Shashank Singh tempered celebrations after Punjab Kings qualified for the playoffs, emphasizing that their ultimate goal, winning the championship on June 3rd, remains. He highlighted Shreyas Iyer's message that finishing in the top two is only half the battle. Despite Marco Jansen's departure, Shashank expressed confidence in the team's depth and multiple match-winners.
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New Zealand is actively pursuing a free trade agreement with India, with negotiations underway to enhance economic ties. Winston Peters, New Zealand's Deputy PM, emphasized the commitment to boosting trade beyond the current 1.5% of exports, focusing on sectors like food, agriculture, and renewable energy. Strengthening defense and security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region is also a priority.
Heavy rains triggered by a depression over Bangladesh and Meghalaya have caused widespread devastation across five northeastern states, resulting in at least 32 deaths due to landslides and floods. Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh are the most affected, with houses collapsing, villages inundated, and transportation disrupted.
India is projected to experience above-normal rainfall during the monsoon season from June to September, with 106% of the long period average. Central and peninsular India are expected to receive higher-than-usual rainfall, benefiting agriculture in the monsoon core zone. While northwest India anticipates normal rainfall, northeast India may experience below-normal rainfall.
India's ambition to become a global education hub is gaining traction as five foreign universities have received Letters of Intent to establish campuses. The University Grants Commission cleared these LoIs after evaluation. Around a dozen international institutions are expected to have an Indian campus by the next academic session, offering courses in STEM and management.
An Australian woman, Erin Patterson, faces murder charges after a lunch she prepared allegedly resulted in three deaths and one near-fatal illness. The victims, her in-laws and an aunt and uncle, consumed a beef Wellington containing death cap mushrooms. Prosecutors suspect foul play, citing Patterson's alleged fake cancer claim, selective eating during the meal, and suspicious cleanup afterward.
In a tragic incident in Bengal's Alipurduar, three members of a family, including a 35-day-old infant, lost their lives in an elephant attack. A herd of 20 elephants entered Kunjanagar village, and a stray tusker trampled Manoj Das to death. His mother, Makhanrani, and infant daughter, Manisha, were also killed in the attack as she rushed to help.
A South African minister clarified that the proposed draft policy, introducing alternatives to Black ownership requirements, isn't solely for Elon Musk's Starlink. This follows Musk's claims of racial discrimination preventing Starlink's launch. The draft policy suggests "equity equivalent" investments, potentially attracting foreign communication providers, but faces criticism for excessively accommodating foreign businesses.
Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin has gone crazy. Moscow launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine. The attack killed many civilians. Trump also criticized Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Kremlin suggests Trump's comment is due to emotional strain. Analysts debate if Putin is truly losing his mind. Or if he is following a strategic logic. Europe worries about Russia's ties with China.
An ongoing encounter in Kishtwar's Singhpora area between security forces and terrorists has entered its second day, tragically resulting in the death of an Army soldier. Fierce gunfight continues as additional troops have been deployed to support the operation, aiming to locate and neutralize the terrorists. This follows recent successful operations in Shopian and Tral where six terrorists were killed.