Ukraine has accused Russia of launching its largest barrage of missiles and drones in over three years, surpassing last week's record. Ukrainian air defenses claim to have intercepted most of the drones and some missiles. This attack follows President Trump's announcement of increased weapon deliveries to Ukraine and accusations against Putin.
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Irfan Pathan has criticized Jasprit Bumrah's absence from the second Test against England, questioning the workload management approach when the team needs him most. Pathan urges selectors to prepare for a future without Bumrah and Shami in Test cricket, emphasizing the need for stability and continuity for younger bowlers.
The Delhi High Court has dismissed 300 petitions from the defence ministry, upholding the Armed Forces Tribunal's decision to grant disability pensions to soldiers, regardless of frontline postings. The court emphasized that these pensions are a rightful acknowledgment of sacrifices made during military service, not mere acts of generosity.
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.
Bobby Deol showed his support for Team India, meeting captain Rohit Sharma in London before the crucial third Test against England at Lord's. Deol's Instagram post, featuring a photo with Sharma, quickly went viral as he wished the team well. England won the toss and chose to bat, with India bringing back Jasprit Bumrah into the playing XI.
A recent PARAKH survey reveals that less than half of Indian schools offer skill-based courses for Classes IX and above, with only 29% of students participating. This highlights a significant gap in vocational education, hindering the Skill India Mission's goals.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were seen at Wimbledon 2025, watching Novak Djokovic defeat Alex de Minaur. Actress Avneet Kaur also attended, sparking online buzz due to a recent social media incident involving Kohli. Kohli addressed the speculation, clarifying it was an algorithmic error, while Djokovic advanced to the quarterfinals.
Near the Chanderkot Langer site, five buses in a convoy of Amarnath pilgrims collided on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, resulting in minor injuries to 36 pilgrims. The incident occurred around 8 am as the buses traveled from Jammu to Pahalgam. Injured pilgrims received immediate medical attention at Ramban district hospital, and alternative transportation was arranged for their onward journey.
Jofra Archer is set to return to England's Test team after a four-year absence, replacing Joshua Tongue for the Lord's Test. Despite concerns about his fitness following a single first-class match, Archer's inclusion is driven by his potential impact. Michael Vaughan cautions against expecting too much too soon from Archer, highlighting the need to manage his return carefully.
Donald Trump ended US sanctions on Syria through an executive order. This fulfilled his promise made during a Middle East visit. The move followed the formation of a new Syrian government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa. Sanctions on Bashar al-Assad and related entities remain. The US Treasury eased restrictions on Syrian banks and infrastructure projects. European Union also lifted sanctions.