During the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Washington, S Jaishankar highlighted the South China Sea as a significant concern for the member nations. The Quad expressed a unified stance on maintaining peace and preventing conflict in the waterway, opposing unilateral actions that alter the status quo.
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In a notable diplomatic move, Russia has officially recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan, as confirmed by Zamir Kabulov to Ria Novosti. This decision, further substantiated by Russia's foreign ministry via TASS, signifies a strengthened relationship with Kabul nearly three years after the Taliban's resurgence.
A heartwarming video capturing a baby elephant's innocent interaction with a roadside fruit cart has gone viral. The tiny calf, during a walk with its herd, gently grabbed a fruit, showcasing a beautiful moment of coexistence between humans and wildlife. This tender interaction has charmed social media users, sparking conversations about coexistence and kindness.
Maharashtra assembly witnessed uproar. Congress MLA Nana Patole faced suspension. He protested against BJP leaders' comments on farmers. Opposition parties walked out. They boycotted proceedings. Patole vowed to continue raising farmer issues. He demanded action against BJP leaders Babanrao Lonikar and Manikrao Kokate. Other opposition leaders supported Patole. They criticized the government's handling of farmer concerns.
Amazon has reached a milestone by deploying one million robots across its facilities and introducing "DeepFleet," a new AI model to optimize robot fleet efficiency. This move aims to reduce travel time and enhance delivery speeds. While Amazon emphasizes robots working alongside humans and creating new roles, CEO Andy Jassy acknowledges potential workforce reduction due to increased automation.
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of "Squid Game," has drawn parallels between the show's wealthy VIPs and figures like Elon Musk, noting their resemblance emerged during the writing process. The VIPs, who gamble on the lives of desperate contestants, represent a modern oligarchy that no longer hides its power, directly influencing events and openly displaying their control.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's family celebrated at his former school in Lucknow as he prepared for his spaceflight. As pilot of Axiom Mission 4, Shukla is set to launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre for a 14-day ISS journey. Following Rakesh Sharma's footsteps after 41 years, Shukla aims to inspire Indian youth.
The ACPDC has released the provisional merit list for 2025 first-year diploma admissions in Gujarat. Candidates can view and download the list from the official website, acpdc.gujarat.gov.in. The mock round choice filling will run from July 2–5, 2025, with the final merit list and mock results out on July 10. Round 1 of actual admission choice filling begins the same day. Students must follow the admission timeline closely to secure their preferred diploma seats.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi achieved a milestone. He scored the second-fastest fifty for India in Under-19 ODIs. He reached the landmark in just 20 balls against England. Rishabh Pant holds the record with an 18-ball fifty. Suryavanshi smashed 86 runs with six fours and nine sixes. He has consistently performed well in the series.
Shubman Gill etched his name in history by scoring a magnificent double century against England at Edgbaston, becoming only the third Indian to achieve this feat in England and the first Indian captain to do so on English soil.