A day before his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama expressed his hope to live beyond 130 years. Addressing devotees in McLeodganj, he stated his belief in having served Buddha Dharma and the Tibetan people well. While previously suggesting he might live to 110 or 113, the spiritual leader's latest statement comes amid ongoing discussions about succession.
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Sonia Gandhi criticized the Enforcement Directorate's money laundering case related to the National Herald as "truly a strange case." Her lawyer, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, argued the case lacked substance, highlighting the absence of property involved. The ED alleges Sonia and Rahul Gandhi laundered money through a fraudulent takeover of Associated Journals Ltd's assets.
Smriti Mandhana made history on Saturday. She became the first Indian woman cricketer to score centuries in all formats. This happened during the T20I against England Women. Mandhana scored 112 runs off 62 balls. India Women posted 210/5, their highest T20I score against England. Her achievement places her among the elite cricketers globally.
India's commanding performance in the second Test against England has sparked a meme frenzy online. Shubman Gill's explosive 161, supported by KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Ravindra Jadeja, propelled India to declare at 427/6, setting England an improbable 608-run target. Fans humorously compared the declaration to the long-awaited GTA 6 release.
Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, secured a decisive victory in the Democratic mayoral primary, surprisingly garnering support from young professionals in tech and finance. While some Wall Street figures express alarm, others see an opportunity to reshape the city's power dynamics.
In Rajasthan's Bhilwara district, Sitaram Keer died after a road accident led to mob violence. The incident occurred in Jahazpur, triggering communal tensions. Hindu groups protested, and the VHP called for a Muharram procession ban. Police have been deployed, and three individuals are detained. An investigation is underway, and a temple event has been postponed.
India's diaspora sent a record $135.46 billion home in the last fiscal year, solidifying its position as the world's top recipient of remittances for over a decade. This surge, a 14% increase, is fueled by skilled workers migrating to the US, UK, and Singapore.
Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir, refuted claims of external assistance during the recent conflict with India, dismissing them as false and an attempt to undermine Pakistan's capabilities. He criticized India for involving other nations in a bilateral issue and warned of a strong response to any future aggression.
India secured a dominant 336-run victory over England at Edgbaston, leveling the series 1-1. Shubman Gill's historic batting performance, with scores of 269 and 161, led the charge, while Akash Deep's impressive 10-wicket haul and Mohammed Siraj's impactful bowling further contributed to India's triumph. Virat Kohli praised the team's fearless approach and Gill's leadership.
Iran's top military commander has voiced strong skepticism regarding Israel's adherence to the ceasefire agreement. He conveyed to Saudi Arabia's defense minister Tehran's readiness to retaliate forcefully should Israel resume hostilities. Despite not initiating the conflict, Iran asserts it responded with full force and remains prepared to do so again if necessary.