India clinched the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final under Rohit Sharma's captaincy. Rishabh Pant's video captured the team's jubilant celebrations, including a playful exchange with Rohit about his retirement plans. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to make their ODI comeback in the series against Australia in October.
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A Delhi couple was allegedly denied entry to a Pitampura restaurant because the woman was wearing Indian clothes, sparking outrage after a video of the incident went viral. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta intervened, ordering an investigation and swift action. The restaurant has since apologised, rescinding dress restrictions and offering discounts to women in Indian attire for Rakshabandhan.
Elon Musk ignited a fresh AI feud by claiming OpenAI will surpass Microsoft, despite Satya Nadella's announcement of GPT-5's full integration across Microsoft's platforms. Musk asserted xAI's Grok models have already exceeded GPT-5 in intelligence and teased a superior Grok 5. This rivalry highlights the shifting dynamics between OpenAI and Microsoft, raising concerns about Microsoft's dependence on its AI partner.
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The US State Department says its relationship with Pakistan and India remains unchanged. This statement follows Pakistan army general Asim Munir's nuclear threats to India. Tammy Bruce took credit for brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. She also mentioned the US-Pakistan counter-terrorism dialogue in Islamabad. She said that US and Pakistan discussed ways to enhance cooperation to counter terrorist threats.
A devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, has claimed at least 60 lives, with dozens still missing after a flash flood swept through a pilgrim campsite along the Machail Mata trail. Rescue operations are underway amidst intermittent rains as authorities struggle to recover bodies and assist survivors. CM Omar Abdullah has reached Kishtwar to take stock.
Rahul Gandhi escalated his accusations against the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging collusion with the BJP to manipulate voter rolls and ensure Narendra Modi's victory. He presented purported evidence of "fake votes" in Karnataka and questioned the ECI's impartiality, demanding answers regarding missing voter lists, erased CCTV footage, and intimidation of opposition leaders.
DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat announced that India's BrahMos missiles and Akashteer air defence system played a crucial role in Operation Sindoor, the retaliatory strike following the Pahalgam terror attack. BrahMos, launched from Sukhoi Mk 1 aircraft, served as the primary offensive weapon, while Akashteer acted as the defensive backbone, integrating sensors to neutralize threats.
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