West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is seemingly shifting towards a 'soft Hindutva' approach ahead of the 2026 elections. Following BJP's perceived consolidation of Hindu votes, Banerjee announced the 'Durga Angan' project, a year-round temple complex. This move, along with the Jagannath Dham inauguration, aims to counter BJP's religious narrative.
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In Lucknow, a woman and her lover are accused of murdering her five-year-old daughter and falsely implicating the woman's estranged husband. The woman, a bar dancer, had been living with her paramour after driving her husband out three years prior. Police discovered inconsistencies in her story, leading to their confession after interrogation.
Harbhajan Singh suggests India consider split coaching, advocating for separate coaches for red-ball and white-ball cricket due to contrasting results under Gautam Gambhir. He emphasises the demanding nature of coaching across all formats, highlighting the need for coaches to have adequate preparation time and mental space, while also considering their personal well-being and family responsibilities.
India-US trade deal: India is hesitant to open its dairy and agriculture sectors to the US as part of the trade deal, fearing significant losses for its dairy farmers. An SBI analysis suggests potential annual losses of Rs 1.03 lakh crore if the sector is opened to US imports.
In a move anticipated to bolster the BJP's prospects ahead of the 2026 assembly elections, former Ulfa deputy commander-in-chief Drishti Rajkhowa and AAP's Assam unit ex-president Manoj Dhanowar have joined the party.
In Bengaluru, two women were victims of a digital arrest scam. Fraudsters posing as police officers coerced them into stripping during a fake online examination. The women transferred Rs 58,447 before realizing the deception. They were threatened with nude photos being released after seeking help from a friend.
US President Trump attended the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, where Chelsea triumphed over Paris Saint-Germain. He presented the trophy and medals, enjoying the match alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino and other notable figures. Trump later reflected on the anniversary of an assassination attempt, praising first responders and expressing his commitment to the nation's restoration.
Harry Brook's aggressive batting backfired at Lord's, leading to criticism from Kumar Sangakkara, who termed his dismissal as "arrogance." Brook's attempted sweep against Akash Deep resulted in his wicket, contributing to England's shaky position at 98/4. Earlier, Mohammed Siraj's fiery spell dismantled Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope, shifting momentum towards India as they aim for a series lead.
Following the US designation of The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization after the Pahalgam massacre, China condemned the attack and advocated for increased regional counterterrorism cooperation. China's foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian voiced strong opposition to all forms of terrorism and supported US efforts to combat such acts, emphasizing the need for regional stability.
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