PM Narendra Modi is likely to visit China for the Shanghai Cooperation Summit in late August, hosted by President Xi Jinping. Preparations are underway for India's participation, with a potential bilateral meeting between Modi and Xi on the agenda.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the Congress party in Parliament. He accused them of questioning army operations. Modi cited instances like the surgical strikes and Balakot airstrikes. He said Congress demanded proof and photographic evidence. Modi highlighted the return of pilot Abhinandan and a BSF jawan. He praised India's air defense system.
BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya has branded Rahul Gandhi a "certified anti-national" following Supreme Court criticism of Gandhi's remarks about the Indian Army. Malviya accused Gandhi of seeking foreign support, engaging with China against national interests, and undermining India's image abroad.
Ayush Mhatre will captain India U19 in Australia, starting September 21, for a multi-format tour. The squad includes 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, known for his impressive performances in England. The team will play three Youth ODIs and two multi-day games, carrying forward the core group that excelled in England, where Mhatre and Suryavanshi shone with their batting prowess.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Thursday as US President Donald Trump’s move to double tariffs on India to 50% weighed on sentiment.
During the fifth Test at The Oval, Ravindra Jadeja playfully requested a spectator to change his red t-shirt, which was interfering with his sightline. The fan obliged, earning cheers and a thumbs-up from Jadeja. Meanwhile, India dominated Day 3, propelled by Yashasvi Jaiswal's century and crucial lower-order runs, setting England a challenging target.
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 US Navy F-35 fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore in California on Wednesday evening. The pilot successfully ejected, and no immediate injuries were reported. The aircraft belonged to Strike Fighter Squadron VF-125, responsible for F-35 pilot training. The incident occurred around 6:30 pm, approximately 40 miles southwest of Fresno.
United Airlines faced widespread disruptions Wednesday evening after a technology issue temporarily grounded all mainline flights. Hundreds of flights were delayed, and some were canceled, impacting passengers across the U.S. Key hubs like Newark, San Francisco, and Denver experienced ground stops. The airline confirmed the issue was not a cyberattack and that United Express flights were unaffected.
With the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy still alive and series on the line, India are expected to veer from its safety-first approach in the fifth Test, starting Thursday at The Oval, and go all-out for the kill to level the series. Bumrah's participation remains uncertain and the question marks over Shardul Thakur or Kuldeep Yadav persists. On the batting front, Dhruv Jurel replaces the injured Rishabh Pant.
President Trump escalated tensions with India by imposing tariffs and penalty charges, dismissing their relationship with Russia. He then targeted Dmitry Medvedev, calling him a "failed former President," triggering a sharp response. Medvedev retorted that Trump's reaction proved Russia was right and alluded to the "Dead Hand" concept, a Cold War-era nuclear deterrent, in response to Trump's "dead economies" remark.