Australia expands its educational presence in India, with Western Australia's WACE becoming the first foreign government-backed school board to gain equivalence for its Class X and XII qualifications in 25 years.
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India A reached 316/7 against England Lions on Day 1 of the second unofficial Test after a shaky start. Chris Woakes' early strikes left India A at 40/2, but KL Rahul's fluent 116 and Karun Nair's 40 steadied the innings. Dhruv Jurel (52) and Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed, though wickets fell regularly.
Pakistan's Army chief, General Asim Munir, has asserted that the Indus Water Treaty is a non-negotiable red line for the nation, emphasizing that no compromise will be entertained regarding water rights for Pakistan's population. This declaration follows India's suspension of the treaty after the Pahalgam terrorist attack, escalating tensions between the two countries.
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Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were seen in Mumbai after RCB's IPL victory celebration, which was overshadowed by a tragic stampede in Bengaluru. The stampede, occurring during the team's homecoming, resulted in 11 fatalities and numerous injuries. Kohli expressed his grief, and the RCB franchise conveyed condolences, turning a moment of triumph into one of mourning.
A headless body of a 17-year-old Class 12 student was discovered in a Meerut canal after she went missing on Wednesday. The girl, a resident of Daurala, was identified by her mother and brother. Police have registered a murder case and detained three relatives for questioning, suspecting the involvement of a close family member in the crime.
In Palghar, a 17-year-old girl accidentally shot herself in the neck with her 18-year-old boyfriend's illegal firearm at a Kelwa homestay. The girl is in critical condition, and police have arrested the boyfriend, charging him with kidnap, attempted murder, and violations of the Arms Act. Authorities are investigating whether the homestay followed proper check-in procedures, given the girl's minor status.
Salman Khurshid's recent remarks backing the nullification of Article 370 have stirred unease within the Congress party, especially after Shashi Tharoor's comments on surgical strikes. Khurshid, part of an all-party delegation, defended the abrogation in Indonesia, highlighting the subsequent elections and perceived prosperity in Jammu & Kashmir.
The Bombay High Court declared Hemang Shah's arrest illegal due to the police's failure to produce him before a magistrate within 24 hours. Justices Gauri Godse and Somasekhar Sundaresan ordered his immediate release from Arthur Road Jail, citing a violation of Article 22(2) of the Constitution.
UP MLA Abbas Ansari, son of the late Mukhtar Ansari, received a two-year prison sentence in a 2022 hate speech case, potentially leading to his disqualification as a legislator. The sentencing stems from threats he made against government officials during the assembly poll campaign. While granted temporary bail to appeal, the conviction jeopardizes his position under the law.