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Ema Matthews, Auston Matthews' mother, worked tirelessly at multiple jobs, including Starbucks, to finance his hockey dream. Facing the financial challenges of the sport, especially as a family with Mexican heritage, she made significant sacrifices. Her dedication enabled Auston to pursue his passion, ultimately contributing to his rise as an NHL star and inspiring others from underrepresented backgrounds in hockey.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will remain in the Grade A+ category despite retiring from T20Is and Tests. This decision acknowledges their continued contribution to the Indian cricket team. Kohli retired from Tests after 123 matches, amassing 9,230 runs, while Rohit concluded his Test career with 4,301 runs in 67 matches.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a major victory against Maoists, with 31 rebels killed in a counter-insurgency operation at Kurraguttalu Hill on the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border. Shah hailed the operation as a historic moment in the fight against Naxalism, emphasizing the strategic importance of the hill as a former Maoist stronghold.

Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, marking the end of an iconic era. With 40 Test wins as captain, he leaves as India’s most successful red-ball leader. His passionate leadership and consistent performances, especially at No. 4, transformed Indian cricket. The void left behind is immense — on the scoreboard and in spirit.

Animesh Kujur, battling heatstroke and fatigue, defied expectations by setting a new national record of 20.40 seconds in the 200m at the Senior Federation Cup. He also contributed to a new national record in the 4x100m relay. Formerly a football player, Kujur's rise in athletics has been meteoric, fueled by inspiration from Usain Bolt and strong family support.

Andhra Pradesh IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh will be participating in the ceremony, thereby giving a big boost to the State’s RE landscape

Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan order notices to the Tamil Nadu government, CBI, and ED

The Indian National Congress questions if PM Modi and External Affairs Minister compromised India’s security interests under the U.S. pressure

Police say two more people died in the Majitha area; both were from Bhangwan village

The two officers have been suspended pending inquiry

Banerjee’s statement came amid celebrations at Mr. Shaw’s residence, where relatives, neighbours and well-wishers gathered with sweets to mark his safe return

Justice Gavai is the first Buddhist Chief Justice of India.

Bharati Cements director Balaji Govindappa to be produced in court in Vijayawada

Once Agamic temples are identified, Tamil Nadu government can fill up archakar vacancies in non-Agamic temples. The court scheduled the next hearing in September 2025.

Melinda French Gates revealed a recurring dream of standing on a crumbling cliff with Bill Gates and their children influenced her decision to divorce. This dream, along with surfacing information like Bill's association with Jeffrey Epstein, served as a catalyst. She also experienced panic attacks during the separation, highlighting the emotional toll of ending their 27-year marriage.

 A bench reserved its verdict on the plea of two officers who despite securing ranks higher in merit than their male counterparts weren’t selected for the JAG department due to fewer vacancies earmarked for women

A Pakistani journalist's attempt to question PM Modi's stance on India-Pakistan de-escalation talks faced a firm response from the US State Department. The journalist suggested former President Trump deserved credit for a ceasefire, a claim Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott addressed by emphasizing the US focus on maintaining the ceasefire and encouraging direct communication between India and Pakistan.