Omar Abdullah, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, resorted to scaling a graveyard wall in Srinagar to offer prayers on Martyrs' Day after alleging repeated obstruction by security forces. He criticized the government for attempting to suppress the remembrance of the 1931 martyrs and accused local media of downplaying the house arrests of elected leaders.
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Tensions flared at Lord's as Ben Stokes mockingly applauded KL Rahul, mirroring Shubman Gill's earlier taunt towards Zak Crawley. This exchange intensified an already gripping Test match where India, chasing 193, ended Day 4 at 58 for 4 after losing Akash Deep to Stokes' final-ball strike.
During his China visit, S Jaishankar urged Beijing to address border issues through de-escalation and avoid restrictive trade measures. He acknowledged progress in normalizing relations due to resolved border friction and maintained peace. Both nations agreed on practical steps for people-to-people exchanges, including travel and direct flights.
In Karachi's Lyari neighbourhood, a six-storey residential building collapsed, resulting in 16 fatalities and 13 injuries. Rescue teams are tirelessly searching for survivors, with at least eight people still believed to be trapped. Authorities claim the building was declared unsafe and eviction notices were issued, but residents deny receiving them, highlighting the ongoing blame game amidst the tragedy.
In a shocking incident in Gurgaon, junior international tennis player Radhika Yadav was allegedly shot dead by her father, Deepak Yadav, at their home. Police arrested Deepak, who confessed to the murder, citing disagreements over Radhika's tennis academy. Neighbors and friends expressed disbelief, recalling Deepak's support for her career.
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King Charles III hosted the Indian men's and women's cricket teams at St. James's Palace in London, engaging in personal conversations with players and coaches. He inquired about Akash Deep's sister's health and even recalled details of the Lord's Test, including Mohammed Siraj's unfortunate dismissal.