Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain for India’s upcoming T20 tours of Ireland and England, marking his return to the T20 setup. Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also earned a historic maiden call-up as the youngest player ever selected for an Indian team. This signals a new direction for India’s T20 squad.
Police have reopened a three-month-old case of a six-year-old girl’s mysterious death, now registering a murder charge against the victim’s mother and her boyfriend. Initially attributed to a car AC incident, the father’s suspicion, fueled by medical reports, led to a complaint alleging the child was beaten and smothered. The boyfriend has been arrested, while
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s suggestions of a potential meeting with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, deeming it unrealistic. Araghchi emphasized the need for practicality, while Trump had previously indicated Khamenei’s involvement in talks and expressed a desire to meet him. Trump also claimed success in degrading Iran’s military
The Reserve Bank of India’s recent monetary policy measures aim to bolster the rupee by attracting significant capital inflows, estimated between $40-75 billion. Despite rising inflation and revised growth forecasts, the Monetary Policy Committee is expected to maintain the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance in August, prioritizing stability and external sector defense.
Wayanad’s Mar Baselios Aided Upper Primary School is grappling with a health scare as approximately 150 students reported fever and vomiting. Thirty-eight children have been hospitalized, though officials assure they are stable. The school has been temporarily closed for a week as health authorities investigate the outbreak, collecting samples to pinpoint the cause.
Educationist Faisal Khan, known as Khan Sir, will not surrender in Patna Civil Court, with his lawyer stating a bail plea will be filed Monday. The case involves a June 2 attack on his coaching center, where a security guard was assaulted and property damaged. Two of Khan Sir’s security guards have already been arrested.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday named Shreyas Iyer as India’s new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav. Soon after the announcement, Suryakumar posted an Instagram story backing the team.
Ukraine launched long-range drone strikes deep inside Russia, hitting a military facility near St Petersburg and an oil depot in Krasnodar. President Zelenskyy stated these attacks targeted Russian naval arsenals and bases, emphasizing Ukraine’s capability to strike over 1,000 kilometers.
Amidst Operation Epic Fury, a clandestine “shadow fleet” of aging tankers is enabling Iran and Russia to bypass sanctions and keep oil flowing. This hidden maritime network, utilizing deceptive tactics like disabled trackers and ship-to-ship transfers, allows sanctioned economies to earn billions, posing a significant challenge to global enforcement efforts and creating environmental risks.
