Senior Congress leaders have strongly condemned Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar's public criticism of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra regarding her statements on the Gaza situation. They described Azar's remarks as "unprecedented" and "intolerable," accusing him of a "brazen denial" of the humanitarian crisis.
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AB de Villiers criticized IPL franchises for missing Dewald Brevis in the auction after his explosive 125* against Australia. Brevis's record-breaking innings, surpassing Faf du Plessis's previous best, powered South Africa to a 53-run victory, leveling the T20I series. Australia's sloppy fielding and Brevis's dominance against spinners proved decisive, despite Tim David's brief resistance.
State Bank of India has ceased trade and foreign currency dealings with Nayara Energy due to potential US sanctions, prioritizing compliance with international rules. This decision, made after recent US tariff hikes and EU sanctions, impacts Nayara's international transactions. Nayara is now seeking alternative arrangements with domestic institutions like UCO Bank to navigate these challenges.
Rahul Gandhi, facing a defamation case in Pune over his remarks against Savarkar, has expressed security concerns in court. Gandhi's application cites the complainant's lineage as a descendant of Nathuram Godse, raising fears of potential harm or targeting. The defamation case was filed by Satyaki Savarkar, disputing Gandhi's claim about an incident in Savarkar's writings.
Satya Nadella declared Microsoft's need for reinvention in the age of AI, moving beyond Bill Gates' software factory vision. Despite record financial performance and workforce reductions, Microsoft aims to empower 8 billion people with AI tools. The company is restructuring around security, quality, and AI transformation, envisioning a future where everyone has access to AI agents.
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to respond to a petition seeking the restoration of statehood to Jammu & Kashmir. However, the court acknowledged the prevailing ground situation, citing the Pahalgam terror attack. The Centre's assurance of restoring statehood 'at the earliest' was recalled, while the court recognized that assembly elections have been conducted.
Shreyas Iyer is strongly considered for a comeback to India's T20I and Test squads for the Asia Cup and West Indies series, respectively. Despite being overlooked for the England tour, his recent performances, including a strong showings in the Ranji Trophy for Mumbai and ICC Champions Trophy, have bolstered his chances.
Amidst allegations of electoral roll errors and "vote theft," the Election Commission has urged political parties to address concerns during designated periods. The EC refuted claims of collusion and manipulation, emphasizing the importance of timely scrutiny and correction of voter lists. Rahul Gandhi has launched a "Vote Adhikar Yatra" in Bihar, protesting alleged irregularities in the electoral roll revision.
Donald Trump has threatened a 50% tariff on Indian imports, potentially raising prices on various goods in the US. However, smartphones and electronics are temporarily exempt, shielding Apple iPhones made in India from immediate impact. This offers relief to US consumers and Apple, which is expanding its Indian manufacturing.
The 2025 Asia Cup will be held in the UAE from September 9-28, featuring eight teams in the T20I format. India's participation was initially uncertain due to strained relations with Pakistan, but the BCCI has confirmed their presence. India will play Pakistan in a high-profile match on September 14, with potential for multiple encounters throughout the tournament.