Sunil Gavaskar, celebrating his 76th birthday, shared his Wimbledon 2025 predictions and favoured Novak Djokovic to reach the final. He also acknowledged Carlos Alcaraz’s impressive form. Gavaskar expressed his preference for Wimbledon over Lord’s, highlighting his frequent visits to the tennis tournament over the years every time he’s been in London.
Class XI swimmer Nishtha Aswal shone at the CBSE North Zone 1 Swimming Championships, winning five silver medals in backstroke (50m, 100m, 200m) and butterfly (50m, 100m). Her stellar performance has earned her a spot at the CBSE National Swimming Championships in Bhubaneswar. Uttam School for Girls praised her dedication, highlighting her discipline and grit.
Set in the politically turbulent 1990s Andhra Pradesh, ‘Mayasabha’ will premiere on SonyLIV from August 7, 2025. The series features Aadhi Pinisetty and Chaitanya Rao as political rivals whose friendship turns into animosity. Inspired by real political figures, the show explores their ideological battles and manoeuvres that impact the state’s destiny, marking Deva Katta’s OTT…
Manoj Jarange ended his hunger strike after the Maharashtra government conceded to several demands aimed at simplifying the process for Marathas with Kunbi antecedents to obtain OBC certificates. While blanket reservation was deemed legally untenable, the government agreed to implement the Hyderabad gazette and establish village-level committees to facilitate certificate issuance.
Golfer Diksha Dagar, inspired by Djokovic and McIlroy, aims to win the Hero Women’s Indian Open. Despite recent health setbacks and missed cuts, she feels confident about the DLF G&CC course’s softer conditions. Dagar, who has had a satisfying year with consistent performances, is focused on one shot at a time with her father caddying.
Khaleel Ahmed has cut short his stint with Essex in the County Championship, returning home for personal reasons after just two first-class matches. Despite an initial two-month contract, the Indian pacer managed four wickets during his time with the club.
Jacob Samuel Winkler, 33, faces federal charges after allegedly aiming a laser pointer at Marine One as President Trump departed the White House. The incident occurred near the Washington Monument, potentially endangering the aircraft and its occupants. Winkler, who also possessed a knife, admitted to the act but claimed ignorance of its illegality.
Jharkhand High Court has directed the state government to respond to a petition filed by Anil Sharma, a convict serving life imprisonment. Sharma, convicted for the 1999 murder of rival gangster Sudhir Kumar Singh alias Bhoma Singh, claims he has served 29 years and is eligible for release due to remission.
