King Charles III met the Indian men's and women's cricket teams at St. James's Palace, displaying detailed knowledge of the players' lives and recent matches. The BCCI Vice President highlighted the King's humility and interest in cricket, including the Lord's Test. Players and coaches expressed their delight at the meeting, with discussions covering match details and future prospects.
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In Manchester, navigating to Old Trafford reveals a charming mix-up between the cricket and football stadiums. Locals, signage, and even security guards often point to the football ground first. But with the India-England Test set to take place on July 23, attention will soon shift to the "other" Old Trafford as preparations ramp up for its biggest game of the season.
The CBI, under Operation Chakra-V, dismantled a cybercrime syndicate in Noida, arresting Nishant Walia of FirstIdea. The group allegedly defrauded UK and Australian citizens through tech support scams, posing as representatives from companies like Microsoft. Raids uncovered a fake call center and evidence of international collaboration, highlighting the global reach of cybercrime.
Former Indian cricketer Deep Dasgupta suggests replacing Karun Nair with B Sai Sudharsan for the remaining Test matches against England. Nair's struggles at number three, with only 131 runs and no half-century, prompt the call.
14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi added to his batting records at the U-19 level. Having already made a mark and collected multiple batting milestones in England, he got on the scorecard with the ball as well. After Day 3, India U19 team lead the unofficial Test by 229 runs at the Kent County Cricket Ground.
An IndiGo flight 6E-5118, en route from Delhi to Imphal on July 17, 2025, returned to Delhi shortly after takeoff due to a minor technical issue. The Airbus A321 aircraft landed safely, underwent checks, and resumed its journey. This incident occurred a day after another IndiGo flight experienced an engine failure and made an emergency landing in Mumbai.
KL Rahul's dropped catch of Jamie Smith proved costly as Smith scored a vital 51, helping England recover from a precarious position to post 387. Jasprit Bumrah's fiery spell of 5/74, including a devastating seven-ball burst, was instrumental in India's fightback.
In Nuh, a 17-year-old girl was attacked by two men on a bike after she confronted them about their rash driving. The accused smashed a liquor bottle on her head, causing serious injuries and loss of teeth. While locals noted the bike's number, police registered an FIR three days later, prompting criticism from a Congress MP.
The Public Accounts Committee met to discuss important issues. The SIR exercise in Bihar and official documents were key topics. Concerns arose about ineligible individuals obtaining Aadhaar and voter IDs. Some BJP MPs worried about welfare benefits reaching the wrong people. Suggestions were made to simplify Aadhaar corrections. The committee also addressed difficulties faced by Aadhaar cardholders with errors.
India celebrates the successful undocking of the Axiom-4 mission, marking astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's return after 18 days on the ISS. Shukla, the second Indian in space, completed seven ISRO-backed microgravity experiments, paving the way for advancements in space-biotech. The mission, a public-private partnership, signifies India's progress towards space-driven biotech leadership, with the Dragon spacecraft expected to land in California.
A recent study reveals that Indian children under 5 spend an average of 2.2 hours daily on screens, exceeding recommended limits. This excessive screen time is linked to developmental delays and behavioral issues. Experts advise parents to establish tech-free zones, limit screen time, and engage children in offline activities to mitigate these negative impacts and promote healthy development.