The Kamboj family is overjoyed as Anshul Kamboj, a 24-year-old Haryana pacer, earns a spot in India's Test squad against England, fueled by consistent performances and 79 first-class wickets.
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A series of unfortunate landslides struck Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the loss of two lives. A pilgrim died near the Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra, prompting a temporary suspension of the yatra. In a separate incident, a young student was killed when a boulder struck a government school in Poonch, highlighting the vulnerability of the region to natural disasters.
Air India received nine show-cause notices for safety violations, with one enforcement action completed, according to Union minister Murlidhar Mohol. While a Dreamliner crash occurred, no adverse reliability trends were reported. The government acknowledged staff shortages in key aviation agencies like DGCA, BCAS, and AAI, but stated that operations haven't been impacted, and recruitment efforts are ongoing to address the shortfall.
A major immigration raid at Southern California marijuana farms led to over 360 arrests and one death, escalating tensions between federal authorities and local officials. The operation, targeting alleged child labor and human trafficking, sparked protests and legal challenges. Los Angeles is providing support to affected communities amid concerns over the raids' justification and transparency.
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Nitish Kumar Reddy is out of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy due to a left knee injury, confirmed by the BCCI. Arshdeep Singh is also sidelined for the fourth Test against England with a thumb injury sustained during practice. Anshul Kamboj has been added to the Indian squad as cover for Singh's injury for the fourth Test at Old Trafford.
NFL icon Tom Brady made a surprise appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup Final, joining forces with NHL legend Wayne Gretzky. Brady also called on longtime friend and former hockey enforcer Tie Domi to round out a star-studded sports trio. Their presence lit up the stadium and created a viral moment that united fans across the NFL, NHL, and soccer worlds.
American universities anticipate a significant drop in Indian students this fall due to visa appointment freezes and increased rejection rates. Students are facing uncertainty and exploring alternative countries like Germany as visa slots remain scarce. The US Consulate General in Hyderabad assures that slots have resumed, but heightened scrutiny is causing anxiety and application withdrawals.
Fauja Singh, the "Turbaned Tornado" and world's oldest marathon runner, tragically passed away at 114 after being struck by a car in his native Punjab. He began his running journey at 89, achieving numerous age-group records, including becoming the first centenarian to complete a marathon.
Joe Root is now number one in ICC Test Batting rankings. He performed well in the Lord's Test. England won against India. Steve Smith also improved his ranking. Scott Boland achieved a career-best sixth position. Shamar Joseph and Washington Sundar also saw ranking improvements. Nuwan Thushara and Rishad Hossain made significant jumps in T20I rankings.