Aurangzeb’s Unremarkable Tomb Sparks A Massive Storm

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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? 🔎

Rishabh 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...

Rishabh 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? 🔎

In 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? 🔎

Mumbai 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? 🔎