Akhilesh Yadav has criticized RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's claim about Indians sharing the same DNA for 40,000 years, turning it into a political jab during a rally in Bihar. Yadav referenced the BJP's losses in Uttar Pradesh and called for a similar defeat in Bihar, while also pledging support to Tejashwi Yadav in the upcoming assembly polls.
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The ICC has announced a massive 297% increase in prize money for the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup, totaling $13.88 million. This surpasses the 2023 Men's World Cup payout, signaling a major step towards gender pay parity. Winners will receive $4.48 million, a 239% jump from 2022.
Rinku Singh's five consecutive sixes in IPL 2023 against Gujarat Titans catapulted him to fame, significantly raising expectations and earning him immense love. He acknowledges the match gave him a unique identity, not just personally but for India. His consistent performance has secured him a place in India's Asia Cup 2025 squad, where they will face UAE, Pakistan and Oman.
Piyush Goyal announced that GST reductions will stimulate domestic demand, offsetting US tariffs' impact. The government is collaborating with 50 nations on complementary products and exploring export opportunities in the UAE, Singapore, and Africa. An Export Promotion Mission is awaiting Union Cabinet approval, with ongoing efforts to decriminalize laws and boost domestic consumption.
Lalit Modi's revelation of unseen footage of the 2008 Harbhajan-Sreesanth 'slap-gate' has reignited the controversy. The incident, where Harbhajan slapped Sreesanth, was captured by Modi's security camera but never released. Harsha Bhogle explained the video was suppressed to protect the nascent IPL's image, a decision now drawing criticism despite the players' reconciliation.
At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, Chinese President Xi Jinping criticized what he termed the "bullying behaviour" in the world order. He urged Russia and India to resist a "Cold War mentality." Prime Minister Narendra Modi also participated in the summit, which focused on charting the SCO's future.
Piyush Goyal urged Indian businesses to explore global opportunities, noting the domestic market's comfort zone. He dismissed negative narratives, highlighting the 7.8% GDP growth and resilience against US tariffs. Goyal encouraged value addition and government support, while the UAE affirmed strong India partnership amidst global trade shifts.
An Israeli military spokesperson announced the "inevitable" evacuation of Gaza City amidst intensified operations against Hamas. The UN has warned of a potential famine due to this evacuation plan. Meanwhile, US President Trump plans to discuss post-war Gaza strategies.
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Quinton "Rampage" Jackson is facing a wave of death threats and racist abuse after his son, Raja Jackson, was involved in an altercation at a wrestling event in Los Angeles. The incident occurred when Raja confronted wrestler Syko Stu, who had struck him with a beer can, leading to a physical attack and Stu's hospitalization.