In the opening Test match against England held at Leeds, India showcased a strong performance, with the visitors reaching 359/3. Captain Shubman Gill led the charge, smashing a century. At one point, Gill and his deputy Rishabh Pant were unbeaten, scoring 127 and 65 runs respectively. Earlier in the match, Ben Stokes secured the dismissal of centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal shortly after the final session resumed. India went into lunch at 92/2, with Gill still at the crease alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was nearing a half-century. The opening partnership between Jaiswal and KL Rahul added 91 runs in Headingley during the…
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With Bihar’s upcoming assembly elections later this year, political parties are intensifying their campaigns and making various promises to attract voters. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar recently announced a threefold increase in social assistance pensions. Reacting to this, Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav accused the government of copying the RJD’s initiatives. He stated that the pension hike was a result of the government’s ‘tension’ due to the impending arrival of the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) government. Yadav claimed that the government was merely replicating the RJD’s announced plans. During a media interaction, Yadav said that Kumar announced the pension increase out…
Raipur: On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Raipur Central Jail hosted a special meditation and yoga session, drawing active participation from approximately 200 inmates and jail staff. This marked the first time the jail observed International Meditation Day. The session was led by Ajay Singh, a senior instructor from the ‘Art of Living’ and a former member of the Yoga Commission. He provided training to the inmates on various methods of meditation, pranayama, and yoga. Singh highlighted the numerous benefits of these techniques, including mental peace, emotional balance, stress management, and improved sleep. Jail Superintendent Amit Shandilya emphasized the…
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma participated in a state-level yoga event in Jaisalmer on International Yoga Day. He lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts in promoting the ancient Indian practice worldwide. Sharma emphasized the theme of Yoga Day, ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health,’ highlighting the connection between humans and the environment. He stated that yoga promotes harmony between humans and nature, offering a holistic approach to well-being. Sharma said the state government is committed to improving individual and environmental health. He described yoga as a gift from Indian civilization, a holistic way of life uniting body, mind, intellect, and…
Admiral Stephen Koehler, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, has warned of the potential risks to regional peace and stability posed by China’s illegal claims and aggressive behavior in the Indo-Pacific. Speaking at the South China Sea Conference, hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Koehler emphasized the US Navy’s commitment to deterring aggression throughout the Western Pacific, including the South China Sea and Taiwan. He highlighted China’s assertive tactics, including increased military deployments, simulated invasion drills, and intimidation of Southeast Asian nations. Koehler noted incidents of aggressive behavior, such as the use of water cannons, ship-to-ship…
Traffic diversions are currently in effect at multiple roundabouts along the 130-meter road in Greater Noida West. U-turns have been established on both sides of the roundabouts to direct traffic flow. Temporary barriers have been deployed to close off these roundabouts. The Greater Noida Authority has stated that permanent barriers will be installed after the Kavad Yatra to permanently resolve congestion issues. A temporary barrier, constructed using Noida Police barriers and iron grills secured with ropes, has been placed at the Ek Murti roundabout in Greater Noida West. However, these barriers are often circumvented by passersby, allowing two-wheelers and e-rickshaws…
A senior officer of the IRGC Quds Force, Behnam Shahriari, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in western Iran. Shahriari, in charge of Unit 190, oversaw the clandestine transfer of weapons to Iran-backed groups, particularly Hezbollah. The strike occurred over 1,000 kilometers from Israel. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that Shahriari was responsible for transferring weapons to proxies across the Middle East and for financing terrorist organizations, leading to casualties among Israeli civilians and soldiers. The IDF described the elimination as a significant blow to these groups.
The web series ‘The Hunt – The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case,’ starring Amit Sial, is set to premiere on digital platforms. Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, known for films like ‘Bombay to Bangkok’ and ‘Iqbal,’ the investigative thriller is adapted from Anirudhya Mitra’s book, ‘Ninety Days.’ The series will be available on SonyLiv starting July 4, 2025. SonyLiv announced the release on social media, sharing the trailer. The cast also includes Sahil Vaid, Bhagavathi Perumal, Danish Iqbal, Girish Sharma, Vidyut Garg, Shafeeq Mustafa, Anjana Balaji, B Sai Dinesh, Shruthy Jayan, and Gouri Menon. The crime thriller is produced by Applause Entertainment…
Meta, in collaboration with Oakley, has unveiled the Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses, priced at $499. Available from July 11th as a limited edition, and with more models planned for later this summer. These smart glasses are designed for sportspeople, incorporating an IPX4 waterproof rating and an impressive 8-hour battery life, double that of previous Meta Ray-Ban models. The charging case extends the usage to 48 hours. Key features include 3K video recording, enhanced voice control via Meta AI, and real-time visual recognition. The glasses allow users to listen to music, make calls and interact with Meta AI. Equipped with…
Jwala Singh, coach of Yashasvi Jaiswal, anticipates that the young cricketer will score two or more centuries during his first Test tour of England. This prediction comes after Jaiswal’s impressive performance in the first match of the series against England at Headingley, where he scored a brilliant century. Jaiswal, opening the Indian batting lineup, battled cramps throughout his innings and scored 101 runs, including 16 fours and a six, before getting out. This made him the first Indian opener to achieve a Test century at this historic venue. Singh expressed his confidence in Jaiswal’s ability, stating, “Given the coach’s confidence,…