Tensions flared ahead of the final India-England Test as Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir engaged in a heated exchange with Oval curator Lee Fortis. The disagreement arose from restrictions placed on the Indian team's access to the pitch, specifically regarding the distance they were allowed to stand and the curator's objections to their presence.
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticized Prime Minister Modi's leadership in light of the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, drawing a contrast with Atal Bihari Vajpayee's response to the Kargil War. Ramesh highlighted the absence of a similar review committee and questioned the government's handling of security failures.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the armed forces for Operation Mahadev, which successfully neutralized three terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Union Home Minister Amit Shah informed the Lok Sabha that the operation eliminated Suleman, Afghan, and Jibran, all A-category terrorists.
The BJP celebrated the Delhi government's success in preventing waterlogging at Minto Bridge during heavy rain, a location notorious for flooding. Despite the BJP's claims of improvement, the Aam Aadmi Party criticized the government, citing widespread waterlogging in other areas of Delhi. The IMD reported rainfall across the city and forecast continued wet weather, advising residents to take precautions.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed doubt over VP Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation citing his good health, fueling political speculation. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh suggested deeper reasons, possibly related to a BAC meeting incident. RJD alleged a BJP strategy involving Nitish Kumar, while the BJP dismissed all suspicions surrounding Dhankhar's sudden departure.
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Widespread panic fueled by drone sighting rumors and suspicious activity has gripped towns in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, leading to tragic consequences. A 25-year-old laborer died in Udham Singh Nagar after being hit by a car amid the chaos. In Amroha, two separate mob attacks left eight injured, with villagers mistaking victims for thieves.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to initiate a discussion on Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha, with PM Modi expected to intervene. This debate aims to address concerns surrounding alleged intelligence failures and US President Trump's ceasefire claims. The government has expressed readiness to discuss all issues, including the Pahalgam attack, seeking to restore normalcy to Parliament after disruptions.