1) India rushes aid to flood hit Sri Lanka
India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to help Sri Lanka hit by Cyclone Ditwah. The Air Force sent relief material and NDRF teams. Hundreds are dead or missing. Thousands are affected. Power is cut in many areas. Heavy rains continue. Rescue work is slowed by flooding and landslides.
2) ED traces crores to Udaipur wedding
ED found a huge money trail linking a Rapido driver account to a lavish Udaipur wedding. The account received over three hundred crore and over one crore funded the event. ED says the account was a mule for illegal betting networks. Investigators are mapping the network and may question Aditya Zula soon.
3) Imran Khan isolation fears rise
Imran Khan’s family has raised strong concerns about his safety in Adiala Jail. His sister Noreen alleges illegal solitary confinement and blocked access. She warns of chaos if he is harmed. Officials claim he is healthy but denied visits and secrecy have intensified fear. Supporters demand transparency and proof of life.
4) BCCI seeks clarity on Rohit and Kohli future
BCCI will hold a key meeting with coach Gautam Gambhir and selectors to decide the future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the 2027 World Cup. Both stars need role clarity. They will be urged to improve form and gain game time. They may also play the Vijay Hazare Trophy for preparation.
5) Karnataka Congress adopts compromise formula
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar met for breakfast to signal an end to their friction. Analysts say a compromise formula emerged. Shivakumar will remain deputy until a smooth transition of power possibly by 2026. Siddaramaiah will support him in 2028 elections and retain influence over cabinet decisions.
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