Union Minister Nityanand Rai lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the successful evacuation efforts under Operation Sindhu, saying that ever since he came to power whoever is in trouble is evacuated, whether it is during COVID or during any conflict.
India, under Operation Sindhu, has successfully evacuated more than 2,500 of its nationals from conflict-hit Iran. The evacuees have lauded the efforts of the government and expressed gratitude for their safe return home.
Former cricketer Yograj Singh lauded the right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah for his exceptional performance in the first innings of the ongoing Leeds Test at Headingley against England.
Singer Jubin Nautiyal praised the current scenario of the Indian music industry, calling it more approachable and easier for upcoming artists to compose songs with the help of technology.
Former Indian cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri has hailed wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's audacious century in the second innings at Leeds against England, saying that there is an " element of a sharp cricket brain" behind Pant's batting.
Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Monday hailed centuries by KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant during the first Test against England, which has put India in a strong position, and highlighted KL's "calm" and Pant's "flair".
Rekha Gupta addressed a gathering in New Delhi on Sunday. The Delhi CM stated that PM Modi has worked to make India "self-reliant and prosperous" and that the current period is a "golden period" as a triple-engine government is working in the national capital.
Bumrah once again emerged as a one-man army for India, registering a five-wicket haul to achieve a slender lead of six runs over England at the end of the second session, bundling them out for 465 runs.
"We've seen four hundreds in the match so far -- three from India and one from England -- but which bowler has been truly special? For me, it's just Bumrah," said Manjrekar on 'Match Centre Live' after the conclusion of Day 2.
Pant's century, India's batting collapse, and England's brilliant batting performance made for a very enjoyable day of Test match cricket at Leeds. The hosts dominated the majority of the day. Pope continued his fine run at number three, scoring his ninth Test ton and second against India.