Dehradun schools closed ahead of PM Modi’s visit for the 38th National Games

Former Pakistan opener Mudassar Nazar praised Virat Kohli as one of cricket’s all-time greats, contrasting him with Babar Azam, who recently stepped down as Pakistan’s white-ball captain. Mudassar also lauded Rohit Sharma’s batting and criticized the PCB for mishandling leadership roles, attributing Pakistan’s recent cricketing issues to the board’s decisions.

The Supreme Court of India declined to hear a plea seeking action against allegedly seditious speeches, distinguishing them from hate speech. The court emphasized that while guidelines are in place to address hate speech, the petitioner’s request was overly broad and could lead to a surge in similar petitions.

Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to meet during the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok next month. As Thailand prepares to host the event, Bangladesh will assume the role of next chair. Key topics include enhancing physical, maritime, and digital linkages to bolster economic and people-to-people connections.

India remains cautiously optimistic about resolving the troop standoff with China in eastern Ladakh through diplomatic-military talks. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stresses the importance of troop disengagement and highlights confidence in the Army’s preparedness. The push includes significant infrastructure development by the Border Roads Organisation.

Gov. Tim Walz, announced as Vice President Harris’ running mate this week, has previously pushed for broad amnesty for illegal immigrants, putting him on the same page as Harris and further indicating that such a move could be a priority for a future Harris administration. Walz wrote to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and then-House…