A young college student, Bhoomik, tragically lost his life amidst the chaotic celebrations at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Separated from his friends in the crowd, he was found injured and unresponsive. His parents believe that quicker medical assistance could have saved him, but delays caused by the chief minister's visit further compounded their grief and delayed the release of his body.
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Chhattisgarh government has granted out-of-turn promotions to 295 police officers for their bravery in combating Maoists, aiming to eliminate Naxal insurgency by March 2026. These promotions recognize the exceptional courage displayed by lower and middle-rank personnel during anti-Naxal operations. Deputy CM Vijay Sharma emphasized the security forces' role in ending the era of Red terror in Bastar.
A public feud erupted between Donald Trump and Elon Musk after Musk warned that Trump's tariffs could trigger a recession. The two exchanged insults on social media, with Musk referencing Trump's alleged connection to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump criticized Musk's stance on his spending bill and threatened to terminate government contracts.
The CBSE has directed all affiliated schools to implement the mother-tongue-first policy from 2025–26, aligning with NCF-2023. While this aims to enhance early learning and equity through regional language instruction, critics warn of practical hurdles in India’s linguistically diverse classrooms. The success of this reform hinges on careful execution, not just ideological appeal.
Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw opted for the Namma Metro's Purple Line to bypass Bengaluru's notorious traffic, traveling from Whitefield to Vidhana Soudha. She lauded the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) for the seamless journey, accompanied by Jennifer Erich of Exxon Mobil. The initiative drew praise online, highlighting the importance of public transport usage across all societal levels.
An Air India flight carrying 180 passengers from Singapore narrowly avoided disaster at Chennai airport on Wednesday. The Airbus aborted its landing just before touchdown due to a high descent rate and sudden crosswinds. The pilots executed a go-around, and the flight landed safely on its second attempt 30 minutes later.
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