India is experiencing a rise in Covid-19 cases across multiple states, including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Gujarat, prompting health authorities to increase monitoring and precautionary measures. While cases remain mild and no deaths have been reported, cities like Mumbai, Chennai, and Ahmedabad are seeing a notable surge in infections.
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NSA Ajit Doval and Iranian security council secretary Ali Akbar Ahmadian discussed expanding cooperation, particularly on Chabahar Port and the INSTC. Ahmadian highlighted the deep-rooted ties and potential for collaboration, emphasizing the importance of strategic projects for regional peace. The conversation occurred after heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, with Iran offering assistance in de-escalation.
India has voiced strong concerns over the recent political turmoil in Bangladesh, triggered by the banning of the Awami League under a revised anti-terrorism law. This action, along with the revocation of the party's registration, raises worries about shrinking democratic space. India urges Bangladesh to hold free and fair elections, emphasizing the importance of democratic freedoms.
Tata Steel's EBITDA met expectations, with volume growth aided by capacity and seasonal factors, says CLSA, while Jefferies highlights UPL's strong EBITDA growth and improved balance sheet. Nomura notes ABB's below-consensus numbers, but decent order inflows. HSBC upgrades IIFL Finance anticipating earnings recovery, while Motilal Oswal is bullish on Jindal Stainless, projecting sustainable growth and deleveraging.
Virat Kohli's return to the IPL after his Test retirement announcement was met with a massive fan tribute at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, despite rain delays. RCB faced KKR in a crucial match, with playoff implications for both teams. Phil Salt revealed the team's focus remained on the IPL playoffs, not Kohli's Test decision.
India has firmly rejected China's claim over Arunachal Pradesh and strongly protested its attempt to rename locations within the state. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has asserted that these attempts at 'creative naming' will not change the fact that Arunachal Pradesh is, and will remain, an integral and inalienable part of India.
Following the announcement of an all-party delegation to address Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, BJP criticized Congress for omitting Shashi Tharoor from their initial list. BJP leaders accused Rahul Gandhi of disliking party members who support India's position. The controversy arose after Congress proposed names like Syed Naseer Hussain, whose supporter allegedly raised pro-Pakistan slogans, sparking further debate.
In a harrowing incident near Kozhikode Medical College, a truck laden with bricks lost control on an incline and rolled backward, striking a scooter. Ashwathi, the scooter rider, was thrown onto the road but narrowly escaped serious injury as the truck halted just inches away from her.
Subrata Ghosh, a 45-year-old mountaineer from West Bengal, tragically died while descending Mount Everest after successfully reaching the summit. He exhibited exhaustion and altitude sickness below the Hillary Step and refused to move further. Ghosh was part of the Mountaineering Association of Krishnanagar’s Snowy Everest Expedition 2025, and efforts are underway to retrieve his body.
In a historic moment, the United Arab Emirates clinched their first-ever T20I series victory against Bangladesh at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Alishan Sharafu's match-winning boundary sealed the 2-1 series triumph, sparking celebrations. Haider Ali's impressive bowling restricted Bangladesh to 162/9, while Sharafu's unbeaten 68 and Asif Khan's 41 guided UAE to a dominant seven-wicket win.