Fishermen in Rameswaram abstained from work for 10 days after 17 fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on September 29. They staged a day-long fast demanding their release, which was secured after talks between the Union External Affairs Minister and Sri Lankan authorities. The fishermen resumed work on October 12, thanking the government for their intervention and urging for a permanent solution to avoid future arrests.
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Shubman Gill's lively celebration following Joe Root's near dismissal drew comparisons to Virat Kohli in the commentary box. Making his Test captaincy debut, Gill scored a century and became part of an elite group of Indian players, also reaching 2,000 Test runs, echoing Kohli's similar milestone during his own captaincy debut. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreRishabh Pant scored 134 runs in the first Test against England at Headingley, breaking MS Dhoni's record for the most centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper-batter, but faced criticism for his dismissal after receiving a coaching message that seemed to hinder his natural play. Despite a strong start with three centurions, India's innings collapsed, losing their final seven wickets for just 41 runs, with England's Josh Tongue and Ben Stokes taking four wickets each. Need More...
Read moreRishabh Pant's aggressive 134 and memorable stump mic comments captured attention at Headingley, earning praise from Sachin Tendulkar for his innovative shot-making, while Shubman Gill also contributed with a century, bolstering India's total. Jasprit Bumrah's wickets ensured India maintained control despite a spirited fightback from England, led by Ollie Pope. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreIn a significant escalation of Middle Eastern tensions, President Donald Trump announced US airstrikes targeting Iran's nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, marking a direct US involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran. The strikes, utilizing B-2 stealth bombers, were coordinated with Israel and aimed at dismantling Iran's uranium enrichment capabilities, signaling a shift in Trump's previous stance on avoiding foreign wars. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreMumbai police have charged 22-year-old Bilal Teli for trespassing at the IIT Powai campus, where he attended classes and stayed in the hostel from June 4 to June 19. After being asked for his ID by a professor, he fled but was later arrested; he admitted to illegally residing on campus and attending lectures despite not being a student. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreOn Day 2 of the Headingley Test, India collapsed from 430/3 to 471 all out, despite Rishabh Pant's 146-ball century and Shubman Gill's 147 runs, as Josh Tongue took 4 wickets for 86 runs, effectively breaking the Indian batting lineup after lunch. Mohammed Siraj's impressive bowling went unrewarded amidst England's comeback. Need More Context? 🔎
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