Top 5 news of the day: Another mid-air scare on Air India flight, Rahul Gandhi slams EC over data handling; & more

The first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh ended in a dramatic draw, featuring a delayed declaration by Bangladesh and a strong defensive performance from Sri Lanka. Key highlights included Najmul Hossain Shanto's two centuries and Nayeem Hasan's five-wicket haul, all while the unusual presence of a snake charmer with cobras and a monkey added a unique flair to the match dubbed the 'Naagin Derby'. Need More Context? 🔎

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed skepticism about the U.S.'s intentions regarding negotiations, suggesting that Washington may be planning an attack on Iran instead. He criticized the U.S. for "betraying" diplomacy and stated that Iran is willing to negotiate, but Israel must first cease its aerial attacks on Iran, following recent Israeli strikes linked to Tehran's nuclear program. Need More Context? 🔎

A dispute on the New Delhi-Bhopal Vande Bharat Express resulted in BJP MLA Rajeev Singh filing a non-cognizable report after a confrontation over seating and an 'objectionable' posture at Jhansi station. The altercation escalated when a passenger was allegedly assaulted by individuals associated with Singh. Need More Context? 🔎

A FATF report highlights Pakistan's involvement in developing ballistic missiles, citing a 2020 seizure of dual-use equipment mis-declared in export documents linked to the National Development Complex. This revelation may aid India in advocating for Pakistan's return to the FATF grey list amid growing scrutiny of state-sponsored terrorism following a recent attack in Kashmir. Need More Context? 🔎

Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal's centuries propelled India to a commanding 359 for 3 on Day 1 against England at Headingley, with Gill scoring an unbeaten 127 and Jaiswal notching 101, marking a historic achievement for both. Rishabh Pant's aggressive 65* further enhanced India's strong position in the opening Test. Need More Context? 🔎

An IndiGo flight from Guwahati to Chennai, carrying 168 passengers, made an emergency landing at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport after the pilot issued a 'Mayday' call due to insufficient fuel. While the airline cited traffic congestion at Chennai as the reason for the diversion, this was disputed by Chennai ATC; the flight eventually continued to Chennai after refueling. Need More Context? 🔎