Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday wishes to the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday, lauding him as a symbol of love, compassion, patience, and moral discipline. Special prayers were held by Tibetan Buddhist monks in exile at the Dorjidak Monastery near Shimla. Several leaders attended celebrations in Dharamshala to honor the spiritual leader.
Related news
A Madhya Pradesh constable managed to draw a full salary for 12 years without ever reporting for duty after being appointed in 2011. Due to a communication lapse, his absence went unnoticed until a pay-scale review in 2023 revealed the fraud, during which over Rs 28 lakh was credited to his account.
Kunal Kamra faces a show cause notice from Maharashtra legislature's privileges committee for allegedly insulting deputy CM Eknath Shinde in a parody song. Kamra responded defiantly, asserting his right to joke. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare also received a notice for supporting Kamra.
Donald Trump suggested the federal government might seize control of New York City and Washington D.C., citing concerns about crime and ineffective local leadership. He criticized New York's ranked-choice voting and claimed the White House possesses the authority to intervene in cities if necessary. Despite data showing a decrease in violent crime in D.C.
In a tragic incident near Sheikhpura, a 50-year-old man lost his life while attempting to save two buffaloes from the Varanasi-Deoghar Vande Bharat Express. Gopal Yadav's heroic effort to rescue the animals proved fatal when the high-speed train struck all three. The collision's impact scattered remains along the tracks, briefly disrupting train services on the Nawada-Kiul section.
An IndiGo flight from Surat to Jaipur faced an unusual delay when a swarm of bees congregated on the aircraft's cargo compartment shutter. The incident, which occurred on Monday afternoon, caused a 50-minute delay as airport authorities deployed a fire tender to dislodge the bees with a jet of water, ensuring the safety of passengers and staff.
During Wimbledon's hottest opening day ever, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz paused his match against Fabio Fognini to assist an elderly fan who was unwell due to the heat. Alcaraz alerted officials and provided water, later responding to the fan's daughter on social media with a message of concern and care, showcasing his compassion both on and off the court.
Dayton Bramhall, daughter of Shelly, faced challenges in her DCC journey. She auditioned thrice but was cut each time. Despite her family's DCC legacy, she needed to earn her place. The rejection strained relationships, especially with her mother. Dayton now teaches at The Young Company in Texas. She empowers young dancers with her experiences.
Raja Chaudhary, in a recent interview, refuted Shweta Tiwari's accusations of domestic violence during their marriage, which ended in 2012. He claimed Shweta demanded he never meet their daughter, Palak, as a condition for divorce. Raja expressed his sorrow over being cut off from Palak and his family, alleging Shweta used her influence to isolate them.
Bilawal Bhutto's offer to extradite Pakistani terrorists to India has sparked outrage, particularly from Talha Saeed, son of Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed. Talha condemned Bhutto's remarks as an "irresponsible offer," demanding instead the extradition of Indian leaders and accusing Bhutto's family of aligning with Western and Indian narratives against Pakistan.
India's scheduled white-ball tour of Bangladesh in August faces a potential postponement due to pending government clearance amidst diplomatic tensions. While cancellation is not an option as the series is part of the ICC's Future Tours Programme, both cricket boards are expected to discuss rescheduling to find mutually convenient dates. The series includes three ODIs and three T20Is.