Middlesex is reportedly keen on signing Virat Kohli for a stint at Lord's, aiming to add the Indian superstar to their roster. Despite his Test retirement, Kohli hasn't ruled out first-class cricket, opening the door for a potential County Championship or One-Day Cup appearance.
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Prime Minister Modi refuted Pakistan's claim of destroying India's S-400 air defense system by visiting the Adampur airbase and posing with the system. This follows Pakistan's disinformation campaign, including false videos, after India's Operation Sindoor. The Ministry of External Affairs exposed Pakistan's false claims about damaging the S-400 and BrahMos missile base.
Delhi Capitals are contemplating promoting KL Rahul to the opener position for their crucial IPL 2025 match against Gujarat Titans. Rahul is on the verge of becoming the fastest Indian to score 8000 T20 runs, needing just 33 runs to surpass Virat Kohli's record. However, Rashid Khan of Gujarat Titans could pose a threat to Rahul's milestone.
Dixon Technologies' outperform rating is sustained by BNP Paribas India, citing remarkable FY25 results and future partnerships. Elara Securities India recommends accumulating Bharat Electronics, impressed by record margins and export potential after proven capabilities. Emkay Global Financial Services upgraded Hindalco due to a positive outlook on LME aluminium. ICICI Securities maintains an add rating on Pfizer, highlighting strong EBITDA margins.
A pizza delivery dispute occurred in Bhandup. It involved Vaidehi Pathak and delivery boy Rohit Lavera. The argument started over pizza quality. It then shifted to the use of Marathi language. Pathak insisted Lavera speak Marathi. Lavera, a native of Haryana, refused. MNS intervened, and Lavera apologized. Police have registered a non-cognisable offence and are investigating the matter.
The Supreme Court has asked petitioners challenging the waqf laws to present a compelling case for interim relief, emphasizing the presumption of constitutionality for statutes. Petitioners argue the law enables systematic expropriation of waqf properties, dilutes Muslim representation, and restricts legal remedies.
Following Rajasthan Royals' victory over Chennai Super Kings, young Vaibhav Suryavanshi, after a stellar 57-run innings, respectfully touched MS Dhoni's feet during post-match handshakes. This gesture, showcasing the enduring impact of Dhoni on the next generation, quickly gained traction on social media, highlighting the respect he commands even towards the twilight of his IPL career.
Punjab Police arrested two Pakistani spies. They were in contact with Pakistan's ISI. The spies became active after the Pahalgam terror attack. Authorities transferred one lakh rupees to their accounts. Both individuals are from Gurdaspur and are around 19-20 years old. They are also involved in drug activities. They leaked secret information of security forces to Pakistan.
A significant 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Kasos, Greece, early Wednesday, sending tremors across the eastern Mediterranean. The quake, centered near Kasos and Crete, was felt on several Greek islands, as well as in Israel and Egypt.
A high alert was issued near the India-Pakistan border in Sriganganagar after a drone-like object was discovered. The device, found in the Anupgarh area, sparked concern due to a broken camera nearby, suggesting potential spying activities. Authorities, including the BSF and local police, secured the area, and a bomb disposal unit was deployed.