NSA Ajit Doval's Moscow visit indicates India and Russia are nearing finalization of President Putin's India visit for the annual summit. Despite conflicting reports about the timing, discussions covered energy and defense cooperation. Doval expressed optimism that the Modi-Putin summit would enhance bilateral ties.
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Former England captain Michael Atherton has cautioned that Gautam Gambhir's position as India's head coach could be in jeopardy if the team suffers a third consecutive Test series loss. Team India is currently trailing 1-2 against England, and Atherton emphasised the immense pressure to win that comes with leading the Indian team, given their resources and expectations.
Sunil Gavaskar lauded Shubman Gill's impressive 754 runs, acknowledging it surpassed his own achievements. Gavaskar presented Gill with a special shirt and autographed cap. The event followed Gill's tactical brilliance with Mohammed Siraj, dismissing Zak Crawley. Gavaskar also reminisced about his lucky jacket from the Gabba Test.
Shigeko Kagawa, a 114-year-old retired physician, has been recognized as Japan's oldest living person, following the passing of Miyoko Hiroyasu. Kagawa attributes her longevity to a life of freedom, independence, and playfulness, embodying Japan's 'ikigai' philosophy. Japan's high life expectancy is attributed to factors like diet, active lifestyles, strong social connections, and accessible healthcare.
Joe Root's resilient half-century on Day 4 of the fifth Test against India at The Oval bolstered England's chase, equaling Herbie Taylor's record with 16 fifty-plus scores against an opponent in home Tests. Root, alongside Harry Brook, stabilized England's innings after early wickets, steering them towards a potential series-clinching victory.
In Lok Sabha, the government refuted opposition claims that Operation Sindoor was halted due to US pressure, as alleged by President Trump. Rajnath Singh and S Jaishankar clarified that Pakistan initiated the truce after India achieved its objectives. They emphasized that trade was never linked to the operation in discussions with the US, dismissing the allegations as baseless.
Following the Flight AI 171 crash in Ahmedabad, Air India is launching a campaign to rebuild passenger confidence. MD and CEO Campbell Wilson assures customers of their safety through rigorous processes and advanced technology. The airline is gradually restoring international services, aiming for full resumption by October 1, while implementing detailed inspections and strengthened safety systems.
Top political figures convened in New Delhi for the wedding reception of TMC MP Mahua Moitra and former BJD MP Pinaki Misra, following their private German wedding. The event at Hotel Lalit saw prominent leaders like Sonia Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and others offering their congratulations.
YouTube is set to roll out AI-powered age verification in the US to better distinguish between teen and adult users. This technology analyzes search and watch history, along with account longevity, to infer a user's age. Teen users will automatically receive age-appropriate protections, including disabled personalized advertising and enhanced digital well-being tools.