Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticized Uddhav Thackeray, labeling him "palturam" after reversing the three-language policy due to opposition pressure. Fadnavis clarified that the BJP-led government supports all national languages, including Hindi. He pointed out that Thackeray's own administration had previously mandated Hindi instruction based on the Raghunath Mashelkar Committee's recommendations.
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Japan has strongly condemned Donald Trump's comparison of US strikes on Iran to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Survivors and officials expressed outrage, with Nagasaki's mayor calling the comparison 'regrettable'. Hiroshima lawmakers passed a resolution rejecting any justification for nuclear weapons. Trump claimed the strikes 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear capabilities, contradicting intelligence assessments.
During a net session in Birmingham, a video surfaced showing Indian pacers Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep playfully wrestling with bowling coach Morne Morkel. Arshdeep explained that Morkel initiated the wrestling as a fun way to conclude practice sessions. Despite the lighthearted moment, Team India is currently trailing 0-1 in the five-match series after a loss at Headingley.
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