Veteran Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has suggested that left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh should step in if Jasprit Bumrah is rested. Arshdeep, who has picked up 99 wickets in 63 T20Is, is still awaiting his Test debut. However, his participation in Manchester has been thrown into doubt due to an injury suffered during a practice session.
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Hans Niemann is in the final of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam. He defeated Fabiano Caruana in the semi-final. Niemann will face Levon Aronian for the title. The tournament is happening in Las Vegas. Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura are competing for third place. Niemann aims to prove himself after his controversy with Carlsen.
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has voiced strong concerns regarding the preliminary report on the Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 240 people. FIP criticized the exclusion of pilot representatives from the investigation and the report's reliance on selectively interpreted cockpit recordings.
In a bizarre incident, a Pakistani airline mistakenly flew a passenger, Shahzain, to Jeddah instead of his intended destination, Karachi. Shahzain claims the crew ignored his ticket and only realized the error mid-flight, blaming him for the mix-up. Stranded without a passport or visa, he's filed a legal notice demanding compensation for the airline's negligence.
Shubham Dubey, a software engineer, has been detained by Amritsar Police for allegedly sending threatening emails to the SGPC, warning of a bomb attack on the Golden Temple. The emails, received over three days, claimed planned explosive attacks at Sri Harmandir Sahib.
Shashi Tharoor, a Congress MP, emphasized that national interests should take precedence over party loyalty, referencing Nehru's words. This statement comes amid internal criticism within the Congress party, particularly after Tharoor's support for the government on national security matters and praise for PM Modi's diplomatic efforts.
Lalu Prasad Yadav has approached the Supreme Court. This action follows the Delhi High Court's rejection of his request. He sought a stay on proceedings in the land-for-job case. The case involves alleged appointments made during his tenure as railway minister. He claims the FIR was delayed. He also alleges political motivation behind the investigation.
Operation Sindoor served as a potent message to Pakistan and the world, showcasing India's military prowess and readiness, according to security expert John Spencer. The operation tested Indian-made systems against Chinese military technology used by Pakistan, revealing the ineffectiveness of the latter. This event highlighted India's strategic response to cross-border terrorism and its ongoing transformation in the defence sector
The death of paranormal investigator Dan Rivera in Gettysburg, while on tour with the infamous Annabelle doll, has sparked unease. Although authorities confirmed Annabelle was not present in his hotel room, the timing of his death has rattled believers.
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