Evening news wrap
- Ganguly denies role in Mamata–Pathan resignation claim, calls reports false.
- Suryakumar backs India after losing T20I captaincy; 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets historic India call-up.
- Iran fires missiles and drones at Kuwait and Bahrain; Gulf states intercept attacks amid rising tensions.
- CJP protest ends at Jantar Mantar as founder urges peaceful agitation over exam irregularities and seeks education minister’s resignation.
- Rosneft CEO says US firms gain from Hormuz disruptions, warns prolonged instability could cut oil demand.
Here are the top news stories of the day:
Sourav Ganguly denies reports of mediating between Mamata Banerjee and Yusuf Pathan
Sourav Ganguly has dismissed reports claiming he acted on behalf of Mamata Banerjee to ask Yusuf Pathan to resign from his elected post and pave the way for a by-election. Calling the allegations “untrue” and made in “reckless disregard of the truth”, Ganguly said he was never asked by Mamata to convey any message. Read full story
Suryakumar backs Team India after losing T20 captaincy as Shreyas Iyer takes charge
Suryakumar Yadav wished the Indian team success after being replaced as T20I captain by Shreyas Iyer for the upcoming Ireland and England tours. Following the squad announcement, Suryakumar shared a supportive message on social media, backing the team for future challenges. Read full story
Iran launches missiles and drones at Kuwait, Bahrain as Gulf defences intercept attacks
Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones toward Kuwait and Bahrain, triggering air defence systems in both Gulf nations and further escalating tensions with the United States. Bahrain said the attacks were successfully intercepted and urged Tehran to stop strikes on neighbouring countries. Read full story
Cockroach Janta Party protest ends at Jantar Mantar as founder calls for peaceful agitation
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), concluded a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, where supporters had gathered to demand action over alleged irregularities in exams and recruitment processes. The demonstration drew students and young participants, with slogans seeking resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Read full story
Sechin says US oil firms benefit from Hormuz tensions, warns of global energy risks
Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said US energy companies are the biggest beneficiaries of disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, warning that prolonged instability could hurt global oil demand and boost interest in alternative energy. Speaking at the St. Petersburg forum, he said the closure of the key shipping route had reshaped markets in America’s favour. Read full story
