England all-rounder Moeen Ali revealed his parents were near the area of India's Operation Sindoor in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). He recounted the experience of the IPL being halted amidst escalating tensions, creating uncertainty and concern among players about potential war and travel disruptions. Moeen highlighted the difficulty of discerning truth from news outlets during the crisis.
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Suresh Raina advocates for Virat Kohli to receive the Bharat Ratna, recognizing his significant contributions to Indian cricket. Raina emphasized Kohli's achievements and impact on the nation's cricketing landscape, urging the Indian government to bestow the prestigious award upon him. Kohli recently retired from Test cricket, marking the end of an era.
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India is poised to conduct its first biological experiment on the International Space Station (ISS), focusing on the sustainability of human life in space. Spearheaded by Isro and the Department of Biotechnology, the Axiom-4 mission will include astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla. The experiments will analyze algal species' growth and cyanobacteria's response to microgravity, potentially identifying suitable species for space environments.
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Mohandas Pai criticized an SBI branch manager in Karnataka for refusing to speak Kannada with a customer, sparking outrage. Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah condemned the manager's behavior, leading to her transfer. The incident ignited protests, with many emphasizing the importance of serving customers in their local language, especially in banking.
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