Bangladesh's interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, faces mounting pressure as rival parties protest, demanding early elections. The government assures democratic reforms before the scheduled 2026 elections, while accusing critics of hindering its progress with unreasonable demands. Concerns rise about potential military intervention, reminiscent of a past crisis, as the army chief supports the opposition's call for elections by December.
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Anushka Sharma shared an emotional message on social media following Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket after 14 years. Kohli, who debuted in 2011, scored 9,230 runs with 30 centuries. He also holds the record for most double centuries by an Indian and led India in 68 Tests, securing 40 wins.
Indian Railways successfully conducted a trial run of a special train on the Katra-Qazigund section. This section includes the Chenab Bridge. The train carried soldiers and completed a round trip with full security. This trial is significant due to the ongoing Indo-Pak conflict. The new rail line will improve connectivity to Kashmir.
Preity Zinta expressed her admiration for Virat Kohli's transformative impact on Test cricket following his sudden retirement. She highlighted his passion, character, and competitiveness, suggesting the game won't be the same. Zinta also acknowledged the significant void left by Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ashwin, emphasizing the challenge for current players to fill their shoes.
ISRO's PSLV-C61 mission faced a setback as the launch of Earth Observation Satellite EOS-09 failed due to a technical anomaly in the third stage. The mission, intended to place EOS-09 in a Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit for high-resolution imaging, encountered the issue after normal performance in the initial stages. Analysis is underway to determine the cause.
Kate, a UK woman, bravely shared her horrific experience of being drugged and raped by her husband, who also took photographs of the assaults. Despite initial setbacks, including the CPS's initial decision not to press charges and her own withdrawal of the case, she persevered.
In Uttar Pradesh's Bundelkhand, farmers in Jalaun have successfully revived the 81km-long Noon river, which had dried up due to encroachments and poor rainfall. This community-led effort, praised by PM Modi, involved voluntary labor to restore the river's drainage basin. The revival is expected to benefit over 15,350 farmers by providing a crucial irrigation source.
Nirav Modi, the fugitive Indian businessman, has been denied bail for the eighth time by a London court. Justice Fordham cited concerns about Modi absconding and interfering with witnesses. Modi has been imprisoned in the UK since his arrest in March 2019. He is charged with defrauding Punjab National Bank of over $1 billion.
Microsoft's recent layoffs disproportionately affected software engineers, with over 40% of Washington state cuts hitting coding professionals. Project management roles also saw significant impact as the company invests heavily in AI, which is automating aspects of software development.
Pope Leo XIV, the new pontiff, is gaining attention as a sports enthusiast. He showed his love for baseball and tennis. Jannik Sinner, the world's top-ranked tennis player, visited the Pope Leo XIV. Sinner gifted him a racket and invited him to play. The Pope joked about Wimbledon's dress code. Sinner is preparing for his Italian Open quarterfinal match.