The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) urged the Indian government to protect farmers and small businesses during bilateral trade negotiations, particularly with the US. They emphasized focusing on bilateral trade deals over multilateral agreements. SJM criticized President Trump for his stance on India's tariffs and highlighted the need for national interests to be maintained.
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Afghanistan shocked England with a thrilling eight-run victory in the Champions Trophy, knocking England out and securing a potential semi-final spot. Key highlights include Ibrahim Zadran's record-breaking 177 runs. This victory is particularly celebrated among cricket fans in India, who see Afghanistan as a second favorite team.
Affan, a 23-year-old from Venjaramoodu, allegedly murdered five individuals, including his grandmother and brother, possibly influenced by an unknown person. The motive remains unclear as Affan is under medical observation. Police are investigating his phone and social media interactions, and a forensic examination is underway to determine if drugs were involved. Affan confessed to the crimes at a police station.
The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2024 in Lucknow honored top athletes and coaches for their achievements. Hosted by Aparshakti Khurrana, the event saw Bollywood celebrities presenting awards. Suniel Shetty was named TOISA Ambassador of the Year, Kapil Dev received the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj was honored for advancing para-sports.
Prithvi Shaw's omission from Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy squad sparked a social media outburst from the young opener. Shaw highlighted his impressive List A stats—3,399 runs at an average of 55.7—questioning the decision. This follows his exclusion from the Ranji team and going unsold in the IPL.
India celebrates the centenary of Raj Kapoor, the iconic "Showman" of Indian cinema. His family, along with Prime Minister Modi, paid tribute to his enduring legacy. While experts debate whether his films or music will be his most lasting contribution, his impact on Indian cinema and global audiences remains undeniable.
India's selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, surprised many by replacing opener Yashasvi Jaiswal with mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy for the Champions Trophy. Despite four spinners already in the squad, Varun's inclusion raised eyebrows. The key decision now revolves around who will play in the XI between Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy.
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The BCCI has announced India's 2025 home fixtures featuring Test, ODI, and T20I series against West Indies and South Africa. The season begins with Tests against West Indies in October. South Africa's tour starting in November includes a historic Test in Guwahati, followed by ODIs and a five-match T20I series concluding in December.