The Kremlin defended President Putin's actions in Ukraine, labeling recent strikes as "retaliatory," following criticism from Donald Trump, who called Putin "crazy" for the massive drone attacks. Ukraine reported a record 355 Russian drones launched overnight, causing damage to residential areas and injuring civilians. This escalation follows a weekend of intense Russian strikes, raising concerns about the ongoing conflict.
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Jonny Bairstow, after being written off and going unsold in the IPL auction, silenced his critics with a blistering knock in the Eliminator. His aggressive assault on Prasidh Krishna, reminiscent of Sehwag's dominance over Gul, propelled Mumbai Indians to a commanding total.
Mumbai grappled with waterlogging following heavy rainfall, prompting the IMD to issue orange to red alerts for the city and surrounding areas. Severe traffic jams were reported in Thane district due to rain-damaged roads. Meanwhile, Odisha's Koraput district experienced its highest rainfall in 24 years, with widespread rainfall expected across the state in the coming days, according to IMD.
Abhimanyu Easwaran, a consistent domestic performer, has been named in India's squad for the upcoming Test series against England, marking another opportunity to finally make his debut. Despite past near-misses and selectors favouring other players, Easwaran remains determined, preparing rigorously for English conditions with specialised training and unwavering focus.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court addressed petitions from relatives of deceased Maoist leaders Nambala Keshava Rao and Sajja Venkata Nageswara Rao, who sought the handover of their bodies for final rites. The court directed the petitioners to liaise with Chhattisgarh police regarding body custody.
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