Shubman Gill will lead the Indian cricket team as captain for the upcoming Test series in England. Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the vice-captain. The squad of 18 members was announced by Ajit Agarkar. Jasprit Bumrah may not play all five Tests. India aims to win their first Test series in England since 2007.
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Rahul Gandhi's criticism of India's foreign policy under Modi sparked a political row, questioning India's global standing post Operation Sindoor. BJP retaliated, accusing Gandhi of undermining the nation and armed forces. The MEA refuted Gandhi's claim about warning Pakistan before the operation, clarifying it was during the early phase. Operation Sindoor was launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
In a bid to dismantle terrorist networks, J&K police conducted extensive searches at multiple locations in Poonch, targeting overground workers who provide crucial support to terrorists. Simultaneously, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) raided locations in Kashmir, focusing on sleeper cell networks and seizing incriminating material. Authorities also detained alleged terrorist associates under the Public Safety Act.
Chennai Super Kings faced another setback in IPL 2025, suffering their 10th defeat, matching their worst record. Inconsistency and injuries plagued their campaign, dashing playoff hopes early. With one game left against Gujarat Titans, CSK risks setting a new record for most losses and potentially finishing last, needing a significant win to avoid the bottom spot.
KL Rahul's magnificent unbeaten century propelled Delhi Capitals to a formidable 199 for 3 against Gujarat Titans. Rahul's record-breaking 112*, the highest individual score against the Titans, showcased his exceptional timing and temperament. He also became the fastest Indian to reach 8000 T20 runs, solidifying his place among the T20 elite.
In Bengaluru, a 29-year-old software engineer, H.N. Sanjay, died after a dispute over a cigarette request escalated. Sanjay refused a stranger's request to buy a cigarette, leading to an argument. The accused then allegedly rammed Sanjay's motorcycle, causing fatal head injuries. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating the incident using CCTV footage.
Following a New York Times report in March 2025 about a potential Pentagon briefing on U.S.-China conflict, Donald Trump denied Elon Musk's involvement, leading Musk to distance himself from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk shifted his focus back to Tesla, SpaceX, and Twitter, reducing his political donations.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While Nifty50 was above 24,600, BSE Sensex crossed 81,300.
Mustafizur Rahman experienced a whirlwind 24 hours, playing for Bangladesh in a T20I against the UAE in Sharjah, where he took 2/17. He then traveled over 2,000 km to Delhi to join Delhi Capitals for their IPL match against Gujarat Titans, replacing Mitchell Starc. Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to bowl, bringing Kagiso Rabada back into their lineup.
The Congress party lauded the Centre's decision to appoint Shashi Tharoor to lead a delegation of MPs to expose Pakistan-sponsored terrorism on international platforms, citing a perceived "talent vacuum" within the BJP.