England test skipper Ben Stokes has been out of action for around five months, ever since he tore his hamstring in the series against New Zealand. With recovering in time for the Zimbabwe series at the top of priorities, the all-rounder has chosen to give up alcohol to get back to his very best.
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Amidst the fallout from Operation Sindoor, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to visit China for bilateral talks, focusing on regional stability and security cooperation. Discussions will also involve Afghanistan, addressing trade and security concerns following the recent conflict with India.
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Following a New York Times report in March 2025 about a potential Pentagon briefing on U.S.-China conflict, Donald Trump denied Elon Musk's involvement, leading Musk to distance himself from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk shifted his focus back to Tesla, SpaceX, and Twitter, reducing his political donations.
Operation Sindoor showcased the success of India's indigenous defense industry, with BrahMos missiles, Akash air defense systems, and D4 anti-drone systems playing crucial roles. These Made-in-India weapons effectively countered Pakistani threats, boosting confidence in domestic manufacturing. While India's defense exports are rising, the nation still relies on arms imports, particularly from Russia, France, Israel, and the US.
Indian Army clarifies that the ceasefire understanding with Pakistan has no expiry date. This follows India's precision strikes on Pakistani airbases. India emphasizes the truce depends on Pakistan's behavior. No further talks are scheduled between the DGMOs of both countries. India maintains a pause in Operation Sindoor. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warns of harsh punishment if Pakistan disturbs peace.
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