BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of amplifying Pakistan’sRafale claims duringOperation Sindoor .- Iran invites PM Modi to attend late Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral ceremonies in July.
Kolkata warehouse collapse rescue operation saves 21 people; three dead, several trapped.Sensex jumps 791 points as global cues, trade hopes lift Indian markets.- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s younger brother Ashirvad scores a stunning 168-run century.
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BJP accuses Rahul of echoing Pakistan’s Rafale narrative
The BJP attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging he amplified claims that mirrored Pakistan’s propaganda during Operation Sindoor. BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya said Gandhi questioned the government over reports of Rafale losses instead of seeking evidence from Islamabad. Read full story
Iran invites PM Modi to Khamenei funeral ceremonies
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the funeral and burial ceremonies of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes in February. The ceremonies will be held from July 4 to July 9 across Tehran, Qom and Mashhad. Read full story
21 rescued, three dead in Kolkata warehouse collapse
An under-construction warehouse collapsed in Kolkata’s Taratala area, trapping several workers under debris. Officials said 21 people have been rescued so far, with three confirmed dead and nine undergoing treatment at SSKM Hospital. Read full story
Sensex, Nifty surge nearly 1% on global cues, trade deal hopes
Indian benchmark indices rebounded sharply on Wednesday, with the Sensex rising 791 points to 76,991 and the Nifty50 gaining 198 points to close at 24,022. The rally was supported by a recovery in South Korean markets, easing concerns over rate hikes, softer crude oil prices and optimism over an India-US trade deal. Read full story
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi celebrates younger brother Ashirvad’s big century
Young cricket star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi celebrated his younger brother Ashirvad’s impressive batting display after the 10-year-old smashed a 168-run knock off 119 balls. Vaibhav, currently with India’s squad for the Ireland series, shared his brother’s scorecard on Instagram, earning praise from fans. Read full story
