Shinde rejects BJP’s cabinet role offer, pushes for Mahayuti convener position: Sources

Maharashtra's Deputy CM Eknath Shinde defended Pragya Thakur's claims of torture during the Malegaon blast investigation, alleging that the UPA government framed Hindutva leaders and introduced the term 'saffron terrorism.' He criticized Rahul Gandhi for allegedly supporting Pakistani narratives while backing Thakur's assertion that she was pressured to implicate PM Modi. Want More Context? 🔎

Captain Dhruv Rebbapragada has rejoined IndiGo as the head of flight safety, bringing nearly 40 years of aviation experience. Previously, he served as head of flight safety at IndiGo before moving to Airbus as the regional safety director for South Asia, a position he left in June 2023. Want More Context? 🔎

Mark Zuckerberg personally met with AI researcher Matt Deitke after he initially rejected a $125 million job offer from Meta, leading to a revised package worth up to $250 million. Deitke, co-founder of AI startup Vercept and a recognized talent in the AI field, ultimately accepted the offer, contributing to Meta's $1 billion investment in building a top-tier AI research team. Want More Context? 🔎

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Tensions escalated during the fifth Test between India and England when Sai Sudharsan confronted Ben Duckett after being dismissed LBW, leading to a fiery exchange that required teammates to intervene. The match, already dramatic with 15 wickets falling on Day 2, saw India at 75/2, leading by 52 runs, with Yashasvi Jaiswal unbeaten on 51. Want More Context? 🔎

Professional women’s hockey player Taylor Heise announced her engagement to Parker Fox with a romantic lakeside proposal video shared on Instagram, featuring highlights from the proposal at the White Bear Yacht Club on June 28, 2025. The couple, who recently celebrated two years together, included heartfelt captions and photos showcasing their love and the emotional moment of the proposal. Want More Context? 🔎