Bobby Simpson, who passed away at 89, made a remarkable comeback at 41 to captain Australia against India in 1977 after a nine-year retirement. Tasked with leading a team of newcomers due to Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket, Simpson not only captained with tactical brilliance but also topped the run charts, playing a crucial role in Australia's 3-2 series victory.
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Donald Trump increased tariffs on Indian goods. The White House stated this was to pressure Russia to end the Ukraine conflict. This followed meetings between Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump aims for trilateral talks with Vladimir Putin. India is concerned about replacing Russian oil imports. European leaders are reportedly grateful for Trump's insights into Russia's position.
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Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, recently got engaged to Saaniya Chandhok, granddaughter of Mumbai entrepreneur Ravi Ghai. The intimate ceremony was attended by close family and friends. Sister Sara Tendulkar shared heartwarming photos with her future sister-in-law, expressing her joy. Saaniya is an entrepreneur and animal welfare advocate, founding Mr. PAWS, a pet care brand.
Rahul Gandhi has alleged vote theft in 48 Lok Sabha constituencies, including Bengaluru Central, claiming irregularities similar to those previously flagged. Congress sources indicate that the party plans to release details about these seats in phases.
In a harrowing incident in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich, a five-year-old boy was snatched by a crocodile while playing near a drain. His mother, Maya, bravely fought the reptile, striking and clawing at it until it released her son. Both sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment, while villagers demand increased safety measures to prevent future attacks.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Thursday. While Nifty50 was above 24,600, BSE Sensex was near 80,600.
Nazem Kadri expressed disappointment at not being invited to Hockey Canada's Olympic orientation camp, despite a strong recent performance. He highlighted his impressive stats, including a 35-goal season, and emphasized his winning experience. Kadri also addressed trade rumors linking him to Toronto, while reaffirming his commitment to earning an Olympic roster spot through continued production.