Prince Harry and Meghan Markle enjoyed a family day at Santa Claus Beach in Carpinteria, California, with their son Prince Archie. The six-year-old was seen taking surfing lessons, following in his father's footsteps. Meghan and Harry relaxed on the beach, engaging with other beachgoers, while Princess Lilibet was absent from the outing.
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Rovman Powell surpassed Chris Gayle to become West Indies' second-highest T20I run-scorer during the fourth T20I against Australia, reaching 1,925 runs. Despite Powell's 28-run contribution, West Indies posted 205/9, which Australia chased down successfully, led by Josh Inglis and Cameron Green, securing a 4-0 series lead. The final T20I is set for Monday.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni addressed Chennai Super Kings' disappointing IPL season, acknowledging the need for a squad overhaul. Despite speculation about his retirement, Dhoni emphasised the importance of addressing the team's weaknesses and starting afresh next season. He highlighted the significance of consistent performance and learning from past mistakes to rebuild CSK's competitiveness.
The Congress party has strongly criticized the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party government. This criticism follows US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25% tariff on India. Congress claims India is paying for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's close ties with Trump. They highlighted Modi's support for Trump, yet tariffs were still imposed.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that sustaining economic growth is the government's top priority, alongside supporting the economy. She highlighted the importance of public investment as a key driver and noted the need for increased private sector investment. While cautioning against easing restrictions on investments from bordering countries post-Covid, she acknowledged some relaxations in specific sectors like renewable energy.
Microsoft has restored IT services to Nayara Energy, an Indian oil refinery backed by Russia, after a lawsuit was filed due to service suspension following EU sanctions. The sanctions have significantly impacted Nayara's operations, leading to reduced refinery activities. Microsoft confirmed the restoration of services after Nayara's lawyer informed a New Delhi court that the matter had been resolved.
Former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan opposes the term "saffron terror," associating saffron with revered figures and symbols. This statement follows the acquittal of all accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case due to lack of evidence. Chavan also countered Amit Shah's claim about Hindus and terrorism, reminding him of Nathuram Godse.
Gautam Gambhir's passionate celebrations highlighted India's dramatic six-run victory over England at The Oval, securing a 2-2 series draw. The win, fueled by Mohammed Siraj's five-wicket haul, marked a turning point for Gambhir's coaching tenure after facing initial challenges. Under Shubman Gill's captaincy, the team displayed resilience and fighting spirit throughout the intense Test series.
Industrialist Sunjay Kapur's death, chairman of Sona Comstar, was due to natural causes, the Surrey coroner ruled, dismissing his mother's claims of foul play. Kapur, a US citizen, died from heart disease, confirmed by a post-mortem. Surrey police deemed the death non-suspicious, despite Rani Kapur's letter demanding investigation into a potential conspiracy.
Just days before his death at 71 from cardiac arrest, WWE icon Hulk Hogan reportedly reconciled with his estranged daughter, Brooke. A tearful conversation led to forgiveness, with both expressing their love and regrets. Despite this reconciliation, Brooke was reportedly not planning to attend her father's funeral. Hogan was also battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia.