Rahul Gandhi has accused PM Modi of being unable to confront President Trump's tariff threats due to the ongoing US investigation into Adani. Gandhi alleges that Modi's silence stems from potential exposure of financial links between Modi, Adani, and Russian oil deals. The opposition has been criticizing PM Modi and the BJP government over Trump's tariff threats and penalties for business with Russia.
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An old controversy resurfaced as parallels are drawn to the Stokes-Jadeja incident. In the 1983 Bangalore Test, Pakistan's captain Zaheer Abbas controversially left the field, halting play for nearly half an hour and leaving Sunil Gavaskar stranded. Gavaskar, battling illness, eventually completed his century amidst the drama, with teammates and officials questioning Zaheer's sportsmanship.
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to Mohd Rizwan Ashraf, a suspected ISIS member accused of procuring arms and ammunition and using social media to promote the organization's goals. The court upheld the trial court's detention order, emphasizing that it was not a routine decision.
Divya Deshmukh, an Indian chess player, won the FIDE Women’s World Cup in Batumi. She defeated Koneru Humpy in the final through an intense tie-break. This victory also earned her the Grandmaster title. Ju Wenjun of China is still the reigning Women's World Champion. Divya's World Cup win qualifies her for the Candidates Tournament.
King Charles and Princess Diana's wedding, though seemingly a fairy tale, was fraught with heartache. Both reportedly cried the night before, Charles due to his lingering love for Camilla, whom he honored with cufflinks, and Diana due to her own reservations. The marriage was further strained by Camilla's continued presence and Diana's struggles, casting a shadow over their union from the start.
A 27-member Indian wushu contingent is stranded in Shanghai after Typhoon Co-May caused flight cancellations and travel disruptions. The team, returning from the 12th Asian Junior Wushu Championships where they won nine medals, is awaiting confirmation of their rescheduled flight home. They were accommodated in a hotel in Shanghai amid fears of coastal surges.
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.
PDP reaffirmed its commitment to self-rule in J&K, advocating for cross-border trade and eased travel with PoK, aiming for a dignified resolution to political conflicts. Irtiqa Mufti, daughter of PDP President Mehbooba Mufti, delivered the message, emphasizing the party's founding principles of dignity, dialogue, and democratic rights for the people of J&K.
The Election Commission has announced that the 17th vice presidential election will be held on September 9. The official notification will be issued on August 7, and candidates can file nomination papers until August 21.
Dale Steyn believes AB de Villiers remains a top-tier player, even surpassing many current IPL internationals. This statement follows de Villiers' spectacular performance in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 final, where his unbeaten 120 off 60 balls led South Africa Champions to a dominant victory over Pakistan Champions.