Ravichandran Ashwin defended Digvesh Rathi's display of personality, while praising Rana's handling of media questions after their on-field clash. Rana, who was provoked, responded with aggressive play, leading West Delhi Lions to victory. Both players were penalized for breaching the code of conduct, but Rana's team ultimately won the league championship.
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Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union-Wade celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary, sharing glimpses of their beach vacation on social media. Union reposted a photo of herself in front of a vibrant graffiti wall from Wade's Instagram post. The couple, despite initial skepticism from Wade's family due to their age gap, now enjoy a strong bond and family acceptance.
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During a meeting at the SCO summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping addressed cross-border terrorism, recognizing its impact on both India and China. PM Modi emphasized the necessity of mutual understanding and support in combating this shared threat. He also highlighted the importance of peace along the border for fostering India-China relations based on trust and respect.
Former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, 74, has applied for the restoration of his pension as a former Rajasthan MLA. He represented Kishangarh from 1993-1998 and received pension until becoming West Bengal's governor in 2019. Following his resignation from the Vice-Presidency in July 2025, Dhankhar seeks to reinstate his monthly pension of Rs 35,000, along with travel and medical benefits.
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Amid strained bilateral ties due to Washington's tariffs, PM Modi responded to President Trump's praise, reciprocating his sentiments and highlighting the positive strategic partnership between India and the US. Trump expressed disappointment over India's oil trade with Russia and defended the imposed tariffs, despite affirming his friendship with PM Modi and acknowledging the special relationship between the two nations.
Former vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar has vacated his official residence following his resignation and temporarily relocated to a farmhouse in Chhatarpur owned by INLD leader Abhay Chautala. This arrangement will continue until he receives a Type-VIII government residence, which he is eligible for as a former vice-president.