Following a tragic stampede at an RCB IPL victory celebration in Bengaluru, Karnataka's Deputy CM, DK Shivakumar, has urged the public to remain calm, assuring that the government is working to restore normalcy. The incident, reportedly caused by overcrowding and mismanagement, resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.
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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.
Shashi Tharoor said that US vice president JD Vance understands the impossibility of mediating between India and Pakistan, as it would imply an equivalence between a victim and a terrorist. Tharoor highlighted India's strong diplomatic outreach, noting more meetings at higher levels compared to the Pakistani delegation. He also emphasised the unity within India regarding the issue of terrorism.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru dominated Punjab Kings, securing an eight-wicket victory in Qualifier 1 and advancing to their first IPL final since 2016. Punjab's aggressive batting faltered, leading to a mere 101 runs. RCB chased the target in 10 overs, propelled by Phil Salt's explosive half-century.
Harvard University is challenging President Trump's ban on foreign students through legal action, alleging it's a retaliatory move. President Garber stated the university is seeking an immediate halt to the proclamation, which circumvents a previous court order. Harvard is working to ensure international students can continue their studies.
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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.
Harvard University faces a tumultuous graduation week as students protest President Trump's decision to cancel federal contracts and revoke the university's authorization to host foreign students. The move, part of Trump's crackdown on elite universities, has sparked outrage and legal challenges. International students fear deportation, while alumni and faculty rally against what they see as an attack on academic freedom and the university's global reputation.
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