A digitally altered photo of Anthony Edwards sporting a bald head, reminiscent of Michael Jordan, went viral, sparking humorous reactions and comparisons online. The image, shared by a parody account, fooled many despite the account's satirical nature. While Edwards retains his usual hairstyle, the edited image fueled playful speculation and memes among NBA fans.
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Israeli troops in southern Gaza discovered and destroyed a Hamas terror tunnel located beneath a former kindergarten compound in Rafah, as reported by the IDF. The tunnel's entrance was situated just 100 meters from a school, highlighting Hamas's alleged practice of concealing terror infrastructure within civilian areas. The IDF asserts that Hamas exploits civilian institutions and uses the population as human shields, violating international law.
Amidst heightened tensions following the Pahalgam attack, Pakistan's Gull Feroza confirmed their women's cricket team will not play in India during the upcoming World Cup. Echoing PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi's stance, Feroza stated a preference for Asian conditions, suggesting Sri Lanka or Dubai as potential neutral venues. Earlier this year, the Indian men's team also declined to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. As a result, their matches—including the final—were held in Dubai.
Security forces killed two terrorists and injured five security personnel during an encounter in Rajbagh. Acting on intelligence inputs, the operation involved collaboration between multiple security agencies. The terrorists are believed to be from a group that evaded capture earlier this week.
Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube has been called up for the third T20I against England, to be played on Tuesday in Rajkot. The 31-year-old was part of India's T20 World Cup-winning team last year and last played a T20I against Sri Lanka in July 2024.
Minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju refuted the opposition's claims about the new waqf law being anti-Muslim. He emphasized that the legislation aims to improve the management of waqf properties and address past governments' unfulfilled objectives, ensuring usage for the benefit of Muslims.
The Budget has created room for RBI to cut interest rates by maintaining fiscal consolidation and reducing government borrowing. With the lower fiscal deficit target and expected healthy income tax collections, the RBI may lower the policy rate in the upcoming MPC meeting.
The US Supreme Court upholds the TikTok ban amid national security concerns tied to its Chinese parent company. The ban, set to take effect Sunday, restricts new downloads and updates of the popular app. The Biden administration plans to delay enforcement, while the sale of TikTok remains uncertain.
Starting January 1, 2025, US nonimmigrant visa applicants can reschedule their interview once without charge. A second rescheduling or missed appointment requires a new booking and fee repayment. This change aims to improve appointment availability and reduce wait times, currently exceeding 400 days in major Indian cities.
A 'Sanskritik samagam manch' was inaugurated at the Swachh Sujal Gaon stall. Visitors can showcase their talents on the stage. Young artists performed, and the Malkham group impressed the audience. The Jal Jeevan Mission song and a book were also released.