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Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the ongoing impact of West Asian crises on the Global South, urging international solidarity. He proposed a global skills partnership and an International Mobilisation Partnership for Accelerating Connectivity and Trade (IMPACT) to foster shared growth and resilience.

A father in Auraiya has been arrested for allegedly attempting to murder his 14-year-old transgender daughter. He reportedly beat her with a stick and threw her into a canal, motivated by her gender identity. The girl survived due to shallow water and was rescued by locals. She is in critical condition.

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has strongly criticized Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's decision to rename a road near the US Consulate after President Donald Trump. CPM General Secretary MA Baby expressed concern that this move, occurring amidst US military actions, undermines India's sovereignty and anti-imperialist ideals. He urged the Congress high command to intervene and withdraw the decision.

Karnataka government will soon issue guidelines for medical students on appropriate behavior and respect towards donated bodies for study. This follows viral clips of students disrespecting cadavers, sparking a debate on ethics. The ethics committee will meet to discuss reinforcing existing guidelines for handling donated bodies.

Rahul Gandhi's public release of his INDIA bloc speech has irked allies, particularly Left parties, who emphasize mutual trust for effective resistance against the BJP. Concerns were raised about Gandhi's remarks on Pinarayi Vijayan and the unilateral release of internal discussions. DMK also reiterated its stance against Congress due to a state-level alliance issue.

The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre for its response on the ban imposed on Telegram, which is challenging the temporary restriction ahead of the NEET-UG retest. The government claims to have shocking material to share, citing ongoing issues with channels involved in examination-related activities resurfacing after being blocked.

PM Modi and President Trump discussed the safety of Indian seafarers amidst a US-Iran peace agreement. Trump acknowledged the risks of the profession while Modi emphasized the importance of maritime security, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz. The leaders also touched upon trade, defense, and geopolitical issues, with Trump expressing confidence in strong US-India ties.

England's World Cup opener against Croatia carries added intrigue as referee Clment Turpin takes charge of the match. The French official famously clashed with Thomas Tuchel during a heated Champions League tie in 2023, prompting harsh criticism from the current England manager. Despite their history, Tuchel has since praised Turpin's credentials ahead of their latest reunion on football's biggest stage.

Gone are the days when Greater Noida used to be just an extended region. Today, the place has evolved far beyond being an affordable alternative to Delhi and Noida and in the last 10 years, world-class infrastructure, metro connectivity, expressways, and the Noida International Airport have completely changed its outlook.

Gurnoor Brar opens up on Mohammed Siraj's influence, death overs and debut series

Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered a significant upgrade of the national cyber crime helpline '1930'. The directive emphasizes integrating advanced technology like AI and multilingual support to enhance reporting and redressal. Shah stressed swift action on cyber financial fraud complaints, including prioritizing bank account freezing issues, and called for stronger measures against mule accounts.

Gurnoor Brar has made an impressive start to his international career, but the right-arm pacer insists the foundation of his success was laid in domestic cricket and strengthened through the India A setup. The 26-year-old has picked up three wickets in each of the first two ODIs against Afghanistan and is tipped as someone who could be part of India's squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

India Women thrashed the Netherlands by 95 runs after posting a record Women's T20 World Cup total of 209/5. Smriti Mandhana (74) and Shafali Verma (55) shared a 115-run opening stand, while Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma provided late fireworks. The bowlers then bundled out the Dutch for 114, with debutant Nandani Sharma impressing. Shreyanka Patil's ankle injury was India's only concern.

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After Afghanistan chose to bowl first in difficult afternoon conditions, India piled up 402 all out, powered by a 224-run partnership between Gill and Kishan for the third wicket. The stand came off just 141 deliveries and put India in complete control of the contest.