After 18 years of anticipation, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their first IPL title, sparking emotional reactions from former owner Vijay Mallya and the entire cricketing world. Mallya expressed his joy on X, reminiscing about the team's journey. Virat Kohli, overwhelmed with emotion, symbolised the end of a long wait as RCB finally achieved victory, celebrated by fellow IPL teams.
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Co-owner Preity Zinta's exuberant celebration stole the show as Punjab Kings secured a top-two finish in the IPL league stage. Skipper Shreyas Iyer's match-winning six against Mumbai Indians triggered Zinta's passionate outburst. The victory, fueled by Inglis and Arya's impressive partnership, gives Punjab Kings a crucial advantage in the playoffs.
ICE conducted its largest single-day operation, apprehending over 2,200 individuals, many from the Alternative to Detention program, following White House directives to increase enforcement. Lawyers reported ICE used mass text messages to lure ATD participants to early check-ins, resulting in arrests. An ICE spokesperson stated those arrested had final removal orders, a claim disputed by lawyers.
A man died in an explosion near Naushera village in Amritsar, close to the Pakistan border. Police suspect the blast was caused by mishandling an explosive device. The deceased is believed to be a member of Babbar Khalsa, a banned terror group with suspected ties to Pakistan’s ISI, who came to retrieve an explosive consignment.
Punjab Police's SSOC has exposed a terror-linked espionage network allegedly backed by Pakistan. Jasbir Singh, a YouTuber, is accused of maintaining contact with PIOs suspected of working for Pakistani handlers, including a previously arrested spy and an expelled Pakistani official. Singh's travels to Pakistan and interactions with Pakistani officials are under investigation, with seized devices undergoing forensic analysis.
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