Delhi's ban on refueling older vehicles, targeting those over 10 (diesel) and 15 (petrol) years, faces criticism from ex-IAF pilot Sanjeev Kapoor. He questions the policy's focus on personal vehicles while older aircraft, trains, and buses continue operating. Kapoor also warns of potential black markets arising from the fuel ban, raising concerns about unintended consequences.
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Shubman Gill motivated Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna on Day 5 of the first Test. England chased 371 runs, reaching 117 at lunch without losing a wicket. Gill's remark about the bowlers was caught on the stump mic. Teams observed silence for Dilip Doshi's passing. England needed 254 more runs with all wickets in hand to win the match.
A federal judge has blocked Donald Trump's asylum ban at the US-Mexico border, determining that the US president overstepped his authority by declaring illegal immigration an emergency. The judge stated that Trump's proclamation, which aimed to prevent migrants from seeking asylum, exceeded executive power limits.
In Jogulamba Gadwal, police arrested eight individuals, including a newly-wed woman and her lover, for the murder of land surveyor Ganta Tejeshwar. V Tirumala Rao, the lover, and Aishwarya, the wife, orchestrated the crime, hiring contract killers with promises of cash. The gang murdered Tejeshwar on June 17, dumping his body in a canal after befriending him under false pretenses.
Iran has acknowledged that recent US strikes caused significant damage to its nuclear installations. This admission follows President Trump's claims that the strikes "obliterated" Iran's nuclear program. Trump asserted that Iran's nuclear ambitions have been significantly delayed, drawing a controversial parallel to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Ahead of the second Test against England, Mohammed Siraj practiced batting. Siraj found his bat broken. This caused a moment of surprise. The incident occurred during practice at Edgbaston. India aims to level the series after a defeat. Lower-order batting is a key concern for the team. Siraj's reaction to the broken bat showed his positive attitude.
Despite Jasprit Bumrah's five-wicket haul in the first innings, India faced a five-wicket defeat against England in the first Test at Headingley. Off-field, a pre-marriage anecdote shared by his wife, Sanjana Ganesan, on 'Who's The Boss' added a light-hearted touch.
A devastating explosion at Sigachi Industries' Telangana plant has claimed 36 lives, prompting a criminal investigation into the company's safety lapses. Negligence, including the absence of fire safety measures and warnings about faulty machinery, contributed to the tragedy. The Telangana government has announced substantial compensation for the victims and their families, as DNA profiling is underway to identify the deceased.
Tej Pratap Yadav, Lalu Prasad's son, has acknowledged the authenticity of his photos with Anushka Yadav, which led to his expulsion from the RJD. Despite the controversy and family discord, he maintains contact with his mother and hopes to return to the party, citing his popularity.
India declined to endorse the joint statement at the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in Qingdao due to the omission of its terrorism concerns. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh insisted on acknowledging the Pahalgam attack, attributed to Lashkar-e-Taiba, while the statement referenced activities in Balochistan. Consensus eluded the member states, leading to the abandonment of the joint statement.