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Herath festival in Kashmir sees displaced Kashmiri Pandits celebrate while Muslims recount memories of brotherhood

Abhishek Sharma's T20 World Cup struggles persisted as he was dismissed for a duck against Pakistan, caught by the captain himself in the opening over. This follows an earlier duck against the USA, raising concerns about his form. Despite a previous hospitalization, he was included in the playing XI for the crucial match.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the private sector's crucial role in India's economic future, urging bold investments in innovation and capacity. He highlighted his government's commitment to reforms and decisive governance, while also stressing the need for the private sector to share productivity gains with workers and invest in R&D and quality.

South Korea's 'Korean Wave' has transformed from a niche phenomenon to a mainstream cultural force in India and across the globe, driven by K-pop, K-dramas, and lifestyle trends. This soft power surge, fueled by digital access and strategic state policy, offers a model for global influence, impacting consumption and aspirations across the nation.

India's captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan's skipper Salman Ali Agha skipped the customary handshake at the T20 World Cup toss in Colombo. This continues India's stance, observed since the Asia Cup 2025, sparking debate. While Pakistan expressed openness to the gesture, India's captain remained non-committal, emphasizing a focus on cricket.

The Pentagon is reportedly considering ending its partnership with AI firm Anthropic over restrictions on military use of its technology. Anthropic refuses to allow its AI for mass surveillance of citizens or fully autonomous weapons, frustrating defense officials. While other companies are more accommodating, Anthropic's firm stance on ethical guardrails could lead to a complete termination of their collaboration.

An elderly man, Babu Lohar, pedalled 300 kilometres on a modified cycle rickshaw to get his paralysed wife, Jyoti, specialised medical treatment. Their arduous nine-day journey, driven by unwavering devotion, highlighted the profound strength of their bond. Despite facing further setbacks, their story exemplifies love's quiet persistence and extraordinary action.

In his affidavit, the litigant stated the MGNREGA had been one of the world’s largest social security initiatives which had been studied and evaluated intensively by multiple organisations

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, in a post on X, asked the Centre what it meant by “additional products” and whether this signalled pressure to gradually open up pulses and other crops to U.S. imports.

President Donald Trump has actively sought to brand institutions and assets with his name during his presidency. From renaming roads and government websites to proposing battleships and even currency, Trump has pursued a strategy of shaping his legacy by attaching his name to various ventures, often with controversy.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in of Bangladesh's PM-elect Tarique Rahman, following the BNP's landslide victory. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will accompany Birla. This event marks a significant diplomatic shift for Dhaka, especially after former PM Sheikh Hasina's ouster and subsequent exile in India. The new BNP government's stance will be closely observed.

I feel like laughing when Congress's Shahzada Rahul Gandhi stands in Parliament and talks about protecting farmers, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Rahul Gandhi accused the Modi government of betraying farmers through the India-US trade deal, raising concerns about GM maize imports and potential pressure on Indian crops. Union Home Minister Amit Shah refuted these claims, calling them lies and asserting that farmers' interests are protected in trade agreements with the US, EU, and UK.