FBI chief Kash Patel announced the arrest of Yunqing Jian, a Chinese national, for allegedly smuggling the dangerous fungus Fusarium graminearum into the US. Jian, along with her boyfriend Zunyong Liu, is accused of conspiracy, smuggling, false statements, and visa fraud.
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The Congress party is pressing the Centre for answers regarding the alleged loss of fighter jets, including Rafale aircraft, during Operation Sindoor, citing CDS General Anil Chauhan's remarks. They question the circumstances of the ceasefire with Pakistan and demand clarity on the Pahalgam terror attack.
Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in a high-scoring IPL 2025 Eliminator, with Jasprit Bumrah's crucial dismissal of Washington Sundar turning the tide. Despite Sai Sudharsan's impressive 80, Gujarat fell short of the 229-run target. Bumrah's economical bowling and confident demeanor propelled Mumbai into Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings.
In Noida, three men were arrested after a viral video showed their SUV dragging a police barricade. The incident, which occurred in February, involved Nishant Pandit, his brother Sourabh Pandit, and their friend Aryakeet, all residents of Ecotech 3.
The Centre has introduced a new reservation and domicile policy for Ladakh, granting 85% job quota to locals and reserving one-third of seats for women in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils. This move aims to protect the economic, cultural, and linguistic rights of the Ladakhi people following the region's separation from Jammu and Kashmir in 2019.
The Bombay High Court intervened in the case of a 19-year-old student. She was arrested for an online post about India-Pakistan relations. The court ordered her immediate release from Yerwada prison. Judges criticized the college's rustication order and the police's actions. The court allowed her to take her exams.
Following a tragic stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium that resulted in 11 deaths, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) secretary A Shankar and treasurer ES Jairam have resigned. The incident occurred after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL victory, with lakhs gathering despite inadequate planning.
Australia expands its educational presence in India, with Western Australia's WACE becoming the first foreign government-backed school board to gain equivalence for its Class X and XII qualifications in 25 years.
New Zealand is actively pursuing a free trade agreement with India, with negotiations underway to enhance economic ties. Winston Peters, New Zealand's Deputy PM, emphasized the commitment to boosting trade beyond the current 1.5% of exports, focusing on sectors like food, agriculture, and renewable energy. Strengthening defense and security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region is also a priority.
Kapil Dev expressed his sorrow over the tragic deaths of 11 fans during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations, emphasizing that lives are more valuable than celebrations and urging better safety measures for future events. He also wished the Indian team success in their upcoming Test tour of England, highlighting the importance of teamwork.