A disabled Punjabi youth, Mandeep Kumar, was tricked by travel agents into traveling to Russia instead of Italy, where he was forced to join the Russian army. This is not an isolated incident, as several other young Indians have been lured into similar situations, including a Hyderabad youth who was killed in the Ukraine war after being promised a job but forced into the Russian army.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to his monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’ after the Lok Sabha elections, thanking the nation for its participation and reaffirming his faith in India’s democracy. He also lauded the Election Commission for its work in conducting the world’s largest election.
Rahul Dravid, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, expressed overwhelming pride and emotion after India’s T20 World Cup triumph, thanking his team for helping him achieve a dream he couldn’t fulfill as a player. He highlighted the team’s resilience and emphasized the importance of their journey over the past two years, which culminated in this victory.
Hardik Pandya, who faced criticism during his captaincy stint with Mumbai Indians, showcased his resilience and class by leading India to a T20 World Cup victory. He silenced his detractors with a stellar all-round performance, emphasizing the importance of grace and composure even in the face of adversity.
Jasprit Bumrah’s performance in the T20 World Cup final was nothing short of spectacular. He delivered a crucial spell in the 16th over, keeping South Africa’s chase in check, and then returned in the 18th to seal the victory for India. Bumrah’s incredible economy rate and wicket-taking prowess earned him the Player of the Tournament award.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio broadcast, ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ is set to resume on Sunday, June 30th, after a three-month hiatus due to the Lok Sabha elections. PM Modi encourages listeners to share their thoughts and ideas for the program, which aims to engage with various segments of Indian society and celebrate grassroots-level achievements.
South Africa’s Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp put up a valiant fight against India’s dominant spin attack on day two of the one-off Test in Chennai. Their resilience and patient batting helped South Africa claw back some ground despite facing a daunting first-innings deficit.
India is experiencing widespread heavy rainfall, with Arunachal Pradesh under a red alert and Delhi issued an orange alert. The Southwest monsoon has advanced to parts of Uttar Pradesh, bringing moderate to heavy rain to numerous states. The heavy rainfall has caused flooding, collapsed infrastructure, and unfortunately, resulted in several deaths.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20 internationals after guiding India to victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, defeating South Africa in the final. This win marks India’s fourth T20 World Cup title, with Sharma playing a crucial role in the team’s success.
Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni expressed his delight and congratulated the Indian team for winning the 2024 T20 World Cup, highlighting their composure and self-belief in a thrilling seven-run victory against South Africa in the final.
