President Trump expressed outrage over rising crime in Washington, DC, threatening federal intervention after a Department of Government Efficiency member, Edward Coristine, was assaulted during a carjacking attempt. Trump demanded stricter laws to prosecute juvenile offenders as adults, emphasising the need for a safe and clean capital. Elon Musk also highlighted the incident, calling for federalising DC.
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India and England concluded a captivating Test series with a 2-2 draw. The final match saw India secure a narrow six-run victory at The Oval. Shubman Gill led the team, while Mohammed Siraj topped the bowling charts. Jasprit Bumrah expressed his satisfaction with the competitive series. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harry Brook shone with centuries.
England honored Graham Thorpe on Day 2 of the fifth Test at The Oval, with players and fans wearing white headbands, commemorating his birth anniversary and raising mental health awareness. Thorpe, who played 100 Tests, was remembered for his resilience. India resumed at 204/6, with pacers Atkinson and Tongue making early breakthroughs.
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Top stock market recommendations: Nuvama Professional Clients Group's Aakash K Hindocha suggests a cautious outlook on Nifty and Bank Nifty, anticipating potential sharp moves. He recommends buying Asian Paints, Cummins India, and Eicher Motors.
Prime Minister Modi, addressing his constituency, emphasized prioritizing farmers' welfare, small industries, and youth employment amid global economic instability. He urged citizens to embrace 'swadeshi' products and support local businesses, highlighting India's economic resilience and commitment to its interests. Modi also transferred Rs 20,500 crore to farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme, reaffirming his government's dedication to agriculture.
Sanjay Manjrekar has criticized Gautam Gambhir's coaching during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, citing "poor tactics" and "questionable selections." Manjrekar disputes Gambhir's claim that Karun Nair wasn't dropped, emphasizing India's past losses under Gambhir's leadership. He attributes the team's fighting spirit to the players, not tactical decisions.
Danish Kaneria lauded India's Test series performance against England, praising Shubman Gill's leadership in the absence of senior players. Gill's remarkable 754 runs and Mohammed Siraj's bowling prowess were pivotal. Akash Deep's crucial 66 and Jaiswal's century significantly contributed to India's thrilling victory, securing a 2-2 series draw.
Kansas City Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce, 35, dismisses retirement talks despite entering his 13th NFL season. Kelce's sharp response to retirement questions during training camp indicates his focus remains on football. Coach Andy Reid affirms Kelce's importance to the team, while teammate Patrick Mahomes highlights Kelce's improved physique and dedication.
An IndiGo flight, 6E 792 from Jabalpur to Mumbai, faced a significant delay of over four hours on Monday due to a flat tyre. The Airbus A320 (VT-IFS) experienced the issue during a pre-flight inspection in Jabalpur. To ensure safety, the airline decided to replace the tyre, airlifting a spare from Delhi.
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