During his official visit to the UK, EAM S Jaishankar faced heckling by Khalistani extremists at an event in London. The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the security breach and called on the UK government to meet their diplomatic obligations. The incident involved protesters tearing the Indian national flag while police officers appeared unresponsive.
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Maharashtra reported its fifth death due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), with Assam confirming its first fatality. The outbreak has caused an increase in critical cases in Pune, leading to a rise in ICU admissions and ventilator support. Water contamination has been identified as a potential cause.
Legendary South African cricketer AB de Villiers hinted at a potential comeback, inspired by his kids. He retired in 2021 but is considering playing casual cricket for fun, not wanting the pressure of professional leagues. Known for innovative play, de Villiers was a key player for RCB in IPL and still admired figures like Imran Tahir.
Chennai Super Kings made changes for their match against Lucknow Super Giants. Ravichandran Ashwin was dropped from the team. Jamie Overton and Shaik Rasheed replaced Ashwin and Devon Conway. MS Dhoni wanted to bowl first due to dew. Lucknow Super Giants included Mitchell Marsh. Rishabh Pant also wanted to bowl first. CSK aimed to improve their performance after recent losses.
Tata Group invests Rs 500 crore in Breach Candy Hospital, becoming its largest financial backer and gaining board representation. N Chandrasekaran will replace Deepak Parekh as chairman from October 2025. The investment will enhance the hospital's infrastructure and technology. This marks Tata Group's third healthcare project in Mumbai, aligning with other conglomerates' healthcare initiatives.
Anaya Bangar, daughter of Sanjay Bangar, revealed facing harassment within the cricket world after her gender-affirming surgery. She received nude photos from cricketers and faced verbal abuse, including a proposition from a former player. Anaya has represented Islam Gymkhana in Mumbai’s club circuit and also played for Hinckley Cricket Club in Leicestershire, UK.
Former South African cricketer Herschelle Gibbs revealed that language barriers make it difficult to effectively coach Pakistani batsman Babar Azam due to his limited English proficiency. Despite this, Babar's approach hasn’t changed much over the years. Babar, urging fans to stop calling him 'King', emphasised the importance of team success over personal accolades as Pakistan heads into the Champions Trophy.
PM Narendra Modi will visit Marseille to connect with the history of Indian soldiers who fought in World War I and the significant escape attempt of Veer Savarkar in 1910. During the trip, Modi will open India's newest consulate general and honor soldiers at the Mazargues War Cemetery.
In Davanagere, Channagiri police arrested Mohammad Niyaz, Mohammad Gauspeer, Chand Basha, Inayat Ullah, Dastagir, and Rasool TR for allegedly attacking Shabina Banu after a video of the assault went viral. The arrests followed Shabina Banu's complaint regarding the incident that occurred after her husband disapproved of a male friend visiting her relative. The investigation, led by CPI Ravish, is ongoing.
India has lodged a strong protest with China over the creation of two counties in Hotan prefecture, which include areas in Ladakh. India has also raised concerns about China's hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet, emphasizing transparency and consultation with downstream states.