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.
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A mass shooting in Philadelphia claimed the lives of Zahir Wylie, Jason Reese, and Azir Harris, while injuring ten others, including a 15-year-old girl. Surveillance footage captured multiple gunmen firing indiscriminately on South Etting Street. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred amidst a weekend of widespread violence across the city, leaving authorities and community leaders condemning the senseless act.
Oliver Gibson, a former NFL defensive tackle for the Steelers and Bengals, has passed away at 53. Known for his toughness and leadership, Gibson played nine seasons after being drafted from Notre Dame. Tributes have poured in from former teammates like Chad Johnson, highlighting his impact on and off the field, especially during his time in Pittsburgh.
Ravindra Jadeja (2012), R Ashwin (2011), Virat Kohli (2011), and Rohit Sharma (2013) made their first appearances in whites close to each other, and while the last three have called it a day, the all-rounder is going strong and doesn't look like going anywhere anytime soon.
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.
India's U-19 team concluded their England tour with a disappointing seven-wicket loss in the final Youth ODI, despite having already secured the series. Young Vaibhav Suryavanshi, however, continued to impress with a fighting 33, following his earlier record-breaking century. England comfortably chased down India's total of 210, led by Ben Mayes' unbeaten 82, ending the series on a high note.
Salman Khan's appearance at Sangeeta Bijlani's birthday party grabbed attention, showcasing his fit physique and new hairstyle. The actor's respectful gesture towards his ex-girlfriend, keeping his hands in his pockets while posing, earned him praise as a true gentleman. Their enduring friendship was evident at the star-studded bash, amidst speculation about Salman's future plans to settle down.
Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Financial Services recommends INOX Wind, poised to benefit from India's renewable energy push with its robust order book and expansion plans. Coforge is also a top pick, driven by strong order growth in BFSI and transportation, targeting USD 2 billion in revenue by FY27 with margin expansion.
In a remarkable display of communal harmony in Madhya Pradesh's Bhander town, Muharram tazias, carried by the Muslim community, paused to pay respects to Lord Krishna at the 200-year-old Chaturbhuj Krishna temple before proceeding to Karbala. This tradition stems from the temple's construction by a Muslim family, the Hazari family, who also donated land.
India has proposed retaliatory tariffs against the United States under WTO regulations, responding to American duties on steel and aluminium imposed as safeguard measures. This action, impacting US imports worth $7.6 billion, comes amidst ongoing trade deal talks between the two nations.