Mehbooba Mufti has urged Rahul Gandhi to address the increasing marginalization of Muslims in India during the Parliament's monsoon session. She highlighted concerns over the targeting of Muslims under the pretext of identifying illegal immigrants and the alleged disenfranchisement efforts through electoral roll revisions in Bihar.
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Jasprit Bumrah avoided controversy regarding frequent ball changes during the third Test against England. Shubman Gill argued with umpires about replacement balls. Despite the issue, Bumrah delivered a strong performance, taking 5/74 including the wickets of Harry Brook and Joe Root. Bumrah also discussed his role in mentoring younger players, emphasising on personalised guidance.
Apple significantly ramped up iPhone production and exports from India in the first half of 2025, driven by diversification efforts. Production surged by 53% to 23.9 million units, while exports increased by 52% to 22.88 million units, valued at $22.56 billion.
Nagpur's Regional Mental Hospital witnesses a bittersweet reality. While one woman reunited with her family after treatment, many recovered patients remain stranded due to family rejection. Despite the hospital's efforts through counseling and legal notices, families refuse to take them back.
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Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has accused the BBC of biased reporting on the Israel-Gaza conflict, criticizing their selective language. He questioned why the broadcaster uses labels for groups like the Houthis and Hamas, but avoids similar descriptions for the IDF or Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mamdani's stance has drawn both support and criticism, including attacks from Donald Trump.
Former England captain Nasser Hussain has criticised the slow over rate in the England-India Test at Lord's, labeling delays as 'diabolical' and urging stricter umpire action. Stuart Broad blames authorities for inaction, highlighting the impact on fans and broadcasters. Kumar Sangakkara prioritises entertaining cricket over strict over quotas, acknowledging issues with time-wasting.
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