Navjot Singh Sidhu lauded Gautam Gambhir for his conviction and support of emerging talent during India's Test series in England, despite facing criticism. Sidhu highlighted Gambhir's role in providing opportunities to players like Akash Deep and Washington, emphasizing the team's spirited performance and commendable draw achieved despite missing key players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Related news
A lone gunman, Shane Tamura, unleashed terror in Midtown Manhattan, resulting in five fatalities, including a brave police officer. Tamura, who drove from Las Vegas, initiated the carnage in a Park Avenue building, fatally shooting the officer in the lobby. He then continued his rampage, killing civilians before taking his own life on the 33rd floor.
Akash Deep's remarkable 66 as nightwatchman alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal's anchoring innings has solidified India's position in the fifth Test at The Oval. Their century partnership, a series highlight, surpassed a record set in 2003-04.
Mohit Suri's 'Saiyaara,' starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has grossed an estimated Rs 266 crore in India within 12 days. Sustained weekday collections and positive word-of-mouth indicate continued audience interest. The film is poised to surpass Rs 300 crore, potentially becoming the second Hindi film of 2025 to achieve this milestone.
India defeated England in a thrilling Test match at The Oval, with the series ending in a 2-2 draw. Mohammed Siraj took five wickets. Suniel Shetty's enthusiastic celebration went viral. Ahan Shetty and Athiya Shetty shared their excitement online. Other Bollywood stars like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Anil Kapoor also celebrated the victory. The win sparked national pride and celebration.
The Supreme Court has permitted the Election Commission to release Bihar's draft voter list on August 1, following a special intensive revision. Concerns were raised about potential voter exclusion due to migration or reported deaths. The court emphasized its oversight, promising intervention if mass exclusions occur from the January 2025 voter base.
India celebrated a moral victory after drawing the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, highlighted by a resilient batting performance. Pacer Arshdeep Singh, despite being sidelined with an injury, lifted team spirits. A video of him dancing, showing off his Bhangra moves up the stairs went viral, showcasing the team's positive energy.
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.
Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has addressed rumours linking him to RJ Mahvash after his divorce from Dhanashree Verma. He clarified he is not dating anyone and needs time to heal, expressing fear of future heartbreak. Chahal explained that photos with Mahvash were misinterpreted, leading to online trolling and false accusations against her.
In a stunning upset, 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh clinched the FIDE Women’s World Cup title, defeating Koneru Humpy in rapid tiebreaks. This victory not only secured her the World Cup but also earned her final Grandmaster norm, making her the fourth Indian woman to achieve the prestigious GM title.
Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange and his supporters experienced a harrowing incident in Beed when an elevator they were in plummeted from the first floor of a private hospital. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as those inside the lift activated the emergency button and were successfully rescued.