In a shocking turn of events, Indore resident Raja Raghuvanshi was murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, orchestrated by his wife, Sonam. Meghalaya DGP I Nongrang confirmed Sonam's surrender in Uttar Pradesh, along with the arrest of three assailants from Madhya Pradesh.
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As Narendra Modi's government marked 11 years, the BJP lauded a period of transformation, while opposition parties sharply criticized its performance. Rahul Gandhi attacked the government over the Mumbai railway accident, accusing it of selling dreams. Mallikarjun Kharge alleged the government damaged democracy and the economy.
Digvesh Rathi, the mystery spinner who rose to prominence with Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025, continues to impress. A video surfaced showing Rathi achieving a remarkable feat in a local T20 match, claiming five wickets in five balls. His impressive performance, featuring deceptive googlies, further solidifies his reputation as a talent to watch.
India is making great progress in reducing poverty. A recent State Bank of India report projects poverty to fall to 4.6 percent in 2024. World Bank data also shows a significant decline in the last decade.
Grant Hardin, the "Devil in the Ozarks," was recaptured in Arkansas after escaping prison. He was found near the facility he fled, attempting to escape again before being apprehended. Hardin, serving sentences for murder and rape, had escaped in a makeshift uniform due to a tower guard's error.
Following Israeli strikes that killed senior commanders, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei swiftly appointed Mohammad Pakpour as the new commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, replacing Hossein Salami. Abdolrahim Mousavi succeeded Mohammad Bagheri as the chief of the armed forces general staff.
An Indian Air Force Apache helicopter landed in Nangalpur. This follows a recent emergency landing near Saharanpur due to a technical issue. In April last year, another Apache was damaged during a hard landing in Ladakh. The Apache is a advanced attack helicopter used by the IAF and Indian Army. It enhances India's combat capabilities, especially in border regions.
NEET-UG 2025 faced scrutiny after the May 4 exam. Candidates reported faulty booklets with jumbled pages in Sikar and Gujarat. Some students marked wrong answers due to the incorrect sequence. Guardians filed complaints with the Gujarat government and NTA. NTA declined to comment on the Sikar case. Concerns also arose about out-of-syllabus questions.
A school shooting in Graz, Austria, at the BORG Dreierschützengasse school has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. The suspected shooter, believed to be a student, reportedly died by suicide in a school toilet. Police responded swiftly to the scene, with special forces and emergency units deployed, and are currently investigating the incident.
Team India gears up for the crucial Test series against England with an important training session in Beckenham. Led by Shubman Gill and coached by Gautam Gambhir, the squad is acclimatising to English conditions before a scheduled rest day. The team's preparation includes warm-up drills and sprint sessions, setting the stage for the first Test at Headingley.