Magnus Carlsen and Gukesh Dommaraju’s rivalry intensifies at the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz in Zagreb, fueled by Carlsen’s dismissive remarks about Gukesh’s rapid and blitz capabilities. Carlsen, returning to Zagreb after missing last year due to his mother’s passing, aims to dominate in his preferred formats against a world-class field including Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Caruana.
Nitish Kumar Reddy fell victim to a sharp delivery. Chris Woakes dismissed him for 1. This dismissal changed the game. India were 208 for 4 when Reddy came in. Woakes’s ball seamed in sharply. It crashed into the off stump. England picked up two quick wickets. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 87. Shubman Gill was at the…
Rishabh Pant’s aggressive batting approach led to his dismissal on Day 1 of the Edgbaston Test, impacting India’s momentum. Despite his recent strong form, including a standout performance in the previous match and a high ICC ranking, Pant’s misjudged shot selection proved costly.
Kuldeep Yadav’s exclusion from the second Test against England has sparked criticism, with Dodda Ganesh sarcastically suggesting he focus on Ranji Trophy batting to regain favor. This omission highlights concerns about India’s over-reliance on all-rounders, sidelining specialist bowlers like Kuldeep, who has consistently performed well when given opportunities.
Donald Trump announced a new trade deal with Vietnam, finalized after talks with General Secretary To Lam. Vietnam will impose a 20% tariff on its exports to the US, while granting the US “TOTAL ACCESS” to its markets with zero tariffs. Trump highlighted the potential for American SUVs in Vietnam, praising the deal and thanking…
Irfan Pathan has criticized Jasprit Bumrah’s absence from the second Test against England, questioning the workload management approach when the team needs him most. Pathan urges selectors to prepare for a future without Bumrah and Shami in Test cricket, emphasizing the need for stability and continuity for younger bowlers.
Kuwait has implemented a new electronic exit permit system for expatriate workers in the private sector, effective July 1, 2025. Foreign employees must now obtain employer approval via the Sahel Individuals app and As-hal Companies portal before traveling abroad. The system aims to streamline procedures and enhance transparency, though concerns about worker freedom have been…
During the second Test match at Edgbaston, Ben Stokes and Yashasvi Jaiswal had a heated exchange. This happened when Jaiswal took a quick single. Jaiswal responded sharply to Stokes’ words. Jaiswal, who scored a century in the previous Test, reached his half-century. England chose to bowl after winning the toss. They kept the same team.
US President Donald Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ narrowly passed the Senate, facing concerns over welfare cuts and a $3 trillion debt increase. Trump claims the bill will bring unprecedented growth and investment, fueled by tariffs. The legislation extends tax cuts, reduces Medicaid and food assistance, and boosts border control spending.
The Reserve Bank of India has set the redemption price at Rs 9,628 per unit for two Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) tranches, specifically the 2017-18 Series-XIV and 2018-19 Series-IV, maturing for premature redemption on July 1st.
