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England executed a brilliant run chase, securing a five-wicket victory against India in the Headingley Test and taking a 1-0 series lead. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley's commanding opening stand laid the foundation for the chase of 371. Joe Root and Jamie Smith then calmly guided England home, showcasing a measured approach to secure the win.
The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand has been temporarily suspended for 24 hours following severe weather warnings. Authorities have halted pilgrims in Rishikesh and other safe locations along the route. The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall across several districts. Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey confirmed the suspension, emphasizing close monitoring of the situation.
Captain Shubman Gill's unbeaten century, coupled with Ravindra Jadeja's support, propelled India to 310/5 on Day 1 at Edgbaston. Former England pacer Steven Finn noted the shortened boundaries, linking it to England's 'Bazball' approach. Gill's captaincy and Jaiswal's aggressive start put India in a strong position despite Woakes' early breakthroughs.
The Ministry of External Affairs says the US should assess Indian visa applications fairly. This follows the US embassy's new guidelines. Applicants must now share social media details. Omitting information may lead to visa denial. The US embassy in India also asks student visa applicants to make social media accounts public.
India made significant changes for the second Test against England, dropping Sai Sudharsan after his underwhelming debut and surprisingly excluding Kuldeep Yadav. Jasprit Bumrah is rested for workload management, leading to Akash Deep's inclusion alongside Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy.
The first Test between West Indies and Australia is marred by controversial third-umpire decisions. Several contentious calls by third umpire Adrian Holdstock have significantly impacted both teams, leading to widespread debate.
Shashi Tharoor addressed speculation about his strained relationship with the Congress party, stating any issues would be discussed privately. This follows cryptic social media posts and remarks praising PM Modi's diplomacy, which drew criticism from within the party. Congress leaders indirectly rebuked Tharoor, questioning his loyalty, while Tharoor maintained his comments reflected national interest.
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.
Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya gifted Jeff Bezos a case of his ultra-premium tequila for his Venice wedding to Lauren Sánchez. Palihapitiya mentioned Bezos's last-minute request on X. The wedding, a lavish three-day affair reportedly costing $50 million, saw celebrity guests like Bill Gates and Kim Kardashian.
Filmmaker Vinay Sapru, who along with Radhika Rao directed the iconic Kaanta Laga music video that turned Shefali Jariwala into an overnight sensation, has spoken exclusively to ETimes about the late star’s sudden passing and the unforgettable journey they shared.