Manav Suthar made his debut for India (Image: BCCI)

The dream of years finally became reality for Manav Suthar on Saturday, when the Rajasthan all-rounder got his first Indian Test cap ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadvendra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.In a special moment during the pre-match presentation, senior spinner Kuldeep Yadav was handed the coveted Test cap, officially welcoming him into India’s Test fraternity.

Who is Manav Suthar?

Manav Suthar is a 23-year-old rising Indian cricketer who plays as a bowling all-rounder. A traditional slow left-arm orthodox spinner and utility lower-order batsman, Suthar represents Rajasthan in domestic cricket and is part of the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL). For Suthar, the occasion marks the culmination of a remarkable rise from the border town of Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan to the highest level of international cricket.The left-arm spinning all-rounder has long been seen as one of India’s most talented red-ball prospects. With Ravindra Jadeja rested for the Afghanistan Test, the selectors have given Suthar a chance to make his debut as they continue to assess India’s next generation of spin-bowling all-rounders.Suthar earned his first Test call-up after excellent performances in domestic cricket and for India A. He first gained national attention during the 2022–23 season. ranji trophy He finished the season as Rajasthan’s leading wicket-taker with 39 wickets in just six matches. Suthar entered international cricket with an impressive first-class record of 129 wickets and 945 runs in 29 matches. His performance for India ‘A’ has been excellent. He finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker during the unofficial Test series against Australia ‘A’ (which included an extraordinary 5/107) and excelled at the 2023 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup.

Toss update, India batted first

India won the toss against Afghanistan in Mullanpur and captain Shubman Gill decided to bat first. The playing XI for the one-off Test match is as follows:India (Playing XI): KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Manav Suthar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh KrishnaAfghanistan (Playing XI): Sediqullah Atal, Rehmanullah Gurbaz, Abdul Malik, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Afsar Zazai (w), Azmatullah Umarzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Nangeyalia Kharote, Ziaur Rehman Sharifi, Mohammad Saleem Safi.

Vladimir Putin with PM Modi

New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin He said sanctions threats against India would be “immediately counterproductive”, reaffirming that New Delhi has always been “guided by its national interests”.Putin said India was free to choose the products that “they consider to be the most modern, best suited for them and clearly offer the best price-quality ratio”. “India always acts as a sovereign country and under the leadership of Prime Minister ModiAny potential threat of sanctions would be immediately reversed. We have been in close dialogue with Prime Minister Modi for a long time… All sanctions have been lifted and relations between the United States and India are developing successfully, as I understand… Indians are free to choose the products they consider to be the most modern, best suited to them and obviously offering the best price-quality ratio. Russian President Vladimir Putin said India is always guided by its national interests.The Russian President said the Kremlin’s cooperation with India is “not subject to the political environment” and Moscow will “live up to the commitments it makes to our partners, especially partners like India”.He further said, “Like all our other partners, our cooperation with India is not subject to the political environment. We cannot be directed not to give it to India. No one can direct us and no one will even try to do so… We will always live up to the commitments given to our partners, especially partners like India.”Putin on Friday said “BRICS has overtaken the G7” in terms of economic size, while also praising India as a “key partner” for its leading role in the IT and software industry.Speaking at the annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin said developing countries are playing an increasingly important role in the global economy, while the share of Western economies is declining.“If you look at the global GDP dynamics of the last five years, you will see that almost half of its annual growth, 49%, is contributed by the BRICS countries, while the contribution of the so-called Group of Seven is estimated at 18%…,” Putin Said.“The share of BRICS and world GDP based on purchasing power parity is 40%, while the share of G7 is less than 29%,” he said.He said, “So BRICS has already overtaken G7 and it happened in 2020 also, but this gap is increasing. This gap is expected to increase in favor of BRICS…”He also projected stronger growth for the BRICS economies compared to advanced countries. “The G7 is going to grow at a maximum of 1.1% per year, while the BRICS countries are going to grow at more than 4%,” he said. He said this trend is expected to continue.Putin praised India’s role in the digital economy, saying, “India, one of our key partners, is one of the leading players in the IT industry.”“It has a significant share of the global software market,” he said.

farah khan Recently took to his vlogging channel to meet the cast of ‘Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ which included Varun Dhawan, Mrinal ThakurAnd Pooja Hegde. In the video, which he uploaded on his channel, the famous director surprised the trio with special and expensive gifts, which prompted Dhawan to comment about Khan’s success.

Varun Dhawan’s comment about Farah Khan goes viral

The ‘Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ cast, along with director David Dhawan, joined Farah and her chef Dilip Raja for a fun and unique cooking session, and also talked about all things life and the trio’s latest film. Talking about the old days, taking Dilip Raja’s audition and making mutton biryani, the video was full of many iconic moments.During a segment of the vlog, Khan also brought gifts to surprise Thakur, Hegde and Dhawan to congratulate them for the film. She eventually gifted David and Varun luxury watches from a high-end and expensive brand. On the other hand, he gifted Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur expensive and lab-grown diamond pendants from a popular brand.Following this, Dhawan quipped how she was gifting diamonds to the girls and asked about their earnings, to which Khan joked and said, “Hamara vlog toh sahi chal raha hai” (Our vlog is doing well). To this, Dhawan said, “It is now official that Farah Khan is the highest-paid YouTuber. I have not been to any show, Karan Johar sir ka bhi jo show hai, udhaar bhi diamond kabhi nahi dunga” (It is now official that Farah Khan is the highest-paid YouTuber. I never went to any show, I mean even Karan Johar’s show, I never gave him diamonds.)Later, he also gifted a foot massager and organic oil to David Dhawan and specially commented that Dhawan’s mother would love them.

About Farah Khan’s online channel

Farah Khan started her vlogging channel with chef Dilip Raja in 2024. The videos usually see the two of them cooking all kinds of dishes, while they also invite guests on their channel. The duo is praised for their banter and commentary on the vlog channel. At the time of writing, Khan’s channel has approximately 2.94 million subscribers, and so far, he has uploaded 424 videos on his channel.

YouTuber Jesse Ridgway and his wife Ashley say they are receiving death threats and online abuse after deciding to terminate their pregnancy following a Down syndrome diagnosis.Jessie, 33, shared the news via Instagram on Wednesday. It was later reposted by Ashley, 31. The couple said the decision came after doctors diagnosed the fetus with trisomy 21, another term for Down syndrome.“This week, my wife and I made the very difficult decision to terminate our pregnancy due to Trisomy 21,” Jesse wrote. Trisomy 21 is another name for Down syndrome. “The selection was not made lightly.”He said the experience had been “extremely painful” for both of them and acknowledged that some followers might disagree with his decision.“When I first encountered this news, I was shocked but optimistic,” Jesse wrote.He added: “If they’re a little slow intellectually, we’ll make it work. I signed up to be a parent no matter what…but I didn’t fully understand what Down syndrome was.”In her post, Ridgway also mentioned health complications associated with Down syndrome, including heart defects, hearing problems, and delayed development. He said he and Ashley consulted with doctors, family members and genetic counselors before making their decision.He claimed that many women choose to terminate pregnancies after a Down syndrome diagnosis. He also said he believes such decisions are often kept private because of stigma.“It was more than I expected, I thought it would be less because I’ve heard so many people say they have kept or will keep the baby,” she wrote.He added: “I believe this is because most terminations occur in private. [and] This seems embarrassing. A lot of decisions are being made.”Addressing critics, including those with autism or Down syndrome, he said: “You mean so much and we’re glad you’re here. I applaud you and your families for having the strength and courage to move forward.”She said the couple still believed they had made the right decision for their family and hoped to try for another pregnancy in the future.Jessie said, “As far as we are concerned, we have made a difficult decision and we believe it will be beneficial for our family in the long run. Thankfully, we had a choice.” “It will take some time to move forward, but we are excited to try again in the future and hopefully get better results.”Following the announcement, Ridgway said that both he and Ashley had faced online abuse and death threats. He said he was receiving “hatred and bitterness”, including being called a “killer piece” and being compared to Adolf Hitler.She also claimed that some users had targeted her six-year-old dog, who suffers from stage four kidney disease, as part of the harassment. Ridgway condemned those sending the threats, calling them “trash people” and criticizing individuals who use religious arguments to justify abuse.The couple lives in New Jersey and first announced their pregnancy in March via a social media post showing ultrasound images. Abortion is legal at all stages of pregnancy in New Jersey, and the couple said the procedure was performed earlier this week.Jesse Ridgeway (McJuggernauts) YouTube channel has over 4.3 million subscribers.

CJI Surya Kant (Source: ANI)

New Delhi: CJI Surya Kant on Friday said that although Artificial Intelligence tools are reshaping the exercise of sovereign and judicial powers, the international community must quickly put in place a legal framework to deal with the worrying aspect of AI-driven activities, which if carried out by one country can lead to significant regional consequences for another.Delivering a public lecture at the University of London, CJI Kant said AI is an operational reality that is reshaping governance, commerce, warfare, communications, public administration and increasingly the exercise of judicial and sovereign power.Outlining the limits of jurisdiction to regulate AI-driven activities, the CJI said international law must increasingly strive to confront such forms of AI-molded powers “that are no longer neatly contained within geography, yet continue to generate deep regional consequences for individuals and societies”.He said, “If jurisdiction determines where power operates, liability determines who must answer for its consequences. Artificial Intelligence destabilizes both simultaneously.”However, AI systems often operate through distributed chains involving developers, data suppliers, employers, cloud infrastructure providers, private corporations and sovereign actors spanning multiple jurisdictions, thus creating an accountability void, he said.The CJI asked – “When an autonomous system causes harm, who bears the responsibility? Is the liability attributable to the developer who designed the architecture? The entity that deployed the system? The sovereign government that authorized its use? Or the entity that supplied the underlying data on which the algorithm was trained?”He said the importance of this issue increases in the context of military application of autonomous weapons systems and AI, which complicates the intent and decision-making process as the current legal system focuses on imposing it on those who implement it and those who make the decisions.Even developers of AI-based tools are unable to explain why their machines did certain things on certain occasions, making the task of determining accountability and providing remedies through a legal framework difficult, he said.CJI Kant said, “The challenge before the international community is not just to regulate technological capability, but to preserve legal responsibility in an environment where decision making is increasingly mediated through algorithmic systems. If responsibility becomes too fragmented to recognize, accountability itself risks becoming illusory.“And this threat extends beyond war. Financial markets, health care systems, transportation networks, and critical public infrastructure are increasingly dependent on automated systems capable of producing results at scale. The greater the autonomy of technological systems, the greater the need for strong legal frameworks capable of ensuring meaningful human oversight,” he said.Warning that AI could be as biased as humans, the CJI said, “AI systems can systematically produce discriminatory results while maintaining the appearance of mathematical objectivity… The result is a kind of ambiguity that may prove deeply corrosive to democratic accountability.”

Fresh questions have emerged regarding the death of Jeffrey Epstein When a former prison guard told congressional investigators that she was not the unidentified man seen approaching her cell block the night before her death.Tovah Noel, a former corrections officer at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan, testified before the House Oversight Committee that she could not account for the orange figure captured on surveillance footage near Epstein’s housing unit on the evening of August 9, 2019.The figure was seen moving up a staircase towards Epstein’s cell tier at around 10.39pm, making it the last known person or object to appear in the area before the convicted sex offender was found dead the following morning.“To be very honest, I don’t know what it is, who it is, because I never went back to the tier, and I never carried anything orange, and I never issued anything orange to anyone at SHU — not just Epstein, but anyone,” Noel told investigators, referring to the special housing unit where Epstein was being held.The testimony adds another layer of uncertainty to a case that has attracted years of conspiracy theories. Epstein’s death was officially ruled a suicide in August 2019, but questions have been raised about the conditions inside the prison the night he died.In accordance with previous findings, neither the FBI nor the Justice Department ever questioned Noel about the mysterious figure. The DOJ Inspector General’s report suggested that the figure was likely Noel’s, although no evidence was publicly presented to support that conclusion. The FBI logs also raised the possibility that this person could be another prisoner, a scenario that would be highly unusual.Investigators have long faced challenges due to technical failures inside the prison. Most of the facility’s surveillance cameras were not recording that night due to a hard drive failure. The only available footage came from a camera located in a general area, offering only a limited view of the staircase leading to Epstein’s unit.During her testimony, Noel admitted that she failed to conduct mandatory checks on prisoners that night. However, he denied any involvement in Epstein’s death. She also said she did not know who Epstein was when he arrived at the unit and was unaware of any special restrictions or monitoring requirements associated with his detention.MPs also questioned Noel about a series of 12 cash deposits made into his bank account in early 2018. She declined to identify the source of the money but rejected any suggestion that the deposits were linked to Epstein.Noel denied any knowledge of allegations that he and another officer received a $6,500 payment to allow a man named Michael Rose access to Epstein’s cell to murder him. Her attorney said Noel chose to testify voluntarily because she wanted to help provide answers in the high-profile case.

New Delhi: India reprimanded early Saturday Pakistan But united nations The General Assembly (UNGA) accused and reiterated the misuse of UN forums to pursue its political agenda. Jammu and Kashmir “Was, is and will always be” an integral part of India.Speaking during the General Assembly plenary on the annual report of the UN Security Council, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Parvataneni Harish said Pakistan has once again raised issues which are entirely India’s internal matters.The Indian envoy said, “Pakistan’s inappropriate reference to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, an internal matter of India, has compelled me to respond.”Responding to Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Asim Iftikhar Ahmed’s reference to the Union Territory, India further alleged that Pakistan has misused its position as a member of the UN Security Council by spreading “misinformation and misleading communications”.The envoy said, “Pakistan has decided not to desist from this typical abuse of prestigious UN forums for its own divisive political interests. I want to remind Pakistan that being a member of the UN Security Council is a huge responsibility. It is not a platform to spread biased and false narratives.”‘Jammu and Kashmir will remain an integral part of India’, the envoy reiteratedClarifying India’s position on Kashmir, the diplomat said, “Jammu and Kashmir was, is and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India. Any claim to the contrary is baseless, devoid of historical facts and inconsistent.”“Pakistan’s empty rhetoric and empty claims will not change this basic reality,” he said.The remarks came during a wide-ranging discussion on the Security Council’s annual report.India also called for the submission of the report early in the year and urged reforms to make the Security Council more representative of contemporary geopolitical realities.The Indian envoy advocated expansion of both permanent and non-permanent categories of council membership, saying, “Maintaining the status quo has not enabled the effective functioning of the Security Council so far and will not do so in the future.”The remarks were made when India participated in the session of the UN General Assembly on the Annual Report of the Security Council, where it congratulated Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe on their election to the Security Council for the term 2027-28.India criticizes election plans in Gilgit-Baltistan of PoKThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday lodged a “strong protest” over Pakistan’s plan to hold general elections in the Gilgit-Baltistan assembly of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.“The Government of India registers a strong protest with Pakistan regarding Pakistan’s plan to hold “general elections” for the so-called ‘Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly’ in the Indian territories illegally and forcibly occupied by Pakistan on 7 June 2026.”It reiterated its stance on Jammu and Kashmir and the Ladakh region, calling it an “integral and inalienable part of India as a result of the complete, legal and irrevocable merger of Jammu and Kashmir into India in 1947”, which also included the Gilgit-Baltistan assembly of PoK.It said, “The Government of India categorically rejects any attempt by Pakistan to bring about material transformation in the areas illegally occupied by Pakistan and underlines that such actions cannot hide the fact that Pakistan is illegally occupying Indian territories, which it must vacate.”

bobby deolThe much-awaited drama ‘Bandar’ has had a slow start at the Indian box office. Opening with a low screen count, the film failed to hold its own among the box office crowd.A report by Sacknilk said that the film, released on June 5, earned an estimated Rs 50 lakh in India on its opening day and approximately Rs 60 lakh domestically from 1,365 shows. The film recorded modest collections amid stiff competition from other major releases in theaters on Friday, June 5.The film’s comparatively limited screen count and low buzz before release were considered some of the major factors behind its slow start. The film faced direct competition from Varun Dhawan’s ‘Hai Jawaani To Ishq Hona Hai’ and Ram Charan’s multilingual action drama ‘Peddi’, both of which attracted huge audiences on the opening day.‘Hai Jawaani To Ishq Hona Hai’ led the Hindi box office race, earning an estimated Rs 7.50 crore from 9,081 shows on Friday. The film’s India gross stood at around Rs 9 crore, while overseas markets contributed an additional Rs 2 crore, taking its worldwide gross collection to an estimated Rs 11 crore.The family entertainer has garnered considerable attention as the veteran filmmaker’s final directorial venture david dhawanWho has reunited with son Varun Dhawan for this project.Meanwhile, Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’ also performed strongly in the opening weekend. The Hindi version of the film grossed an estimated Rs 3 crore on Friday, taking the film’s total Indian net collection to around Rs 51 crore. The Telugu version was the primary driver of the film’s performance, contributing Rs 47.20 crore, while the Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada releases collectively contributed around Rs 80 lakh.Despite its slow start, ‘Bandar’ has received strong support from members of the film fraternity and Bobby’s family. sunny deol After the release of the film, he took to Instagram on Friday to make his younger brother happy. Sharing the teaser of the film, he wrote, “Looking great My Lord Bobby. #Bandar in theaters on June 5.”actor Esha Deol Bobby’s acting in the film was also appreciated. Sharing a picture with Bobby and his wife Tanya Deol on Instagram Stories, he wrote, “You are in the best form ever! Undoubtedly the best actor today.” Patient and weak! Way to go, brother.”He encouraged audiences to support the film in theaters and said, “Go Monkey!”The film stars Bobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra, Raj B Shetty, Sapna Pabbi, Saba Azad, Riddhi Sen, Jitendra Joshi, Indrajit and Nagesh Bhosle.

Popular YouTuber Gideon has decided to break up with fellow content creator Alex Rosen following a dispute over a $10,000 donation. According to Dexerto, Rosen contributed money to the $1 million bond of Dalton Eatherly, known online as ChudTheBuilder. Atherley is currently facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after authorities accused him of instigating a confrontation with black individuals.The decision attracted immediate attention on social media, but Zidane made it clear where he stood. Speaking publicly about the situation, he said that the donation had crossed a line that he could not ignore. The YouTuber explained that after learning where the money went, he could no longer continue working with Rosen. Zidion also argued that the same amount could have been used to support causes that help people instead of helping someone facing serious criminal charges.

Gideon and Alex Rosen previously worked together on content capturing predators, which received millions of views online. Their partnership continued despite some disagreements and criticism regarding Rosen’s views and public statements.However, Zidian said this latest incident was different. He explained that although he was aware of some of Rosen’s controversial opinions in the past, he believed that people could change. According to Zidion, the donation to Dalton Eatherly was the moment that forced him to reconsider that belief.Speaking about the situation, Zidion said, “That money could have been spent on catching poachers, cancer research, helping homeless people or doing something positive.” He also described Eatherly as “the worst person in society” and argued that providing financial assistance in this situation sends the wrong message.The comments quickly spread online and sparked debate among viewers. Some supported Zidion’s decision to distance himself from Roseanne, while others questioned whether personal and professional relationships should end due to such a disagreement.For now, Jidian has made it clear that he does not plan to continue collaborating with Rosen. His statement marks the end of a partnership that had produced popular content in recent years. As discussion continues about the donation, many followers are looking forward to seeing if Roseanne publicly responds to the growing backlash surrounding Gideon’s criticism and controversy.