India's defence attache to Indonesia, Captain Shiv Kumar, revealed that the IAF suffered losses during the May 7 strikes in Pakistan and PoK due to political constraints against targeting military establishments. This followed CDS General Chauhan's acknowledgment of initial losses. While Pakistan claimed to have downed six Indian fighters, the government is yet to quantify the losses.
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As Team India begins a new Test cricket chapter under Shubman Gill at Headingley, Virat Kohli's absence is keenly felt. Nasser Hussain lauded Kohli's impact, recalling his fiery leadership during the 2021 Lord's Test. With key players missing, India face England, marking a symbolic shift in the post-Kohli era, with Sai Sudharsan debuting and Karun Nair returning.
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association has requested Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to intervene in a case at Kovai Medical Centre and Hospital (KMCH) in Coimbatore. A doctor from Kashmir, Dr. Zubair Ahmad, was allegedly denied admission for refusing to shave his beard, citing religious obligations.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar supported Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's decision to abstain from signing a joint statement at the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in China. Jaishankar emphasized that the SCO's primary objective is to combat terrorism. However, one member nation blocked any reference to terrorism in the outcome document.
India has strongly rebuked Pakistan at the UNSC, accusing them of exploiting the platform to advance a "nefarious agenda." Ambassador Harish highlighted Pakistan's human rights abuses and cross-border terrorism, citing the Pahalgam attack where 26 tourists were killed. He mentioned Operation Sindoor, India's retaliatory strikes on terrorist infrastructure.
Maharashtra's deputy CM Eknath Shinde linked International Yoga Day to his 2022 Shiv Sena rebellion, terming it a "big yoga" that reshaped the state's political landscape. He stated that the split led to stability and development under the guidance of PM Modi and Amit Shah.
Dayanidhi Maran has accused his brother Kalanithi Maran of illegally transferring Sun TV group shares worth thousands of crore. The legal notice alleges Kalanithi amassed Rs 5,926 crore in dividends until 2023 and Rs 455 crore in 2024 through fraudulent means. Dayanidhi threatens legal action, demanding the restoration of the company's original ownership structure from 2003.
India's Operation Sindhu is underway to evacuate stranded citizens from Iran, with two special flights expected in Delhi. Tehran, in a special gesture, lifted airspace restrictions for the evacuation facilitated by Mahan Air. Around 1,000 students will return in the coming days. Evacuation flights for Indian nationals wishing to leave Israel will commence from Amman.
During the Rath Yatra in Puri, approximately 750 devotees were hospitalized due to exhaustion and crowd pressure. Health officials reported that over 230 individuals were admitted to the Infectious Disease Hospital, while around 520 received treatment at the district headquarters hospital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation tour commencing July 2, including first-ever visits to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Namibia. He will attend the Brics summit in Brazil, discussing global issues and holding bilateral meetings.