In a bizarre interruption at Lord's, a fox stole the show during The Hundred 2025 opener between London Spirit and Oval Invincibles. The furry intruder halted play, sparking amusement among spectators and commentators alike. Despite the delay, Oval Invincibles secured a six-wicket victory, chasing down London Spirit's 81-run target with Rashid Khan's stellar performance earning him Player of the Match.
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The BJP has accused RJD of electoral roll tampering in Bihar, alleging RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav possesses multiple voter IDs. This accusation follows Yadav's claim that his name was missing from the voter list, which the Election Commission refuted, confirming his name's presence.
Following US tariffs on Indian exports due to trade ties with Russia, state-owned refiners like IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, and MRPL have reportedly ceased spot market purchases of Russian crude oil. Reliance Industries and Nayara Energy, with term agreements, may continue imports. This shift could raise costs and impact refining margins, though India can transition to alternative sources.
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to accept Aadhaar and EPIC for voter authentication during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The court emphasized that the SIR should focus on broad inclusion rather than exclusion. While rejecting a stay on the SIR, the court agreed to daily hearings for a swift resolution.
A cloudburst-triggered flash flood in Uttarkashi's Dharali village caused widespread devastation, sweeping away homes, shops, and roads. Rescue teams, including SDRF and Army personnel, are on-site conducting relief operations amid fears that laborers may be trapped. The Meteorological Department has issued warnings for continued heavy rainfall across Uttarakhand, particularly in hilly areas, until August 10.
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