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Single digit outings in Adelaide and early departure in his only innings of the Brisbane Test meant Rohit was done with the middle-order gig. He made up his mind, had that tough talk with Shubman Gill, who had to miss out on a Playing XI spot due to the shuffle, and was back as an opener in front of a capacity crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. India's XI changed, batting order changed but Rohit's returns remained the same. Two more single digits, India lost the Test and pressure on the Indian captain peaked.

Gold rate today: Despite rising global prices fueled by Federal Reserve inflation concerns, gold prices in India declined on Thursday due to upcoming U.S.-China trade discussions.

Pakistan's defence minister, Khwaja Asif, faced scrutiny on CNN after claiming Pakistan shot down five Indian jets during Operation Sindoor. He cited social media as his source, drawing a sharp response from the anchor. This followed India's Operation Sindoor, which targeted terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, responding to the Phalgam attack that killed 26 people.

Security beefed up around vital installations in Kerala, including airports, Vizhinjam port, railway stations, naval and air bases in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, and other main institutions such as the shipyard and LNG terminal in Kochi

Oh it’s so terrible. My position is I get along with both. I know both very well and I want to see them work it out. I want to see them stop and hopefully they can stop now, says U.S. President Trump

The pass percentage this year has surpassed last year’s 94.56% by a small margin

‘There has been growing public outrage and demand for transparency over how such a massive scam involving State resources and public health went unchecked,’ says Kesineni Sivanath

Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket. He criticized the current state of Indian cricket commentary. Sharma pointed out the focus has shifted from the game to views. He contrasted Indian commentary with that of Australia. Sharma highlighted the negativity aimed at players. He played 67 Test matches and captained India in 24 Tests.

Following Indian airstrikes on terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, a loud explosion was reported in Lahore, leading to temporary flight suspensions in Karachi, Lahore, and Sialkot. 'Operation Sindoor,' a tri-service mission, targeted Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen infrastructure in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, asserting India's right to act against cross-border terrorism.

Following India's strikes on terror launchpads in Pakistan and PoK after the Pahalgam attack, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat are on high alert. Public events are cancelled, schools are shut, and security is tightened. Airports face closures and flight disruptions, while railway stations increase surveillance. The nation prepares for potential retaliation, prioritizing civilian safety and readiness in border states.

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked Pakistan's false claims of striking an Indian military base in Amritsar, exposing the circulated video as wildfire footage from Chile in February 2024. PIB also refuted claims of shooting down an Indian Rafale jet, clarifying the image was old and unrelated to 'Operation Sindoor.

US President Donald Trump is set to unveil a significant trade agreement today with a nation speculated to be Britain. This move occurs amidst global economic concerns, as the Bank of England anticipates cutting interest rates. Britain, actively pursuing new partnerships post-Brexit, recently secured a trade deal with India.

‘Operation Sindoor’ is in response to the cold-blooded murder of tourists at Pahalgam, she says

As per information from the Uttarkashi Police, the helicopter crashed on the Rishikesh-Gangotri National Highway at around 8:45 a.m.

Thematic reports will be ready by June, and sectoral roadmaps by September, say officials; plans are afoot to introduce a dedicated Population Management Policy

The identity of the deceased is not yet confirmed