An Indian national, Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli, faces federal charges after allegedly stabbing two teenagers with a fork and assaulting a flight attendant on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany. The incident forced the plane to divert to Boston, where Usiripalli was apprehended. He was previously in the US on a student visa but now lacks lawful status.
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Eyewear giant Lenskart is launching its IPO on Friday, aiming to raise Rs 2,150 crore to fund store expansion, technology, and marketing. With a price band of Rs 382-Rs 402, analysts recommend subscribing for the long term, citing its strong business model and market leadership. The company's robust financial growth and international expansion plans are key highlights.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized China's rare earth export restrictions as a "mistake" that "weaponized" the vital minerals. Beijing's move alerted the world to the danger, prompting global backlash and a one-year suspension of certain limits following a US-China summit. Washington has prepared countermeasures against future controls.
India's women's cricket team achieved a historic first-ever World Cup victory, defeating South Africa by 52 runs. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur's powerful message on her T-shirt, 'Cricket is EVERYONE'S game,' resonated as the team scripted a golden chapter in Indian sports history, inspiring future generations.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that India has reduced Russian oil imports at President Trump's request, with China also scaling back purchases. Trump previously claimed India would cease Russian oil imports by year-end. India, however, has denied any policy shift, prioritizing consumer interests.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah admitted his optimism for statehood restoration is fading, citing delays as a hurdle for the elected government. He also addressed internal party criticism and asserted the National Conference's opposition to the BJP in the region.
India has secured approval for some domestic companies to import crucial rare earth magnets from China, vital for automotive and electronics sectors. These licenses follow earlier curbs, enabling access to materials essential for electric vehicles and other high-tech products. However, imports are restricted, prohibiting use in defense and export to the US.
The aftermath of the monsoon has unveiled troubling pollution levels in Delhi's Yamuna River, with frothing reemerging alongside a troubling spike in faecal coliform and BOD metrics. In a bid to combat this issue, authorities have made efforts to beautify the ghats for Chhath festivities and orchestrated water releases from Haryana. However, environmentalists emphasize that these measures are merely stopgaps.
A 47-year-old widow was arrested for allegedly conspiring with her lover and his brother to murder her 22-year-old son. The trio reportedly killed Pradeep Sharma to claim Rs 40 lakh from four life insurance policies taken in his name. The victim's body was staged as a road accident.
Mark Zuckerberg's net worth plummeted by $29.2 billion, dropping him to fifth on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This significant loss was triggered by Meta's substantial planned capital expenditures for AI infrastructure, including data center expansion. Investors expressed concern over the company's aggressive spending strategy and a $30 billion debt issuance.