From July 15, 2025, the UK will issue all new visas as eVisas—secure digital records linked to passports—replacing physical visa stickers. This change affects all international students, who must now register with UKVI, maintain updated passport details, and carry visa decision letters when travelling. The digital system will be used for identity verification by universities, landlords, and employers. Students must complete a checklist to ensure compliance and avoid travel or registration issues.
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Sanjay Manjrekar suggests England's aggressive tactics unsettled Shubman Gill during his brief innings at Lord's, leading to his dismissal for 6. Manjrekar draws comparisons between Gill, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni, advising Gill to identify whether calmness or anger brings out his best performance.
Gurugram Police have refuted speculation surrounding the murder of national tennis player Radhika Yadav, clarifying that her father, Deepak Yadav, committed the crime due to disagreements over her running a tennis academy. Despite the family's financial stability from rental properties, Deepak objected to Radhika's work, leading to frequent arguments and ultimately, the fatal shooting at their residence.
The Jammu & Kashmir government is advocating for a reduction in the GST on handloom and handicraft products, including pashmina shawls and silk carpets, to make them more accessible to Indian consumers. Currently, a 12% tax is levied on items costing Rs 1,000 or more, and the proposal aims to lower it to 5% across all products.
Several prominent footballers, including Adam Johnson, Benjamin Mendy, and Cristiano Ronaldo, have faced serious sexual assault allegations. Johnson was jailed for sexually touching a minor, while Mendy was acquitted of rape charges and now plays for FC Zurich. Ronaldo was accused of sexual assault, but the case was dismissed, and his accuser's lawyer was fined for bad faith.
Jasprit Bumrah delivers a stunning performance at Lord's. He takes five wickets, surpassing Kapil Dev's record. Bumrah's spell helps India dismiss England for 387. His impressive performance includes key wickets of Ben Stokes and Joe Root. Bumrah's accuracy and control are on full display. He demonstrates why he is the top-ranked Test bowler.
CJI B R Gavai, has updated Supreme Court rules to include reservations for SCs, STs, OBCs, the physically challenged, ex-servicemen, and dependents of freedom fighters in direct subordinate staff recruitment. The amendment, gazetted on July 3rd, notably omits reservation for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), despite its constitutional validity being upheld by the Supreme Court in a prior judgment.
In Patna, businessman Gopal Khemka was fatally shot near his residence, with CCTV footage capturing the bike-borne assailant. The incident occurred close to Gandhi Maidan, prompting a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by the SP City Central to investigate. This shooting follows a similar attack six years prior, where Khemka's son, a BJP leader, was also killed.
Joe Root etched his name in Lord's history, surpassing Graham Gooch as the highest run-scorer with 2526 runs. During the Test against India, he became the first to score 3000 Test runs against them and reached his 103rd fifty-plus score. Root is also nearing his 37th Test century.
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is returning to Goldman Sachs as a senior advisor, marking a full circle in his career. After serving as Prime Minister during a turbulent period, Sunak will now advise on macroeconomic and geopolitical issues. Notably, his earnings will be donated to the Richmond Project, a charity he co-founded.