Shubman Gill is set to lead India in the upcoming Test series against England, with Rishabh Pant as vice-captain. Karun Nair makes a comeback after eight years, while Shreyas Iyer is notably absent. Gautam Gambhir declined to comment on Iyer's exclusion. Iyer's leadership will be tested as Punjab Kings face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1.
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Shreyas Iyer, overlooked for India's Test squad, seeks to prove his mettle in the IPL as Punjab Kings aim for a top-two finish. Iyer's impressive form and leadership have garnered praise, with Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting commending his technical adjustments.
The Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court withdrew a case from Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu after receiving complaints, citing the need to protect the institution's and the judge's reputation. A new bench, including the Chief Justice, was formed to expedite the decision and address the controversy. The move was objected to by the petitioner's counsel.
Operation Sindoor showcased India's military triumph over Pakistan and a technological edge over China. India's indigenously developed weapons, born from 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat,' outperformed Chinese-supplied platforms used by Pakistan. This victory highlighted the success of India's self-reliance push in defense, contrasting with Pakistan's reliance on less effective Chinese hardware.
The Trump administration has threatened to withdraw Harvard University's right to host international students, citing alleged reporting violations and a failure to combat antisemitism. This action jeopardizes a court hearing related to the ban on new foreign student enrollment.
Donald Trump is pressuring Apple to manufacture iPhones for the US market in America, threatening a 25% tariff if they don't comply. Despite this, Apple is reassuring India of its continued investment, with Foxconn expanding its Indian operations. However, it is doubt that if US iPhone production would feasible, since the move could disturb the pricing and supply chain for Apple.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court validated the dismissal of a civil judge, Kaustubh Khera, who was accused of forcing lawyers and police to perform humiliating acts as a form of apology during contempt proceedings. The court emphasized that Khera's discharge was due to unsatisfactory performance, a decision made by the full court, and did not warrant interference.
India is witnessing an increase in COVID-19 cases, with the total number of active infections reaching 1,010, as per latest reports. Among the states, Kerala is experiencing the highest surge, followed by Maharashtra, Delhi, and Gujarat. While health officials maintain that the situation is under control, the emergence of new variants is being closely monitored. The variants under scrutiny include NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, with XFG also being a "variant of interest"
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