Sanju Samson revealed that Sachin Tendulkar's 'Desert Storm' innings in Sharjah ignited his dream of playing for India. Witnessing Tendulkar's powerful batting inspired young Samson to believe in his own potential. Later, S. Sreesanth's support led to a crucial opportunity with Rajasthan Royals, where Rahul Dravid's influence further shaped his early career.
Related news
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.
England honored Graham Thorpe on Day 2 of the fifth Test at The Oval, with players and fans wearing white headbands, commemorating his birth anniversary and raising mental health awareness. Thorpe, who played 100 Tests, was remembered for his resilience. India resumed at 204/6, with pacers Atkinson and Tongue making early breakthroughs.
Rahul Gandhi opposed the Supreme Court's order on relocating stray dogs. He called it a step back from humane policies. The court directed that Delhi-NCR localities should be free of stray dogs. It also ordered no captured dogs to be released back. The court warned against obstructing the capture drive. Police detained animal rights activists protesting the decision at India Gate.
A CRPF constable, Tamil Selvan, was arrested in Chennai for beheading his wife in Tuticorin district due to suspicions of infidelity. After murdering Uma Maheshwari, he surrendered his children to his father-in-law and fled. Seeking to publicly discuss the crime, he approached a news channel, whose staff alerted the police, leading to his capture.
The CBSE will revise its Legal Studies syllabus for Classes XI and XII to include key legal reforms such as the repeal of triple talaq, the sedition law, and Section 377. The updated curriculum will align with the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), replacing colonial-era laws. Implementation is scheduled for the 2026–27 academic session, with updated textbooks to be developed by an expert committee.
Tesla's chief designer, Franz von Holzhausen, addressed the 2019 Cybertruck window shattering incident, calling it a "Murphy's law" moment. Despite the mishap during the launch, where a metal ball cracked the armored glass, Tesla turned it into a marketing opportunity. CEO Elon Musk acknowledged the need for improvement and the company even launched a T-shirt featuring the shattered window design.
Seven Indian migrant workers, hailed as heroes for rescuing a woman from a sinkhole in Singapore, have been invited to meet President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Their swift action, praised by the President and the Ministry of Manpower, has also highlighted concerns about migrant worker conditions, including low wages and potential exploitation, in Singapore.
Shubman Gill was named India’s ‘Player of the Series’ after scoring 754 runs, which included four centuries. His standout performances included scores of 147 in Leeds, 269 and 161 in Birmingham, and 103 in Manchester.
In a tragic incident in Austin, a gunman opened fire in a Target parking lot, resulting in three fatalities. The suspect, described as a man in his 30s with a mental health history, stole two vehicles before being apprehended by police. The attack unfolded during busy shopping hours, causing widespread panic.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit the Kuril Islands on Saturday. The National Center for Seismology reported the event. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km. Its epicenter was at latitude 49.94°N and longitude 162.70°E. This follows an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. A 5.1 magnitude tremor also occurred near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky recently.