Tyrann Mathieu, the New Orleans Saints safety, has declared his retirement. The announcement came as a surprise to many. He had just attended the team's minicamp. Mathieu played twelve seasons in the NFL. He represented teams like the Arizona Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs. He won a Super Bowl with the Chiefs.
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Sai Sudharsan's golden duck in the fourth Test against England mirrored Gautam Gambhir's dismissal from 2014, intensifying India's struggles. After England posted a massive 669, India began their chase disastrously, losing Jaiswal and Sudharsan for ducks. The team now faces a daunting task to salvage the Test and keep the series alive, reminiscent of their crushing defeat in 2014.
Human Rights Watch accuses Indian authorities of expelling hundreds of ethnic Bengali Muslims to Bangladesh, alleging they are illegal immigrants. HRW claims many are Indian citizens and the expulsions are ongoing without due process. The rights body urges India to halt deportations and ensure procedural safeguards against arbitrary detention and expulsion.
The Bombay High Court's acquittal of all 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train bombings has sparked widespread condemnation. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis deemed the verdict "very shocking" and announced the state's intention to challenge it in the Supreme Court.
India is set to complete the Mudh airfield upgrade in Ladakh by October, significantly boosting military capabilities near the Line of Actual Control with China. The upgraded airfield, one of the world's highest, will accommodate all types of aircraft and serve as a crucial forward staging ground.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticized the opposition for a spelling error on a banner during a protest concerning electoral roll revisions in Bihar. The opposition alleges that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls is being misused to suppress votes.
The Lok Sabha's Monsoon Session commenced turbulently, adjourning shortly after convening due to opposition uproar. MPs demanded Prime Minister Modi address Donald Trump's claims regarding Operation Sindoor, disrupting initial proceedings despite Speaker Birla's assurances of later discussion.
A shocking incident occurred in Gaya district, Bihar. A 26-year-old woman reported a gang-rape. The crime allegedly happened in a moving ambulance. She collapsed during a Home Guard recruitment drive. The incident took place on July 24th. Police arrested two men swiftly after receiving the complaint. An investigation is currently underway.
Pakistani cricket legend Wasim Akram inaugurated Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford by ringing the five-minute bell. He followed in the footsteps of former England cricketer Neil Fairbrother, who performed the honor on Day 2.
Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of acting as an "election theft wing" for the BJP in the upcoming Bihar elections. He shared a video alleging voter fraud by government officials. Gandhi questioned the EC's neutrality, referring to past concerns raised about the Maharashtra election results.