In a brazen attack, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, head of Russia's chemical weapons protection, was assassinated in Moscow. Ukraine's SBU claims responsibility, calling him a war criminal responsible for chemical attacks. This marks the most significant killing of a Russian military official within Russia since the war began. Russia vows revenge while investigations are underway.
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India ended their 12-year ICC ODI title drought by defeating New Zealand by four wickets to win their third ICC Champions Trophy. India chased down New Zealand’s 252-run target, with Rohit Sharma scoring 76 and contributions from KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, and Ravindra Jadeja ensuring the win. Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav were key with the ball.
Vansh Katyal, a 22-year-old from Moradabad, was arrested for fatally hitting four labourers on Rajpur Road with a speeding Mercedes. The incident occurred while Katyal was on a joyride with his 12-year-old nephew. After the accident, he abandoned the vehicle and fled to Delhi. He is now in police custody.
Maharashtra's CM Devendra Fadnavis expressed support for removing Mughal king Aurangzeb's tomb but highlighted legal constraints due to its protected status by the Archaeological Survey of India. This issue emerged after BJP's Udayanraje Bhosale, a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj descendent, advocated for its removal. The controversy was further fueled by Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi's praise of Aurangzeb.
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Sanjay Malhotra, the new RBI governor, emphasized stability, trust, and growth as the central bank's core values. He stressed the importance of financial inclusion in fostering India's continued growth trajectory. While prioritizing policy stability, Malhotra promised agility and a consultative approach, acknowledging the need for diverse expertise in navigating a complex global landscape.