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NEW DELHI: Sai Sudharsan faced a disappointing debut in the first Test against England, scoring a duck after just four balls, as India ended Day 1 at 92/2. The 23-year-old was dismissed by Ben Stokes, highlighting the challenges of Test cricket, especially under English conditions, despite his promising IPL performance and high expectations. Need More Context? 🔎

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath proclaimed the transformation of the state from a "bimaru" to an "expressway" state, aiming for 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, during the inauguration of the 91.35 km Gorakhpur Link Expressway in Azamgarh. He criticized the previous government for incomplete projects and highlighted the completed six expressways, emphasizing improved connectivity and regional development. Need More Context? 🔎

India's Test cricket team ushers in a new era with 25-year-old Shubman Gill as captain for the series against England, following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. This transition, marked by the absence of veteran players like Cheteshwar Pujara, who now engages with the team in a media role, highlights the blend of emerging talent and experienced support as the squad navigates a pivotal moment in its history. Need More Context? 🔎

Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock recommendations from Bajaj Broking Research highlight Paras Defence and Space Technologies and Thirumalai Chemicals as top picks for June 20, 2025, amid fragile investor sentiment and geopolitical tensions affecting market outlook. Nifty is consolidating within 24,400-25,200, with critical resistance at 25,000 and support at 24,700, while Bank Nifty's range is between 55,000 and 56,000, requiring a breakout for further upside potential. Need More Context? 🔎

Junior external affairs minister Kirti Vardhan Singh welcomes first group of Indian students evacuated from Iran as part of Op Sindhu Thursday NEW DELHI: Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the Indian government announced its decision to evacuate Indian nationals from Israel, facilitating their travel through land borders and air. This follows Operation Sindhu, initiated for the evacuation of Indians from Iran, as the government prioritizes the safety of approximately 38,000 Indians in Israel,...

A high-level judicial panel's inquiry revealed that a fire at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence on March 14 was fueled by alcohol from a liquor cabinet, resulting in the burning of substantial amounts of cash, including Rs 500 notes. The report noted that Justice Varma was out of town during the incident, and access for firefighters was impeded, necessitating the breaking of a lock by security guards. Need More Context? 🔎