A poll reveals 41% of young Americans view the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as "acceptable." Luigi Mangione, the accused, has garnered support online, sparking controversy and discussions about the US healthcare system.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached 142 properties worth Rs 300 crore in a money laundering case involving Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah. The properties are registered in the names of real estate agents. Siddaramaiah allegedly used political influence to secure compensation in the form of valuable sites for his wife.
The BJP capitalized on the alleged financial irregularities in AAP's excise policy and the costly renovation of the CM's residence to undermine AAP’s image. They also targeted slum dwellers and the economically weak with promises of housing and financial aid, leading to BJP's resurgence in Delhi after 27 years.
The mass entertainer ‘Pushpa 2’ featuring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna has successfully kept the box office buzzing for over a month. On its 31st day, the film collected Rs. 5.5 crore in India, with the bulk coming from the Hindi market. The total collection in India now stands at Rs. 1199 crore.
South Africa's star wicketkeeper-batter missed the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against Afghanistan due to an elbow injury. Captain Temba Bavuma won the toss, opting to bat first. Afghanistan made their Champions Trophy debut with a three-man spin attack led by Rashid Khan. This match marks Afghanistan’s debut in the Champions Trophy.
Sunil Gavaskar criticises India's management for their treatment of Ravichandran Ashwin, highlighting his unjust exclusion from matches despite being a top-ranked bowler. Gavaskar points out the double standard where struggling batsmen weren't dropped with the same frequency, and laments Ashwin's missed captaincy opportunities despite his significant contributions to Indian cricket.
Ticket sales for the 2025 Champions Trophy final saw over 1,00,000 people in queue, selling out within hours. High demand followed India's semi-final win against Australia. Tickets ranged from AED 250 to AED 12,000. Turnout at the Dubai International Stadium has been strong, with nearly a full house during matches against Pakistan and Australia.
Chennai Super Kings faced a 50-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore at Chepauk, marking their first home loss to RCB in 17 years. Criticism arose over MS Dhoni's delayed arrival at the crease, with experts suggesting this decision impacted CSK’s chances of a successful chase. With back-to-back away wins against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, RCB have made a strong start to their IPL campaign, eyeing their maiden title.
Gyanendra Pratap Singh, currently the Director General of Assam Police, is appointed as the new Chief of the Central Reserve Police Force. Singh is set to take charge after overseeing Republic Day security in Assam and will have a tenure until his retirement in November 2027.
A Bengaluru court approved a three-day custody for the DRI to investigate Sandalwood actress Ranya Rao, who was arrested for smuggling over 14 kg of gold from Dubai. Additional gold worth Rs 2.1 crore and Rs 2.7 crore in cash were found at her residence. The investigation seeks to uncover the smuggling network and the source of the gold.