Wimbledon 2025 has become a star-studded affair, drawing sporting icons from around the globe. Indian cricketer like Deepak Chahar, along with his wife Jaya Bhardwaj have become the most recent duo to turn heads at the Grand Slam. Recently, pictures of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma in the Royal Box had gone viral.
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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.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, currently on the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 mission, spoke with Isro chairman V Narayanan on July 6, 2025, about his health, mission progress, and scientific work. Shukla's observations and inputs are expected to significantly contribute to the Gaganyaan mission. Isro continues to provide mission support, with regular interactions with standby astronaut Prashant Balan Nair.
A preliminary report on the Air India 171 crash, which killed 241 onboard and over 30 on the ground, is expected soon. Investigators are focusing on the possibility of fuel control switch movement as a potential cause for the dual engine failure shortly after takeoff.
Former Russian transport minister Roman Starovoit allegedly died by suicide with an awarded firearm shortly after being dismissed by President Vladimir Putin. His sacking followed significant flight cancellations and delays at Moscow's Sheremetyevo and St Petersburg's Pulkovo airports, reportedly due to Ukrainian drone attacks. Andrey Nikitin has been appointed as the acting transport minister.
In Bhubaneswar, a shocking incident occurred where six individuals assaulted BMC Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahu in his office, allegedly over a phone conversation. The attack, which involved dragging and beating Sahu, prompted condemnation from political figures like Aparajita Sarangi and Naveen Patnaik. Police have arrested three individuals, including a BJP corporator, and are investigating further.
Indian Railways is considering reducing or eliminating 'clerkage' fees deducted from cancelled waitlisted tickets, potentially benefiting passengers. This move comes as online bookings increase and operational costs decrease. Simultaneously, Railways will require identity verification for Tatkal bookings starting July 1, 2025, using Aadhaar or DigiLocker.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently shared a nostalgic throwback photo on Instagram, offering fans a glimpse into her teenage years at 16. The monochrome picture captures a quiet moment of introspection, with Samantha seated on a couch, dressed in a printed short dress and white shrug. More recently, Samantha shared highlights from her June, including a heartwarming lunch date with Keerthy Suresh.
An Indian delegation officially presented Ahmedabad's bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The bid emphasises the opportunity for young Indians to experience the Olympics at home, promoting the principle of global unity. However, the IOC has paused the host selection process for review due to members' concerns about involvement.
Delhi's ban on refueling older vehicles, targeting those over 10 (diesel) and 15 (petrol) years, faces criticism from ex-IAF pilot Sanjeev Kapoor. He questions the policy's focus on personal vehicles while older aircraft, trains, and buses continue operating. Kapoor also warns of potential black markets arising from the fuel ban, raising concerns about unintended consequences.