India and Thailand have strengthened their relationship, forming a strategic partnership to address security and economic concerns in the Indo-Pacific region. They signed five cooperation agreements, focusing on tourism, education, and technology, and committed to combatting human trafficking. Modi emphasized cooperation in renewable energy, digital technology, and FinTech.
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The CBI has closed the investigation into Sushant Singh Rajput’s death and ruled out foul play, bringing relief to Rhea and Showik Chakraborty. Celebrities are now calling for apologies to the Chakraborty family for the media harassment they endured.
The stakes are high in the India-Pakistan Champions Trophy clash, with the match sold out and pressure building on both sides. India's vice-captain Shubman Gill emphasised on playing their best game, while Pakistan's coach Aaqib Javed highlighted that handling pressure will be crucial when they meet in Dubai on Sunday.
A 20-year-old MBBS student, Ivy Prasad, was found hanging in her room at Kamarhati ESI Hospital quarters. Her mother, a doctor, discovered her after multiple unanswered calls. No suicide note was found, and police have registered a case of unnatural death. Authorities suspect depression; an investigation is underway, and a post-mortem is being conducted.
Coast Guard members near Barnegat Light, New Jersey, report being shadowed by a fleet of unidentified drones, contradicting federal officials who dismissed the incident as a misidentification of commercial or hobbyist drones. The Coast Guard personnel described sophisticated, large drones with flashing lights performing coordinated maneuvers, unlike any commercially available drone.
The Ministry of Labour and Employment has instructed Karnataka's state labour ministry to address the dispute over Infosys's recent termination of employees at its Mysuru campus. This follows complaints from the IT employees' association, NITES, which condemned the terminations as unethical and illegal. Infosys claims the resignations were mutual, but concerns over treatment and numbers persist.
Jasprit Bumrah's outstanding performance during India's tour of Australia has earned him high praise, with former Australian captain Michael Clarke calling him the best fast bowler across all three formats. Despite his impressive showing, including three five-wicket hauls, Bumrah's absence due to back spasms in the final Test contributed to India's series loss.
Australia's strategy of selecting fast tracks early in the Border Gavaskar Trophy to disrupt India hasn't entirely worked. Jasprit Bumrah has excelled, keeping India competitive. However, Australia's pace attack has not let Indian batters settle, and they are now eager for the more batting-friendly conditions in Melbourne and Sydney to regain form and support Bumrah's efforts.
Virat Kohli's persistent dismissals outside off-stump in Australia raise concerns for India's Test aspirations. His weakness, particularly early in his innings, has been exploited by bowlers. Drawing inspiration from Sachin Tendulkar's unbeaten 241 in Sydney (2003-04), where he eschewed cover drives, Kohli could regain form. Tendulkar's patience and adaptability offer a valuable lesson for Kohli to overcome this challenge.
SA20, now in its third season, has achieved sustainability for South African cricket, successfully bringing in top players and enthusiastic fans. The league, supported by IPL team owners, has overcome challenges with packed calendars and local broadcasting. Future aspirations include improving pitches and maintaining global appeal. TimesofIndia.com spoke to SA20 league commissioner and former Proteas skipper Graeme Smith on what he described as an "emotional time."