Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day tour across four states, addressed rallies in Bihar and UP. In Bihar, he stated he had fulfilled his vow to punish terrorists while in Kanpur, he met the family of Pahalgam terror attack victim Shubham Divedi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking from INS Vikrant, demanded Pakistan hand over terrorists Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar before any talks. He emphasised that these terrorists orchestrated attacks like 26/11 and must face justice in India. The minister's statements came amid Pakistan's recent peace overtures. Meanwhile, the Home Minister visited border areas in Jammu and Kashmir, announcing more bunkers for civilian protection. The government is also planning a tourism push for J&K, with ministers and celebrities expected to visit.
England vs India: Spinner Kuldeep Yadav has said that Shubman Gill is more than ready to take over the Indian team. Yadav has said that Shubman has been around Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for year and a half and has gained a lot of knowledge.
President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran amid escalating tensions in West Asia. He stated that Iran may face 'United States might like never before' if they continue to escalate the situation. Trump also indicated the possibility of brokering a deal between Iran and Israel to end the conflict. However, given the current circumstances, direct negotiations between Iran and the US or Israel seem unlikely.
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan lost his cool at a party event celebrating his Rajya Sabha MP nomination when fans presented him with a sword. The incident, captured on video, shows Haasan initially refusing to hold the sword but eventually posing for a selfie. MNM party cadres have been advised to opt for books as gifts in the future. This comes after Haasan's recent controversial remarks on Kannada and Tamil languages.
DNA tests have confirmed the identities of 32 victims in a devastating air crash. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani's body has been identified. 14 bodies have been handed over to families. 230 forensic expert teams are involved in the meticulous identification process. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi confirmed Rupani's DNA match at 11:10 AM. Families are waiting outside Barah Number Hospital for information and to collect mortal remains.
