Geoffrey Boycott has criticized Ben Stokes and the England team for perceived poor sportsmanship during the Manchester Test's final day. Boycott questioned Stokes' decision to offer a handshake, suggesting Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar deserved the chance to complete their centuries. He also highlighted England's bowling deficiencies, noting that Stokes himself was their best bowler in both innings.
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The Election Commission is digitizing records to remove approximately 6.4 million potentially ineligible voters in Bihar, while simultaneously preparing to enroll new electors. A special drive in August will focus on fresh enrollments, requiring applicants to provide proof of Indian citizenship, date and place of birth, and parental details where necessary.
Nasser Hussain playfully teased Dinesh Karthik for a microphone mishap during a tea break at the fourth Test. Karthik, now a commentator and batting coach for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, was reminded of the importance of his equipment. On the field, India recovered from an early collapse thanks to Shubman Gill and KL Rahul's strong partnership after England's imposing first-innings total.
Congress leader Pawan Khera has criticized PM Modi, referencing Donald Trump's claims of brokering peace between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. Khera's remarks followed Rahul Gandhi's challenge to Modi to refute Trump's assertions in Parliament. Modi responded by stating no foreign leader requested a halt to Operation Sindoor, directly countering Trump's narrative.
An Indian international student, Charanpreet Singh, was brutally assaulted in Adelaide, with the attack being investigated as potentially racially motivated. Singh and his wife were allegedly ambushed by a group of men who shouted racial slurs before inflicting serious injuries. The incident has sparked outrage and renewed calls for enhanced safety measures for international students in the area.
Luka Doncic has reportedly expressed his desire for LeBron James to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers, despite rumors of tension and a potential trade that brought Doncic to the team. Doncic is said to be actively building around James, hoping the NBA legend will finish his career with the Lakers, even as Doncic prepares to sign a contract extension.
PM Modi launched infrastructure projects worth over Rs 4,800 crore in southern TN, including a new airport terminal. He highlighted the India-UK FTA's benefits for TN's youth, MSMEs, and traditional industries, emphasizing tax-free access to the UK market for 99% of Indian products. Modi also underscored the NDA government's focus on TN's development through infrastructure, energy, and coastal economy initiatives.
Gabrielle Union, actress and wife of Dwyane Wade, shared insights with Marie Claire about embracing motherhood in her mid-40s via surrogacy, welcoming their daughter Kaavia. Union highlighted that she wouldn't have experienced such joy or financial stability earlier in life. She also emphasized the importance of a stable partnership with Wade for raising children, extending beyond their formative years.
Prime Minister Modi emphasized that the CETA agreement will significantly improve market access for Indian textiles, seafood, and engineering goods in the UK, benefiting India's youth and MSME sector. The agreement will also make UK medical devices and aerospace components more accessible in India. Furthermore, the Double Contribution Convention will ease the burden on Indian employees working temporarily in the UK.
Bihar's Election Commission reports 99.8% voter coverage under the special intensive revision, digitizing over 7.23 crore forms for publication by August 1, 2025. The cleanup identified 22 lakh deceased voters and other discrepancies, shared with political parties for review. Despite opposition criticism, the CEC defends the process, inviting public input for corrections.