Tottenham Hotspur clinched the UEFA Europa League title, defeating Manchester United 1-0, ending a 17-year trophy drought. Brennan Johnson's goal secured Spurs' first major silverware since 2008. Despite a challenging Premier League season, Ange Postecoglou delivered a European triumph. Manchester United, plagued by defeats and without European qualification, faced further disappointment.
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Nusraat Faria, the actress who portrayed Sheikh Hasina in the biopic "Mujib: The Making of a Nation," has been arrested at Dhaka airport. The arrest is linked to an attempted murder case filed during anti-government protests in August 2024, which led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government. Faria was reportedly attempting to travel to Thailand when she was apprehended.
Abu Saifullah, a key Lashkar-e-Taiba operative involved in multiple terror attacks in India, was killed in Pakistan's Sindh province. He oversaw LeT operations in Nepal, recruiting cadres and providing logistical support. Saifullah, known for deploying jihadis in disguise, had close ties to LeT's launch commander and was recently fundraising for Gaza.
The BCCI is yet to confirm the venues for the IPL 2025 playoffs and final, with Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium emerging as a strong contender to host the title clash. While Kolkata's Eden Gardens was initially scheduled, weather concerns and the need to avoid further delays are influencing the decision.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has mandated the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against state minister Vijay Shah following his contentious remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The army officer was involved in briefing the media on "Operation Sindoor," under which the Indian armed forces targeted terrorists in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Delhi experienced a powerful thunderstorm with wind speeds reaching 60–70 km/h, causing traffic disruptions and flight delays. The storm, triggered by a cyclonic circulation over Haryana and nearby areas, followed a day of extreme heat where the heat index soared to 50.2°C.
NSA Ajit Doval and Iranian security council secretary Ali Akbar Ahmadian discussed expanding cooperation, particularly on Chabahar Port and the INSTC. Ahmadian highlighted the deep-rooted ties and potential for collaboration, emphasizing the importance of strategic projects for regional peace. The conversation occurred after heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, with Iran offering assistance in de-escalation.
An elderly passenger was assaulted and forcibly removed from a Chennai MTC bus by the driver and conductor for sitting in a designated seat. Conductor Nathar Pichai verbally abused the man before physically attacking him, joined by driver Azhagan.
Arpita Khan recommended Sneha Ullal for Lucky. Aryan Khan's selfie with 'The Bads of Bollywood' went viral. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visited Vrindavan. Armaan Malik addressed rift rumors with Amaal Malik. Samay Raina made his first public appearance after the India's Got Talent row. These entertainment stories are making headlines. The events have stirred conversations across social media platforms.
In a surprising turn, the US and China have agreed to de-escalate their trade war, with the US significantly reducing tariffs on Chinese goods. Beijing responded by lowering its tariffs on US products. This truce, reached in Geneva, has stunned markets and analysts, as it appears China secured its objectives without major economic reforms.