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England captain Ben Stokes will return for the third Test against New Zealand despite an ongoing disciplinary investigation over a curfew breach. Coach Brendon McCullum confirmed Stokes will lead the side after impressing with Durham. Gus Atkinson is also in line for a comeback. McCullum dismissed talk of tensions, insisting there remains mutual respect between him and Stokes.

Matt Henry delivered a career-defining performance at The Oval, claiming 11 wickets to help New Zealand level the Test series against England. His exceptional spell, including a devastating 6-29 in the second innings, etched his name in the venue's history, mirroring legendary feats. Recovered from an injury-plagued first Test, Henry's resurgence showcased his prowess as New Zealand's leading pace bowler.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hinted at a significant political shift involving Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Omraje Nimbalkar, suggesting a successful "operation" and promising "breaking news" soon from Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Nimbalkar met supporters to discuss his future, amid speculation he might join the Shinde-led Shiv Sena. This potential defection follows his father's acquittal in a murder case, which he plans to challenge in the high court.

Blaming Trump for rising fuel prices, he criticised the Modi government's foreign policy, saying India had moved away from its long-standing non-aligned approach. "India followed a policy of non-alignment since Nehru's time and maintained good relations with all countries. But that policy has been abandoned, and Modi, by going around calling everyone his friend and hugging them, has brought us to this situation."

For over 300 years, Royal Ascot has been one of Britain's grandest social events. But on screen, the horses are often little more than supporting cast. The real drama unfolds in the stands — in the hats, the hierarchy and the silent performance of belonging.

Joe Root's batting prowess shone at The Oval, but England's heavy defeat to New Zealand saw him equal Stephen Fleming's record for most Test captaincy losses with 27. Despite a strong performance from Root, England's depleted side, featuring three debutants, struggled against a dominant New Zealand, who secured a commanding 253-run victory. Matt Henry's exceptional bowling proved decisive in the series-levelling win.

Chief Minister Vijay gives instructions to form an enquiry committee to probe the ammonia gas leak incident, announces ₹2 lakh each to be paid to the families of the deceased

Water Resources Minister Mons Joseph says the State was not consulted before T.K. Sivarajan was removed from the five-member Comprehensive Dam Safety Evaluation Committee

Tiruvallur District Collector S. Kavitha visited the factory site and met with patients at the hospitals to oversee relief measures.

The High Court of Meghalaya appointed the Justice B.P. Katakey committee in April 2022 to monitor and regulate the State’s coal sector

Karnataka BJP is investigating alleged cross-voting by its MLAs in the recent Legislative Council polls, which saw the ruling Congress secure a significant victory. Party president B Y Vijayendra announced a legislature party meeting at Dharmasthala, where MLAs might take an oath before Lord Manjunatha to reveal the truth. He termed the alleged betrayal a serious matter that will be pursued to its conclusion, aiming to restore party worker confidence.

Advance Security Tasking exercises are underway at strategic locations to assess and strengthen the security grid, enhance coordination among security agencies and ensure prompt response to any emerging situation, a police spokesperson said

The Director of Industrial Safety and Health, Member Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board and Additional Director of Public Health will be part of the committee, and they will submit their interim report within 24 hours and final report in three days

The six candidates had filed their nominations before allocation of constituencies among constituents of the Congress-DMK alliance

India's Navy is enhancing its maritime warfare capabilities by integrating new vessels into a cohesive network. INS Dunagiri, a stealth frigate, INS Sanshodhak, a survey ship, and INS Agray, an anti-submarine craft, were commissioned, showcasing a strategy focused on layered awareness and combat power. This integrated approach aims to bolster India's security in the increasingly active Indian Ocean.

Acclaimed actor Giancarlo Esposito, famous for 'Breaking Bad' and 'The Boys', has embraced Islam. He reportedly recited the Shahada, the declaration of faith, while filming his latest project, '7 Dogs', in Saudi Arabia. The news was shared by Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, via social media, accompanied by a video of Esposito praying.

Another member of the group was rescued by lifeguards and coastal police personnel and is undergoing treatment for injuries

The annual general body of the film fraternity forum is taking place in Kochi amid a series of controversies

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has alleged that "big names" are involved in the Ram Temple donation theft case, claiming the government could face collapse if their identities are revealed. He questioned the lack of FIRs despite reports of crores in cash and valuables being stolen, urging swift action to protect public faith over political interests.