Lionel Messi plans to visit India in December 2025. The Argentine captain will tour Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi. He will unveil a 70-foot statue and participate in 'GOAT Cup' events. Messi will conduct masterclasses with children and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The tour includes events at Eden Gardens and Wankhede Stadium.
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The Supreme Court has permitted the Election Commission to release Bihar's draft voter list on August 1, following a special intensive revision. Concerns were raised about potential voter exclusion due to migration or reported deaths. The court emphasized its oversight, promising intervention if mass exclusions occur from the January 2025 voter base.
As India prepares for a crucial Test against England, former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has proposed his predicted XI, advocating for Sai Sudharsan's inclusion and questioning Karun Nair's position. Sidhu highlighted Sudharsan's strong domestic and IPL performances, emphasizing his technical skills. Despite Shubman Gill's support for Nair, the final team selection remains uncertain, with India aiming to level the series.
A special NIA court in Mumbai is set to pronounce judgment in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, which killed six and injured over 100. The accused, including Pragya Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, face charges under UAPA and IPC for their alleged involvement in the terror plot.
Lancashire Cricket Club apologised after a fan wearing a Pakistan jersey was removed from Old Trafford during the India-England Test. The club cited prior tensions between fans, including an incident involving a Pakistan flag, as influencing their decision. They claimed the fan's removal wasn't solely due to the jersey but his behaviour after being asked to cover it.
Edappadi K Palaniswami welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Trichy, sparking speculation about a potential AIADMK-BJP alliance despite past disagreements. This meeting, the first since their renewed ties, occurs amidst conflicting statements regarding a coalition government in the lead-up to the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with EPS asserting AIADMK's independent victory.
The WBJEE 2024 results remain stalled nearly three months after the exam, as a legal dispute over OBC reservations halts their release. Despite being ready on June 5, the board cited its lack of authority amid the sub-judice matter. The delay has sparked widespread anxiety among students and disrupted academic schedules across engineering colleges in Bengal.
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.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has spoken of 'fantastic' progress in India-US trade deal negotiations. Both countries are looking for a mini or interim agreement before the August 1st deadline. India seeks preferential market access, while the US pushes for access to India's agriculture and dairy sectors.
After a rain break, Shubman Gill's careless run-out disrupted India's progress in the fifth Test against England. Gill, who had looked good, was dismissed for 21 due to a poor decision, ending a promising partnership. Despite the setback, Gill surpassed Sunil Gavaskar's record for most runs by an Indian in a Test series, reaching 737 runs.