Union home minister Amit Shah gifted a guitar to seven-year-old Mizoram singing prodigy Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte after she performed Vande Mataram in Aizawl. Shah expressed his admiration on social media, highlighting her patriotic spirit. Shah's visit also included attending the Assam Rifles' land transfer ceremony to the Mizoram government.
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Mohammad Amir revealed feeling sidelined by the Pakistan cricket setup after the 2024 T20 World Cup due to a lack of communication regarding future plans, leading to his retirement. He also mentioned turning down a County contract to represent Pakistan and advocated for aggressive mindset in cricket. Amir expressed support for Babar Azam's comeback.
Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' is enjoying an impressive box office performance, crossing Rs 223 crore in just 8 days. The film saw a significant boost on Shivaji Jayanti with Rs 32 crore. Despite competition from the newly released 'Mere Husband Ki Biwi', 'Chhaava' continues to draw crowds, potentially exceeding Rs 20 crore on its second Friday.
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has credited the IPL with transforming Indian cricket by fostering a winning mentality and improving infrastructure. Karthik emphasised the depth of talent in Indian cricket, allowing the country to field multiple competitive teams simultaneously. He highlighted the confidence-building experiences IPL provides by allowing players to compete alongside global legends.
At least 13 civilians were killed, and nine injured, in strikes on Yemen’s capital city of Sanaa. At least 11 others, including four children and one woman, were killed, and 14 injured, in a strike on the northern province of Saada. The Houthis’ political bureau described the attacks as a war crime and said in a statement, “Our Yemeni armed forces are fully prepared to respond to escalation with escalation.â€
India bolsters its defence capabilities with a Rs 21,100 crore investment in 100 K-9 Vajra artillery guns and 12 Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets. This procurement addresses the need for enhanced firepower in high-altitude regions and replaces aging aircraft, contributing to a stronger national security posture.
The MNF vowed to prevent Lengpui airport from being handed over to the Indian Air Force, criticizing ZPM's financial management and highlighting potential civilian-military conflicts. They express concerns about economic impact, noise pollution, and strategic military targeting. The previous MNF government had already proposed constructing a second runway.
Opposition deputies disrupted the parliament with smoke grenades and tear gas during a heated session, resulting in injuries to lawmakers. The chaos occurred amid debates on a funding law and escalating tensions linked to broader demonstrations sparked by a train station roof collapse months earlier.