Kishan returned to the India setup earlier this year for the T20I series against New Zealand and the T20 World Cup after strong performances in domestic cricket, where he led Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) title and scored more than 500 runs.
Four alleged shooters linked to gangster Deepak Nandal were killed and one injured in a fierce gun battle with Gurgaon Police in Sushant Lok Phase-2. Three policemen were also injured. The group was targeting a businessman's residence for extortion.
Kylian Mbappe's penalty against Morocco was delayed for over three minutes due to a VAR review checking for a dive. Despite the saved penalty, France won 2-0, advancing to the World Cup semifinals.
ONGC has approved a 1.75 MMT expansion of the strategic petroleum reserve at Mangaluru, Karnataka. This move significantly enhances India's energy security, adding to existing reserves and increasing total oil storage capacity to approximately seventy-four days, following global supply chain disruptions.
US officials reported no new strikes on Iran, emphasizing commitment to diplomacy amid ongoing "technical talks." This follows Iran's retaliatory attacks on US military sites in Gulf states, which further strained a fragile ceasefire. Both nations seek to de-escalate and revive diplomatic efforts.
A Himachal Pradesh consumer commission ordered a retailer to refund the price of expired instant noodles and pay compensation after a minor fell ill. The commission rejected the 'buyer beware' defense, emphasizing the 'seller beware' principle in consumer protection.
India's central bank is carefully unwinding its massive short dollar forward position, built to support the rupee. The challenge lies in managing the pace to avoid currency market destabilization, as forecasters predict continued pressure on the Indian currency.
