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Powai hostage crisis: Kids gagged, hands tied for hours for film shoot Source link

Seventeen-year-old Australian cricketer Ben Austin tragically passed away after sustaining fatal injuries during a net session. The incident has sent shockwaves through the cricket community, prompting tributes and renewed discussions on player safety. The loss has evoked painful memories of Phillip Hughes and led to widespread mourning. Source link

IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal lauded India’s bench strength and the enduring class of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Dhumal highlighted Rohit’s Player of the Series performance against Australia, showcasing his conviction and work ethic, and expressed confidence in their continued contributions to Indian cricket. Source link

India is closely monitoring Chinese warships and spy vessels in the Indian Ocean Region, with at least 40-50 operating there at any given time. This comes as India prepares to host the ‘Milan’ maritime exercise and International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam, featuring navies from the US, Russia, Japan, and Australia, while excluding China and Pakistan. […]

The Allahabad High Court ruled that a conviction under the Juvenile Justice Act does not disqualify individuals from service appointments. This decision came after a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya teacher was dismissed for concealing a childhood offense. The court reinstated the teacher, emphasizing that juvenile convictions should not lead to disqualification. Source link

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge called for a ban on the RSS, citing Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s decision and accusing the organization of endangering national unity. The BJP countered by recalling Patel and Mahatma Gandhi’s praise for the RSS, accusing Kharge of echoing fundamentalist groups. Source link

Devoted Texas Longhorns fan Scott Wilson, 74, passed away Friday. An Austin lawyer and proud UT alum, Wilson was hospitalized in Florida after a medical emergency while traveling to a game. He hadn’t missed a Texas baseball game in over 25 years and was planning to attend his 595th consecutive football game. Source link

Bihar’s fiscal health is poised to worsen regardless of the election outcome, with both NDA and Mahagathbandhan making costly promises. The state already faces revenue challenges due to prohibition, and new pledges like government jobs and increased pensions will strain its budget significantly, exacerbating its already precarious financial situation. Source link

‘No immunity if lawyer complicit in crime, or is in-house counsel’ Source link

Pakistan faces a severe water crisis after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, potentially controlling crucial river flows. A recent report highlights Pakistan’s limited storage capacity, making it vulnerable to disruptions. India’s recent dam operations on the Chenab River, without prior notification, caused downstream drying and sediment release, impacting Pakistan’s agriculture, which heavily relies on […]