A Surat court sentenced a 35-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping his stepdaughter. The 12-year-old girl endured abuse for four years. She bravely collected evidence using a mobile phone. Her friend's husband helped her capture images of the crime. The court delivered a swift verdict in five months. The victim will receive Rs 6 lakh in compensation.
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Four doctors, including an NSG Major, were arrested and sent to judicial remand in Gurgaon for assaulting a police officer at a Karan Aujla concert. The doctors, who allegedly tried to enter through the exit gate, argued with security and then with the Bhondsi inspector, tearing his uniform. They were charged with assault, obstructing a public servant, and false personation.
The ICC rated the SCG pitch 'satisfactory' for the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where Australia beat India. Despite criticism from Vengsarkar and Gavaskar for favoring pacers, CA emphasized diverse pitch characteristics. The match saw 26 wickets fall in two days. Peter Roach commended the overall pitch quality and stressed non-bias in preparation.
The CBI, in collaboration with the DRI, has initiated an investigation into gold smuggling operations at various Indian airports. This follows the arrest of Kannada actress Ranya Rao with 14.2 kg of gold at Bengaluru Airport. The Karnataka government plans to revise airport protocol services to prevent misuse.
Following a 10-wicket defeat in Adelaide, Australia levelled the series 1-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Sunil Gavaskar believes the momentum has shifted to Australia ahead of the Gabba Test. Harbhajan Singh emphasizes the series' unpredictable nature, highlighting India's need to secure victories in at least two of the remaining matches, ideally starting with Gabba.
A high-level enquiry committee set up by the Centre in November 2023 has recommended legal action against an individual regarding "activities of some organised criminal groups, terrorist organisations, drug peddlers, etc., who undermined the security interests of both India and the US". The Centre had set up a high-level panel in November 2023 shortly after concerns were raised by US authorities about security risks stemming from the alleged assassination plot of pro-Khalistani terrorist... Expand
The SA20 League's third season kicked off with a record 382,778 unique live viewers on SuperSport for the opening match, marking a 129% increase from last season. With sold-out crowds and high attendance rates, the league has also attracted substantial commercial interest, bolstering its status in South Africa.
India spinner Varun Chakravarthy praises coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav for shielding players from external pressure. He expressed excitement about playing at his home ground, Chepauk, and emphasized the importance of participating in domestic tournaments like the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for enhancing tactical skills in T20 cricket.
A Jeju Air passenger plane with 181 people crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing all but two. The Boeing 737-8AS veered off the runway and exploded, likely due to a bird strike and adverse weather. This is Jeju Air's first fatal crash since its founding.
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