In a significant move, former Union Minister and TDP leader Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju has been appointed as the Governor of Goa, marking the first time an NDA ally has secured a gubernatorial position. Kavinder Gupta becomes the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, while Ashim Kumar Ghosh is named the new Governor of Haryana.
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Delhi-NCR experienced earthquake tremors on Friday evening. The quake's magnitude was 3.7. Jhajjar, Haryana, was the epicenter. A similar quake struck the region the previous day. Earlier this year, Delhi-NCR felt tremors in February. Delhi falls under Seismic Zone IV. The region is vulnerable due to its proximity to active fault lines.
Jefferies recommends buying Siemens Energy, projecting substantial EPS growth. Bank of America Securities suggests purchasing The Leela, citing industry tailwinds and expansion plans. JP Morgan maintains an overweight rating on Hindustan Aeronautics, highlighting a strong order book. Morgan Stanley retains an equal-weight rating on Tata Motors, noting JLR's strong mix offsetting headwinds.
A man was rescued from the Krishna River near Garjapur after allegedly being pushed by his wife. Sooraj claimed Neethu pushed him while taking photos on a bridge. High water levels swept him away, but locals rescued him using ropes in a two-hour operation. Neethu denied the accusations, and the couple left together without filing a complaint.
Social media is abuzz with rumors of Eugenia Cooney's death, fueled by AI-generated content and unverified claims. A Meta AI summary falsely stated her passing, while a TikTok user claiming to be a neighbor alleged witnessing an ambulance at her residence. However, fans express skepticism, citing the lack of credible sources and Cooney's history of social media breaks.
Washington Sundar's remarkable performance at Lord's led India to a memorable victory. The off-spinner's four wickets, all bowled, triggered an England collapse. A BCCI video captured the team's excitement, with Sundar expressing his joy at seeing the stumps fly. Teammates like Prasidh Krishna and Sai Sudharsan lauded Sundar's control and impact, highlighting the magical day of Test cricket.
R Ashwin praised Rishabh Pant's resilient batting through pain but criticised his unnecessary run-out, which allowed England to regain momentum. Pant's aggressive approach and partnership with KL Rahul had put India in a commanding position. Rahul admitted to discussing his century goal with Pant before the unfortunate dismissal, which shifted the game's momentum.
England clinched a thrilling 22-run victory over India in the third Test at Lord's, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. India, chasing 193, were bowled out for 170 despite Ravindra Jadeja's valiant unbeaten 61. Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes sealed the win for England with their pace attack.
KL Rahul's century propelled India to match England's first innings total of 387 at Lord's, a rare occurrence in Test history. This identical score sets up a tense finish, with India hoping to maintain the historical trend of teams avoiding defeat in such high-scoring matches.
A nationwide Bharat Bandh on July 9, 2025, called by 10 central trade unions and farmers’ organisations, will protest against government policies deemed "anti-worker" and "pro-corporate." While schools, colleges, and government offices are expected to remain open, disruptions in banking, public transport, and postal services are likely. Power sector employees and farmers are also participating. In Bihar, a separate bandh over voter list revisions may add to the unrest, causing further regional... Expand
During his ISS mission, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla connected with students from Meghalaya and Assam via Ham radio from NESAC, Shillong. He addressed their questions about life in space, training, and health in microgravity, highlighting the challenges of adapting to weightlessness and the importance of exercise and teamwork. Shukla also discussed the role of robotics in assisting astronauts with their tasks.