In Dehradun, two autistic brothers, aged 9 and 13, were allegedly subjected to horrific abuse at a boarding school shortly after their admission in April. A staff member, Monu Pal, has been accused of physically assaulting, burning with cigarettes, and raping the children. The accused has been arrested, and police are investigating the unregistered facility and its operations.
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A roller coaster malfunction at a Chennai amusement park stranded 30 people, including children and women, 50 feet in the air for three hours. The "Topgun" ride halted abruptly, prompting a rescue operation by the fire department. Preliminary investigations suggest poor maintenance, leading to a police investigation into safety regulations, while social media users criticized the park's safety protocols.
Shehzad Poonawalla, BJP spokesperson, targeted Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Revanth Reddy, and Jairam Ramesh. He called them 'RRR'. Poonawalla accused them of echoing Pakistan's views on Operation Sindoor. He cited criticism from Congress members Shashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari, and Salman Khurshid. These members are part of diplomatic outreach. Poonawalla urged 'RRR' to prioritize the nation over party interests.
An international human smuggling operation led to a tragic outcome, as two men were sentenced in a Minnesota federal court for their involvement in the deaths of four Indian nationals, including two children, in January 2022. Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel received a 10-year prison sentence followed by deportation, while Steve Anthony Shand was sentenced to six years and six months.
In the 2025 IPL final, Anushka Sharma watched as Virat Kohli's RCB faced Punjab Kings. Kohli, opening the batting, surpassed Shikhar Dhawan for the most IPL fours, reaching 769. However, his innings was cut short at 43, leading to a quiet reaction from the RCB camp and Anushka, highlighting the personal stakes for players and their families.
A Delhi court is reviewing a money laundering case involving Shravan Gupta, who was convicted in Abu Dhabi for similar offenses. Gupta is challenging a summons issued by an Indian court, arguing double jeopardy under the Indian Constitution and CrPC.
The Bombay High Court has temporarily halted Mumbai Airport's decision on bids to replace Celebi Airport Services' Indian arm for ground handling. This follows the revocation of Celebi's security clearance by BCAS due to security concerns. Celebi has challenged the revocation in both Delhi and Bombay High Courts. The stay remains until a regular bench reviews the challenge after reopening.
Royal Challengers Bangalore secured their maiden IPL title in 2025, alongside stellar individual performances. Krunal Pandya shone in the final, while Sai Sudharsan dominated the season awards, claiming Emerging Player and Orange Cap. Suryakumar Yadav was named MVP, Prasidh Krishna took the Purple Cap, and CSK won the Fair Play Award.
NSA Ajit Doval will not attend the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues in Moscow this week due to a seasonal flu. Despite his absence, he intends to advance bilateral security discussions with Russia soon. The event, chaired by Sergei Shoigu, has invited over 150 countries, including Pakistan, and various international organizations.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at the CII summit, asserted India's firm stance: dialogue with Pakistan will solely address terrorism and PoK. He emphasized PoK residents as integral to India, envisioning reunification. Singh highlighted India's evolved counter-terrorism strategy, stating Pakistan is paying a heavy price for sponsoring terror.