Arvind Kejriwal announced Aam Aadmi Party will participate in the Bihar Assembly elections. The party will contest solo. There will be no alliance with the INDIA bloc or Congress. Kejriwal made the announcement during a visit to Gujarat. He alleged Congress contested Visavadar bypolls to undermine AAP. He also accused BJP of using Congress to divide votes.
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Congress leader Ajoy Kumar triggered controversy by mistakenly referring to Sikkim as a neighboring nation while criticizing the government's foreign policy. The BJP seized on the remark, accusing the Congress of divisive politics and insulting the Northeast. Kumar apologized for the error but questioned the BJP's focus on real issues.
Following their Headingley defeat, the Indian cricket team has commenced preparations for the second Test against England in Birmingham. Despite Jasprit Bumrah's presence, he refrained from on-field activities, while Prasidh Krishna was also absent from bowling drills. Coach Gautam Gambhir engaged in discussions with pacers, and players participated in net sessions.
India has launched its first Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) project on the Dwarka Expressway in Delhi, aligning with NHAI's 2023 guidelines. This AI-powered system, covering 56.46 km, integrates traffic monitoring cameras, incident detection, and enforcement systems. It aims to enhance road safety by detecting traffic violations and disseminating information, setting a national benchmark for intelligent traffic management.
Chief Justice of India, Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, shared his personal journey at a Nagpur event, recalling his family's sacrifices and his father's dream of him becoming a lawyer dedicated to social good, inspired by Dr. BR Ambedkar. Gavai, who initially wanted to be an architect, also humorously recounted a cheque bounce case involving actor Hema Malini.
Jasprit Bumrah and Sanjana Ganesan humorously recounted their initial encounter during the 2019 World Cup, where Sanjana mistakenly believed Bumrah was avoiding her due to a presumed girlfriend or wife. Bumrah clarified that his shy nature led to the initial awkwardness. Eventually, they connected, married in 2021, and welcomed their son in 2023.
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has indicated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) bears primary responsibility for a stampede that killed 11 people. RCB announced victory celebrations without securing necessary police clearance, leading to a massive, unmanaged crowd.
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.
Donald Trump has vehemently denied reports suggesting his administration considered a $30 billion deal to aid Iran in developing a civil nuclear program. He dismissed the reports as "fake news" and a "hoax" intended to demean him.
In a horrifying incident at a Moscow airport, a man from Belarus violently attacked an 18-month-old boy, causing severe injuries. The child, who had recently arrived from Iran with his pregnant mother, is now in a coma. Authorities detained the suspect, Vladimir Vitkov, and found evidence of drug use, investigating the motive behind the brutal assault.
Indian Railways is set to hike passenger train fares for the first time in several years. The minor increase in fares will be effective from July 1, 2025. Earlier this month, Indian Railways made a significant announcement requiring Aadhaar authentication for tatkal train ticket bookings.