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India clinched a nerve-wracking 4-wicket win over England in the first ODI at Nagpur, with standout performances from Shubman Gill and debutant Harshit Rana. The hosts chased down 248 thanks to aggressive middle-order batting and key bowling efforts, leading the series 1-0 as the focus shifts to the next game in Cuttack.

Day 4 of the first Test powered India into a dominant position, thanks to big centuries from KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, setting England 371 runs to win. England’s openers survived a tricky late session, but the chase remains daunting, with Jasprit Bumrah starring for India and conditions ripe for drama.

The first Test between India and England at Headingley is shaping up to favor seam and swing bowlers early due to a lush green surface, but could shift to easier batting as the match goes on. Watch for top performances from Jasprit Bumrah, Joe Root, and Harry Brook.

Jasprit Bumrah has carved a special reputation by dismissing Joe Root 10 times in Tests, turning their duels into a focal point for India’s bowling strategy against England. His record includes a stellar 3/25 at Headingley in 2025, cementing his status as Root’s biggest headache.

Dinesh Karthik has challenged Shubman Gill to replicate his white-ball cricket form in the challenging environment of Test matches as India prepares for a high-pressure England series. With Kohli absent and Gill taking on new responsibilities, the spotlight is firmly on him.

SS Rajamouli is gearing up for his biggest film yet, SSMB29, with Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra starring in a multi-generational, myth-inspired jungle adventure that stretches across continents. The film’s massive ₹1000 crore budget and international ambitions signal a new era for Indian cinema.

Kubera’s makers are set to announce the film’s release date around Diwali 2024 with a special promo video. The multilingual crime drama, led by Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nagarjuna, has wrapped filming and drops its teaser on November 15, 2024. Kubera will arrive in theaters on June 20, 2025.

The Indian Navy was fully prepared to launch strikes on Karachi Port during Operation Sindoor, says Vice Admiral A.N. Pramod. A 36-ship task force led by INS Vikrant contained Pakistan's Navy and showcased India's maritime dominance after the Pahalgam terror attack.

The southwest monsoon arrived in Rajasthan on June 18, 2025, about a week early, prompting heavy rain warnings in 27 districts. The Indian Meteorological Department expects strong rainfall, early relief from heatwaves, and potential flash floods in several areas as the monsoon spreads.

Rain and thunderstorms have provided a short break from the relentless heatwave in Uttar Pradesh, dropping temperatures by 2-3°C. Cities like Banda and Varanasi saw relief, but the IMD warns that heat is set to return around June 6, possibly pushing the mercury up to 46°C.