MNS chief Raj Thackeray condemned efforts to create communal tensions over Aurangzeb's tomb and urged people to study history from books rather than WhatsApp. He emphasized that the country should not rely solely on religion for progress and cited Turkey as an example of successful reform.
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's achievements during his US visit, highlighting progress on trade negotiations and defense cooperation. Tharoor appreciated the diplomatic efforts but questioned Modi’s stance on the treatment of deported Indian nationals. Congress clarified Tharoor's praise doesn't reflect the party’s official position.
Team India is set to compete for their third ICC Champions Trophy title against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. Both teams, having faced recent disappointments in finals, are eager for glory. Key players like Rohit Sharma and Kane Williamson could potentially conclude their ODI careers. India's dominant journey and strong spin attack fuel high expectations in this finale.
Nir Barkat, Israel's minister for economy and industry, is optimistic about strengthening business ties with India across sectors such as high-tech, health and life sciences, agro tech, and homeland security. He emphasizes the complementary strengths of Israeli technology and Indian scaling capabilities. Discussions for increased Indian manpower in Israel are also underway.
MS Dhoni's controversial LBW dismissal, despite a faint UltraEdge spike, ignited fan fury as CSK suffered a humiliating eight-wicket defeat against KKR. Dhoni's return as captain, due to Gaikwad's injury, was overshadowed by CSK's dismal batting performance, posting their lowest-ever home total. KKR's Narine led the chase, securing a dominant victory and deepening CSK's woes with their fifth consecutive loss.
Entrepreneur Aman Gupta and Kunal Bahl from Shark Tank India expressed profound grief and disbelief over the Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in 26 fatalities. Gupta shared his sorrow on X, reflecting the collective pain felt nationwide. Bahl, a long-time admirer of Kashmir, voiced his frustration and concern over safety, halting his encouragement of tourism to the region.
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