India reported seven Covid deaths for the second consecutive day, with Maharashtra recording the highest number. Delhi and Karnataka also reported fatalities, primarily among individuals with pre-existing conditions. The country's Covid death toll this year has reached 51, with Kerala, Delhi, and Maharashtra being the worst-affected regions. The surge is suspected to be fueled by new sub-variants.
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Shreyas Iyer's explosive 87 propelled Punjab Kings to the IPL 2025 final, defeating Mumbai Indians by five wickets in Qualifier 2. Chasing 204, PBKS was set up by Inglis's quickfire start and Iyer's dominant innings, featuring eight sixes. They will now face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final, marking their first appearance since 2014.
The DMK has announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, nominating P Wilson, S R Sivalingam, and poet Salma, while allocating one seat to Kamal Haasan's MNM as part of their alliance. Kamal Haasan is poised to enter the Rajya Sabha, pending formal endorsement from his party.
A surprising sight unfolded on Kochi's streets as a five-foot-tall ostrich was spotted casually strolling, captivating residents and sparking amusement online. The video, which quickly went viral, showed the exotic bird running on the road, guided by a man, leading to humorous reactions and comparisons to scenes from Jumanji, highlighting the unexpected nature of the event.
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