Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has strongly criticized Yuvraj Singh's India Champions for withdrawing from the World Championship of Legends match against Pakistan. Butt questioned the message sent to cricket fans and challenged India to boycott Pakistan in all tournaments, including the Olympics.
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The 2006 Mumbai train blasts case remains shrouded in controversy due to conflicting claims from the Maharashtra ATS and the Mumbai crime branch. While the ATS implicated SIMI and LeT, the crime branch later pointed to an Indian Mujaheeddin module. Key evidence like pressure cookers, allegedly used in the blasts, was questioned in court.
HDFC Bank announced its first-ever 1:1 bonus issue and a special interim dividend of Rs 5 per share alongside its Q1FY26 results. The bank reported a 12% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit, reaching Rs 18,155 crore. The record date for the bonus issue is August 27, 2025, and for the dividend, it's July 25, 2025.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the United Kingdom and the Maldives, commencing July 23. In the UK, he will meet with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles III to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Following this, PM Modi will travel to the Maldives for a state visit aimed at stabilising diplomatic relations with President Muizzu.
Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami celebrated his daughter Aaira's 10th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post amidst ongoing legal disputes with estranged wife Hasin Jahan. In the case, the Calcutta High Court had recently ordered Shami to pay Rs 1.5 lakh monthly to Jahan and Rs 2.5 lakh to Aaira for maintenance.
Farokh Engineer has voiced concerns about Karun Nair's form in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, citing his inability to convert starts into significant scores. With Nair averaging just 21.83, pressure mounts ahead of the Manchester Test. Engineer emphasized the need for substantial runs from the No. 3 position.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri lauds opening batter KL Rahul's impressive form in the ongoing five-match Test series against England, attributing his success to a subtle technical adjustment in his stance. Ravi Shastri highlights that Rahul's front-foot tweak has unlocked consistency, enabling cleaner bat flow and minimising past vulnerabilities.
Italian cyclist Samuele Privitera, 19, tragically died after a fall during the Tour of the Aoste Valley-Mont Blanc. The accident occurred on Wednesday's first stage, with the cause still under investigation. Privitera, riding for Hagens Berman Jayco, was promptly assisted and taken to a hospital, but succumbed to his injuries.
The Centre has informed the Karnataka High Court that unchecked unlawful content on social media threatens democracy. It accused X of evading accountability under the IT Act's 'safe harbour' provision, arguing this protection isn't absolute but depends on responsible conduct. The government emphasized that social media platforms have a responsibility to regulate content due to their ability to amplify information.
England captain Ben Stokes has called on the ICC to re-evaluate over-rate penalties, arguing that current rules fail to consider varying playing conditions across continents. His comments follow England's WTC points deduction and fine after their Lord's Test win against India. Stokes believes that seam-dominated overs in countries like England take longer than spin-heavy overs in Asia.