Donald Trump ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines to unspecified locations following a heated exchange with Dmitry Medvedev. The spat originated after Trump criticized Medvedev and imposed trade penalties on India for its ties with Russia. Medvedev responded with a provocative statement referencing Russia's Cold War nuclear strategy, prompting Trump's strong reaction and concerns about unintended consequences.
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Ayesha Curry celebrated her 14th wedding anniversary with Stephen Curry, sharing heartfelt messages and date night photos on Instagram. She reminisced about their 17 years together, highlighting their enduring love and support through life's milestones. Ayesha also continues to expand her Sweet July Skin brand, recently launching new lip care products, with Stephen's unwavering support.
In a historic win at Batumi, Georgia, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh clinched India's first-ever Women’s World Cup chess title, defeating Grandmaster Koneru Humpy. The intense final saw Divya, playing with black pieces, triumph in a rapid tie-break. Amidst the drama, an untouched banana served as her quirky companion, a constant presence throughout her victorious journey.
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Tensions flared ahead of the crucial fifth Test at The Oval as India captain Shubman Gill addressed a controversy involving head coach Gautam Gambhir and curator Lee Fortis over pitch access. Gill questioned Fortis's conduct and restrictions, while Ben Stokes criticiced the demanding schedule. With England leading the series 2-1, the final Test is poised to be a dramatic conclusion.
Shanta Pal, a 28-year-old Bangladeshi woman and former airline crew member, has been arrested in Kolkata for allegedly possessing fake Indian identity documents. Pal, who also worked as a model and food vlogger, had been living in Kolkata with her parents on a valid passport.
N Jagadeesan is likely to join the Indian team in England as cover for the injured Rishabh Pant, who suffered a metatarsal fracture. With Ishan Kishan also injured, selectors turned to Jagadeesan, currently awaiting visa processing. Pant had injured his toe on the opening day of the fourth Test while attempting a reverse sweep.
In Bareilly, a woman accidentally crashed her SUV through the glass entrance of Hotel Ramada after dinner with her husband. While reversing, she mistakenly accelerated, causing the vehicle to surge backward. The SUV shattered the entrance and rammed into the reception area, creating chaos and property damage, though no injuries were reported.
The Election Commission has completed the electoral college list for the upcoming Vice Presidential election in 2025. This follows Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation from the Vice President post. The list includes elected and nominated members of Rajya Sabha and elected members of Lok Sabha. The official notification for the election is expected soon.
Ravichandran Ashwin has refuted a fabricated quote circulating online, falsely attributing a controversial statement to him regarding India-Pakistan matches in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) and the Asia Cup. The fake post alleged Ashwin linked financial interest to the cancellation of the WCL match and the continuation of the Asia Cup fixture.