Nifty50 went above 24,800, BSE Sensex was up over 200 points.
Emma Raducanu has denied rumors of a romantic relationship with Carlos Alcaraz, confirming their upcoming mixed doubles partnership at the US Open. The pair recently practiced together, with Alcaraz initiating the collaboration earlier this year. Raducanu expressed her excitement about teaming up with Alcaraz, while also focusing on her singles career after a recent loss at the Eastbourne Open.
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, calling it a dark chapter in India's history and a violation of the Constitution. He accused the Congress party of arresting democracy and highlighted the sacrifices of those who fought against the Emergency.
West Indies cricket legend Chris Gayle added fun to Royal Ascot. He wore a black coat and hat. Gayle joked about winning the best-dressed award. He expressed his love for London. He also shared his experience betting on a horse. Gayle's cricket records include impressive stats in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. He entertained fans both on and off the field.