BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad criticizes Rahul Gandhi for questioning India's merit system and doubts Gandhi's own qualifications for his role as the leader of the opposition. Gandhi's remarks highlighted the biases in India’s education and bureaucratic systems against Dalits, OBCs, and tribals.
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India started their Champions Trophy with a decisive six-wicket win against Bangladesh. Shubman Gill praised Mohammed Shami for his remarkable 5/53 spell, lauding his comeback after a lengthy injury. Gill also scored an unbeaten 101, guiding India to victory, with Shami expressing hopes for continued strong performances. India set to take on Pakistan on Sunday.
The US FDA has approved the anti-diabetic drug Zepbound (Tirzepatide) for managing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in obese adults. Eli Lilly plans to launch the drug in India by 2025, pending approvals. The treatment is expected to be a breakthrough by aiding weight reduction, which in turn improves breathing during sleep.
UPI is set to expand globally as 12,000 merchants in Singapore will soon accept UPI payments. NIPL has partnered with HitPay to facilitate this expansion, enhancing the payment experience for Indian tourists. This follows partnerships in the UAE and Trinidad and Tobago.
Israel launched airstrikes on multiple locations in Lebanon, killing at least six people in retaliation for a rocket attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered strikes on Hezbollah targets, raising concerns about the fragile ceasefire. Hezbollah denied responsibility for the attack, and Lebanese leadership stressed they do not seek a return to war.
A local court in Bareilly has sentenced Ravi Babu Sharma, his wife Ritu Sharma, and his sister Radha Devi to life imprisonment for torturing and killing his 10-year-old daughter Kajal. The trio buried Kajal's body in their courtyard, and an autopsy confirmed she had 15 injuries and did not die naturally.
India is evaluating US President Trump's offer of the F-35 fighter jets, weighing strategic and economic factors. With China deploying its own advanced jets, India might seek F-35s in the interim, while continuing its 5th-generation fighter project. The India-US defence relationship is set to expand further this year.
The nation mourns the loss of 28 lives in a terror attack in Pahalgam, including navy lieutenant Vinay Narwal, whose recent marriage adds to the tragedy. Emotional farewells were held at Delhi's IGI Airport, with his wife inconsolably grieving. Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta paid respects, while Narwal's remains were taken to his family in Karnal, Haryana.
Monali Thakur was rushed to hospital after experiencing severe breathing difficulty during a live performance in West Bengal. The singer's condition rapidly deteriorated, leading her team to arrange immediate medical attention. Previously, Monali voiced concerns about mismanagement during a concert in Varanasi, highlighting infrastructure issues.
PM Modi visited Kuwait to strengthen bilateral ties. Congress criticized the trip. They pointed to the ongoing violence in Manipur. The party urged the PM to visit the affected region. The violence started in May last year. It involves clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities. Many lives have been lost.