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Champions Trophy was marked by logistical challenges and controversy for other teams as India played all matches in Dubai. The IPL 2025 will see players undergoing extensive travel, with Royal Challengers Bangalore covering the longest distance among all teams. That is one of the unseen aspects that cricketers face during such T20 leagues.

Noel Tata, alongside Shireen and Deanna Jejeebhoy, has joined the Ratan Tata Endowment Trust board. The Trust has also welcomed two Tata group executives, RR Shastri and Jamsheed Poncha, as new appointees.

A Delhi woman was arrested at the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir after a loaded pistol with six rounds was found in her possession. The firearm's licence had expired years ago. Meanwhile, another pilgrim from Uttar Pradesh was booked after two cartridges were discovered in his bag.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh 2025 as a significant milestone for India during his address to the Lok Sabha. He credited the people of India, UP, and Prayagraj for their contributions and thanked them for the event's grand success, highlighting the global recognition it brought to India.

Riley Berton, a former Meta engineer, claims he was fired for sharing already-public information with his wife, questioning the company's privacy policies. He alleges 'hundreds' of colleagues faced similar terminations amid Meta's crackdown on leaks, raising concerns about workplace privacy and personal communication boundaries.

Starlink, led by Elon Musk, is poised to offer significantly higher data throughput in India compared to its competitors. With infrastructure already in place, the service awaits regulatory approvals to commence. Starlink plans to establish three gateways and a point of presence to serve the Indian market.

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are returning to Earth after an unexpected nine-month stay on the ISS. Their mission extended due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner capsule, and they switched to SpaceX for their return. A relief crew's arrival enabled their departure.

Ford has finalised plans to repurpose its Chennai facility to manufacture and export engines, excluding vehicle production in India. The initiative aligns with Ford's global strategy and follows the company's exit from vehicle manufacturing in India in 2021.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar questioned the consistency of global standards on sovereignty, political interference, and territorial integrity. At the Raisina Dialogue, he discussed historical injustices, particularly citing the Kashmir issue as an example, and called for a review of global governance frameworks to acknowledge evolving power dynamics.

Uttarakhand's R2 bungalow in Yamuna Colony is rumored to be 'unlucky'. Finance minister Premchand Aggarwal's recent resignation adds to this belief. Since the N D Tiwari-led Congress govt, several occupants, including Shoorveer Singh Sajwan and Harak Singh Rawat, faced abrupt political ends. The bungalow's reputation as politically jinxed continues with Aggarwal's departure.

Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams and her crew will return to Earth aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after spending nine months in space. Their return, initially planned for Wednesday, has been moved up to Tuesday due to weather concerns, with a planned splashdown off the coast of Florida.

The National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has announced that NEET PG 2025 will be conducted in two shifts on June 15, sparking concerns among aspirants. Candidates have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to criticize the move, recalling issues with last year’s normalization process and expressing worries about the potential challenges of holding the exam in multiple shifts.

When it comes to MS Dhoni these days, the start of every IPL is speculation time. Will this finally be his last season? Is he still sharp as a keeper? Can his body take the wear & tear? Apart from the brand value, is he still relevant in CSK’s scheme of things? For his legions of fans, though, these things don’t matter. Their hero’s presence on the field is enough.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in trade on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex crossed 75,300, Nifty50 went above 22,850 intraday.

Bangladesh's interim government has strongly protested against US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard's comments on minority persecution, calling them misleading and damaging. The government emphasized its fight against extremism and urged Gabbard to base her remarks on facts to avoid stoking sectarian tensions.

The Israeli government, in coordination with the US administration, launched a significant airstrike on Hamas positions in Gaza, resulting in at least 69 Palestinian casualties. The operation is in response to stalled ceasefire negotiations, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorizing the strikes.

Punjab Kings have revamped their team and appointed Shreyas Iyer as captain, aiming for their first-ever IPL title. One of their key retained players, Prabhsimran Singh, is hopeful that Iyer's leadership will bring luck and success to the team in the 2025 season.

Violent clashes erupted in central Nagpur near the RSS headquarters after protests over the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb escalated. Police and firemen were injured, vehicles torched, and widespread property damage ensued. Union home ministry demanded a report, while Chief Minister and local officials appealed for calm and assured strict action against rioters.

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