Rishabh Pant, India's vice-captain, expressed that he will miss Rohit Sharma in the upcoming Test series against England, which begins on June 20, 2025. This series marks India's first bilateral Test series since the retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Shubman Gill will captain the team, and India aims to win their first Test series in England since 2007.
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A tragic accident led to a decade-long legal battle for Vaibhav, wrongly convicted of murdering his friend Mangesh. The Supreme Court overturned the conviction, highlighting the bullet's trajectory, which suggested a possible accidental or suicidal shooting. Vaibhav's initial panic and subsequent actions of concealing the death were considered, but the scientific evidence ultimately proved crucial in his acquittal.
While in judicial custody at a hospital, Dheeraj Wadhawan, ex-DHFL promoter, allegedly conspired to sell two high-end paintings worth Rs 31 crore, acquired using funds diverted from DHFL. The ED's chargesheet reveals a Rs 34,000 crore money laundering scheme involving fund diversion, fake loans, and asset acquisitions.
In West Champaran, a horse became the responsibility of Nautan police. The horse was caught carrying smuggled liquor. The smuggler, Akash Yadav, is still absconding. Police are now caring for the animal. They are seeking an animal lover to take custody. The custodian must produce the horse in court if needed. After the trial, the state will auction the horse.
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The United States has declared a new visa restriction policy aimed at foreign individuals who suppress the free speech rights of American citizens abroad. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that this policy will target foreign officials and individuals complicit in censoring Americans. This includes those who fine, harass, or criminally charge US.
Relentless rainfall has triggered devastating landslides and flash floods across five Northeastern states, resulting in at least 18 fatalities and widespread displacement. Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Sikkim are the most affected. The IMD has issued warnings for continued heavy rainfall, prompting disaster management authorities to ramp up relief efforts and evacuation measures.
In Noida's Sector 53, a social media feud escalated into a violent assault on Monday. Saurabh Yadav and his brother were attacked by a group, including Akash and Aman Awana, allegedly linked to illegal activities. The brothers were beaten, and Saurabh was nearly run over by a Thar.
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