Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer has humorously dismissed viral rumours suggesting that Donald Trump intervened to broker peace between him and Michael Vaughan. Jaffer clarified on X that the reports are baseless, confirming that the social media banter with the former England captain will continue.
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India secured a thrilling six-run victory against England in the fifth Test at The Oval, drawing the series 2-2. Mohammed Siraj's stellar performance, claiming 5 for 104 and 23 wickets in the series, earned him Player of the Match. A lighthearted moment followed as Arshdeep Singh playfully mimicked a fan chanting for Yashasvi Jaiswal, showcasing the team's camaraderie.
In America, the Trump administration is changing student loan forgiveness. It favors ICE agents with bonuses and loan relief. Simultaneously, it restricts debt relief for teachers and nonprofit workers. Organisations aiding immigrants or transgender youth may be excluded. Critics call it hypocrisy. The administration is also dismantling the SAVE Plan. This shift impacts Indian students pursuing education in the US.
Yantai Penglai International Airport in China has been declared the world’s most beautiful airport of 2025 by Prix Versailles awards, with its Terminal 2 standing out for its coastal-inspired design and thoughtful architecture. The list also includes airports from France, Japan, and the United States, each recognized for unique design elements and sustainability efforts.
Shubman Gill's impressive stint as India's Test captain concluded at The Oval, marked by a standing ovation despite his dismissal for 11. He amassed 754 runs in the series, the second-highest by an Indian batter, only behind Sunil Gavaskar. Gill also became the second captain after Don Bradman to score 750+ runs in their debut series as Test captain.
Rahul Gandhi, echoing Donald Trump's assessment, declared the Indian economy "dead," citing the Modi administration's policies. He blamed the Adani-Modi partnership, demonetization, flawed GST, and the failure of 'Assemble in India' for the economic decline. Trump criticized India's high tariffs and suggested India and Russia could face economic downturns together.
Shubman Gill defended Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar's pursuit of centuries on Day 5 of the drawn fourth Test against England. Gill emphasised that both deserved their hundreds after their impressive partnership rescued India from a precarious position. Despite England's frustration and Ben Stokes's sarcastic remarks, Jadeja and Sundar remained composed, guiding India to a respectable draw.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court overturned a life sentence for a father and son convicted of murdering a man involved with their daughter/sister, citing severe flaws in the police investigation. The court highlighted manipulated evidence, including impossible phone records and a dubious eyewitness, prompting a directive for inquiry against the investigating officer.
Following a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, Japan's Pacific coastline is under tsunami alert, with potential waves reaching 3 meters. Evacuations are underway from Hokkaido to Wakayama, including the Fukushima nuclear facility. A woman died in Mie prefecture during evacuation. Nissan halted operations at some plants.
Satya Pal Malik, the former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, passed away at 79 in New Delhi due to complications from a urinary tract infection and kidney failure. He served as the last Governor of J&K during the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019.
In Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, a bus carrying Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel plunged into the Sindh River at Kullan amidst heavy rainfall on Wednesday. The vehicle veered off the Kullan bridge, prompting immediate response from SDRF teams. Rescue operations are underway.