Sonam Raghuvanshi, missing for over two weeks, was found at a UP dhaba and arrested in connection with her husband Raja's murder during their honeymoon. Police allege she plotted the crime with lover Raj Kushwaha. While Sonam denies killing Raja, her silence on key details and missing jewellery deepen suspicion. Both families have demanded a CBI probe.
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ICC chief Jay Shah attended the MLC 2025 doubleheader, meeting franchise owners, ex-cricketers, and stakeholders including Anil Kumble and Adam Gilchrist. He also engaged with CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan and KKR’s Venky Mysore, highlighting growing global interest in the league.
Finn Allen's explosive 151, featuring a record-breaking 19 sixes, propelled the San Francisco Unicorns to a massive 123-run victory over Washington Freedom in the MLC opener. The Unicorns set a league record with 269/5, while Freedom's chase faltered after a promising start, leading to a dominant win for the home side. Allen's performance earned him Player of the Match honors.
General Electric (GE) is vying to supply engines for India's fifth-generation stealth fighter project, viewing India as a crucial strategic market. GE also aims to accelerate F-404 engine deliveries to HAL for the Tejas Mark-1A fighter program, addressing previous delays.
Following the RBI's repo rate cut, public and private sector banks are adjusting lending rates. Existing borrowers with floating-rate loans are poised to benefit more due to automatic rate reductions. Banks are tweaking spreads on home loans and may lower fixed deposit returns to protect profitability, potentially impacting new borrowers and savers.
A consumer commission dismissed a complaint by two Dadar residents who sought compensation after being served chicken momos at Wow Momos, despite claiming they ordered vegetarian. The commission questioned their choice of a restaurant with non-vegetarian options and noted the invoice indicated a non-vegetarian order. Furthermore, the residents failed to provide sufficient evidence to support their claims of religious disruption.
Aakash Chopra cautions India against prioritising batting depth over bowling strength for the first Test against England at Headingley. He advises captain Shubman Gill to learn from past mistakes and field at least three specialist fast bowlers. Chopra suggests options like Shardul Thakur or a four-pronged pace attack alongside a specialist batter to bolster the team's composition.
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani passed away in a plane crash. He was known for his simple lifestyle. A video resurfaced showing Rupani removing the red beacon from his official car. This act symbolized his commitment to humility. The Gujarat government banned red beacons for VIP vehicles. Rupani also instructed police not to halt traffic for his convoy
In Assam's Dhubri, communal unrest erupted after cattle remains were found near temples during Eid. Authorities imposed shoot-on-sight orders at night and arrested 38 individuals. Chief Minister Sarma, after visiting Dhubri, reported the discovery of secessionist group posters advocating for merger with Bangladesh.
Recent World Bank data reveals a significant decline in India's extreme poverty rate, dropping from 27.1% in 2011-12 to 5.3% in 2022-23, lifting nearly 270 million people out of extreme poverty. This reduction is attributed to updated poverty line definitions and improved household survey data. Free food transfers and a narrowing rural-urban poverty gap also contributed to this progress.