Kuldeep Yadav's continued exclusion from the England Test series sparks debate, with his childhood coach questioning the team management's decision to prioritize batting depth over his proven wicket-taking ability, especially against England.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a five-nation tour from July 2-9, visiting Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The trip aims to strengthen India's ties with the Global South, focusing on enhanced cooperation in various sectors like investment, energy, and technology. Modi will engage with leaders and address parliaments, reaffirming India's commitment to multilateral platforms and partnerships.
Chirag Paswan, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief and Union Minister, declared his candidacy for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, vowing to champion the state's future. He pledged to fulfill his father's vision of 'Bihar first, Bihari first' and advocated for a domicile policy in government jobs to benefit the state's youth, a stance differing from other NDA members.
India's commanding performance in the second Test against England has sparked a meme frenzy online. Shubman Gill's explosive 161, supported by KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Ravindra Jadeja, propelled India to declare at 427/6, setting England an improbable 608-run target. Fans humorously compared the declaration to the long-awaited GTA 6 release.
The Dalai Lama, ahead of his 90th birthday, has declared that the institution of the Dalai Lama will persist after his death, a statement with significant implications for his global Buddhist followers. He emphasised that the Gaden Phodrang Trust, based in India, will have the exclusive authority to identify his successor, adhering to traditional Buddhist practices.
Entrepreneur Sushil Kedia faced backlash after his social media post about not learning Marathi despite living in Mumbai for 30 years. MNS workers vandalized Kedia's Mumbai office, prompting condemnation from BJP leaders. Kedia claimed he was being tracked by police under the guise of protection. The incident sparked debate about language pride and the limits of expression in Maharashtra.
Bollywood faces rising entourage costs affecting film budgets. Puneet Issar recalls Sunny Deol’s lavish yet responsible travel since Border (1997), with gym equipment and cooks, without burdening producers. He notes big stars like Rajesh Khanna and Dharmendra also had large entourages, making it a longstanding industry tradition.
An IndiGo flight, 6E 5009, en route to Delhi, made an emergency landing in Patna on Wednesday morning due to a bird strike. The Airbus A320 (VT-IFL) took off from Patna at 9:41 am but was forced to return shortly after takeoff.
Federal authorities are actively searching for Benjamin Hanil Song, accused of a central role in an "ambush" at an ICE detention facility in Alvarado, Texas, on July 4. Song allegedly fired upon law enforcement officers with AR-15-style rifles from a concealed position.
During a Congress protest in Ashoknagar, MLA Sahab Singh Gurjar made a controversial statement, drawing criticism for sexism and insulting the third gender. His remarks, linking men's participation in war to eunuchs joining the Sangh, sparked outrage. The BJP strongly condemned Gurjar's statement, questioning if similar language would be used for absent Congress leaders and denouncing the protest as vulgar.