Karun Nair's comeback to Test cricket after eight years was cut short as he was dropped for the fourth Test following underwhelming performances, managing only 131 runs in six innings. A viral photo captured an emotional Nair being consoled by KL Rahul.
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Norwegian Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold tragically passed away at 49 after being struck by lightning while traveling to a cabin. Despite immediate transport to the hospital, his injuries were fatal. Groenvold, known for his 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics bronze medal, had a successful career in both alpine and freestyle skiing, leaving a significant void in Norway's skiing community.
Rahul Gandhi defended Robert Vadra against ED's chargesheet, denouncing it as a politically motivated witch-hunt by the BJP government. Congress launched a full-fledged defense, asserting Vadra's innocence and highlighting the absence of illegality in the land deal. A Delhi court has taken up the money laundering chargesheet against Vadra and others, scheduling it for document verification and consideration in July.
Following the AI-171 crash on June 12, Air India has seen a spike in pilot sick leaves, prompting DGCA intervention. On June 16, 112 Air India pilots reported sick, raising concerns about mental wellbeing. MoS for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol addressed the issue in Lok Sabha, highlighting DGCA's medical circular on mental health for flight crews and air traffic controllers.
Mohit Suri's directorial 'Saiyaara,' starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has become an unexpected box office success. The film recorded the highest opening day for newcomers and continued its strong performance, earning Rs 83 crore in its first weekend, a record for a love story.
Lalu Prasad Yadav has approached the Supreme Court. This action follows the Delhi High Court's rejection of his request. He sought a stay on proceedings in the land-for-job case. The case involves alleged appointments made during his tenure as railway minister. He claims the FIR was delayed. He also alleges political motivation behind the investigation.
The Election Commission of India has identified significant discrepancies in Bihar's electoral rolls following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR), including deceased, shifted, and duplicate electors. Despite legal challenges and Supreme Court scrutiny, the EC defends the SIR as crucial for ensuring the purity of elections by removing ineligible voters.
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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.
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