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PM Modi visits Melbourne Cricket Ground, calls cricket a shared India-Australia passion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) during his trip to Australia. Speaking at the iconic venue, Modi described the experience as evoking both excitement and a deep sense of cultural connection between the two nations. He emphasized that cricket transcends sport in both India and Australia, serving as a shared passion that binds the two countries. Modi noted that his visit carried none of the pressure of a competitive match, but instead reflected the warmth of the bilateral friendship and optimism for future generations of the sport.

Explosions Near Bushehr During Khamenei Burial; US Denies Involvement

Explosions were reported near Bushehr, Iran, on Thursday, coinciding with the burial ceremony of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. A US-Israeli projectile reportedly struck a military headquarters located on the outskirts of the city. Bushehr is notably home to Iran's only civilian nuclear power plant, raising immediate concerns about regional security. The United States denied carrying out any strikes in connection with the incident.

Nashik Court Grants Bail to Pregnant TCS Employee Citing Trauma of Jail Birth

A court in Nashik, Maharashtra has granted bail to Nida Khan, a TCS employee who is five months pregnant. Khan has been named in cases involving sexual harassment and alleged religious conversion at a TCS unit in Nashik. The court cited the unbearable trauma of giving birth while in custody as a key reason for granting bail. The decision reflects judicial consideration for the health and wellbeing of the accused given her pregnancy.

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