Wimbledon 2025 witnessed a confluence of sports and Bollywood glamour, with Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma gracing Centre Court. Adding to the buzz was actress Avneet Kaur, whose presence sparked social media frenzy. This was fueled by the coincidence of her appearance alongside Kohli, reigniting memories of his 'algorithm' explanation for liking her pictures.
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Novak Djokovic celebrated his 100th Wimbledon singles win on Centre Court, but his daughter, Tara, stole the show. During an on-court interview, Djokovic explained a dance he's been doing is to the song "Pump It Up." He then encouraged Tara to demonstrate, and she happily obliged, pumping her fists to the delight of the crowd.
Naveen Kumar, brother of Ajith Kumar, is in hospital, alleging police brutality. Ajith died in Sivaganga district, reportedly in police custody. A postmortem revealed injuries, suggesting torture. The Tamil Nadu government gave compensation to Ajith's family. Chief Minister MK Stalin has ordered a CBI investigation. Five policemen have been arrested in connection with the case. Actor Vijay met the family.
Foxconn has requested hundreds of Chinese engineers and technicians to return from its iPhone factories in India, impacting Apple's manufacturing expansion. This move, potentially linked to Beijing's strategy to curb technology transfers, may slow workforce training and raise production costs. Foxconn is replacing Chinese staff with Taiwanese and Vietnamese workers while retrofitting machinery for Indian employees.
A lighthearted exchange between Harry Brook and Shubman Gill during the second Test has gained attention after rain disrupted Day 5. Brook jokingly predicted the rain, and his words proved prophetic as heavy showers threatened India's victory. Gill's outstanding performance, including record-breaking scores of 269 and 161, had put India in a dominant position, needing just seven wickets on final day.
Businessman Gopal Khemka was murdered near Gandhi Maidan in Patna, mirroring the earlier killing of his son, BJP leader Gunjan Khemka, in 2018. Police are investigating the shooting, having recovered a bullet and shell from the scene. The incident has sparked political criticism, with RJD leaders condemning the government's handling of law and order.
US President Donald Trump signed the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" into law during a Fourth of July celebration. The legislation includes tax cuts, increased military and immigration enforcement spending, and Medicaid reductions. The Department of Homeland Security lauded the bill's $165 billion appropriation, emphasizing its support for border security and deportation efforts.
US President Trump imposed tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea. China faces import restrictions. China dominates critical mineral production. The US relies on China for rare earth imports. China weaponized its dominance by placing strategic minerals under export control. China retains price-setting power. China's export controls triggered a plunge in rare earth magnet exports.
Despite the Election Commission's specific invitation to party heads for a meeting on Bihar's electoral roll revision, many parties, including Congress, DMK, and TMC, did not send confirmations or their designated leaders. Congress initially arrived with a larger delegation but adhered to the two-person limit, while only CPI and CPI(ML) Liberation had their heads present.
China's ambassador asserts that the Dalai Lama lacks authority over the reincarnation system, a practice spanning 700 years. This statement contrasts with India's stance of non-interference in religious matters, as Kiren Rijiju emphasizes the Dalai Lama's sole right to decide on his reincarnation. The Tibetan government-in-exile accuses China of cultural genocide.