India is set to acquire approximately Rs 10,000 crore worth of missiles for its S-400 air defence system, bolstering its capabilities after its reported success in Operation Sindoor. Discussions are underway with Russia to enhance long-range strike and interception, with the Defence Acquisition Council expected to review the proposal soon.
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India's top table tennis players, G Sathiyan and Harmeet Desai, face an uncertain London tournament participation due to delayed UK visa processing. Their absence could incur significant financial penalties and loss of crucial ranking points ahead of the World Championships. Other contingent members have secured their visas, but the trio's fate remains undecided.
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India secured a dominant 53-run victory over New Zealand via DLS method to reach the 2025 Women's World Cup semifinals. Stellar centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal, coupled with Jemimah Rodrigues' rapid unbeaten 76, propelled India to a commanding 340/3. New Zealand faltered in their chase, finishing at 271/8.
Australia continued their unbeaten streak in the Women's World Cup, defeating England by six wickets. Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner starred with an unbeaten 180-run partnership, chasing down England's 244. Sutherland narrowly missed a century with 98*, while Gardner remained not out on 104, securing a dominant victory and reclaiming the top spot.
Detroit Lions player Brian Branch faces a one-game suspension. The NFL upheld the decision after an on-field incident. Branch's actions were deemed aggressive and a violation of league rules. He will miss an important game. Coach Dan Campbell called the act inexcusable. Branch apologized, calling his behavior childish. The league cited risk of injury and poor reflection on the NFL.
The United States is imposing significant sanctions on Russia's top oil firms, Rosneft and Lukoil, due to President Putin's perceived lack of honest engagement in peace talks with President Trump. This action follows the collapse of ceasefire discussions and the cancellation of a planned Trump-Putin summit, signaling US frustration over the stalled peace negotiations.
India and the US are progressing in trade agreement talks with a cordial atmosphere, according to Union Minister Piyush Goyal. New Delhi is committed to safeguarding the interests of its farmers, fishermen, and MSMEs, emphasizing that no agreement will be finalized without their protection. Discussions are constructive, aiming for a win-win solution to boost bilateral trade.
Prashant Kishor, leading the Jan Suraaj Party, critically commented on the Mahagathbandhan's decision to name Tejashwi Yadav as their chief ministerial candidate for the 2025 Bihar elections. He suggested this outcome was predictable given the alliance's history. The opposition bloc formally announced Yadav's candidature, aiming to unite against the NDA.
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