Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose recounted a terrifying flight to Srinagar, describing it as a "near death experience" due to severe turbulence. The Indigo aircraft, carrying a TMC delegation including Derek O'Brien, encountered extreme weather, prompting the pilot to declare an emergency.
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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.
Top stock market recommendations: Nuvama Professional Clients Group's Aakash K Hindocha suggests a positive outlook for Nifty and Bank Nifty, setting targets at 24900/25400 and a range of 54500-55900, respectively. Havells, Adani Energy Solutions, and HCL Technologies are top buy recommendations.
In a tragic incident during an anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh, CRPF K9 Rolo, a Belgian Malinois, succumbed to a massive bee sting attack. The brave dog, part of the 228th battalion, was instrumental in detecting explosives and assisting infantry patrols. Despite immediate medical evacuation and treatment, Rolo could not survive the ordeal.
Stock market today: Indian stock markets surged, with Nifty50 surpassing 25,000 and Sensex closing above 82,000, fueled by optimism surrounding potential US-India trade deals and declining oil and gold prices.
Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings by six wickets, chasing down 188 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Vaibhav Suryavanshi's impressive 57 off 33 balls and Yashasvi Jaiswal's quick 36 set the stage for the victory. CSK's batting inconsistency, despite Ayush Mhatre's 43, led to their fifth loss while defending a total, increasing the risk of finishing last.
The Lawrence Bishnoi group claimed responsibility for the murder of Harjit Singh Dhadda, a Sikh businessman, in Mississauga, Ontario. Rohit Godara, an associate of Bishnoi, stated that Dhadda was killed for allegedly assisting Khalistan Tiger Force chief Arsh Dalla with bail. Godara, a wanted man by Interpol, accused Dhadda of supporting their enemies despite prior warnings.
Crystal Palace stunned Manchester City with a 1-0 victory in the FA Cup final, securing their first major trophy in 120 years. Eberechi Eze's stunning volley and Dean Henderson's heroic goalkeeping, including a penalty save, sealed the win. City's disappointing season ended trophyless as Palace's tactical setup and counterattacks proved too strong, raising questions about City's future direction.
India's UN mission hosted an International Tea Day event, emphasising tea's role in economic empowerment and sustainable development. Ambassador Harish highlighted the industry's support for millions of livelihoods, particularly for women in rural India. Discussions addressed challenges like climate change impacting small-scale farmers, with calls for innovation and climate-smart practices to ensure the industry's future.
Jayant Narlikar, born in 1938, challenged established cosmological theories and championed science education in India. Collaborating with Fred Hoyle, he developed an alternative to the Big Bang Theory. Narlikar returned to India to build research institutions like IUCAA and reformed science textbooks, striving to make science accessible and fostering scientific curiosity among the public.