Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad honored victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack with a minute's silence and black armbands during their IPL 2025 match. SRH, struggling with inconsistent performances and in need of a win to revive their season, faced a confident MI team riding a three-game winning streak.
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India inducted three domestically manufactured naval vessels - two warships and a submarine - highlighting its military manufacturing capabilities and commitment to defense autonomy, countering China's influence and Pakistan's naval expansion. This aligns with Modi's vision for naval improvement and domestic production. Notably, 75% of components were produced domestically.
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A male humpback whale set a migration record, swimming over 8,100 miles from South America to Africa, likely seeking a mate. This unprecedented journey, tracked via Happy Whale, marks the first observed adult male humpback traveling between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, nearly doubling the typical migration distance.
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