Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Aaditya and Uddhav Thackeray responded to allegations over Disha Salian's death case, refuting any connection and accusing the BJP of using the issue for political gain. Uddhav criticized BJP for ignoring farmers' issues, while Aaditya emphasized focusing on real problems and questioned BJP's unfulfilled promises.
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A blast during Friday prayers in a mosque in Nowshera, KP province, Pakistan, has caused several casualties. Emergency services and law enforcement are on the scene investigating the incident, which is initially suspected to be a suicide attack, as reported by KP's Inspector General Zulfiqar Hameed.
Indian and US officials will get down to finalising the contours of the proposed bilateral trade agreement, starting Wednesday, along with terms of reference and schedule of what is expected to be a two-stage pact. Assistant US trade representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch will hold talks with Rajesh Agarwal, additional secretary in the commerce department, with the idea of clinching the first tranche of the deal by Sept-Oct.
India and Australia will face off in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final in Dubai. Despite Australia’s previous win, Ricky Ponting sees India as favourites due to their familiarity with the conditions. Ponting acknowledges India’s batting depth and potential tactical advantages but warns against underestimating the Australian side in high-stakes matches.
NASA and SpaceX are launching the Crew-10 mission today to the ISS, carrying astronauts from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos. This mission will also bring back NASA's Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who were stranded in space for eight months due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner. The mission will focus on scientific research and technological experiments.
In a shocking incident in Assam's Chirang district, Britesh Hajong, 60, was arrested for allegedly beheading his wife, Baijayanti Hajong, 50, during an argument in front of their daughters. Police reported that Hajong surrendered himself at the Ballamguri Police patrolling point with the severed head.
England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and chose to bat in the first ODI against India. Virat Kohli is sidelined due to a sore knee, while Mohammed Shami returns to the squad. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana make their ODI debuts for India. This is India's first ODI since August 2024, when they suffered a 0-2 defeat in a three-match series against Sri Lanka.
Following Chennai Super Kings' much-needed victory against Lucknow Super Giants, concerns arose as MS Dhoni was seen limping, sparking worries about his fitness. This adds to CSK's challenges, already struggling at the bottom of the IPL 2025 table. Dhoni, who recently resumed captaincy, also emphasized the need for improved pitches at Chepauk to boost the batters' confidence.
Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to Ola and Uber following complaints about price differences for identical rides on Android and iOS devices. Investigations found higher fares on iOS. Experts suggest these disparities might be due to how ride-hailing apps access hardware data with user consent during app installation.
The Embassy of India in Bangkok has issued an emergency helpline for Indian nationals in Thailand following a powerful earthquake in Myanmar that impacted the region. The embassy is coordinating with Thai authorities and no incidents involving Indian citizens have been reported yet. Prime Minister Modi expressed readiness to assist affected nations.